# Yamaha RX-V385

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/yamaha-rx-v385
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/av-receivers
- Placement: #17 of 18 in AV Receivers, F tier
- Brand: Yamaha
- LP on this board: 23
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T23:47:20.265Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

The weakest product here: pre-Atmos, pre-HDMI 2.1, and still marketed to beginners who do not know better. Any current entry-level receiver beats it.

## For

- Very cheap entry-level pricing
- Simple option aimed at first-time buyers

## Against

- Eight-year-old 5.1 design - buyers in 2026 are paying for 2018 technology
- No HDMI 2.1
- No Dolby Atmos
- No network streaming
- A modern entry Denon or Sony budget model is strictly better

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 6 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 70 cited sources across 37 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seriously Into Audio Since 1974 | crutchfield.com | B | https://www.crutchfield.com/p_022RXV385/Reviews/Yamaha-RX-V385.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Tim Lane | - | https://www.facebook.com/groups/budgetaudiophile/posts/2514972168914936/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Derik Tello | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/budgetaudiophile/posts/2314124828999672/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Trendy Projectors | Trendy Projectors | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd3UcMv-aJI | fetched and confirmed |
| Truthify | Truthify | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQsTRc4Q4qI | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEOSDUykSWk | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLazbEUOTi4 | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9iWMibCVhA | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/mtronicsaudio/videos/%EF%B8%8F-the-legend-returns-yamaha-rx-v385-is-back-in-stock-%EF%B8%8Fturn-your-tv-room-into-a-f/3173661649482473/ | fetched and confirmed |
| HiFiReport | hifireport.com | B | https://www.hifireport.com/yamaha-rx-v385-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IrbjcE3CUg | fetched and confirmed |
| BYSIGHT | BYSIGHT | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPZNowF7L5U | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Buys Reviewed | Best Buys Reviewed | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSqxYHdBPA4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviews Kingdom | Reviews Kingdom | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9jy6k-TFIU | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Finds And Reviews | Tech Finds And Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZgzGVoOVTs | fetched and confirmed |
| Techtallyreview | Techtallyreview | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWqOoxG29vg | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiOjCTv61g0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Egadget | Tech Egadget | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoETfBPkdGc | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Deals Hub | Tech Deals Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwHmcdPT3-o | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparative Reviews | Comparative Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz9iaMOvzdY | fetched and confirmed |
| The Review Hub | The Review Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OwgPr2tcsQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparative Reviews | Comparative Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR-gma80bQk | fetched and confirmed |
| CurrentProductReviews | CurrentProductReviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za7cWB42OKU | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparative Reviews | Comparative Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hED9yNAK08I | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget droid | Gadget droid | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiIF2fv93D0 | fetched and confirmed |
| CurrentProductReviews | CurrentProductReviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouulQQtQkrU | fetched and confirmed |
| Techmint | Techmint | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH9zsCc_R9w | fetched and confirmed |
| NextGen Tested | NextGen Tested | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHP9Ko96Reo | fetched and confirmed |
| lavendar | lavendar | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F67kTYcUp08 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Discoveries | Tech Discoveries | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnyW9Mub6Qc | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlc5EFmW9pw | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Deal | Tech Deal | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Sbng4luNg | fetched and confirmed |
| Ultra5 | Ultra5 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIZWztY_02M | fetched and confirmed |
| dragon-gamer | dragon-gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0JIPXp8SvI | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4HVXGov5Ug | fetched and confirmed |
| Baglamukhi55 | Baglamukhi55 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ4yc9P40pE | fetched and confirmed |
| Current Product Overviews | Current Product Overviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWcJmhQFO70 | fetched and confirmed |
| Dakshina Kali | Dakshina Kali | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sridfKugxJ8 | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjEsvC_S8JU | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Tech | Gaming Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvB2_muRCuI | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfh5dW1p99k | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZDingsOuI | fetched and confirmed |
| ClickSetGoo | ClickSetGoo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0U0NxAduJo | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtiZwZ4zAGY | fetched and confirmed |
| Dakshina Kali | Dakshina Kali | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUpWlM2hHVA | fetched and confirmed |
| dragon-gamer | dragon-gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1D7Gj9eqPE | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Tech | Gaming Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzC-fPHwNIc | fetched and confirmed |
| A-Z tech | A-Z tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zItqSmwCUug | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech World | Tech World | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lxJY1otw9M | fetched and confirmed |
| dragon-gamer | dragon-gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLa4EhwZ2Aw | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bozo | Tech Bozo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeDG7oZF0Yk | fetched and confirmed |
| dragon-gamer | dragon-gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLrT9UgGj2c | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Tech | Gaming Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCKNjeuWZrY | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoMa2o6K8QI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bozo | Tech Bozo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYbmIAAONs | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Tech | Gaming Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viXW5cDEonU | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZseKqPf8zNQ | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DFWmRTUpW8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech FBI | Tech FBI | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLtOAwDe-yk | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHntQvMxKzs | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiD8Xq8uGUk | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Byte | Smart Byte | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9e6fambKWU | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7lKhTMl3JM | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMe_PskLGgg | fetched and confirmed |
| Techtreasure | Techtreasure | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiS6oCe-vPk | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epacqnLqmU8 | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2G9vd-iR-s | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqc2nbYwWy4 | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvevapadms | fetched and confirmed |
| gamer | gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fGUWwjs4Jk | fetched and confirmed |

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The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/av-receivers.

## What this tier means

- F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere.

## How to read this

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