Name: MusicCast BAR 400
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 204307
Rating: 3.8 (80 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

it easy to connect the BAR 400 to your home wireless network
intuitive remote is easy to figure out in the dark
rich bass and clear vocals

Back - Satellites This setup has no satellites
the BAR 400 lacks a night mode
it can also add an unpleasant harshness to the sound

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes
Bluetooth: yes
Handheld remote control: yes
Rms rated power: 49 W
Type of home cinema package: Soundbar
Subwoofer included: yes

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 - Pros & Cons

it easy to connect the BAR 400 to your home wireless network
intuitive remote is easy to figure out in the dark
rich bass and clear vocals
it works best for movies
solid build quality and minimalist design
well-designed and highly effective user interface
N650 is a superb all-rounder
The HDMI connections are reasonably straightforward
a reasonable price tag and excellent virtual 3D performance
very easy to set up & control
low-frequency extension is decent too
Samsung is better built
and it supports
Sonos is better built with built-in voice assistant support
a better center channel performance and offers some more sound enhancement features
The sound profile is very neutral and the overall reproduction of voices is accurate
It sounds very neutral and packs a decent amount of bass too
more connectivity options and supports DTS
overall sound profile is also very neutral and accurate
has better soundstage and center performances as well as built-in voice assistant
Great for voice-oriented content
a clearer and more transparent sound
subwoofer-sound bar blend was good
is well-designed and intuitive to use
all the necessary controls
and is highly effective in operation
superb Glastonbury set from 2000 sounded fantastic
the clear voice option really elevates voices and works very well
The build quality is stylish and understated
MusicCast Bar 400 is still quite impressive
Powerful bass depth and crisp
clear highs
Bluetooth connection with a phone is super easy
once installation is complete
MusicCast 50 positioned for surround sound was impressive
Stereo performance was also impressive

Back - Satellites This setup has no satellites
the BAR 400 lacks a night mode
it can also add an unpleasant harshness to the sound
sounded annoyingly harsh and thin compared to the Movie mode
no Apple Music or YouTube Music
no drivers are devoted to the center channel
rating is not included in our total score
Apple iPhones do not support NFC connectivity between devices
Not tested Automatic room calibration View more details
it lacks height channels and Atmos
Horrible virtual 3D surround sound mode
the sub-bass is lacking and missing a bit of punch
object-based surround sound formats
the Bar 400 lacks discrete bass and treble controls
It was a confusing user experience
3D Surround allows the bar to disappear more as a sound source
No lights on the front and "
No Dolby Atmos or Google Chromecast
It may not display this or other websites correctly
rather small and fiddly
lack of a centre speaker
3D Surround
The remote feels a bit small and cluttered
the accompaniment behind her sounded a bit flat
Bar 400 comes up short when playing music
Stereo mode proved to sound a bit too tame
Sadly a lack of lossless support
and only one HDMI input are disappointing
the indicators will be hard to see
limited number of HDMI connections and lack of lossless surround support are
Remote is small and sometimes annoying to use
lack of rear audio
reflective top was slightly distracting
much mess with the central channel either
without 3D rendering
the update arrived just too late for our test
AirPlay 2 rarely presents a problem
soundbars have a function to raise the voices above the other audio
lack of peripheral support is disappointing at this price point
not all about movies & TV shows
Playback from the TV us petty muffled though
ideal to have more than one HDMI input and output
Netflix shows also sound muffled but
interface is a little outdated and confusing
a power indicator on the front of the bar
lack of harshness at loud volumes
the LED feedback sequence is needlessly complicated
You are using an outdated browser
own built-in PDF readers are limited
The digital half of setup also feels unnecessarily complex
it has a USB A connector

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Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	6.1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Recommended usage	Home theatre

Audio format	DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II
Supported audio files	AAC AIFF FLAC MP3 RA-Lossless WAV WMA

Subwoofer included	yes
Subwoofer RMS power	19.0 W
Subwoofer width	7.09 in
Subwoofer depth	16.42 in
Subwoofer height	15.94 in
Subwoofer weight	20.72 lb

Width	38.58 in
Height	4.35 in
Depth	2.36 in
Weight	5.95 lb

Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W

HDMI ports quantity	1
Number of HDMI inputs	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Ethernet connection	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes

Suitable for subwoofer	yes
Wireless	yes
RMS rated power	49.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power	30.0 W

Colour of product	Black
Built-in display	no

Streaming standards	MusicCast
Handheld remote control	yes
Game mode	yes
Designed for wall mounting	yes

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Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Yamaha - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.7

Based on 11 reviews

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Published: 12.06.2019

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whathifi

Published: 19.10.2020

Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 (YAS-408) review

A well balanced soundbar and subwoofer for music and movies

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Tom's Guide

Published: 05.12.2018

Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 Review: Impressive Sound, Future-Proof

The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers good sound and plenty of features, but you'll get the most out of it if you invest in additional MusicCast speakers to expand to a 5.1 system.

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 Review

PCMAG

Published: 05.10.2018

Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 Review

3.5

The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 delivers a solid, adjustable audio experience with some extra punch from its wireless subwoofer.

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ProductReview.com.au

Published: 26.08.2020

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 (Subwoofer): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

TechRadar

Published: 08.02.2019

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 review

An expertly-made 2.1-channel combo that has a few missing features

AVForums

Published: 06.01.2019

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400

4.0

Does the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 hit the soundbar/subwoofer sweet spot? Find out in our review

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Review: Yamaha's AirPlay-ready MusicCast BAR 400 offers above-average wireless sound

AppleInsider

Published: 04.08.2019

Review: Yamaha's AirPlay-ready MusicCast BAR 400 offers above-average wireless sound

4.0

Yamaha's MusicCast BAR 400 is a quality AirPlay 2-compatible TV sub and soundbar combo that's worth the price — just don't expect to make much use of the company's iOS app.

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 08.09.2020

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 review: A $500 soundbar with multi-room audio, but no Dolby Atmos

3.5

While it packs DTS Virtual:X and high-resolution multi-room audio, Yamaha's BAR 400 lacks Dolby Atmos support and a center channel.

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Great sound, extra wireless options make a sweet midpriced sound bar

CNET

Published: 06.11.2018

Great sound, extra wireless options make a sweet midpriced sound bar

The full-featured Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a palpable sonic upgrade for your television over cheap sound bars.

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RTINGS.com

Published: 30.09.2019

Yamaha YAS-408 Review

3.6

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