Yamaha

Yamaha on Friday unveiled the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector, a new sound bar featuring 7.1-channel True Cinema sound. This slim 3D-compatible sound projector measures just 3½ inches and includes height-adjustable feet, allowing you to place it in front of your TV without having to worry about it blocking the picture. The YSP-2200 also comes with a 100 watt subwoofer, that's small enough to fit on a shelf.

The YSP-2200 uses Yamaha's YSP technology (also used in the company's higher-end sound projectors) to create 7.1 surround sound without extra speakers. The YSP-2200's sound bar has 16 speaker beam drivers each with its own digital amplifier, along with a bass-reflex subwoofer. Together, they create multi-channel surround sound by reflecting the 7.1 beams of sounds off the walls and into your ears.

The YSP-2200 features 11 CINEMA DSP programs (three Movie, three Music, and five additional Entertainment options) and also decodes DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals.Read more

Who needs a clock radio when you can have a clock audio system? Yamaha has a new desktop audio system with IntelliAlarm, which wakes you up with a soft fade in of music, first filtering out high frequencies, and then gradually restoring the full audio spectrum before it starts beeping.

The TSX-140 is an iPod dock too, compatible with the iPod touch and iPhone (3G/3GS/4). It can also play MP3 and WMA files stored on a USB stick, as well as FM/AM radio. Featuring twin 3½–inch bass reflex speakers and digital amplifiers, the TSX-140 boasts Yamaha's own Concert Quality Sound and Extended Stereo.

A USB mini-B connector is included for iPod/iPhone syncing, and three front panel controls give access to source, volume, radio presets, alarm clock and equalizer functions. It also has a brightness sensor which adjusts all display LEDs to suit the ambient light level.

The Yamaha TSX-140 is now available in black, brick and gray for $399.95.

Yamaha today announced that they have reduced the price of their neoHD Media Control A/V receivers, as well as added Pandora Internet radio and iPhone/iPad app capabilities. The YMC-700 network A/V receiver is now priced at $499.95, making it the only Wi-Fi enabled A/V receiver with full IR control via iPhone/iPad priced under $500. In addition, the YMC-500 is now priced at $299.95.

The neoHD Media Controllers are different than standard AV receivers. They were designed to make operating your home audio/video equipment simple, using just one remote to control all home and Internet components connected to your A/V system. And, for iPhone and iPad users, Yamaha is releasing a new App for the neoHD YMC-700 later this month that allows you to control your connected devices via IR Control from an iPhone or iPad.

In addition to new Pandora streaming capabilities, neoHD Wi-Fi can play content from Rhapsody and Internet radio. FM radio playback is also supported, along with music stored on an external USB drive.Read more

Yamaha introduced its first "universal" Blu-ray player earlier this week. The 3D-ready BD-A1000 features content playback from NetFlix, Blockbuster and YouTube video streaming, along with interactive features such as BD-Live and BonusView.

The BD-A1000 touts full HD Audio decoding, 1080p/24Hz-compatible HDMI and 7.1 multi-channel analog output with four 2-channel DACs. It has Disc and USB multimedia format compatibility for AVCHD, WMV, JPEG (HD), MP3 and WMA. The BD-A1000 also provides full integration with home automation solutions and is also Control4 certified. Also, owners of a current Yamaha AV receiver can power on the BD-A1000 by pressing the SCENE BD/DVD button on the receiver's remote control to begin disc playback.

Additional features include an RC-232C integration control, on-screen display GUI, dual USB ports for video, music and photos playback, and detachable power cable. Read more

Yamaha today announced a new portable iPhone/iPod dock, the PDX-31. Compact enough to be placed in the kitchen one day and your bedroom the next, the player also includes an AUX-in jack, allowing you to listen to any MP3 player (not just an Apple-branded product).

The PDX-31 features a Yamaha digital amplifier with low noise distortion and has dual wall "box-within-a-box" construction with twin 3 1/4 -inch speakers. The PDX-31 remembers the volume level when you remove your device so the next time you dock it, the volume is set. An Auto Power Off feature and remote control are included as well.

Available in three colors (dark red, black and light gray), the Yamaha PDX-31 has an MSRP of $169.95. For more information, visit www.yamaha.com/hometheater.

The way people are listening to music is changing. More and more music is being listened to on the computer than ever before. Yamaha pays attention to this. The proof is their MusicCAST2 Network Music Distribution System. It is an expandable wireless system that allows you to listen to music throughout your home. What makes even better is the MusicCAST2 works with your existing audio system as well, unlike some other network music systems.

MusicCAST2 is a WiFi-based system that connects to your computer to allow you to listen to music files, Rhapsody online music service, Internet radio, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices throughout your home. MusicCAST2 Network Music Players can playback music from iPod and Bluetooth devices via optional accessories, as well as from USB thumb drives. Read more