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Yamaha YHT-S401 Soundbar
Yamaha YHT-S401
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Editiorial reviews
9
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3 editorial reviews
Sophisticated soundbar serves up plenty of features and processing options, but struggles with dialogue The YHT-S401 seemingly has a lot going for it, including Yamaha’s rich heritage in soundbars and a comprehensive specification that makes a mockery of the similarly-priced Bose Solo. The YHT-S401 boasts four HDMI sockets, a headphone jack, FM aerial input and a USB input.Read more
Yamaha has a strong tradition in soundbars, but this isn't its finest by a long stretchRead more
A step up from older models, the Yamaha YHT-S401 is one of the latest mid-level sound bar offerings in the market. Can it deliver on features, design, performance and value to convince us it is a worthy successor to the excellent YHT-S400?Read more
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User rating
35
4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
77
3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
5 %
7
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %

General

Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWirelessWired
Audio output channels
N/A
3.03.1
Recommended usage
N/A
TVHome theatre

Connectivity

Bluetoothyesyesno
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
10
AUX in
N/A
yesno
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)
N/A
11
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
HDMI version
N/A
2.01.4
HDMI ports quantity
N/A
14
Number of HDMI inputs
N/A
13
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
11
Headphone outputs
N/A
11
USB
N/A
yesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
yesno
NFC
N/A
yes
N/A
Ethernet connection
N/A
nono
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.0
N/A
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
N/A
yesyes
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs
N/A
N/A
no
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Analogue RCA stereo outputs
N/A
N/A
0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
0
Composite input
N/A
N/A
0
Composite output
N/A
N/A
0
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
N/A
1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
1
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
0
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
0
Pre-output (subwoofer)
N/A
N/A
no
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
N/A
Wired
S-video input
N/A
N/A
0
S-video output
N/A
N/A
0
SCART out
N/A
N/A
no
USB 2.0 ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1
USB direct playback
N/A
N/A
yes

Decoders

Audio formatDolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
Supported audio files
N/A
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • MP4
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Frequency range26 - 3000040 - 2000035 - 20000
RMS rated power260.0 W180.0 W250.0 W
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)
N/A
nono
Suitable for subwoofer
N/A
noyes
Frequency range (max)
N/A
20000.0 Hz
N/A
Frequency range (min)
N/A
40.0 Hz
N/A
Number of speaker drivers
N/A
93
Soundbar speaker RMS power
N/A
180.0 W50.0 W
Soundbase
N/A
nono
Power per channel
N/A
N/A
45.0 W
Signal separation
N/A
N/A
Broadband
Wireless
N/A
N/A
no
Impedance
N/A
N/A
6.0 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
10.0 %
Equalizer
N/A
N/A
yes

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesyes
Bass reflexyes
N/A
yes
Subwoofer type
N/A
Active subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer location
N/A
Built-in
N/A
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
Subwoofer RMS power
N/A
N/A
100.0 W
Subwoofer impedance
N/A
N/A
6.0 Ω
Subwoofer width
N/A
N/A
17.13 in
Subwoofer depth
N/A
N/A
14.21 in
Subwoofer height
N/A
N/A
5.31 in
Subwoofer weight
N/A
N/A
17.42 lb

Design

Colour of productBlackSilverBlack
On/off switch
N/A
yes
N/A
Built-in display
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Width29.53 in41.73 in31.5 in
Height4.53 in2.99 in3.13 in
Depth15.0 in5.14 in3.11 in
Weight23.81 lb13.67 lb20.72 lb
Colour of productBlackSilverBlack

Features

Radio receivernonoyes
Apple docking compatibilitynono
  • yes
  • yes
Streaming standards
N/A
Spotify Connect
N/A
FM radio
N/A
noyes
DLNA certified
N/A
yesno
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
yesyes
Wireless speakers included
N/A
yesno
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
yes
N/A
Handheld remote control
N/A
yesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nono
Docking connector type
N/A
Not supported
N/A
Designed for wall mounting
N/A
yes
N/A
TV stand usage
N/A
yes
N/A
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
N/A
yes
Game mode
N/A
N/A
yes

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