Yamaha Black Digital Sound Projector

★★★★☆
4.4

based on 39 reviews  

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Pros

  • Great sound quality (35)
  • Attractive design (15)
  • Easy to connect (15)
  • Easy setup (10)
  • Powerful (8)
  • Compact (7)
  • Interfaces well with tv (7)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (3)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Look and feel (1)
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Cons

  • Lack of power (3)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Limited outputs (1)
  • Not enough connection options (1)
  • Sound difficult to config (1)
  • Weak bass (1)

Best Uses

  • Smaller rooms / apartments (14)
  • Large rooms (8)
  • Basic systems (6)
  • Home theater (6)
  • Movies (6)
  • Living room (5)
  • Surround sound solution (5)
  • Television shows (2)
  • Audiophiles (1)
  • Good for a second system (1)
 
 
 

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The YSP-1100 Digital Sound Projector precisely controls the orientation of sound by focusing it into beams. The center channel sound is heard directly, while the sounds from other channels are heard after reflecting off the walls surrounding the listener. SRS`s TruBass technology uses harmonics to provide deep and rich bass response. The result is an excellent solution for video enthusiasts who wish to build their home theater systems around larger flat screen TVs and desire a neat, uncluttered, unobtrusive system to match the interior of their room.

Yamaha`s proprietary IntelliBeam(TM) automated system calibration allows users to quickly and easily set up the YSP-1100 for the optimal listening experience.

Five selectable sound settings allow users to choose between 5-Beam Mode, Stereo Mode, 3-Beam Mode, Stereo+3-Beam Mode and My Beam Mode. The YSP-1100 has a wider soundstage than its predecessors, affording more optimum listening positions within a room. My Beam mode allows users to focus sound to a specific position in their room at the touch of a button to avoid disturbing others.

Yamaha`s CINEMA DSP technology, which offers seven audio programs compatible with the Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6 sound formats, creates realistic soundscapes in any room. For late night movie and music enjoyment, the YSP-1100 features a Night Listening Enhancer mode that allows dialog and quiet passages to be heard clearly, even at low volumes. The TV Equal Volume mode prevents sudden bursts of sound from TV programs and commercials.

The YSP-1100 offers simple video input selection with a multi-language onscreen display. Video can be selected from any of two component inputs to a component output, or from three composite inputs to a composite output with superimposed onscreen display menus in any of four languages (English, French, German and Spanish).

The YSP-1100 is easily integrated into custom installations, as it supports IR signal transmission for the operation of other components. To illustrate, the YSP-1100 can be controlled by an IR signal sent through the Remote In terminal. At the same time, the IR signal received by the Remote Control Sensor on the front panel is directly output through the IR OUT terminal to other appropriate components. The model is also equipped with an RS-232C interface that enables operation via a touch-panel controller.

Five Beam Mode: All five channels - Left, Right, Centre, Left-surround and R-surround - are given separate orientations. Sound is beamed off the walls to create the effect of a surround system with rear speakers.
Stereo Mode: The left and right woofers, with the multiple beam speakers acting as tweeters, reproduce the effect of conventional stereo speakers.
Three Beam Mode: Three beams are produced: Left and Left-surround, Right and Right-surround and Centre. A surround sound effect is created by reflecting the sound off the walls.
Three Beam + Stereo Mode: The Left and Right channels are produced using stereo mode while Centre, Left-surround and Right-surround are produced using beaming. This mode is effective when the YSP-1100 placed in a corner.
Target Mode: One beam is produced: Sound is projected to a distinct location away from the typical listening area.

Specification Description
Model YSP-1100BL, YSP-4000BL, YSP-900BL, YSP1100BL
UPC 027108926490
Amplifier 120 Watts
Amplifier 82 Watts
Analog Audio (2) Rear Input
Coaxial (1) Rear Input
Coaxial (2) Rear Input
Coaxial Rear Input
Color Black
Command / Control (1) IR Input
Command / Control (1) IR Output
Command / Control IR Output
Command / Control YDS10 Terminal
Component Video (1) Rear Output
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Component Video Rear Output
Composite Video (1) Rear Input
Composite Video (1) Rear Output
Composite Video (3) Rear Input
Composite Video Rear Output
Depth (Inches) 4.5
Depth (Inches) 4.62
Depth (Inches) 4.65
Diameter (Inches) 40.55
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (2) Rear Input
Height (Inches) 6
Height (Inches) 7.62
Height (Inches) 7.64
Magnetic Shielding Yes
Midrange Size (Inches) (40) 1.5
On Screen Display Yes
Optical (2) Rear Input
Remote Control Included
Remote Control Pre-Programmed
RS-232C Rear In/Out
RS232 (1) Rear In/Out
Subwoofer Out (1) Rear Output
Subwoofer Out Rear Output
Surround Modes DTS
Surround Modes DTS NEO:6
Surround Modes Dolby Digital
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic II
Surround Modes Neural Surround
Tweeter Size (Inches) (21) 1.62
Tweeter Size (Inches) (40) 1.62
Wall Mountable Yes
Weight (Pounds) 19.8
Weight (Pounds) 28
Weight (Pounds) 28.66
Width (Inches) 31.5
Width (Inches) 40.56
Woofer Size (Inches) (2) 3.9
Woofer Size (Inches) (2) 3.93
Woofer Size (Inches) (2) 4.37

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★★★★★
5.0
Surround sound and an uncluttered room!!

"I now have the new Yamaha YSP 4000 and having tried it out on over dozen different DVDs, 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..." Read Full Review »

May 05, 2008 by Baguette

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Big problem

"I bought one of these from Abes of Maine. In 1 year, it stopped working. I had to bring the device to an authorized service center 25 miles away only to find out it would cost $475 to fix! Since Abes of Maine isn't an Authorized Dealer, Yamaha wouldn't cover the cost. Even worse, Abes of Maine told me that the "free warantee" they gave me was worthless. "The company that the bought it from went bankrupt." ..." Read Full Review »

Nov 16, 2009 by Bummed out

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Yamaha Black Digital Sound Projector Review

Surround sound and an uncluttered room!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy To Use
  • Quality Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I now have the new Yamaha YSP 4000 and having tried it out on over dozen different DVDs, 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 syst …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 5 2008
Baguette
Santa Clara, CA
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Yamaha Black Digital Sound Projector Review

Big problem

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

"I bought one of these from Abes of Maine. In 1 year, it stopped working. I had to bring the device to an authorized service center 25 miles away only to find out it would cost $475 to fix! Since Abes of Maine isn't an Authorized Dealer, Yamaha wouldn't cover the cost. Even worse, Abes of Maine t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 16 2009
Bummed out
NJ
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Price: $799.00
 
 

Yamaha Black Digital Sound Projector Review

Excellent choice if you cannot run wires

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Interfaces Well With TV

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
 

"I have travertine floors in my living room, so running wires for a "true" surround sound was simply impractical (not impossible, as I could have "trenched' the drywall and run wiring inside to get speaker wire to the other side of the room). Anyway, this is a very nice sound system for a typical wa …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 28 2009
Gadget Dork
La Jolla, CA.
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Price: $799.00
 
 

Yamaha Black Digital Sound Projector Review

Great for med and small rooms

★★★★☆
4.0

"I have been in the market for a compact virtual surround sound unit for a couple of months now and I finally narrowed it down to the Bose Cinemate and the Yamaha YSP-900. After careful researching and sound comparisons, the YSP triumphed.



One feature that was really a nice touch is the customizable …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 16 2008
Zero2700
Yonkers, NY
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Yamaha Black Digital Sound Projector Review

SO HAPPY WITH PURCHASE

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Crisp Sound
  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"AMAZING SOUND. REALLY FELLL IN LOVE WITH THIS ONE. ESPECIALLY THE 5 BEAM SETTING. I LOVE THE NEW CIRCUITRY IN THE ULTRASONE PROLINE HEADPHONES. WITH 5 BEAM ON IT IS A VERY SIMILAR EFFECT. I DID NOT REALLY BUY INTO THE WHOLE VIRTUAL SURROUND UNTIL TRYING THE ULTRASONES. THAT IS WHY I CONSIDERE …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 9 2009
Brad Barnett
Baltimore, MD
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  • Musically Inclined
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Price: $765.54
 
 
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