Works great. I use Micca MB42X (2 sets of 2) for front and surround, and one Micca MB42X-C for the center channel. It turns out to be really inexpensive and the sound is great. I don't use a sub-woofer because I don't want to annoy the downstairs neighbors, but my guess is it would make the whole setup sound really good.
There's about a gazilion options with that thing, but I mostly just use it to watch TV and play some videogames on PS4 so all I wanted was surround sound. I also use it a bit through Bluetooth to listen to podcasts while I'm cooking and it works great, it was super easy to connect to my phone.
I've tried it for playing music, and there's like a million different modes you can use depending on what type of music you're listening to and the ambience you want to create. Most people know way more than I do about this so I'll let others review more thoroughly, but the sound quality is pretty great even though the Micca are inexpensive speakers.
The remote is great and the yamaha has HDMI-CEC, so I can control my Raspberry-PI running LibreELEC/Kodi with the Yamaha remote. The TV is also HDMI-CEC enabled (most recent TVs are), so the TV remote can control the Yamaha too.
Overall I'm happy with this purchase.
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Yamaha shares your passion for great sound. As one of the largest makers of musical instruments and audio products in the world, our expertise extends to designing innovative products that deliver true sound reproduction for your music and entertainment experience.
RX-V385
AV Receiver
Uncompromising Value. This 5.1-channel AV receiver brings the best technologies to your home including 4K Ultra HD, Bluetooth, HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
- 5.1-Channel powerful surround sound
- Bluetooth for wireless connectivity
- HDMI with HDCP 2.2 (4 in/1 out)
- 4K Ultra HD support, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and BT.2020
- YPAO auto-calibration technology for ideal sound
4K Ultra HD Support
Bluetooth
Cinema DSP
YPAO
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Virtual Cinema FrontEven when it is impossible to install surround speakers behind the listening position, you can enjoy virtual 5-channel surround sound with all of the speakers placed in the front of the room. |
Rich Bass ReproductionThis exclusive low-range enhancement technology delivers richer bass than you would expect from smaller-sized speakers while maintaining good localization and sound balance, even with compact front speakers. |
AV Setup GuideUse this special app and get expert assistance with cable connections between the AV receiver and source devices. It even guides you through various other settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and power amplifier assignments. |
Bi-amp ConnectionThe RX-V385 offers the ability to bi-amp the front speakers (L, R), which drives the treble and bass ranges with independent amplifiers. In addition to providing greater power, it also prevents interference between the high and low sounds, further improving the sound of the front speakers. |
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| Price | — | $699.00 | $899.00 | — |
| Channel | 5.1 | 5.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Rated Output Power (20 Hz-20 Hz, 2-ch driven) | 70 W (8 ohms, 0.09% THD) | 80 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) | 100 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) | 100 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD) |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | No/ Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| 4K/120ab 8K/60b | 4K / 60p, 4:4:4 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Inputs/Outputs | 4 / 1 (HDCP 2.2, HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG and BT.2020 compatible) | 4/1 HDCP 2.3, eARC, ALLM and VRR | 7/1 HDCP 2.3, eARC, ALLM and VRR | 7/1 HDCP 2.3, eARC, ALLM and VRR |
| Zone Control | No | Zone B | Zone 2 (powered) | Zone 2 (powered) |
| Dolby/DTS | Yes (Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio) | Yes (Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio) | Yes (Dolby Atmos/DTS:X) | Yes (Dolby Atmos/DTS:X) |
| YPAO Sound Optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes with R.S.C. | Yes with R.S.C. |
| Dimensions | 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8" | 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 14-7/8") | 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 14-7/8") | 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-5/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 14-7/8") |
| Weight | 17 lbs. | 19.4 lbs. | 21.6 lbs. | 22.5 lbs. |
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| Price | — | $899.00 | $699.99 | $3,499.00 | $948.00 | $599.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it by Thursday, Oct 3 | Get it by Thursday, Oct 3 | Get it by Thursday, Oct 3 | Get it Oct 10 - 23 | Get it by Thursday, Oct 3 |
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| Sold by | — | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | AUDIOSOURCE | HI-FI CANADA |
| number of channels | 5 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB | Bluetooth | HDMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Bluetooth | Wireless, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB |
| control method | remote | application | remote, voice | application | voice | application |
| controller type | IR Remote | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Remote | Voice Control |
| audio output type | Speakers | — | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | — |
| supported services | Cinemanow | TIDAL, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer | TIDAL, Pandora, Spotify | Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, Internet Radio, Tidal, Deezer | Google TV | TIDAL, Spotify, Deezer |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 8 | — | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| model number | RX-V385 | — | AVRS670HBKE3 | RXA6A B | TX-NR5100 | — |
| output wattage | 100 watts | 100 watts | 75 watts | — | 80 watts | 80 watts |
Mediocre receiver with an unusually useless instruction manual
After buying this receiver and setting it up it's plain to see that it is for someone on a budget. It is lacking an adequate amount of power and adequate plugins and has the worst manual ever with barely any info about the product. I needed to connect a surround sound system but had to eliminate one of the components as there was nowhere provided to plug it in.The terrible manual does not show you half of what you need to know, so there's a lot of guess work. The connectors on the far left side are sitting there plain as day, but underneath them they do not say "IN" or "OUT" or how they work, and worse yet the manual has them blacked out with no description or illustration as to how to use them.I was trying to connect an older satellite receiver with RCA type connectors and failed getting it to connect or work at all so I had to bypass the receiver and connect it directly to the TV which defeated the whole purpose of it.If I knew then what I know now I would not have bought this and would send it back, however it was a purchase for a disabled friend that does not live nearby and he wishes to keep it as it is his only source of sound, and is hoping that there is a way to connect his satellite receiver to it.Tried to contact Yamaha about it but all I got was voicemail. Proper customer service is a thing of the past.Update: I had to order an RCA to HDMI adapter to be able to plug in the sat receiver as there was no assistance offered to accomplish this any other way, but, it is still lacking one of the components of the LG surround system due to nowhere provided on the receiver to plug it in like the original had.Not recommended!
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