Yamaha YHT-393BL 5.1 Channel HTiB System (Each, Black)

by Yamaha

Product Features

• 5-channel 500W powerful surround sound (100W x 5)
• iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock
• Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
• 1080p-compatible HDMI repeater with 3D (4 in/1 out)
• SCENE buttons with direct power on (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) ? quick and simple to use

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 26.2 x 21.8 inches ; 55.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 56 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003CP0KAA
• Item model number: YHT-393BL
• Batteries 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,270 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Yamaha YHT-393 Home Theater in a Box: Strong Performance and Value

Since the 1960's, Yamaha's audio/video electronics engineers have endeavored to produce products and services that satisfy the diverse needs of musicians and audiophiles. Yamaha's products and services are recognized the world over for superior quality in acoustics, design, technology, craftsmanship, and customer service, resulting in a reputation for excellence among musicians, music lovers, and home theater enthusiasts.

The Yamaha HTR-3063 is a great entry-level HTiB system with 100W 5-channel A/V Receiver, thanks to strong performance and signature Yamaha technologies like SCENE and CINEMA DSP. Its 1080p-compatible HDMI repeater functionality (3D ready with firmware upgrade) and connectivity options make for an outstanding home theater system with a powerful 100W subwoofer.

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Advanced Features

Connect to the HTR-3063 via Bluetooth with the YBA-10 or connect your iPod/iPhone with the YDS-12

Expand Your Yamaha System with Convenient Connectivity
The optional YDS-12 Universal Dock lets you connect your iPod or iPhone to the receiver. And the YDS-12 is "Works with iPhone"-certified, so you can get the most out of your iPhone music library with zero hassles.

The optional YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver docks to the receiver and supports A2DP stereo audio streaming, so users can enjoy music wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, Windows PCs, and Macs.

The HTR-3063 features HDMI repeater and 3D capabilities View Larger

1080p-Compatible HDMI Repeater with 3D
The Yamaha HTR-3063 has HDMI repeater functionality, with 4 inputs and 1 output, ready to pass content from all your high-definition sources to your HDTV. And thanks to the latest HDMI technology, the HTR-3063 is HDMI 3D-ready with a simple firmware upgrade--making you ready for the next generation of "next generation" content.

The HTR-3063 Supports Deep Color (30/36-bit) Transmission
The Yamaha HTR-3063 supports the latest HDMI 30- and 36-bit color depths, improved from the 24-bit depth of previous versions. This "Deep Color" allows the rendering of billions of colors for far greater accuracy. Colors are so vivid they seem to jump off the screen, with perfectly smooth tonal transitions and ultra-fine gradations between colors. It also enables many times more shades of gray, for higher contrast ratio.

Three New Volume Controls
The HTR-3063 has three new volume features. Volume Trim adjusts the volume of every input to normalize your volume across all your connected sources. Initial Volume allows you to tune to a preset volume level every time your receiver is turned on. Max Volume lets you set your own maximum volume, to help prevent "blowing out" smaller speakers (like satellite speakers).

SCENE buttons automatically launch play of the source controlled by that button

SCENE: A New Level of Operating Ease
Four SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever. They are initially set to default settings for DVD Viewing, Disc Listening, TV Viewing and Radio Listening. Pressing a SCENE button automatically launches a number of operations that initiate play of the source controlled by that button. Other SCENE settings are also available, such as iPod Listening, XM Listening, TV Sports Viewing and Action Game Playing. Browsing and selecting the settings is quickly accomplished by rotating the Input knob and watching the on-screen display. The settings can be selected for one-time use, or they can replace the original default settings. You can even change the SCENE names for convenience.

Audio Delay Compensation Keeps Your Experience On Track
The latest display devices perform complex internal processing, causing time lag in the video signal. It is a small difference, but because the audio arrives first, the viewer may feel that something is not natural. The Audio Delay function for adjusting Lip-Sync matches the audio to the timing of the output of the video on the screen.

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Surround Realism

CINEMA DSP Digital for Enhanced Surround Realism
Conventional multi-channel audio reproduction systems base their sound on Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, using matrix and steering technologies to create surround sound effects. Yamaha CINEMA DSP is much more advanced, actually creating richly realized independent sound fields that envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience. With dialogue, music and effects ideally located in these separate sound fields, you will hear sound with accurate placement, smooth movement, exceptional clarity and richness, and startlingly realistic presence. It will seem as if the walls of your room have disappeared and you are in the middle of your own immense theater.

Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Yamaha's Adaptive DRC technology automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume that is selected. Adaptive DRC refines the dynamic range parameters to make low volume sounds easier to hear (narrower dynamic range) while retaining the massiveness felt during high volume (wider dynamic range). And because our ears lose sensitivity to low and high sounds as volume decreases, it continually adjusts these frequency ranges according to the volume and to the input signal level.

Large scale surround in your headphones

SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
SILENT CINEMA makes it possible to hear large-scale surround sound through ordinary headphones! This is a variation of CINEMA DSP technology that Yamaha developed to let you listen in private to movies and other multi-channel sources for hours without listening fatigue. Virtual CINEMA DSP lets you enjoy the effects of CINEMA DSP surround sound without using surround speakers (handy for use in custom installations where some rooms don't have surround speakers). It can be used with the front / center / presence speakers or even with just the two front left and right speakers.

Compressed Music Enhancer Refreshes Your Music
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.

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What's in the Box

• The Yamaha HTR-3063BL Receiver Unit
• The Yamaha NS-AP2600BL 5.1 Channel Speaker System with YST-SW012BL Subwoofer
• Preset Remote Control
• Owner's Manual on CD-ROM

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Optional Accessories for Added Connectivity (Sold Separately)

	Yamaha YDS-12 Universal Dock for iPod and iPhone--The optional YDS-12 Universal Dock lets you connect your iPod or iPhone to compatible Yamaha receivers. It's "Works with iPhone"-certified to ensure you get the most out of your portable music library.
	Yamaha YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver--The optional YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver docks to compatible Yamaha receivers so users can enjoy music wirelessly from Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, Windows PCs and Macs.

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Technical Specifications

A/V Receiver (HTR-3063BL)

• Power Output: 500W (100W x 5)
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 100kHz +0,-3dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.06%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98dB
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 17-1/8" x 6" x 12-3/8"
• Weight: 16.5 lbs

5.1 Ch Speaker System (NS-AP2600BL)

• System Frequency Response: 28Hz - 50kHz
• Magnetic Shielding: All Speakers
• Impedance: 6 ohms (except subwoofer)
• Front Speakers: 2-way acoustic suspension
  • Drivers: 2-1/2" woofer and 1/2" tweeter
  • Input Power (Max/Nominal): 100W / 30W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 4" x 6-3/8" x 4"
  • Weight (ea): 1.6 lbs
• Center Speaker: 2-way acoustic suspension
  • Drivers: Dual 2-1/2" woofer and 1/2" tweeter
  • Input Power (Max/Nominal): 100W / 30W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 11-7/8" x 4" x 4"
  • Weight: 2.6 lbs
• Surround Speakers: 2-way acoustic suspension
  • Drivers: Dual 2-1/2" woofer and 1/2" tweeter
  • Input Power (Max/Nominal): 100W / 30W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 4" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8"
  • Weight (ea): 1.6 lbs
• Subwoofer (YST-SW012BL)
  • Dynamic Power: 100W
  • Driver: 8" multi-range
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 11-3/8" x 11-3/8" x 12-7/8"
  • Weight: 18.7 lbs

Product Description

Yamaha's YHT-393BL 5.1-Channel HTiB System is the easy way to enjoy the cinema experience at home. It is an entry level HTiB system with 100W 5-channel A/V Receiver, 3D Ready 1080p-compatible HDMI repeater (4 in/1 out), iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, 4 SCENE buttons and a powerful 100W Subwoofer.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bang for the buck! October 2, 2010

By Charles W. Harnish

When I saw this receiver in the store, and then looked at the price (when compared to other "comparable" systems), I assumed it was going to sound like a tin-can. I'm so glad I was wrong...!

The receiver itself has a wealth of features, bells, and whistles. If you will be listening to your iPod through the system, go ahead and spend the money on the dock. The sound quality is excellent and you can control the iPod via Yamaha's excellent remote. One of my favorite features (being a classical musician/pianist) is that you can choose a sound mode that makes your music sound as if it's being heard in two of the best concert halls in Europe (Munich/ der Musikverein in Vienna), and some famous/typical American venues (The Roxy Theatre, The Bottom Line, Chamber, Cellar Club, etc...). It's really a neat effect!

I like that I can run all the HDMI signals from my DVD player, TV box, etc... through the receiver, so I never have to switch inputs on my TV, or run 10 different cords up behind the wall! The receiver does all the work of switching inputs-- you can even select a different audio input to pair with your HDMI signal just in case (like with a DVI to HDMI cable from your computer) there is a separate audio source.

If I had to brag on just ONE thing about the system, It would be: The subwoofer. The speakers that come with the system give a clear upper range, but if you were relying on them for the bass frequencies, you'd return the whole system the same day you bought it. Enter: the subwoofer... This speaker can punch out the lowest lows, even at the lowest volumes. Don't let the size fool you, either! It will fill your whole room with great, booming, clear bass!

To conclude this glowing review: If I were adding another TV in my den, I would buy another one of these systems to complete that home theatre as well! If you're looking for a great quality product that works and sounds even better than you'd expect, just hit the "Add to Cart" button now...

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW for the price April 27, 2010

By tKap

Amazon Verified Purchase

I cannot believe I was able to buy a surround sound system with so many amazing features for this low price! The speakers have a really nice design, and the receiver has so many audio modes. Good amount of inputs and it is very capable of superb quality HD sound. I am completely satisfied with this product, it was well worth the money.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great unit for the price July 22, 2010

By R. Brandon Andersen

Amazon Verified Purchase

I chose this receiver because it had the four HDMI inputs and I had a similar model for 6 years that served me well until one too many moves caused it to go out. This receiver has all of the functionality that I was looking for in a solid, but still affordable receiver.

The sound quality is great on movies and games, but I get a small amount of static when I watch TV on it. I believe that is caused by my cable box, but I have yet to diagnose that problem fully.

I have an apartment, so 500 watts is more than enough to fill the room with great sound, and I'm not a picky sound person to start with. This receiver, for the money, is a great deal and doesn't need the frills of Netflix streaming, wireless speakers, etc.