Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Yamaha RX-V585BL

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Yamaha RX-V685BL and Yamaha RX-V585BL review. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V685BL received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V585BL was rated 7.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2018. This review shows us that the RX-V685BL is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the RX-V585BL.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V685BL over Yamaha RX-V585BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V585BL over Yamaha RX-V685BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-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-V685BL this value is 90/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V585BL 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 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.

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-V685BL got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-V585BL received 6 points.

Yamaha RX-V685BL is equipped with 5/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V585BL 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 RX-V685BL 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 8 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V685BL got 7 points, but the RX-V585BL 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 RX-V585BL can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri.

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.