RX-V385

About the RX-V385

The Yamaha RX-V385 is a 5.1-channel home theater AV receiver delivering 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms with low distortion (0.09% THD). It features discrete 5-channel amplification and supports bi-amping for compatible front speakers, enhancing sound clarity and power. Equipped with Burr-Brown 32-bit/384kHz DACs and low-jitter PLL circuitry, it ensures high-quality audio performance. The receiver supports Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD Master Audio, and Dolby TrueHD surround sound formats. Video capabilities include 4 HDMI inputs and 1 output with full 4K Ultra HD pass-through, upscaling to near-4K, and compatibility with HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), and BT.2020 color standards. Yamaha's YPAO (Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) automatically calibrates the sound to your room using a supplied microphone. Additional features include built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming and headphone listening with Silent Cinema virtual surround sound, a front-panel 3.5mm aux input, AM/FM tuner, USB input for memory sticks, flexible audio/video input assignment, and audio delay adjustment for lip sync. The RX-V385 supports HDMI 2.1 with eARC via future firmware update and offers ECO mode for power saving. Speaker terminals are binding posts compatible with bare wire, pin connectors, and banana plugs, supporting 6-8 ohm speakers. This receiver is ideal for small to medium rooms, providing rich bass reproduction and virtual surround sound options when rear speakers are not available.