About the Yamaha YAS-101
Doesn't your television deserve a fair hearing?
Doesn't your television deserve a fair hearing?
Today's HDTVs are a study in contrasts (no pun intended). While the image quality is extraordinary, sound can be unrecognizable, coming from speakers squashed inside a thin bezel. The Yamaha YAS-101 puts an end to that in one fell swoop.
Surround realism is in the air
Yamaha's Air Surround Xtreme teams with Dolby® Digital and DTS® surround decoding to bring out the richness of today's movies and digital broadcasts. Two 2-1/2" speakers powered at 30 watts each deliver the goods like no tinny, tiny TV speaker can. A pair of built-in 3" powered mid-bass speakers round out the sound at 30 watts each, adding depth to music and bass punch to your favorite action movies. Thanks to the bass reflex ports at each end of the YAS-101 you'll enjoy room filling sound from this compact system.
This is what TV is supposed to sound like
The YAS-101 easily handles the demanding soundtracks that overwhelm the puny drivers in most TVs. Voices are clear and distinct. Music scores come through with the full range of the instruments. Every boom and pow sounds like it should, instead of like it's coming out of a crackling kazoo. And with Yamaha's built-in Univolume technology, the assault of loud commercials is arrested before the first blow.
The sound bar that won't block your vision or your HDTV's
Many sound bars will sit perfectly in front of your HDTV and blind the remote control eye. Fail. The Yamaha YAS-101 solves the problem, offering a built-in IR repeater so your remote's signal gets picked up by a front sensor and transmitted through a rear emitter. Success! Plus the legs adjust so you can see perfectly too. If you prefer, just remove the feet from the YAS-101 and mount it on the wall below your television. The system also learns the commands of your TV's controller so you can put away the included remote for safe keeping.
Product highlights:
Sound bar:
- 120 watts (30 watts x 2 peak full-range, 30 watts x 2 mid-bass)
- Dolby Digital and DTS decoding with virtual surround processing for a more engaging listening experience
- Clear Voice processing for clearer sounding dialogue
- UniVolume maintains steady sound levels, eliminating unwanted bursts from commercials
- bass ports for rich, deep lows
- two 2-1/2" full-range powered drivers
- two 3" built-in powered mid-bass speakers
- wall brackets and mounting feet included
- requires AC power
- weight; 9.3 lbs.
- 35"W x 4-1/4"H x 4-3/4"D
Connections:
- 1 coaxial digital and 2 optical digital audio inputs
- line-level output for optional powered sub
General:
- system frequency response 50-20,000 Hz (±3dB)
- remote control included
- rear built-in remote flasher ensures that commands are transmitted to your TV
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # YAS101
What's in the box:
- Soundbar speaker
- Remote control (FSR60 WY57800)
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- 2 Mounting feet (installed)
- 2 Mounting brackets (installed)
- 59" Optical digital cable
- 2 Wall spacers
- Mounting template
- Owner's Manual
- Warranty Information
- Online Product Registration
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | --- | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | No | |
Wireless Surrounds | --- | |
Number Of Channels | 3 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | Yes | |
DTS | Yes | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | --- | |
Auto Volume | --- | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | Air Surround Xtreme | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | |
HDMI ARC Input | --- | |
HDMI eARC Input | --- | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
USB Type-A Input | No | |
Subwoofer Output | 1 | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | None | |
Midrange | 2.5" Cone (x2) | |
Woofer | 3.0" Cone (x2) | |
Subwoofer Driver | None | |
Enclosure | Sealed/Ported | |
System Frequency Response | 50-20k Hz | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 48 watts | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | 48 watts | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | None | |
HDMI Outputs | None | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | --- | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | --- | |
HDR Video Compatible | --- | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | --- | |
HDMI CEC | --- | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | --- | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | No | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | No | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | --- | |
Chromecast built-in | --- | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | --- | |
Bands | --- | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | Yes | |
Mounting Bracket Included | Yes | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 4-1/4H x 35-1/16W x 4-3/4D | |
Sound Bar Weight | 9.3 lbs | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | No Subwoofer | |
Subwoofer Weight | N/A | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
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Audio Features
Inputs/Outputs
Remote Control
Mounting Options
Audio Features
Soundbar Speaker System: The Yamaha YAS-101 is a slim, low-profile soundbar speaker system featuring the latest Air Surround Xtreme technologies from Yamaha and built-in dual-driver subwoofer that delivers a 7.1-channel surround sound from a single speaker unit. The Yamaha is a great addition to your flat-panel TV, replacing your television's speaker with rich, virtual surround sound. The soundbar's front panel and top have a glossy "piano black" finish that harmonizes beautifully with today's flat-panel TVs, for a stylishly compact home theater system. The YAS-101 soundbar can be table-top or wall mounted below or above your television.
Air Surround Xtreme Technology: Yamaha's exclusive Air Surround Xtreme reproduces 7.1-channel surround sound with high quality, excellent imaging, and rich presence; far superior to that of the speakers in your TV. You'll experience an extremely realistic and impressive sound field, with clear dialogue in the front and dynamic sound action at the back and sides.
Note: You can also set the soundbar speaker system to Stereo.
2.2 Speaker System: The Yamaha YAS-101 soundbar combines two 2.5" full-range drivers (front-firing) with dual 3.0" subwoofers (down-firing), driven by a digital amp with a total output of 120W (Peak). Although compact, its excellent structural design provides a large volume enclosure for all speakers. The two 2.5" full-range drivers are housed in separate acoustic suspension chambers, while the dual 3.0" subwoofers are housed in separate bass reflex chambers for added efficiency and better bass response.
Note: The soundbar speaker is not magnetically shielded.
Digital Amplifier: The Yamaha YAS-101 soundbar's 2.2 speaker system is powered by a built-in 24 watt (RMS) x 2 channel (6-ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD) + 48 watt (RMS) x 1 channel (3-ohm, 100kHz, 10% THD) digital amplifier.
Dual-Driver Subwoofer: The dual subwoofers employ large magnets and large-diameter voice coils to realize dynamic and robust bass sound reproduction. This ensures that the overall sound has a rich sense of presence, making movie effect sounds more realistic.
Bass Reflex Port: The YAS-101 employs a bass reflex port (for the dual subwoofers) that has a straight shape and adequate length to provide outstanding bass response together with the large volume cabinet. The duct outlet is shaped like a trumpet bell, which reduces wind noise for better sound clarity.
Saran Net Grille: The grille protecting the speaker unit is a saran net that allows unimpeded sound flow. All sounds, including vocals and music, are clear and pleasant.
Dolby Digital/DTS Compatible: The YAS-101 soundbar is compatible with popular surround sound formats, such as Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround, so you get the full effect of multichannel movie sound.
Clear Voice: The Clear Voice function raises the level of dialog and narrations while maintaining overall sound quality. Movies, TV shows, sports commentary, and news broadcasts are more clearly audible.
UniVolume: UniVolume is a Yamaha-developed technology that maintains a consistent volume level between different channels, programs, commercials, and input sources. For instance, when watching TV while using UniVolume, the volume of commercials will not be louder than the program being viewed. The same is true when switching sources to watch a DVD or Blu-ray movie, or to listen to music on CD. This is particularly helpful for late night watching and listening when spikes in volume can disturb others in the house or apartment building. This feature can be switched On or Off.
Audio Delay Control (Lip Sync): This technology adjusts the timing of the picture and dialog, so they are always in sync with one another.
Subwoofer Volume: You can adjust the soundbar speaker's subwoofer volume independent from the speaker's main volume for added bass response.
Inputs/Outputs
Digital Inputs: The Yamaha YAS-101 soundbar is fitted with 3 rear-panel digital audio inputs. The YAS-101 features 2 optical digital inputs (labeled TV, BD/DVD) and 1 coaxial digital input (labeled STB). The soundbar's digital inputs support PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS audio signals.
Note: Your TV speakers should be turned off, once the soundbar is connected.
Subwoofer Output: The Subwoofer Out mono-RCA jack on the rear-panel of the Yamaha soundbar lets you connect an additional subwoofer to enjoy even more powerful bass sound.
Note: You cannot use the soundbar speaker's built-in subwoofer and the external subwoofer connection simultaneously.
Remote Control
Simple Remote: The YAS-101's IR remote control is simple and easy to use. It lets you turn the power On or Off, adjust the volume, do other basic operations, and lets you switch the surround modes.
Note: The remote operates off of 2 "AA" batteries (included).
Learning Function: The YAS-101 has the ability to "learn" the TV remote control operation, so you can use the TV remote control to turn the YAS-101 On or Off, and to adjust its volume. This allows you to use either the TV remote or the Yamaha remote for easy operation.
Built-in IR Flasher: Even if the YAS-101 blocks the TV's remote control signal, the IR flasher on the back of the soundbar transmits the signal to the TV so operation is not affected.
Mounting Options
Slim, Low-Profile Design: Because both speakers and subwoofers are built into the Yamaha YAS-101 soundbar, it fits easily into the available space you have above or below your television. With a height of only 4.25" (with feet), the YAS-101 can be easily positioned in front of your TV so the soundbar straddles the TV stand, using the included feet.
Wall-Mount: You can remove the feet and hang the YAS-101 on the wall, using the included wall-mount brackets. A wall-mounting template is provided. Wall mounting screws not included (sold separately).
Note: The soundbar's height is only 3.5" with feet removed.
Attached AC Power Cord: The YAS-101 is fitted with an attached 6' AC power cord.
The Yamaha YAS-101 replaces these items
Yamaha YSP-3050 Digital Sound Projector
- surround sound from a single amplified speaker
- total of 23 drivers and 82-watt peak system power (2 watts x 21, 20 watts x 2)
- video upconversion via HDMI output
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Works great. I love that it has 2 IR eyes. One for the Yamaha remote and another that can learn my cable remote. Once it was set up, I put away the Yamaha remote. Simulated surround is not a myth.
Kris from Miller Place, NY