Yamaha YHT-493BL 5.1 Channel 500 Watt HTiB System (Each, Black)

by Yamaha

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 24.2 x 23.6 inches ; 55 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 55 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003CP0KAU
• Item model number: YHT-493BL
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,692 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Yamaha YHT-493 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 YHT-493 is a great entry-level full surround sound HTiB system with a powerful 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. The YHT-493 also features a high performance newly designed speaker package and a powerful 100W subwoofer.

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Advanced Features

Connect to the RX-V367 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 RX-V367 features HDMI repeater and 3D capabilities View Larger

1080p-Compatible HDMI Repeater with 3D
The Yamaha RX-V367 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 RX-V367 is HDMI 3D-ready with a simple firmware upgrade--making you ready for the next generation of "next generation" content.

The RX-V367 Supports Deep Color (30/36-bit) Transmission
The Yamaha RX-V367 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 RX-V367 has three new volume features. Volume Trim adjust 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 RX-V367 Receiver Unit
• The Yamaha NS-AP1405BL 5.1-ch Speaker System with YST-SW012BL2 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 (RX-V367)

• 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-AP1405BL)

• System Frequency Response: 28Hz - 50kHz
• Magnetic Shielding: No
• Impedance: 6 ohms (except subwoofer)
• Front Speakers: 2-way acoustic suspension
  • Drivers: 3-3/4" woofer and 1/2" tweeter
  • Input Power (Max/Nominal): 100W/ 24W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 3-5/8" x 6-5/8" x 4-1/8"
  • Weight (ea): 1.26 lbs
• Center Speaker: 2-way acoustic suspension
  • Drivers: 2-3/4" woofer and 1/2" tweeter
  • Input Power (Max/Nominal): 100W/ 30W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 9-7/8" x 3-5/8" x 4-3/8"
  • Weight: 2.1 lbs
• Surround Speakers: 2-way acoustic suspension
  • Drivers: 2-3/4" woofer and 1/2" tweeter
  • Input Power (Max/Nominal): 100W/ 24W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 3-5/8" x 6-5/8" x 4-1/8"
  • Weight (ea): 1.26 lbs
• Subwoofer (YST-SW012BL2)
  • 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-493BL 5.1-Channel HTiB System is the easy way to enjoy the cinema experience at home. Featuring 500 watts of power (100Wx5), the latest HDMI specifications, and popular Yamaha technologies like SCENE and CINEMA DSP, you'll be sure to get the most out of your high-definition movies and music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Yamaha system, January 30, 2011

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Dale - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yamaha YHT-493BL 5.1 Channel 500 Watt HTiB System (Each, Black) (Electronics)

I bought the Yamaha system because Consumer Reports rated it highly. I agree with their review, it's an excellent system! And buying it on Amazon was the best price I found, even better than eBay or Craigslist. I recommend the Yamaha HTiB and I recommend buying it on Amazon.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice sound, easy set up, January 5, 2011

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MLM (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha YHT-493BL 5.1 Channel 500 Watt HTiB System (Each, Black) (Electronics)

Got this one for Xmas. Took me less than an hour to set it up with my DirectV HD-DVR with HDMI cable. Has to order extra HDMI cable. Instruction is not very clear on the DVR hook up. It took some guessing but eventually hooking up with no problem. iPhone dock is not included and costs another $100. Ouch. We are enjoying the sound quality, especially for movie watching. Only minor complaint about the size of the subwoofer is a bit bigger than we thought (approx. 14 inches cube). The SCENE button for TV only work for using "component video cable" hook up. I used HDMI cable for my HD-DVR, therefore, I can't use the "TV" on the SCENE button. Very minor issue. Overall, it's a very enjoyable system.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yamaha YHT-493BL stereo system, December 31, 2010

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perlman1 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yamaha YHT-493BL 5.1 Channel 500 Watt HTiB System (Each, Black) (Electronics)

This was 100 dollars more at Electronics store down the road. Glad I got it on Amazon. The sound works great - I love it. Just a little tricky getting the ps3 to work through it but make sure you read the ps3's directions. I am glad I didnt spend a fortune. A+