Yamaha RX-V485

Yamaha RX-V485 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 79 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

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In this section we present pros and cons of Yamaha RX-V485.

In 2018 Yamaha released 16 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

Yamaha 2018 Lineup

Model	Channels	Power	Max. Ch. Proc.	Pre Outs	Immersive Audio	Zones	Price
RX-A3080 Compare	9.2	150 W	11.2	11.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4	amazon B&H
RX-A2080 Compare	9.2	140 W	9.2	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4	amazon B&H
RX-A1080 Compare	7.2	110 W	7.1	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2	amazon B&H
RX-A880 Compare	7.2	100 W	7.1	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2	amazon B&H
RX-A780 Compare	7.2	95 W	7.1	2.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2	amazon B&H
RX-A680 Compare	7.2	80 W	7.1		Dolby Atmos DTS:X	1	amazon B&H
RX-V3085 Compare	9.2	150 W	11.2	11.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4	amazon B&H
RX-V2085 Compare	9.2	140 W	9.2	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	4	amazon B&H
RX-V1085 Compare	7.2	110 W	7.1	7.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2	amazon B&H
RX-V685 Compare	7.2	90 W	7.1	2.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2	amazon B&H
RX-V585 Compare	7.2	80 W	7.1		Dolby Atmos DTS:X	1	amazon B&H
RX-V485	5.1	80 W	5.1			1	amazon B&H
RX-D485 Compare	5.1	80 W	5.1			1	amazon B&H
RX-V385 Compare	5.1	70 W	5.1			1	amazon B&H
TSR-7850 Compare	7.2	95 W	7.1	2.2	Dolby Atmos DTS:X	2	amazon B&H
RX-S602 Compare	5.1	55 W	5.1			2	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Yamaha RX-A3080 vs RX-A2080 vs RX-A1080 vs RX-A880 vs RX-A780 vs RX-A680.

Yamaha RX-V485 has replaced RX-V483. Here we present differences between these two models.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Yamaha RX-V485 vs RX-V483.

Yamaha RX-V485's 5 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Configurations: Available configurations are:
5.1 with internal amplifier.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-V485 allows you to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

Yamaha RX-V485 features 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
• 4K Upscaling: Yamaha RX-V485 can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
• BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35%.
• HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• 3D Ready: Yamaha RX-V485 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Yamaha RX-V485 supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma via HDMI ports. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

Yamaha RX-V485 comes with YPAO room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

• YPAO: The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening position(s), and then automatically optimizes the speaker settings, such as volume balance and acoustic parameters, to suit your room.

Audio

• Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 line inputs for analog audio connection.
• Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connection.
• Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

Video

• HDMI:
Inputs: 4   Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0
• Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
Inputs: 3   Outputs: 1

Front A/V Inputs

• USB, mini-jack Audio

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