Yamaha YSP-4000 sound bar

[bikezappa]

Any one heard this new 4th generation system from Yamaha?

By boss was looking to get a surround system for his girl friend's new 60" tv and I suggested the Polk sound bar system. He listened to both and was blow away by the yamaha. No wires.

Any opinions?

[dorokusai]

It sounds good in a small room but doesn't work well in large ones. I'd bet the Surround Bar 50 would be better demo.

[bikezappa]

They have a small room. They will also get the sub with it.

[dorokusai]

They should be fine.

[fireshoes]

Haven't hear the new YSP4000 yet, but if it's like the YSP1100, I definitely prefer the SurroundBar. The Yamaha appeals to some people though because you don't need a separate receiver so no cables going from the receiver to the speaker bar. YSP's also aren't designed for corner placement of open rooms.

[Keiko]

I got the lil one. YSP-800. Works for me and I've been happy with it. Super easy to hook up with just a couple interconnects and an auto setup. The newer ones I believe have FM receivers built into them where the 800 and 1100 don't. Also more DSP options on the newer ones if I'm not mistaken. The polk surround bar requires a 5.1 reciever. The Yamaha's have their own amps built into them. IMO, the sound projectors are awesome units.

[Keiko]

They have a small room. They will also get the sub with it.
I forgot to mention the subwoofer bikezappa. The YSP's do lack in bass. Here's a link to the one I'm using with mine. It's an affordable, solid built sub and looks, works and sounds very good.

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/549100037

Regards,

Keiko

[Face]

Probably not the loudest, but appears to dig very deep for a unit in it's price range.

[Keiko]

82 watts total on my 800. True, not alot of power but it's enough to shake the walls in my living room. Roughly a 20X30 ft. area. Paid 575.00 bhphotovideo.com.

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/soundprojectors.html?CTID=5001100

[bikezappa]

Thanks everyone. I strongly recommeded he get the 4000 system and also get the recommended Yam sub to match it.

You hate to recommend something that doesn't make the boss look good.

[Keiko]

You hate to recommend something that doesn't make the boss look good.

I'm retired but my former boss was 1 fugly @$$h0L3. Only a head transplant could make him look better. But that's a different thread. :rolleyes:

Goodluck on this bikezappa. I think the boss will be happy if he decides on buying a YSP. They really are nice machines for a single component surround system.

Aloha,

Keiko :)

[beardog03]

the Polk Soundbar is an awesome speaker..

at PF we got to hear the demo..

Throw some small rears fora large room and call it a day !!

Not too sure about the Yammie one, but I hear it aint too shabby

[bikezappa]

The Yammie 4000 is for my boss's ex wife who hates wires and complexity.

The polk requires a reciever. The Yammie has a mic and auto sound set up and simple connections and sounds good.

Done deal I think.

[dorokusai]

I like the built-in DSP and amplification as it certainly opens up a new market of consumers. It wouldn't suprise me if you saw something like that from Polk at some point.

[Keiko]

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56577

[sirhc55]

The SoundBar is the preferred unit to use when you have an irregular shaped room. Yhe Yammies use the walls so are best suited to a theatre room with no windows and four equal walls. So, if you live in a box without windows go the Yammie:)

[fireshoes]

Thanks everyone. I strongly recommeded he get the 4000 system and also get the recommended Yam sub to match it.

You hate to recommend something that doesn't make the boss look good.

Which Yamaha sub? If it is a YST-FSW100, DON'T LET HIM GET IT. They are absurdly bad. Be careful of any the subs with small boxes. They don't support much volume at all and distort and rattle a lot.