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YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth

YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth

YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth
$ 279.95

Score By Feature

Based on 2,515 ratings
Sound quality
9.12
Value for money
9.13
Quality of material
9.08
User interface
8.90
Bluetooth connectivity
8.58
For beginners
8.32

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Product Description

Surround sound in one channel
Bluetooth is a wireless connection technology. 100W (8 ohms, 0.25V) Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 9% THD); Rated Output Power (20Hz 20kHz, 2ch driven) 70W (8 ohms, 0); Rated Output Power (20Hz 20kHz, 2ch driven); Rated Output Power (20Hz 20kHz, 2ch driven) 70 09% THD); Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (Jeita) 145W (6 ohms, 10% THD); Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (Jeita) 145W (6%
HDMI 2. 1 with HDCP support 2. 2 (four in and one out)
HDR10, Dolby Vision, hybrid log gamma, and BT are all supported in 4K Ultra HD. 2020
Exclusive Yamaha Cinema DSP technology supports HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, etc.) playback, providing natural and expansive sound imaging.
This AV receiver supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) video, including Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma, which provides incredible contrast, smooth tone, and rich, bright colors. It also supports 4K video transmission at 60 frames per second pass through.

Questions & Answers

What makes this model different from the 383?

In the 385, banana plugs are accepted as input on all five channels. In the 383 model, there are three channels of direct speaker wire.

Does the unit power the subwoofer as well as the two front speakers when playing music in stereo?

Because there is only a preamp output for the subwoofer, you'll need a powered subwoofer. It would be impossible to connect a non-powered subwoofer.

Is there a zone 2 speaker pair that this avr supports? Is it possible to have both a b and a b playing at the same time?

perplexed: The v385 doesn't have any zone 2 outs yet, but Correy claims that zone cont'rl is powered by zone 2! Is it possible to run my RS 700 on this new rcv'r?

Is it necessary to connect my television to an optical cable? I assumed an HDMI would suffice, but without an optical cable, I am unable to hear anything. ?

There is no need for an optical cable. Simply connect your television's arc to the receiver's arc. Everything else you connect to the HDMI port on the back of your receiver, such as a Blu-ray player, Amazon Fire TV, projector, and so on, appears on your TV screen with sound. If your receiver's sound isn't loud enough, turn up the volume on your receiver with the remote and the sound should come through. Use the HDMI cable cinema plus 2 for improved picture quality. HDHomeRun 2 is installed on 0 of them. DTS: Dolby Vision Dolby Atmos DTS: Dolby Vision Dolby Atmos DTS: Dolby Vision Dol If your TV does not have an Arc HDMI port, an optical cable can be used. It should work if you have it on both the TV and the receiver and connect the two. If the sound on your sound setting isn't loud enough, use your remote to turn it up.

Selected User Reviews For YAMAHA RX-V385 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth

4K TV from LG Following the purchase of a 65-inch LG 4K television, discovering that the picture is great, but the speakers are terrible then purchasing a sound bar to enhance audio quality on regular cable television Despite the fact that the audio quality is still poor, I decided to invest in a Yamaha amplifier
5/5

NS-Yamaha NS-Yamaha NS-Yamaha SP1800BL Version 5 1 CH HTSS, and now the audio on TV shows is 1 CH HTSS. The cinematic experience is far superior. it's understandable The Yamaha is a must-have for audio for people who read reviews for information on watching regular tv on these new slim tvs. For an introduction to 5, I would suggest this unit to everyone. 1 amp with surround sound at a low cost speakers.

Stefan Villarreal
Stefan Villarreal
| Apr 22, 2021
It's a great unit with great sound, but it's a little warm
4/5

I bought this receiver about a month ago and have been using it almost every day since then. The audio quality is outstanding. I've got five in-house employees. It's connected to 100W wall speakers, and the volume is set to 0 (sound units range from - to +). 50 to 50) is about as loud as I'd like it to be. I'm not a fan of the wire nut connections on the back, which force me to use the bare wire insert, but this doesn't seem to be a common occurrence with these receivers. The Bluetooth option, which eliminates the need for wires, is fantastic. I've only connected my phone so far, but I expect it to work with other wireless devices as well. There are a variety of program modes available that allow you to select various types of sound (e. g. , sports games, video games, and different surround sound modes) I'll see if I can expand the use of the receiver to do more than just control it to reduce the number of devices in my hand; however, I'm not sure I have many options since all of my other electronics are Samsung. There are numerous plug-ins available. With the latest technology, there are options on the back. br>br>My only worry (causing a less-than-ideal situation) is that than 5- The bottom of the unit gets extremely hot during use (or even when it is turned on), so it gets a one-star rating. It's so hot that I'm almost afraid of a fire hazard if some flammable dust particles float beneath the unit, or at the very least, heat damage to my entertainment shelving. The unit's feet are large enough to allow air to pass through; we'll see if this causes any problems.

Sutton McClain
Sutton McClain
| Jun 19, 2021
Reciever is fantastic
5/5

Receiver is fantastic! This receiver works well with my video projector, and the speakers sound great. It was amazing how easy it was to set up with the included mic. I'm very pleased. I looked at a lot of receivers before deciding on this one, and I'm so glad I did.

Zayn Miles
Zayn Miles
| Jul 01, 2021
Budget Receiver, but Not Quite Worth the Money (JUL/2021 Update)
3/5

The system failed after two years. It abruptly turned off and would not turn back on. Resetting the unit (press info Tone Control Power and info Tone Control Power at the same time) did not help. The LED display displayed DC PRT 023, indicating a power failure in the AMP, after three consecutive attempts to reset it. The cost of repair was approximately half that of the original purchase price. It was thrown away. One star is now available. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
- It does what it should and produces slightly amplified sound through speakers. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product.
- Very weak, even for driving a very powerful self-propelled vehicle. I had to turn up the amplified subwoofer to near maximum volume, whereas my 30-year-old Denon only needed the sub to be turned up four notches.
- NOT THE CASE 5. There is only one surround.
- I'm sure the capacitors aren't of good quality either, as they're very light weight and have tiny heatsinks inside.
- A slew of pointless presets with no real fine-tuning options. Those who can't tell the difference between Mono, Stereo, and Surround will benefit from this.

Holly Riley
Holly Riley
| Feb 14, 2021
I'm really enjoying it
5/5

It accomplishes the task at hand. I've had a long period of time where I haven't been able to do anything. Yamaha 5. HDMI output For a long time, there has only been one receiver. Optical is being replaced by 5 in a growing number of consoles. It was time to upgrade, just like the Wii U and Switch. Advantages: br>br>

- You can make use of the available on-line resources. To set up things quicker than the receiver's panel, use the screen display. This is fantastic.

- Because it supports linear PCM, it gets a 5. 1 is a fantastic game for the Nintendo Switch.

- There are a plethora of options to customize, such as individual speaker volume levels. That was probably present in older receivers, but it was hidden among the menus on the front panel.

- As you can see in my images, inputs can be labeled.

- Everything is in perfect working order. All I had to do was change everything to a straight encode. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product.

- Even with my small hands, I had very limited access to the speaker connections. Each link is in close proximity to the next. It was a struggle to connect it. It's not a big deal because you only have to do it once.

- I'm not a fan of the encoding effects, and I'd rather hear the sound as intended by the mixers with a straight encode, but they can be turned off. There's nothing to be concerned about.

- There are no dedicated buttons for entering information. The remote's BD/DVD, TV, CD, and Radio buttons aren't the same as on previous Yamaha receivers. Instead of just inputs, they now create "scenes," which you can change by going to the options menu, going to input, and changing it there. It's an odd choice, and it's the only thing that bothers me. br>br>Overall, it's a charming receiver. Yamaha has a reputation for excellence. If it dies or something changes, I'll update the review.

Johnny GREENWOOD
Johnny GREENWOOD
| Aug 08, 2021
Thrilling - Disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment, disappointment This was purchased to replace my old receiver (a Radio Shack model that was fine except for the fact that the technology was 20 years old)
3/5

My two TVs, radio, one BluRay player, and four speakers (4-way) were all connected. The impedance is 8 ohms. Connecting to the back speaker connections worked, and sound output to all worked fine, but I couldn't find a single listenable audio setting. It had all of these fancy ambient sound settings, but there was a lot of echo and no dialog sounds. When I changed the settings in the manual, everything came to a halt. There's no sound anymore, not even on the FM radio! Follow the manual's instructions to reset it to factory defaults. There's still no luck. Unless I can find a better manual online to help me through this, I'll have to return it! It's a huge letdown and a terrible user experience. interface (considering how many features this has, the manual is a joke).

Phoenix NICHOLLS
Phoenix NICHOLLS
| Feb 09, 2021

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