Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Yamaha RX-V485

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An overview of Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 and Yamaha RX-V485 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 received 8.6 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V485 was rated 7.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2018. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that RX-V485 is inferior in audio processing features to AVENTAGE RX-A2080.

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 over Yamaha RX-V485

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V485 over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-V485 supports a 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 AVENTAGE RX-A2080 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V485 it is 80/8 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 markedly different, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-V485 scored 7 out of 10.

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

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 AVENTAGE RX-A2080 got 9 points, but Yamaha RX-V485 received 8 points.

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V485 has 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has a Phono interface.

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-A2080 got 10 points, but the RX-V485 has 9.

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

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-V485 got 5.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available only on the AVENTAGE RX-A2080.