Yamaha TSR-5810 vs Yamaha RX-V485

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An overview of Yamaha TSR-5810 and Yamaha RX-V485 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Yamaha TSR-5810 received 6.7 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V485 was rated 7.4 points. The release date of TSR-5810 is 2016, and RX-V485 is 2018. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that TSR-5810 is inferior in audio processing features to RX-V485.

Main advantages Yamaha TSR-5810 over Yamaha RX-V485

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V485 over Yamaha TSR-5810

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha TSR-5810 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-V485 supports a 5.1-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 80/8, 145/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TSR-5810 8 out of 10, and the RX-V485 - 9.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha TSR-5810 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-V485 scored 7 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Yamaha TSR-5810.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Yamaha TSR-5810 got 6 points, but Yamaha RX-V485 received 8 points.

Competitors in our review have 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available on Yamaha RX-V485.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Yamaha TSR-5810 in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Yamaha RX-V485 has the HDCP 2.3 version.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the TSR-5810 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 9 for the RX-V485.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Yamaha RX-V485.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 9 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha TSR-5810 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-V485 got 5.

Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Yamaha TSR-5810 can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available only on the TSR-5810.