Yamaha RX-V2085 review
Nov 16, 2018
A Yamaha RX-V2085 review shows me that such a high-level device can propose deep color, clean sound, and accessibility to the mentioned below services. It quickly reacts on all the operations and doe...
Read MoreYamaha RX-V2085 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 – Excellent Quality and Performance
Yamaha RX-V2085 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 testing allows shedding some light on the differences between two top-notch receivers of the same brand. AVENTAGE series is pricier but has more well-structured firmware to last longer and considers fitting watching movies more than other Yamaha’s models. However, Yamaha RX-V2085 can save your money and seems to have the same feature set.
Features & Performance
By comparing their basic purpose, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 is for the professional custom installation crowd due to its great power that is enough for a 9.2-channel system. Yamaha RX-V2085 is aimed at the consumer home crowd. Both products have the same wide range of options except RX-V2085’s three-zone capability versus RX-A2080’s two-zone capability.
Either Bluetooth or AirPlay is very responsive and stable without any mic disconnection in both AVs. The sound restitution has no issues – a plethora of effects help get a diverse experience according to the certain streaming source. It is possible to get the 11-channel sound on a 7-channel system in case of connecting to a front presence speaker.
Yamaha AV Controller app is very clear and provides a fast access to the list of effects DSP, various modes, volume adjustment, YPAO activation, etc. Both units have Alexa voice control to create “smart” environment at home.
Connections & Setup
The test Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 vs Yamaha RX-V2085 doesn’t reveal any essential differences between their setups. Both products have plenty of HDMI terminals to provide the simultaneous connection with several video devices. The units also have Bi-amp connection that helps escape interferences between low and high sounds.
Design
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 has a middle leg, a rigid H-shaped frame, and is full of other parts to reduce distortions caused by vibrations. You can hardly compare their look except for dimensions. Both devices’ back panels are identical and the aluminum front panels look clean and sleek. Yamaha RX-V2085 is larger and 10 pounds heavier than RX-A2080.
Yamaha RX-V2085 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- It is possible to combine it with wireless rear speakers.
- 7 built-in streaming services – Spotify and Pandora, Tidal and Napster, Deezer, Qobuz, and SiriusXM.
Cons:
- FM antenna is not powerful enough, so you need to connect the antenna plug with the TV plug via coaxial cable.
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Can power 9 speakers at a time.
- Has next-generation Sound:Al tech to make dialogues more clear in the scenes with the noisy background via analyzing such scenes in real time.
Cons:
- The Night Mode doesn’t show substantial changes in video and sound.
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 review
Oct 10, 2018
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 is really able to become a part of a fantastic home theater. Such a receiver has everything for this. I truly enjoyed an opportunity to connect the three compatible displays ...
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Common
Product
Yamaha RX-V2085
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080
Model
RX-V2085
AVENTAGE RX-A2080
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Rating
4.7 of 5
4.8 of 5
Reviews
4
7
Amplifier
Total output power
960 W
1260 W
Output power per channel
140 W
140 W
Output impedance per channel
8 Ohm
4 Ohm, 6 Ohm
Frequency response
20 Hz-20 kHz
20 Hz-20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion
0.06 %
0.06 %
Number of channels
9
9
Signal-to-noise ratio
105 dB
112 dB
Functions
Digital player
Internet radio
Network audio player
Audio formats
AAC
AIFF
Apple lossless
FLAC
MP3
WAV
WMA
Built-in decoders
DTS:X
Dolby Atmos
Dolby digital plus
Dolby surround
Dolby true HD
Built-in display
Type
fluorescent
fluorescent
Colour
black
black
Connectivity interfaces
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Signal processing
HDMI pass-through
up to 4K
up to 4K
Video conversion/scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
3D pass-through
Upscaling via HDMI
up to 4K
up to 4K
Connector type
AV inputs
7
9
Optical digital inputs
3
3
Coaxial digital inputs
3
3
HDMI inputs
7
7
HDMI outputs
3
2
Optical digital outputs
has not
has not
Coaxial digital outputs
has not
has not
Subwoofer outputs
2
2
USB
1
1
Phones
1
1
Media content source
Bluetooth
Network
USB-host
Radio
Tuner type
digital
digital
Tuner bands
AM/FM
AM/FM
Preset station
56
40
Additional features
A-B speaker switch
Three-zone capability
Advanced sound retriever (ASR) technology
Apple air-play support
Audio return channel (ARC)
Bi-amplifying
Auto power off
Pure direct mode
Dual-zone capability
Smartphone remote control
Sound features
Audio D/A converter
24bit / 192kHz
24bit / 192kHz
Surround sound effects
Virtual CINEMA
Virtual CINEMA
Surround system class
9.2 channel
9.2 channel
Digital content protection
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Clock
Built-in clock
Sleep timer
Power device
Operational power consumption
Standby power consumption
0.1 W
0.1 W
Dimensions
Dimensions
22 x 23 x 12 inches
18.7 x 17.1 x 7.6 inches
Weight
47.5 pounds
37.5 pounds
AV receivers HelpToChoose comparison rating
- 25.5Yamaha RX-V2085
- 28Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080
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