FEATURES:
• 5 channel powerful surround sound (100 watts per channel)
• HD Audio format decoding: Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™
• Discrete amplifier technology
• 192 kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown DACs for all channels
• High dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability
• 2-way speaker drivers for high power input capacity
• 8” 100 watt active subwoofer
REMOTE: ZA113500
RATING: 4.0/5.0
Welcome to a review of Yamaha’s YHT-399U, 5.1 CH Home Theater in a Box. The YHT-399U is designed for ease-of-use and full-scale AV entertainment with outstanding Yamaha sound quality from a discrete amp circuit design. Included is a front panel USB input for iPhone®/iPod®, as well as a compact 5.1 channel speaker system with a powerful 8 inch 100 watt powered subwoofer. This system is ready for the next generation, with sophisticated technologies like 4K video pass-through and ECO mode for lower power consumption.
The AV receiver, HTR-3066 in this system, provides advanced HDMI® features including 4K pass-through. 4K refers to four times the resolution of a 1080p display. This receiver is capable of passing the 4K data from the source to the display, for image clarity far beyond present standards.
A USB port on the front panel allows convenient connection of an iPod/iPhone, which also charges when connected. Because the digital signal from the iPod/iPhone is transmitted directly to the AV receiver, there is no signal loss or interference, so you enjoy the best possible sound quality. In addition, you can use the receiver’s remote control part number ZA113500, to operate the iPod/iPhone music playback functions.
Another cool feature, the Adaptive DRC, automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume level. This ensures that you hear clear dialogue and vocals, and all sound effects at comfortable levels. There is no need to adjust the volume level as you listen; everything from whispers to big explosions will be heard clearly and comfortably at the same volume setting. It also tones down loud TV commercials, and is ideal for low-volume, late-night listening when you do not want to disturb others.
PROS:
• HTR-3066 AV receiver
• Sound quality
• 4K Video pass-through
CONS:
• Some challenges with setup process
MODEL:
YHT-399U – 5.1 CH HOME THEATER IN A BOX
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