Unrivaled Experiences. This 7.2-channel AV receiver boldly explores entertainment possibilities for an advanced home theater with the latest in video and audio including Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X™, wireless streaming, dual HDMI® outputs and more.
7.2-Channel powerful surround sound with Zone 2
Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, AirPlay®, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room
Pandora®, Spotify, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and more
HDMI® with HDCP 2.2 (5 in/2 out)
4K Ultra HD, HDR10, Dolby Vision™, Hybrid Log-Gamma and BT.2020
Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot
MusicCast Surround capable: add MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50 speakers to create a 5.1-channel setup with wireless rear surrounds
Features
Full 4K
4K Ultra HD HDMI Support
Providing complete compatibility with the latest HDMI standards, this AV receiver delivers transmission of 4K video at 60 frames/second pass-through. It also supports HDR (high dynamic range) video including Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. This provides incredible contrast, smooth tone and rich, bright colors—giving you full, high-definition enjoyment with an exceptionally realistic and natural picture quality.
Dual Wield
Two HDMI Outputs
Since the RX-V685 has two HDMI outputs, simultaneous connection to a TV and video projector is possible. Or you can add an additional TV in a common area like a kitchen or patio to watch the same content in two different rooms. HDMI Out 2 will carry an HDMI audio signal to the second TV to provide sound.
Stream Simply
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay
Built-in Wi-Fi allows for a connection with your wireless router, greatly simplifying system connections for music streaming or enjoying networked audio (PC/NAS). Bluetoothconnectivity is also included to stream into your receiver or out from the receiver to another Bluetooth device such as a pair of headphones.
New Heights in Sound
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Compatibility with these amazing sound technologies creates an extraordinary experience. They deliver breathtakingly rich and realistic surround sound, positioning and moving individual sounds to any virtual point in your room, including objects moving overhead. Experience the overwhelming realistic movement and immersion in videos — right in your home.
Experiences Expanded
CINEMA DSP 3D
This Yamaha proprietary sound field creation technology was created by combining measured sound field data with digital signal processing. Yamaha collected sound field data from famous concert halls and music clubs around the world, utilizing its wealth of experience in the fields of concert hall design, public address, and mixing. By digitizing that vast trove of information and incorporating it into dedicated LSI devices, it effectively reproduces the acoustic spaces of those concert halls on home equipment. Immerse yourself in the astounding realism of your movies and music with this sound technology.
This technology analyzes room acoustics and measures various speaker characteristics, then calibrates audio parameters to achieve optimum sound. It employs Reflected Sound Control to correct early reflections for studio-quality sound. It also provides DSP Effect Normalization, which varies the CINEMA DSP parameters according to the reflected sounds.
Optimum Performance
High-Quality Parts and Design
Yamaha AV receivers feature fully discrete power amplifiers to minimize distortion and adopt independent pure power supplies for the analog and digital circuitry. They house ultra-high performance 384 kHz / 32-bit DACs, also with independent power supplies. These support in reproducing audio for high resolution sound sources without noise. Moreover, a new high sound quality IC is employed for volume control and large heat sinks suppress vibration. Down to every detail, these AV receivers are designed with full emphasis on the highest possible sound quality.
Wire Less
Wireless Surround Speakers
Combine this AV receiver with the upcoming MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless streaming speakers and enjoy the convenience of creating a home theater with wireless rear speakers in a 5.1-channel system. What's more, you get stunningly realistic sound with a clean, clutter-free setup. Easily turn your current living room into an entertainment environment where you can fully enjoy movies, music and games.
AV Receiver
Amplifier Section
Channel
Rated Output Power (1kHz, 2ch driven)
Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven)
Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA)
Dynamic Power / Ch (Front L/R, 8/6/4/2 ohms)
Surround Sound Processing
Cinema DSP
DSP Programs
Dialog Level Adjustment
Virtual Presence Speaker
Virtual Surround Back Speaker
Dialogue Lift
SILENT Cinema / Virtual Cinema DSP
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround
DTS:X
DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio Features
File Format
Pure Direct
Compressed Music Enhancer
YPAO Sound Optimization
YPAO Volume
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume and Maximum Volume Setting
Bi-amp Capability
Audio Delay
DA Converter
Video Features
4K Ultra HD Pass-through and Upscaling
HDMI 3D Pass-through
HDMI eARC
HDMI Audio Return Channel
HDMI Upscaling
Deep Color / x.v.Color / 24Hz Refresh Rate / Auto Lip-Sync
Connectivity
MusicCast Surround
Wi-Fi
AirPlay
Bluetooth
Phono Input
Component Video Input/Output
Extensive Connection
HDMI Input/Output
HDMI CEC
USB Input
Network Port
Front AV Input
Digital Audio Input / Output: Optical
Digital Audio Input / Output: Coaxial
Analog Audio Input / Output
Composite Video Input / Output
Preout
Headphone Output
Tuner Section
FM / AM Tuner
User Interface
On-Screen Display
SCENE
App Control
Web Browser Control
Remote Control Unit
Zone Control
Zone 2 Audio Output
Powered Zone
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output
Party Mode
General
Standby Power Consumption (IR only)
Auto Power Standby
ECO Mode
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
RX-V685
RX-V685
AV Receiver
Amplifier Section
Channel
7.2
Rated Output Power (1kHz, 2ch driven)
125 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD)
Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven)
90 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA)
150 W (8 ohms, 10% THD)
Dynamic Power / Ch (Front L/R, 8/6/4/2 ohms)
125 / 165 / 190 / 235 W
Surround Sound Processing
Cinema DSP
Yes (3D)
DSP Programs
17
Dialog Level Adjustment
Yes
Virtual Presence Speaker
Yes
Virtual Surround Back Speaker
Yes
Dialogue Lift
Yes (no presence speakers required)
SILENT Cinema / Virtual Cinema DSP
Yes (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Dolby Surround
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
DTS-HD Master Audio
Yes
Audio Features
File Format
MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 192 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz
Pure Direct
Yes (with video on mode)
Compressed Music Enhancer
Yes (includes enhancer for Bluetooth®)
YPAO Sound Optimization
Yes (R.S.C.)
YPAO Volume
Yes
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Yes
Initial Volume and Maximum Volume Setting
Yes
Bi-amp Capability
Yes
Audio Delay
Yes (0-500 ms)
DA Converter
Burr-Brown 384 kHz / 32-bit DAC x 4 for main zone
Video Features
4K Ultra HD Pass-through and Upscaling
Yes (4K / 60p, 4:4:4)
HDMI 3D Pass-through
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes (via future firmware update)
HDMI Audio Return Channel
Yes
HDMI Upscaling
Yes (analog to HDMI / 1080p HDMI → 4K HDMI)
Deep Color / x.v.Color / 24Hz Refresh Rate / Auto Lip-Sync