Pioneer VSX-522-K vs Yamaha RX-V485

      Pioneer VSX-522-K

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      Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-522-K Yamaha RX-V485

      5 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-522-K features 5 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. 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).


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-522-K Yamaha RX-V485
        Channels5.15.1
        Power Output80 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

        Speaker Configurations

        Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-522-K's and Yamaha RX-V485's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer VSX-522-K: 5.1 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.

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