Onkyo TX-NR525 vs Yamaha RX-V485: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR525 to Yamaha RX-V485 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-NR525 has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-V485 has 5 channel amplifiers.

Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Onkyo TX-NR525 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/30Hz video signal.	Yamaha RX-V485 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR525 and Yamaha RX-V485 and gave them scores of 70 and 76 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Onkyo TX-NR525

Yamaha RX-V485

Amplifier

73

Amplifier

68

Audio Features

70

Audio Features

69

Video Features

59

Video Features

95

Connectivity

75

Connectivity

83

Zones

64

Zones

55

Radio

90

Radio

90

OVERALL

70

OVERALL

76

For more details about the ranking please go to Evaluations section.

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR525 and Yamaha RX-V485.

PROS

Onkyo TX-NR525

Yamaha RX-V485

DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Bluetooth
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify

DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
USB Input
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Spotify
Tidal

CONS

Onkyo TX-NR525

Yamaha RX-V485

Few Channels - 5.2
Low Power Output - 80 W
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Digital Radio
No Tidal

Few Channels - 5.1
Low Power Output - 80 W
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
No Zones
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Onkyo TX-NR525

Yamaha RX-V485

Wi-Fi
6 HDMI Inputs
2 Zones

RCA Line Inputs
Bluetooth 4․2

3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR525

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR525 over Yamaha RX-V485.

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Onkyo TX-NR525

	Onkyo TX-NR525	vs	Yamaha RX-V485
More Channels	5.2	vs	5.1
DTS Express		vs
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue		vs
More HDMI Inputs	6	vs	4
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	vs	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
More RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	vs	4 (1 front)
More Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	vs	3
More Component Video Inputs	2	vs
More Component Video Outputs	1	vs
Front A/V Inputs	L/R Audio, Composite, USB	vs	USB, mini-jack Audio
More Zones	2	vs	1
Pandora		vs
SiriusXM		vs
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)	160 W	vs	135 W (10% THD)
Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front)	160 W	vs	130 W
Wider AM Frequency Range	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	vs	531 kHz - 1611 kHz

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V485 over Onkyo TX-NR525.

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Yamaha RX-V485

	Onkyo TX-NR525	vs	Yamaha RX-V485
Bi-amp capability		vs
Higher DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	vs	384 kHz/32 Bit
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz	vs	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
Gapless Playback		vs
Dialog Level Adjustment		vs
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs	via firmware update
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/30p	vs	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Wi-Fi	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)	vs
Bluetooth	via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)	vs	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Napster		vs
Higher Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	vs	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	vs	110 dB
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	2.8 MHz	vs	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz

5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	YPAO sound optimization
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Bluetooth	via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	3
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Few Channels	5.2	5.1
Low Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/30p	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
Few 8K Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
No Digital Radio

6. Amplifier

Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR525 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V485 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR525 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Channels	5.2	5.1
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Onkyo TX-NR525's and Yamaha RX-V485's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Configurations: Available configurations are:

Onkyo TX-NR525: 5.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-V485: 5.1 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-V485 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

8. HDMI

Onkyo TX-NR525 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-V485 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

4K/30Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR525: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
4K/60Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-V485: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 video signal.
4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-V485: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Yamaha RX-V485 only).
HDCP Copy Protection: Onkyo TX-NR525 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V485 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Onkyo TX-NR525 does not support HDR.

Yamaha RX-V485 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-V485 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/30p	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

9. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR525 and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V485 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

HDMI:

Onkyo TX-NR525
Inputs: 6 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-V485
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Onkyo TX-NR525
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-V485
Inputs: 3 Outputs: 1.

Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.

Onkyo TX-NR525
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-V485
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Front A/V Inputs

Onkyo TX-NR525: L/R Audio, Composite, USB
Yamaha RX-V485: USB, mini-jack Audio

Onkyo TX-NR525

Yamaha RX-V485

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
HDMI Inputs	6	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1

10. Evaluations

We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR525 and Yamaha RX-V485 and gave them scores of 70 and 76 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.

Onkyo TX-NR525

Yamaha RX-V485

OVERALL

70

OVERALL

76

Amplifier

GOOD

73

Few Channels - 5.2
Low Power Output - 80 W

AVERAGE

68

Few Channels - 5.1
Low Power Output - 80 W

Audio Features

GOOD

70

Few Channels - 5.2
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

AVERAGE

69

Few Channels - 5.1
No Front Wide Channel Support
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

Video Features

AVERAGE

59

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

EXCELLENT

95

HDR10
No HDR10+
Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

Connectivity

GOOD

75

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
6 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

GOOD

83

eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
4 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 4․2

Zones

AVERAGE

64

2 Zones

AVERAGE

55

No Zones

Radio

EXCELLENT

90

Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

EXCELLENT

90

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

11. Specifications

GENERAL	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Brand	Onkyo	Yamaha
Model	TX-NR525	RX-V485
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Korea
Release Year	2013	2018
Predecessor	Onkyo TX-NR515	Yamaha RX-V483
Successor	Onkyo TX-NR535

AMPLIFIER	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Channels	5.2	5.1
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
PUSH-PULL Design
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
Bi-amp Capability
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
Surround:AI™
DAC	Burr-Brown	Burr-Brown DAC x 3
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit	384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	5.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	PLII
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, DSD, AAC, LPCM, Dolby TruHD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, DSD, AAC, LPCM	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction	PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Music Optimizer	including enhancer for Bluetooth^®
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
THX Processing Mode
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
Direct Mode
Pure Audio Mode
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
CINEMA DSP		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers	T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	YPAO sound optimization
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume

VIDEO FEATURES	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/30p	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Wi-Fi	via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
Bluetooth	via Front USB (optional UBT-1 adapter sold separately)	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
AirPlay		AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod and iPhone via front USB	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices	(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
HDMI Inputs	6	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	L/R Audio, Composite, USB	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
uport
dockport

ZONES	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Number of Zones	2	1
Powered Zones
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Line Out
Zone B Video Output
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	0
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
On-Screen Display		color OSD
SCENE		SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Pre-Pro/Learning Remote	/
On Screen Remote Programming
Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
Activity Based Remote
Smart Grid-Ready

RADIO	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets	40	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	5
Large Speaker Terminals	5	5
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Independent Power Supply
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)	Massive High Power Transformer
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	4.2 A	260 W
No Sound Power	60 W
Standby Power	0.15 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 mm x 173.5 mm x 328 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 12-15/16"	435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		20.5" x 15.4" x 9"
Weight	8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)	7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
Weight of Package		20.4 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Onkyo TX-NR525	Yamaha RX-V485
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)		80 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.7% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		115 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	160 W	135 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	130 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)	180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	160 W	130 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		110 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	100 W
THD	0.7% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Damping Factor	60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)	100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	200 mV/2.2 kΩ
Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance	2 V/2.2 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	110 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		50 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency		2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version		4․2
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz	531 kHz - 1611 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

Onkyo TX-NR525 vs Yamaha RX-V485

Onkyo TX-NR525

Yamaha RX-V485

Highlights

Highlights

1. Overview

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Yamaha RX-V485

2. Pros and Cons

PROS

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CONS

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AVERAGE

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3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR525

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4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V485

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5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

6. Amplifier

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7. Speaker Configurations

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8. HDMI

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

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9. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Video

Front A/V Inputs

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10. Evaluations

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Audio Features

Video Features

Connectivity

Zones

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11. Specifications

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