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Yamaha YSP-4000BL Digital Sound Projector (Black) | 
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| Brand: Yamaha
Category: CE
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 10019
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 37
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 40.6 x 7.8
nv:Speaker Type: Home Audio
Speaker Setup: 5.1 Speakers
Connectivity: 3.5 mm Mini Stereo Jack - Male
Connectivity: RCA Jack(s)
Connectivity: S/PDIF Optical
Connectivity: S/PDIF Coaxial
Connectivity: Aux - S/PDIF Optical
MPN: YSP-4000BL
Model: YSP-4000BL
UPC: 058740046130
EAN: 0027108928760
ASIN: B000V7H1HM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | True Multi-Channel Surround Sound | | • | Analog to HDMI Video Upconversion, Scaling to 720p/1080i | | • | Built-in FM Tuner and XM Radio Ready | | • | iPod Compatible via optional YDS-10 | | • | 42 Speakes - 120W Total Power |
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Product Description
video-shielded * CINEMA DSP technology delivers 360 wraparound sound from just one speaker * built-in DolbyA Digital, DTSA, Pro LogicA II, and DTS Neo:6 processing * 40 1-9/16" drivers, two 4-5/16" woofers * 120 watts total power (2 watts x 40, 20 watts x 2) *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Rock n Roll July 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought the sound bar a month ago now and have been thoroughly happy with it. Sound is great, easy to set-up. As a relative novice audiophile I wanted something that was easy and looked good - last thing I wanted was to drill holes run cables and pay someone to have to redecorate.
Couple of things that I think Yamaha could do better; the menu is a little 1980's pong like and difficult to navigate. There is also some confusion on DVD/TV/STB naming on the screen (but I did find an attached addendum doc in the box). I'd like to have seen a couple more optical inputs - I'm using both for my Sonos and TV. I've also had some problems with centralizing my hdmi sources (I wanted to run the cable HDMI in and then output to my old component plasma; I'm not 100% sure whether its my lack of experience or a gap - but the documentation isn't great and I didn't get it working.
All in all, I've been happy. The selection of different sound enhancements does definitely make a difference.
I also bought a FSW050 subwoofer with it. I tried with and without the subwoofer and it makes a big difference and is well worth the extra hundred bucks to take some of the strain off of the soundbar.
[Update] I've had the system now for two months. All in all I'm happy with it but it does limit some of your options for upgradability. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. As a piece of technology is still rocks, sound is excellent. I think it's short 1 HDMI to be honest. Some of the advanced configuration is also difficult and as yet I'm not sure of the best way to proceed. The wife also now wants the ability to listen to the TV in the kitchen, so I think an audio out for a potential 2nd zone would also be useful (wireless speakers are getting better...).
All in all - Still happy but make sure you are 100% adamant that this is the way you want to go before investing what is a good chunk of cash.
[Update 2] I felt I should put this in.... I've since fully loaded the YSP and have been very happy with the flexibility you have on configuration. You can effectively use digital and analog inputs together and toggle via the remote. This has allowed me to run a computer (via a svideo videocard to component video adapter) and a wii (also with a component video connection). This really completes the set-up and means I need just one hdmi cable to go to the TV which is fantastic simplicity. I now have:
Cable box [HDMI]
Oppo DVD [HDMI]
Sonos [Digital Audio]
Computer [Coaxial Digital Audio + Component]
Nintendo Wii [Analog Audio + Component]
The unit continues to amaze me and I'm very happy... but still would like to see another HDMI.
Amazing Sound From 1 Speaker May 17, 2008
Quite frankly I could not tell surround sound from plain old TV sounds and was pointed in the direction of the Yamaha YSP4000 by a total tech geek. I had a large room and was not up for ripping up walls to install speakers nor did I want cables running all over the place. I'm totally amazed at the sound this one speaker provides. I also listen to XM and my iPod through a docking station and this system fills the room with sound. LOVE IT!
 Simple solution for bedroom that works as advertised December 20, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Great solution to surround sound when you don't want a complex installation or are unable to run wires to surround speakers. Easy setup, upscaling looks fine, audio sounds much better than tv speakers. I have this hooked up with a DirecTv HR21, Samsung DVR-VR357 (Combo DVD-VCR) and am very happy with the features. Auto setup was quick, easy and very effective. HDMI cable reduced the clutter from about 8 cables to 2. The upscaling even makes vcr media look acceptable on a 32" LCD.
I would point out this is not a audiophile system. I much prefer my home theater setup for dedicated audio listening. Great for rooms with 4 walls, and some space (maybe 3-6ft) behind the normal listening positions to give the rear projected sounds room to work. I would also caution against trying to have more than 2 or 3 devices attached as the input selection and switching functions are somewhat limited.
 Excellent, one serious flaw that ruins it for HD DVD watchers December 19, 2007
20 out of 28 found this review helpful
Ok well 1st of all this product works great, as long as you plan to play dvds, it is an excellent system. I STRONGLY recommend that you use the manual setup feature, it is infinitely better than auto (though auto is pretty good too)
HUGE CON
the ysp 4000 cannot decode Dolby True HD audio
THAT MEANS DON'T GET IT IF YOU WANT TO WATCH HD DVDs THROUGH HDMI because you can only watch/listen to your awesome media in stereo, while you watch your lower quality DVDs in 5.1 surround sound (I cant remember what audio formats bluray uses but I know most use Dolby True HD as well)
while it is a great sound solution, I am seriously considering returning it because this is a terrible flaw for anyone who cares about audio at all
THE solution for having both surround sound and an uncluttered room. November 5, 2007
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
I now have the new Yamaha YSP 4000 and having tried it out on over twenty different disks, can say without equivocation that it is amazing. So long as you have a room with a good back wall and at least one sidewall, it will deliver incredibly good 5.1 surround sound. Will it be as good as top end systems with five distinct and separate speakers costing $5,000 or more? Of course not. Will it be as good as or better than receiver/speaker systems available today for $3.000? Yes. In other words, this newest Yamaha stands clearly at the point of diminishing returns. After installing it and listening to it, you may decide that you do not need a subwoofer. It did Chicago beautifully. I decided I wanted one for some of the accurate bass on great classical music.
The setup is easy, but when the screen tells you to get out of the room - GO! The sounds emitted during the setup are designed to send cats and dogs into fits of madness. Do not try to audition this unit in a 'big box' store. It relies on nearby walls to help it work. If you have a friend who has taken the plunge, go and listen to it within a real listening area. Anyone who lives in or visits Central FL leave a comment on this thread and I will cheerfully invite you to visit and make up your own mind. If you live in a place where you cannot drill holes in your wall or if you do not want wires and speakers all over the place - this may be the solution for you. It was for me.
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