YAMAHA RX-V685 AV RECEIVER
A Feature-Rich AV Receivers

There are not that many products that offer such a good combination of features, audio-video quality and price, as it is the case with Yamaha RX-V685 7.2-Channel AV Receiver. This device brings almost the same old-style design as the previous generations of this receiver, as well as exceptional overall performance and good power output (up to 150W at 8-ohms) that place it among the best AV receivers under $500.
This is a device that supports almost any audio and video format, including MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV, FLAC, and many others. Moreover, it comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 function and allows you to use it for streaming your favorite services, such as Pandora, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Spotify, Deezer, Napster and others.
Yamaha RX-V685 is a reasonably priced device, with open, very detailed sound that will please even the more demanding audiophiles. Also, it offers a great variety of inputs and outputs (seven HDMI HDCP2.3 compatible ports, two coaxial inputs, one composite video input, three aux inputs, etc.), as well as support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Vision, HLG and of course, 4K HDR videos.
Other interesting features of this device include its MusicCast functionality and Alexa voice control that just add to its already great value that makes it so attractive in the first place. In other words, if you want a great AV receiver at a fair price, Yamaha RX-V685 is a superb choice.
Pros:
- Great connectivity
- Excellent video and sound experience
- Support for various file types
- Feature-rich
- Variety of streaming options
- eARC compatible
Cons:
- Non-intuitive menus