Name: MusicCast YAS-306
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 219514
Rating: 3.8 (50 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

the best available
flexible in use and responsive on all mobile platforms
sound profile is better balanced and is suitable for a wider range of stereo content

there are bass sports on the side
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the remote is pretty old school plastic

Number of speakers: 7.1
Type of home cinema package: Soundbar
Number of speaker drivers: 6
Soundbase: no
Hdmi: no
Surround speakers: no
Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes
Bluetooth: yes
Handheld remote control: yes
Rms rated power: 60 W
Subwoofer included: yes

Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306 - Pros & Cons

the best available
flexible in use and responsive on all mobile platforms
sound profile is better balanced and is suitable for a wider range of stereo content
better center channel performance and more sound enhancement features
good sound for music and dialogue at an affordable price
Samsung is better built
accurate and clear representation of surround objects
the app works seamlessly and without too much delay
a dedicated subwoofer and has better bass extension
audio reproduction is more accurate and great
noticeably better-built
better soundstage
center
and surround performances

there are bass sports on the side
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the remote is pretty old school plastic
only one optical connection traditionally
thinning is not necessarily better when it comes to sound
absence of a loose sub is not really a problem
lack of other Yamaha test devices
it lacks inputs and connectivity options
the difference in performance is too big
missing inside the app are the Bluetooth Standby and Dimmer
lack of subwoofer on the Sonos makes its bass a bit lackluster
doesn't come with a dedicated sub like the Yamaha

Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306 - Full Specifications

Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)	no
Number of speakers	7.1
Type of home cinema package	Soundbar
Number of speaker drivers	6
Soundbase	no
Audio output channels	7.1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Recommended usage	TV

Audio format	DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II
Supported audio files	AAC AIFF ALAC FLAC MP3 PCM WAV
Audio format	Dolby Pro Logic II DTS ES Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio
Supported audio files	AAC AIFF Apple Lossless FLAC MP3 WAV WMA

Colour of product	Silver Black
Weight	10.8 lb
Dimensions front/speaker unit (Width)	37.4 in
Dimensions front/speaker unit (Height)	2.83 in
Dimensions front/speaker unit (Depth)	5.16 in
Weight (front / speaker unit)	10.8 lb
Bass element size	3.0 in
Tweeters size	0.7 in
Width	37.4 in
Height	2.83 in
Depth	5.16 in
Weight	10.8 lb

Built-in internet services	YouTube
Features	Support for multiroom DLNA certified Designed for wall mounting Mobile app for controlling features Supports NFC Support for internet radio
Wireless rear speakers	no
Remote control app for mobile / tablet	yes
Radio receiver	no
FM radio	no
DLNA certified	yes
3D support (3D-Ready)	no
Handheld remote control	yes
Docking connector type	Not supported
Apple docking compatibility	no
Game mode	yes

Bluetooth version	2.1
Bluetooth codec	aptX SBC
NFC	no

Built-in hard drive	no
Memory card reader	no
Optical drive	no
Type of optical unit	Not included

Analogue 3.5mm input	1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs	no
Analogue RCA stereo inputs	1
Analogue RCA stereo outputs	0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)	0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)	0
Composite input	0
Composite output	0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)	0
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)	0
DVI out	0
HDMI	no
Pre-output (subwoofer)	yes
S-video input	0
S-video output	0
SCART out	no
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player	no
Speaker connectors (type)	None
USB	yes
Number of ports	1
Other connectors	Pre-amplified
Audio (L/R) in	1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)	1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)	1
Subwoofer connectivity	Wired
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Ethernet connection	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR

Impedance	6.0 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	10.0 %
RMS rated power	60.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power	120.0 W
Center speaker	no
Frequency range	150 - 22000
Front speaker / speaker unit	yes
Bass element	yes
Broadband element	no
Midrange	yes
Power per channel	30.0 W
Signal separation	3-way
Tweeter elements	yes
Suitable for subwoofer	no
Surround speakers	no
Frequency range (max)	22000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)	150.0 Hz

Subwoofer included	yes
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power	60.0 W
Subwoofer impedance	3.0 Ω
Subwoofer frequency range	0 - 100

Colour of product	Black Silver

DLNA certified	yes
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet	no
Streaming standards	AirPlay MusicCast Spotify Connect

Power consumption (standby)	0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)	22.0 W
Operational Power Consumption	< 22

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3.5

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