Yamaha RX-V483BL vs Yamaha RX-V383BL

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Being able to compare Yamaha RX-V483BL and Yamaha RX-V383BL gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V483BL received 6.5 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V383BL was rated 5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. RX-V483BL is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the RX-V383BL.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V483BL over Yamaha RX-V383BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V383BL over Yamaha RX-V483BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 5 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 5.1-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the RX-V483BL this value is 80/6 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V383BL it is 70/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V483BL 6 out of 10, and the RX-V383BL - 5.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible only on the RX-V483BL.

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 markedly different, Yamaha RX-V483BL scored 8, and Yamaha RX-V383BL scored 5 out of 10.

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible only on the Yamaha RX-V483BL.

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

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the RX-V483BL only.

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-V483BL.

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, Yamaha RX-V483BL got 6 points, but Yamaha RX-V383BL received 5 points.

Competitors in our review have 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 the RX-V483BL were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the RX-V383BL.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V483BL got 7 points, but the RX-V383BL has 5.

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 5 points out of 10.