Yamaha RX-V685

    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
    • Phono Input

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    Evaluation

    We evaluate Yamaha RX-V685 and give score of 88 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 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.


    OVERALL
    88

    Amplifier

    EXCELLENT
    88

    We give Yamaha RX-V685 a score of 88 for Amplifier features.

    •   7.2 Channels
    •   Power Output - 90 W

    Audio Features

    EXCELLENT
    85

    We give Yamaha RX-V685 a score of 85 for Audio Features features.

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

    Video Features

    EXCELLENT
    95

    We give Yamaha RX-V685 a score of 95 for Video Features features.

    •   HDR10
    •   No HDR10+
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    86

    We give Yamaha RX-V685 a score of 86 for Connectivity features.

    •   eARC
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Works with Amazon Alexa
    •   Google Assistant
    •   5 HDMI Inputs
    •   2 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   USB Input
    •   RCA Line Inputs
    •   Phono Input
    •   RCA Pre-Outs
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Component Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   Bluetooth 4․2

    Zones

    GOOD
    79

    We give Yamaha RX-V685 a score of 79 for Zones features.

    •   2 Zones

    Radio

    EXCELLENT
    97

    We give Yamaha RX-V685 a score of 97 for Radio features.

    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify
    •   Tidal

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    Discussion

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