Yamaha RX-V385BL vs Onkyo TX-SR373

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RX-V385BL vs TX-SR373 comparison chart

Yamaha RX-V385BL vs Onkyo TX-SR373 review

Yamaha RX-V385BL
vs
Onkyo TX-SR373

The Yamaha RX-V385BL vs Onkyo TX-SR373 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V385BL received 4.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-SR373 was rated 4.2 points. The release date of RX-V385BL is 2018, and TX-SR373 is 2017. RX-V385BL is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - TX-SR373.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V385BL over Onkyo TX-SR373

  • Include HDMI eARC function.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR373 over Yamaha RX-V385BL

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 6 points out of 10.

RX-V385BL
6
TX-SR373
6

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-V385BL this value is 145/6 W/Ohm, and for the TX-SR373 it is 135/6 W/Ohm.

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
Channels5.15.1
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm70/8, 145/6135/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 66
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.06

Audio features

The score for audio features is 5 of 10 for both receivers.

RX-V385BL
5
TX-SR373
5

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.

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
Digital to analog converter (DAC)Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONThas not

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V385BL scored 6, and Onkyo TX-SR373 scored 5 out of 10.

RX-V385BL
6
TX-SR373
5

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-V385BL only.

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
Wi-Fi
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)1
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas nothas not

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-V385BL got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-SR373 received 6 points.

RX-V385BL
7
TX-SR373
6

Competitors in our review have 4/1 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 RX-V385BL.

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 RX-V385BL in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Onkyo TX-SR373 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
HDMI input/output4/14/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)11
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input11
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input22
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, AUXUSB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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-V385BL were rated 9 out of 10 against the 5 for the TX-SR373.

RX-V385BL
9
TX-SR373
5

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible only with Yamaha RX-V385BL.

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 5 out of 10.

RX-V385BL
5
TX-SR373
5

Only the Yamaha RX-V385BL has the ECO mode.

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
Voice control
App controliPhone, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBUSB
Other additional featureshas nothas not

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.

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
Multi-room zoneshas nothas not
Zone audio outputhas nothas not
Zone HDMI outputhas nothas not
Multi-room controlhas nothas not
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 5 points out of 10.

RX-V385BL
5
TX-SR373
5

RX-V385BL TX-SR373
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESSDTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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