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Yamaha YHT-S401 Soundbar
Yamaha YHT-S401
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Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
It is a well established fact now that soundbars have become a worthy option as a solution for a home theatre ...Read more
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4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
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20 %
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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
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
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4 stars
85 %
3 stars
14 %
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77
3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
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3 stars
18 %
2 stars
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7
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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General

Audio output channels2.13.03.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWirelessWired
Recommended usageHome theatreTVHome theatre

Connectivity

Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)1
N/A
0
Composite output1
N/A
0
AUX inyesyesno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
N/A
1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)111
HDMI ports quantity114
Number of HDMI inputs113
Number of HDMI outputs111
Subwoofer connectivityWired
N/A
Wired
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyesno
Bluetoothnoyesno
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyesyes
DC-in jackyes
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
10
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
HDMI version
N/A
2.01.4
Headphone outputs
N/A
11
USB
N/A
yesyes
NFC
N/A
yes
N/A
Ethernet connection
N/A
nono
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.0
N/A
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
Composite input
N/A
N/A
0
Audio (L/R) in
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
S-video input
N/A
N/A
0
S-video output
N/A
N/A
0
SCART out
N/A
N/A
no
USB direct playback
N/A
N/A
yes

Decoders

Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • 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
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • MP4
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Frequency range150 - 2000040 - 2000035 - 20000
Impedance6.0 Ω
N/A
6.0 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10.0 %
N/A
10.0 %
RMS rated power400.0 W180.0 W250.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power200.0 W180.0 W50.0 W
Equalizeryes
N/A
yes
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
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

Dimensions

Colour of productBlackSilverBlack
Width37.2 in41.73 in31.5 in
Height7.05 in2.99 in3.13 in
Depth3.78 in5.14 in3.11 in
Weight1.1 lb13.67 lb20.72 lb

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesyes
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferActive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power200.0 W
N/A
100.0 W
Subwoofer impedance3.0 Ω
N/A
6.0 Ω
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer width4.84 in
N/A
17.13 in
Subwoofer depth14.53 in
N/A
14.21 in
Subwoofer height12.17 in
N/A
5.31 in
Subwoofer weight7.94 lb
N/A
17.42 lb
Subwoofer location
N/A
Built-in
N/A
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

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

Features

Radio receivernonoyes
FM radioyesnoyes
3D support (3D-Ready)noyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Apple docking compatibility
  • yes
  • yes
no
  • yes
  • yes
Game modeyes
N/A
yes
Streaming standards
N/A
Spotify Connect
N/A
DLNA certified
N/A
yesno
Wireless speakers included
N/A
yesno
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
yes
N/A
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

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.3 W4.0 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)115.0 W450.0 W40.0 W
Operational Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
< 40

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