Unique Home Theater Package that supports 3D pass-through with a subwoofer-integrated and an extremely slim front speaker that fits in front of almost any TV.
Features
Advanced Features
Supports 3D pass-through over HDMI (requires latest firmware)
UniVolume keeps volume during TV programs and commercials at the same level
HDMI CEC functionality
Built-in FM tuner
iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha Universal Dock YDS-11
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Features
Advanced Features
- Supports 3D pass-through over HDMI (requires latest firmware)
- UniVolume keeps volume during TV programs and commercials at the same level
- HDMI CEC functionality
- Built-in FM tuner
- iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha Universal Dock YDS-11
- Bluetooth compatibility with Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver (YBA-10)
- Compressed Music Enhancer and four surround modes
Convenient Placement
- World's slimmest Sound Bar* (2" high) can be placed in front of most TVs
- Feet can be adjusted horizontally and vertically, for use with TVs from 32" to 50" feet can also be removed
- Subwoofer-Integrated Receiver allows one-cable connection
- No additional speakers needed
* According to Yamaha data collected in July 2009.
HD Sound Quality
- HD Audio compatibility (Linear PCM)
- 1080p-compatible HDMI (3 in/ 1 out)
- Digital amplifier built-in (250W total power: 50W x 3 + 100W subwoofer)
Surround Realism
- Yamaha’s Exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME
- Yamaha exclusive 24kHz HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function)
- Yamaha exclusive Extended Stereo for well-defined sound location
Technology
3D
Yamaha receivers displaying this icon support 3D HDMI® pass-through from 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc™, game and broadcast devices to 3D-compatible HDTVs. 3D provides a more engaging audio and video consumer experience when using 3D-capable products and 3D media content. Note that special eyewear may be required for viewing 3D content.
UniVolume™
UniVolume™ is a Yamaha-developed technology that maintains a consistent volume level between different channels, programs, commercials and input sources. For instance, when watching TV while using UniVolume™, the volume of commercials will not be louder than the program being viewed. The same is true when switching sources to watch a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ movie or to listen to music on a CD. This is particularly helpful for late night watching and listening when spikes in volume can disturb others in the house or apartment building.
HDMI®
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. With the ability to deliver crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience. HDMI can provide an interface between most audio/video sources, such as a set-top box, Blu-ray Disc™ player, DVD player or AV receiver and a video monitor, such as a high-definition television (HDTV), over a single cable.
Depending on the model of product, HDMI can support standard, enhanced or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It can support all currently-available compressed audio formats (such as Dolby® Digital and DTS) and most newer HDMI devices can support lossless digital audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™.
(View the specifications of each product for details on HDMI compatibility.)
AIR SURROUND XTREME
Achieves surround sound with clarity and sound imaging unlike any other two-speaker system. Hear clear dialogue from the front with distinctly separate surround sounds and smooth movement around the sound field. 7.1 channel technology - articulate sound source expressions from various directions: The AIR SURROUND XTREME has employs a virtual 7.1 channel technology that can independently recreate the surround channel and surround back channel in stereo. The result is clearly and amazingly identifiable sound sources from various directions. Position mode - sideways shift of the most effective listening point: This mode is capable of shifting the most effective listening spot on the row while keeping the sound field of a multi-channel program. The amazing ability to shift the best listening point by a mere balance adjustment provides an ideal surround effect, even when listening while not exactly in between two speakers. Wide mode - widening of the surround effective area: Wide mode is for two to three people listening laterally. Our original technology - "multi-point crosstalk canceling" process - creates a comfortable surround feeling in a much larger area, adding a further value to the AIR SURROUND XTREME for the enjoyment of more than two people.
Made for iPod (Docking Station)
The Made for iPod logo indicates that the product is equipped to use an optional Yamaha Universal iPod Dock that lets you connect your iPod to this product. With the optional dock you can listen to your music and operate the iPod via the product’s remote control while at the same time charging the battery on your iPod. Depending on your product’s specifications, some will allow you to use the On-Screen Display feature on your video monitor to navigate your music. Some products can even allow you to view your photos and movies from your iPod on your video monitor (view the Specifications of each product for iPod playback compatibility)...
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth® logo indicates that the product is equipped to use the optional YBA-10 Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver that lets you connect the dock to the receiver and supports A2DP audio streaming. With the optional YBA-10 Bluetooth dock, you can enjoy music wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, portable devices, or personal computers.
(view the Specifications of each product for Bluetooth® dock compatibility)
Dolby® Digital
The most popular 5.1 channel home theater sound system. An improvement over Dolby® Pro Logic® in that it offers: 1) Full frequency response in all channels (3 Hz — 20 kHz), 2) discrete surround channels, and 3) a separate track for bass, only, called the Low-Frequency Effects channel.
DTS Digital Surround™
DTS Digital Surround™ was developed to replace the analog soundtracks of movies with a 6.1 channel digital sound track and is now rapidly gaining popularity in movie theaters around the world. DTS, Inc. has developed a home theater system so that you can enjoy the depth of sound and natural spatial representation of DTS Digital Surround™ in your home. This system produces practically distortion-free 6 channel sound (technically, front left and right, center, surround left and right and LFE 0.1 (subwoofer) channels for a total of 5.1 channels). This unit incorporates a DTS-ES decoder that enables 6.1 channel reproduction by adding the surround back channel to the existing 5.1 channel format.
Compressed Music Enhancer
Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms to enable playback that improves the performance of compressed music formats, including MP3 and WMA. With the Compressed Music Enhancer, highs and especially lows are richer and smoother, bringing music back to life to be as close to the original as possible.
Audio & Video
Specs
Specifications
| HDMI 3D Capable | Yes (requires latest firmware) | |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz–20 kHz | |
Front Speakers
| Model | NS-BR300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | 50 W x 3 (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) | |
| Type | Acoustic Suspension | |
| Driver | 1-1/2" x 3-3/4" cone x 3 | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 31-1/2" x 2" x 2-3/4" | |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs. | |
Subwoofer-Integrated Receiver
| Model | SR-300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | 100 W (3 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD) | |
| Type | Bass Reflex | |
| Driver | 5" cone woofer | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/8" x 6" x 14-1/4" | |
| Weight | 19 lbs. | |
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
(12)
4 Stars
(3)
3 Stars
(2)
2 Stars
(0)
1 Stars
(0)
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (10)
- Good audio (10)
- Interfaces well with TV (8)
- Powerful bass (7)
- Good remote (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Living room (9)
- Movies (6)
- Television shows (5)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
- Surround sound solution (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Movie enthusiast (6), Practical (4), Tech savvy (4), Audiophile (3), Casual user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent audio for the buck
I got this set up with a Sony 46" bravia and a Sony bluray player and this just floods the whole living room with perfect sound ..I have had serveral sound bars from...Read complete review
I got this set up with a Sony 46" bravia and a Sony bluray player and this just floods the whole living room with perfect sound ..I have had serveral sound bars from Pyle to Dynavox and Sony sound systems and i have to say this one is the BEST i have ever heard .
The center sound bar sits perfectly over my sony bluray player (with stands mounted) and under the tv and the sub is on the second shelf all looks and sounds great ..
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Somewhat disappointed
For the price I payed at [@] ([$]) this was a good buy. I do however think that the sound clarity could be better. Particularly it is difficult to hear voices,...Read complete review
For the price I payed at [@] ([$]) this was a good buy. I do however think that the sound clarity could be better. Particularly it is difficult to hear voices, they easily become murky. Most likely this could be solved by better adjustment/calibration capabilities. It is not possible to adjust the sound too much, just bass/treble and balance between speakers. A full equalizer and a way to save the sound profiles would most likely have made this piece much better. Surround sound feel is pretty good with Bluray and DVD with latest surround features. Not like in the theater, but that can hardly be expected.
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I would recommend it!!
By Jvidal
from Hollywood Fl
About Me Movie Enthusiast
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
I use it in my room, it has a perfect sound andbthe power is really good
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Just what I was looking for ........
By Rags
from Columbus, Ga
About Me Love Movies, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Fit perfect with TV
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Love the uni volume
- Made voices clearer
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Enhance tv speakers
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
Good investment and goes very well with my Sharp Aquos TV. Fits perfectly and interfaces better than I could hope. Nice unit with great sound.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Great sound for the money
By Peanut
from Chicago, IL
About Me Movie Enthusiast, Practical
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- Difficult To Set Up
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Television Shows
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
I bought this system to replace a stereo systemand the sound from the tv. After reading several reviews about this system and other systems I decided to purchase this system. The set-up was somewhat easy, and the sound is great. My only complaint is trying to preset radio stations for the FM tuner is quite a challenge. I have read and re-read the instructions and still not sure how to do this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Excellent audio for the buck
By Steeder
from Marquette Michigan
About Me Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
I got this set up with a Sony 46" bravia and a Sony bluray player and this just floods the whole living room with perfect sound ..I have had serveral sound bars from Pyle to Dynavox and Sony sound systems and i have to say this one is the BEST i have ever heard .
The center sound bar sits perfectly over my sony bluray player (with stands mounted) and under the tv and the sub is on the second shelf all looks and sounds great ..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
An Awesome Enhancement to my HD TV
By Dave
from Chesterfield, VA
About Me Audiophile, Practical, Pro Audio / DJ
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
I truly enjoy great sound, but my wife has an aversion to wires. Seeing the wire of a subwoofer outside the cabinet was a sore spot. When I saw the YHT-S400 with subwoofer integrated in the receiver, I knew that I would be able to get the sound I enjoy without exposing any wires. We were both happy with the appearance and delighted with the sound quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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Not as impressed as I wanted to be
By Josh in DE
from Pike Creek, DE
About Me Practical
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
Tried to use the HDMI connections - PS3, cable box and BluRay player to Yamaha, then from Yamaha to TV. All was okay until I tried to use the TV's external speaker out connections. No audio. This was to be for the wireless headphone for my wife to use at night. Had to move all HDMI connections to the TV, then use optical connection from TV to Yamaha unit. Works okay, but not what I wanted to do. Sound is good, like the settings features. Would recommend to a friend, much better than TV speakers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent bass
By Cycho
from Norton Shores, MI
About Me Tech Savvy
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
Bought this to replace Bose Cinemate system. Much easier to install with play through as all signals go through the HDMI cable into the Yamaha, and then the video signal is passed back through to the television. We were able to get rid of cables and still get great picture. I do not use 3D, so I cannot comment on that pass through. The sound, though not truly surrounding, is great. You can hear voices clearly, music sounds terrific, and the bass easily can get to picture shaking levels. I would easily recommend this over the Bose system.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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Nice for the price
By mrmelrae
from Denver, CO
About Me Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast
Pros
- Attractive
- Clear Sound
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Space Saver
- TV speaker replacement
Cons
- Poor Documentation
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
A nice system. Definately an upgrade to using your TV's built in speakers. Not as good as having a multiple speaker system. Does sound very good with blue ray. The set up could've been much easier with a well documented manual. Would be nice if manual gave a code for using a universal remote. Have found that connecting an ipod works well hooking it up through the analog connection. Don't need to get the optional ipod docking station. Only drawback is the ipod doesn't charge this way, but sounds great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Somewhat disappointed
By Nettleryd
from Orlando, FL
About Me Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast, Practical, Tech Savvy
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- Limited calibration
- Muffled voices
Best Uses
- Living Room
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
For the price I payed at [@] ([$]) this was a good buy. I do however think that the sound clarity could be better. Particularly it is difficult to hear voices, they easily become murky. Most likely this could be solved by better adjustment/calibration capabilities. It is not possible to adjust the sound too much, just bass/treble and balance between speakers. A full equalizer and a way to save the sound profiles would most likely have made this piece much better. Surround sound feel is pretty good with Bluray and DVD with latest surround features. Not like in the theater, but that can hardly be expected.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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Great sound
By TomW
from Dallas, TX
About Me Technically Challenged
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Television Shows
Comments about Yamaha yht-s400_black__u:
I did quite a bit of shopping for sound bars before deciding on this product. I bought this product mainly because of the name and the good reviews.
Since I am technically challenged, I thought it might be a real problem in setting it up. But it was rather easy and the sound is fantastic. I am glad that I bought this product and would do so again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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