Yamaha Sound Bar Combines 7.1-Channel Surround Sound with Wireless Multiroom Audio

In the world of home audio, there are systems that cater to the surround-sound needs of a home theater and there are systems that distribute music to speakers throughout the house. It’s rare that a system does both. That’s what makes the Yamaha YSP-2700 MusicCast Sound Bar (with Wireless Subwoofer) a great entertainment solution. The soundbar delivers true 7.1-channel surround sound and supports wireless multiroom audio streaming.

The high-performing soundbar draws its true 7.1-channel capability from Yamaha Digital Sound Projector technology. This unique soundbar utilizes 16 speakers, each powered by a 2-watt amplifier, to produce discrete sound beams that reflect off the walls of a room to envelope the listener from multiple directions. The cube-style, floor-positioned wireless subwoofer provides heart-thumping bottom and rumble.

The YSP-2700 also incorporates Yamaha MusicCast, a new way to bring music to every room in a home wirelessly with control from a simple Android or iOS app. It enables YSP-2700 users to effortlessly stream music from mobile devices and computers, as well as from services such as Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody^, and SiriusXM Internet Radio, directly to the soundbar. The YSP-2700 can be easily linked to other MusicCast speakers, A/V receivers, and Hi-Fi gear in other rooms, to share music sources throughout the home.

“The Yamaha YSP-2700 MusicCast Sound Bar is the perfect solution for anyone who craves immersive sound from movies combined with superb musical playback -all from an ultra-slim sound bar that fits easily into the home,” says Bob Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. “With the addition of MusicCast, listeners can stream their favorite soundbar audio sources on a MusicCast wireless speaker placed anywhere throughout the home with simple access provided by a very easy-to-use, visual app on their smartphone or tablet.”

Using MusicCast, the YSP-2700 can redistribute content from multiple input sources or allow listening to the TV sound throughout the home. This unusual benefit makes it possible, for example, to transmit sound from a favorite cable TV music channel to MusicCast speakers elsewhere in the house, or listen to a sports event in multiple rooms at the same time – an especially great feature for game day parties.

Further enhancing its distinction in the market, the YSP-2700 is equipped with three HDMI inputs and one output. HDMI connectivity ensures the soundbar can receive a true 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel audio source that won’t be down-converted by a TV to 2-channel stereo from the TV’s optical output. Support of HDCP 2.2 copy protection ensures signals from a new Blu-ray player, set-top box or other source will have unimpeded playback via HDMI.

These HDMI input options also enable home theater enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite movies in either Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround or Dolby True HD. The YSP-2700 also supports DTS surround sound technologies, including the high-quality DTS-Master Audio format.

The YSP-2700 features versatile connectivity via WiFi, AirPlay and Spotify Connect, as well as Bluetooth streaming either into or out of the soundbar, making it easy to listen in privacy with Bluetooth headphones, or enjoy the audio from the big game out on the deck with a Bluetooth-connected speaker.

To ensure it delivers the best sound possible for each user’s home, the included Yamaha IntelliBeam auto calibration system makes setting up the YSP-2700 easy. A supplied microphone helps to measure room acoustics so the IntelliBeam circuitry can automatically set the best beam angles while optimizing the level and frequency response of each beam.

The ultra-slim sound bar enclosure is constructed with a solid aluminum body and has an aluminum top panel with a subtle hairline-line finish that presents an elegant, refined look. The YSP-2700 measures just 37.1” (W) x 2.04” (H) x 5.62” (D), so it won’t block the image when placed in front of a TV screen.

The Yamaha YSP-2700 will be available in September for $1,199.95.

 

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