My Yamaha RX-V385 review aims to determine whether it gives Yamaha an edge in the competition in the low-end price segment of the market. It is a 5.1 channel AV receiver that can provide 70 Watts per 2 channels with 8 Ohm speakers at 0.08% THD and offers a standard 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency. Furthermore, because RX-V385 is bi-amping capable, it helps the receiver to provide decent power and quality for movies.
AV Receivers
Choosing the best AV receiver for your home theater can be tricky if you are new to the market, so in my reviews, I highlight all you need to know about each model’s sound quality, features, and specifications to pick the right one.
Denon AVR-S570BT Review
Today’s Denon AVR-S570BT review features an entry-level receiver with 5.2 channels. It also has a surprising amount of power – 70 watts, 20 – 20000 kHz when using 8-ohm speakers, and a THD of 0.08%. The receiver can deliver 70 watts only per 2 channels, so when fully loaded, the amount of power distributed to every single speaker will decrease correspondingly.
Sony STR-DH790 Review
Sony is one of those companies that operate almost in every industry one can find on the market of various modern equipment. Today’s Sony STR-DH790 review uncovers their aspiration in the receiver market in a lower price range. Compared to STR-DH590, the DH790 has two more channels and supports certain modern features. It is a 7.2 channel receiver with 145 watts per channel 8 ohm 0.9% THD.
Denon AVR-S660H Review
The Denon AVR-S660H review is dedicated to a rather interesting entry-level receiver from the S-series. It is a 5.2-channel unit with 75 watts per channel with 8-ohm speakers with 0.08% THD. Note that the power would decrease when using all five channels. Still, the receiver is more powerful than the Marantz NR1510 and many other analogs.
Marantz NR1510 Review
There are many reasons to love Marantz products, and their NR series receivers are definitely among them. In this little Marantz NR1510 review, I will share my own experience with their lowest-level 5-channel receiver model. It is not expensive and therefore is affordable for most people. But will it work for you? That’s a question you’ll be able to answer in just a few minutes.
Yamaha RX-A2A Review
In 2021 Yamaha made a bold attempt to take a part of the market from Denon with their AVR-X2800H. To achieve this goal, they released a new receiver – RX-A2A, which was supposed to compete in this niche. And now I’ll tell you what came out of it.
Denon AVR-X1700H Review
There is hardly a company that can make a real revolution in the receiver market. Yet, this doesn’t stop Denon from trying. Judging by the AVR-X1700H specifications, I can already state that while it may not be the revolution, it is an interesting product. Especially compared to the competitors sharing the same price range, such as the NR1510 from Marantz and RX-V4A from Yamaha. Well, let’s take a closer look at what it is.
Explanation of Remote Control Settings for Multi-Room Systems
AV receiver offers unique flexibility and possibilities when building a home cinema. For instance, remote control settings for multi-room systems are diverse and bring convenience and comfort. Furthermore, a receiver can be used to build a full-scale home entertainment system, including multi-room setups.
How to Connect a Subwoofer to a Receiver?
AV receivers and subwoofers are created for one another, so connecting them shouldn’t be much of a problem. Most commonly, it is, but sometimes problems do occur, especially for those new to AV receivers and subwoofers. So, to make you feel more confident, I will consider all possible ways of connecting the subwoofer to the receiver in this article. Well, let’s go!
Why Does My AV Receiver Turn off by Itself?
Imagine you are watching a movie, enjoying your time with friends, and suddenly you see your AV receiver turn off by itself. That is not the greatest thing one can expect. Such an incident may also indicate that your receiver has a severe problem.