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Yamaha YSP-1600

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4.0
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User ratings:
48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
Editorial reviews:
11
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4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • tech support at Yamaha is excellent
  • robust and versatile network audio system
  • The dialogue was always crisp and clear with some solid directionality

Cons

  • naff Bass can feel lacking in movies & TV
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • it can be too bright for music

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • 80 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • yes

Yamaha YSP-1600 - Pros & Cons

Yamaha YSP-1600

Pros

  • tech support at Yamaha is excellent
  • robust and versatile network audio system
  • The dialogue was always crisp and clear with some solid directionality

Cons

  • naff Bass can feel lacking in movies & TV
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • it can be too bright for music
  • anemic audio system
  • The high ends and treble at times were stretched thin
  • sound beams bouncing off the walls
  • there can be ONLY ONE HDMI input on this Yamaha unit
  • It would have been nice to have a text display on the TV screen for this

Yamaha - Video Reviews (6)

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Yamaha YSP-1600 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels5.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Recommended usageHome theatre
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Decoders
Audio format
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
Supported audio filesAAC
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer locationBuilt-in
Subwoofer RMS power60.0 W
Subwoofer width0.0 in
Subwoofer depth0.0 in
Subwoofer height0.0 in
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Dimensions
Width39.37 in
Height2.56 in
Depth5.12 in
Weight10.36 lb
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Storage
Optical driveno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Audio (L/R) in1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs1
Number of HDMI outputs1
Pre-output (subwoofer)yes
USByes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Frequency range (max)22000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)50.0 Hz
Number of speaker drivers8
RMS rated power80.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power80.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Features
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • MusicCast
Radio receiverno
FM radiono
DLNA certifiedyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
Game modeyes
Designed for wall mountingyes
TV stand usageyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 25
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)25.0 W

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Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha YSP-1600 MusicCast sound bar review: Much better with soundtracks than music
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Published: 23.02.2016
Yamaha YSP-1600 MusicCast sound bar review: Much better with soundtracks than music
3.0

This will be a big step up from just about any TV’s speakers, but it can be too bright for music.

Yamaha YSP-1600 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 18.11.2015
Home review
4.0

This Yamaha soundbar will give you a taste of surround sound from a single unit

Yamaha YSP-1600 Enveloping sound, but not enough low-end punch
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CNET
Published: 01.11.2015
Enveloping sound, but not enough low-end punch

The Yamaha YSP-1600 makes a big impression and offers plenty of features, but competitors that have separate subwoofers can offer better sound for less money.

Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha YSP-1600 Review: Single bar sounds sweet enough « TOP NEW Review
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Yamaha YSP-1600 Review: Single bar sounds sweet enough « TOP NEW Review

Anyone drawing up a mid-range/premium soundbar shortlist will no doubt be intrigued by Yamaha’s YSP-1600.

Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha Musicast YSP-1600 Wireless Sound Bar Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 17.02.2016
Yamaha Musicast YSP-1600 Wireless Sound Bar Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Yamaha’s newest middle-of-the-line sound bar, the YSP-1600, boasts wireless connectivity and faux surround sound

Yamaha YSP-1600 Deal Alert: 20th July 2018
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 20.07.2018
Deal Alert: 20th July 2018

TGIF! Treat yourself to some new gadgets for surviving another grueling work week.

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AVForums
Published: 09.06.2016
Yamaha YSP-1600
4.5

Yamaha's mid-range 5.1-channel digital sound projector is a great all-rounder for movies, TV and music and actually manages to provide effective surround sound. At current prices, it's also a bit...

Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha YSP-1600
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 09.08.2019
Yamaha YSP-1600

Yamaha YSP-1600 (Soundbar): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha YSP-1600 review: Subwoofer begone
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Expert Reviews
Published: 15.07.2016
Yamaha YSP-1600 review: Subwoofer begone
5.0

Yamaha’s YSP-1600 is a versatile, compact soundbar that also doubles up as a multiroom speaker

Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha YSP-1600
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 18.10.2016
Yamaha YSP-1600
4.0

Generous features and convincing surround sound make the YSP-1600 a killer soundbar proposition for subwoofer-phobes

Yamaha YSP-1600 Yamaha YSP-1600 review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 06.07.2016
Yamaha YSP-1600 review

Can this £500 sounder really deliver virtual surround sound from a single enclosure? Anyone drawing up a mid-range/premium soundbar shortlist will no doubt be intrigued by Yamaha's YSP-1600.

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