Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 vs Yamaha RX-A3060BL

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 and Yamaha RX-A3060BL takes place. According to the results of our review, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 received 8.7 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A3060BL was rated 8.5 points. The release date of AVENTAGE RX-A3080 is 2018, and RX-A3060BL is 2016. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that AVENTAGE RX-A3080 has better performance than RX-A3060BL.

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 over Yamaha RX-A3060BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A3060BL over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 9 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 9.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 150/8, 230/4/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Yamaha RX-A3060BL.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 9 points on our 10-point scale.

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A3060BL has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Yamaha RX-A3060BL has the HDCP 2.2 version.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of rivals in our comparison were rated 9 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVENTAGE RX-A3080 got 10 points, but the RX-A3060BL has 8.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The AVENTAGE RX-A3080 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.