Yamaha YHT-390BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)
The YHT-390BL Home Theater System has full 5.1-Channel Surround Sound with Top Class Features such as HDMI switching with 1080p Video Pass Through, iPod and Bluetooth Compatibility, CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, and Four SCENE Buttons. Four SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever. Two volume-setting functions are including on this receiver for additional convenience. The YHT-390BL receiver is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of the high-energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. This system features dual HDMI inputs and one output that can handle all HD format including 720p, 1080i and 1080p so you can connect two HDMI sources, such as a DVD player and a high definition set-top box, and enjoy the highest possible quality with an HD display. You have a choice of eight unique Yamaha CINEMA DSP surround programs to bring out the full audio potential of your entertainment sources. Preset remote unit 4 SCENE buttons offering greater operating ease with 13 preset SCENE templates iPod compatibility with optional Universal Dock Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting High dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability 192kHz/24-bit DACs used in all channels 1080p-compatible HDMI switching (2 in/1 out) including 1080p/24Hz repeat HDTV compatible component video terminals (3 in/1 out) CINEMA DSP with 8 DSP programs Compressed Music Enhancer to improve compressed music sources Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync Front Speakers Dimensions - 5-23/32 x 9-7/16 x 6-1/2 Weight - 4 pounds Center Speaker Dimensions - 13 x 4-1/8 x 4-11/32 Weight - 3.9 pounds Surround Speakers Dimensions - 4-1/8 x 8-1/16 x 4-11/32 Weight - 2.1 pounds Subwoofer Dimensio
Yamaha YHT-390BL Home Theater in a Box (Black) Accessories
 HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
Fiber Optical Toslink Digital Audio Optic Interface 6 Foot Cable
Atlantic 77305018 Satellite Speaker Stands (Black)
Philips Spooled Speaker Wire - 100ft - 16 gauge
Tripp Lite A102-02M Digital Optical Audio Cable, 2x Toslink - 2M (6ft)
Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
HDMI 6FT / 2M Super High Resolution Male to Male Cable by Eforcity
Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote
Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Sony DVP-NS700H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player, Black
Yamaha YHT-390BL Home Theater in a Box (Black) Reviews
I have it mated to a Vizio 37" LCD and a Yamaha HDMI DVD unit. In addition to HDMI cables, you may need a toslink cable and a coaxial audio cable for highest efficiency. Make certain to get the cables you need from Amazon as they are without a doubt the best price anywhere. Many you wont need, but the choices of types of signal input and output are great. It has inputs and outputs galore. I chose this unit for the HDMI cable input which allows a simple single cord from each of your components and TV.
After having owned a dinosaur Yamaha amplifier combination that I bought when I was in the army 25 years ago, I was pleased with my purchase of this unit. I was so pleased with the quility of the C-4/M-4 combination that the Yamaha YHT-390 was the logical choice for me. AM and FM reception are superb with the included antennas and 40 preset stations. There are many options of speaker choice from 2 channel straight stereo to 5.1 surround sound and there are 2 separate speaker outs for my massive old dinosaur speakers.
yamaha did a nice job with the featues on the receiver. more bang for the buck especially in a small to mid-sized appartment or great for a bedroom because speakers are compact, dynamite sub. for the money you won't go wrong. this system has power and great sound.
Surround sound processing was great in entertain: surround mode. The sound quality of this system is simply amazing at this price. This system runs a lot cooler, and makes me less worried about it burning out. Amazing sound quality.
I've adjusted to this my making use of the four presets for "DVD watching, TV Watching CD Listening, and Radio Listening" each of which you can assign your own audio presets. Pros:. You could drop 3x as much on a Bose system and be less satisfied. Now, depending on what I want to watch, I can hit 1 button and I'm done. The reason is simple: this 5.1 system sounded better than any other I tested, even those that cost twice as much. The speaker themselves produce accurate, high quality sound, from the highest highs to deep bass. If you want amazing sound from a 5.1 system for under $400, you can't do better.
You could feel the heat coming off the amp without even touching it. (My test included "Hero," "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," and "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," to test the surround sound processing. Other systems in this price range lack this feature. I frequently have to change them by hand using the buttons on the front of the amp. This system has exceeded my expectations.
Cons:. Although not glamorous, they feel so much better than plastic, and will still be around when cheaply made plastic bodied speakers are in a land fill. There are more expensive systems that lack this feature. You can connect a game console, a cable box, and a DVD player, all with zero loss of resolution and picture quality. You can only switch between a few of them with the remote.
My wife loves this feature as she can get a DVD going in about five seconds without headaches. Many pre-sets, and a reasonably well designed remote. You can even spend twice as much and get less for your money than you do with the Yamaha YHT-390BL. Spend the cash to get some good 16 gauge wire (and by good, I don't mean overpriced Monster brand wiring).
The speakers are solid wood construction. I have some quibbles with the remote design, but presets take care of the majority of them. No worries. For music quality, I tested "The Killers: Sam's Town," "Copeland's Clarinet Concerto," and "Metallica: S&M."). This system has a powered sub woofer, which is a MUST for high quality, deep bass. Have a lot of devices. I spent months picking a stereo system, reading reviews, listening to different systems at big box stores, and ultimately settled on this one. High quality built from the amp to the speakers.
I put them through their paces with both DVDs and music CDs, and everything I threw at them sounded wonderful. Any solid 16 gauge wire will work. Some other systems I considered ran VERY hot (Like the Onkyo HT-SR800). It also helps the other devices in my audio cabinet stay cool and happy.
This system has made watching movies an TV a new experience. One of my few frustrations with the system is it's limited ability to change the speaker pre-sets. 3 HDMI inputs with full 1080p pass through. The speaker wire that comes with the set is probably no thicker than 12 gauge wire.
The remote is functional but not exceptional.
IS A AMAZING HOME THEATER THIS IS MY FIRTS HOME THEATER. MY NAME IS SERGIO, I AM BUYER OF AMAZON.
I was also looking for a system that did NOT include a DVD player as I want to upgrade to a Blue-ray player later on. I liked the price at Amazon and the fact I didn't have to pay sales tax and shipping.
My system is hooked up to an HDTV and it sounds great. There are better products out there but for the money, I think I made out like a bandit.
You will have to cut and splice the speaker wire but that is not a big deal. I was looking for a system under $500.
There are plenty of hook-ups in the back so you can build on this system. When I received the system, I placed the speakers where I wanted them (I also purchased the iPod dock which I think should have been included).
I bought this system after researching for two weeks. I really love this system.
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