Product Comparison: Yamaha RX-A2080 vs Yamaha RX-A3080

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Yamaha RX-A2080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - Black

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Yamaha RX-A3080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver w/MusicCast

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General Specifications

Brand

Yamaha

Model

RX-A2080

RX-A3080

Origin

Japan

About the Product

With no fewer than 9.2 channels of sound, the Yamaha RX-A2080 opens up a new realm of possibilities. With a 5.2.4 configuration, you can use four ceiling speakers for the ultimate in Atmos and DTS:X sound.

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 9.2-Channel flagship 4K Ultra HD AV receiver with surround: AI, HDR, Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi, phono, airplay 2 and MusicCast.

Key Specs

Number of Channels

Watts Per Channel RMS

140 Watts

150 Watts

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.06 %

Signal/Noise Ratio

110 dB

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Yamaha RX-A2080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - Black

This receiver is exactly what I was looking for. A little pricey but if you like quality and performance this won't disappoint.
Always have liked Yamaha. Good quality, good features, and good looking. Not the cleanest of all receivers, but also not the most expensive.
This AV Receiver support my 7.1.2 home theater very well both sound and picture. I love it and I would recommend this Receiver to anybody who appreciate the great sound and picture.
It's easy to set up and customise, the sound field is absolutely superb. With the AI Surround feature you get full use of however many speakers you have.
The receiver just seems to be a little sluggish in operation and lacks a little speed whan changing input sources for example.

Yamaha RX-A3080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver w/MusicCast

The RX-A3080 is extremely well designed, extremely well made, and comes from a company with some serious history and breadth. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The receiver setup is easy and straight forward, no surprises.
This receiver is incredible, easy set-up, the user menus have been simplified to be much easier.
This product has more watts per channel than most competitive brands at this level and price point.
I experienced a Yamaha RX-A3010, for 8 year, and was very upset with what it was capable of.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

7.5 in.

Width

17.13 in.

Depth

18.62 in.

Weight

37.5 lbs.

39.9 lbs.

Features

Receiver Type

A/V Receiver

App-Controlled

Yes

Satellite Radio Tuner

Yes

Number Of FM Presets

Minimum Impedance

4 Ohms

Frequency Response

20 - 20000 Hz

Extras

Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, Compressed Music Enhancer, Full 4K Ultra HD Support, ECO Mode, Party Mode, Anti-Resonance Technology Wedge, MusicCast, Works with Amazon Alexa, Works with Google Assistant, YPAO™- R.S.C.

What customers say about "Features"

Yamaha RX-A2080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - Black

The extra zone feature driving my pool area speakers is also a huge plus.
It's EASY to setup, has a LOT of options, phone App is excellent compared to the Onkyo App.
Having owned several AV amps over the years, I find it odd that the cinema sound format is not displayed, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.
The sound can be a little harsh, toppy in the higher frequencies. This can most likely be altered to individual tastes by a little tweaking.
The Yamaha set up app would only work if it could connect to the amp through the internet, which it failed to do.

Yamaha RX-A3080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver w/MusicCast

Using their app to help you set things up is very easy, it tells you exactly how to wire your inputs and speakers up and will internally program the receiver.
It is just a bit clearer and anecdotally perceived as more extended high frequency performance than my previous Onkyo and Denon.
It also has bluetooth out that is not proprietary. Most other competitive brands have their own proprietary wireless output so you have to use their brand of speakers.
My chief complaint is in the Bluetooth connection to my Quiet Comfort II and Quiet Comfort III headphones.
Upgrading from RX-A880 to use with the new MusicCast 20 speakers for surround setup. Very disappointed this is not yet supported and will require a later firmware update.

Connectivity

Speaker Connection Type

Screw

Ethernet Port(s)

Yes

Wireless Connection

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Wireless Multi-Room Audio

Yes

Inputs

7x HDMI, USB, Ethernet, 3x Digital Optical, 3x Digital Coaxial, 4x Composite, 2x Component, Mic 3.5mm, Phono In, Antenna, Remote control, Bluetooth/wireless LAN antenna, 9x Analog Stereo RCA

2x Component, 7x HDMI, USB, Ethernet, 3x Digital Optical, 3x Digital Coaxial, 4x Composite, Mic 3.5mm, Phono In, Antenna, Bluetooth/wireless LAN antenna, Remote control, XLR Terminal, 8x Analog Stereo RCA

Outputs

3x HDMI, PRE OUT connectors RCA, Phones, 2x Trigger Out, Remote control, RS-232C, 11x Speakers

3x HDMI, PRE OUT connectors RCA, Phones, 2x Trigger Out, Remote control, RS-232C, 11x Speakers, XLR Terminal

Ethernet Port(s)
Wireless Multi-Room Audio

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Yamaha RX-A2080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - Black

The RX-A2080 also benefits from a dedicated Zone B output. Zone switching lets you watch and listen to one source in a room and another in a different room.
The second zone can also make use of the dedicated pre-amp or speaker outlets for complete independence.
This receiver will actually let you hook up from 2 speakers and more, and 1 or 2 subwoofers.
It takes a long time to set up the wires because there's 11 channels.
Had a couple of problems getting the receiver to work with a Humax freeview receiver and an old Technomate satellite unit.

Yamaha RX-A3080 AVENTAGE 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver w/MusicCast

There are a ton of inputs and outputs, with plenty of power from a very solid, well designed platform. It is a tad higher than the RXV3800, but not much.
The sound is out of this world, and the video is great on my Brand new OLED TV. Quick easy connectivity for all devices.
The RX-A2080 has seven HDMI inputs, all of which are HDCP 2.2 4K 60p 4:4:4 compatible, so it will play well with everything.
The 9.2 channel provides a lot of flexibility for multi zone setup and the 3rd HDMI output can be assigned to a separate zone so you can watch/listen to a separate input than the other zone.
The receiver was excellent for almost 6 months and then the receiver just quit outputting sound.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FCC