Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector Review
Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector
Summary
- Product Name: YSP-4000
- Manufacturer: Yamaha
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: February 04, 2008 12:00
- MSRP: $ 1799
- Specifications
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Category
Digital Sound Projector
Woofers
4 3/8" x 2
Beam Drivers
1 5/8" x 40
Magnetic Shielding
•
RMS Output Power (1kHz)
2W x 40 + 20W x 2
Total Power
120W
Digital Amplifier
•
Highly Efficient Power Supply
•
IntelliBeam (With Optimizer Microphone)
• (3rd Generation)
On-Screen Display
•
Set-up Menu
• (Easy, Manual)
5Beam Mode
•
3Beam Mode
•
Stereo + 3Beam Mode
•
Stereo Mode
•
5Channel Stereo Mode
•
My Beam Mode
•
Target Mode
•
My Surround Mode
•
Dolby Digital
•
Dolby Pro Logic II
•
DTS
•
DTS Neo:6
•
Surround Programs
7
XM Satellite Radio Ready
•
Neural Surround
•
FM Tuner
•
iPod Compatibility (with Optional YDS-10)
•
Compressed Music Enhancer
•
SRS TruBass
•
Night Listening Mode
•
TV Equal Volume Mode
•
Memory Settings
• (3)
Room Equalizer
•
Parameter Settings
•
Horizontal Angle Adjustment
•
Vertical Angle Adjustment
•
HDMI (In/Out)
• (2 / 1)
HDMI 1080p Switching
• (24Hz, 60Hz Refresh Rate)
Analog video to HDMI Upconversion
• (480p/720p,1080i)
HDMI Upscaling
• (up to 1080i)
Audio Inputs
• (2)
Digital Optical Inputs
• (2)
Digital Coaxial Inputs
• (2)
Component Video (In/Out)
• (2 / 1)
Composite Video (In/Out)
• (3 / 1)
Front Panel Mini Jack
•
Subwoofer Output
•
RS-232C Interface
•
IR Pass Through
•
Detachable Power Cord
•
Preset Remote Control
•
Product Dimensions (W X H X D)
40 9/16" x 7 5/8" x 4 5/8"
Product Weight (lbs.)
28
Shipping Dimensions (W X H X D)
47" x 12" x 10
Shipping Weight (lbs.)
37
Accessories (Optional)
SPM-K30
Pros
- Single speaker solution is great for the aesthetic and space conscious
- Provides convincing audio envelopment
- Tons of options for pseudo-surround sound
- Essentially a receiver and 5.0 speaker system in one box
- Extremely easy setup
Cons
- Multi-channel music performance is sub-par
- Pinpoint rear effects can sound muddy and unfocused
- Pricy but you are paying for convenience
- Won't pass 480i over HDMI
Introduction
