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Yamaha YAS-103 Powered home theater sound bar with Bluetooth®

Item # 022YAS103

Narrow the expansive gulf between your TV's sound and picture quality.

Narrow the expansive gulf between your TV's sound and picture quality.

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Item # 022YAS103

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About the Yamaha YAS-103

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Improve your TV's sound

Narrow the expansive gulf between your TV's sound and picture quality. The Yamaha YAS-103 can elevate your viewing experience by delivering sound as big and detailed as your HDTV's picture. Fill in all those missing low frequencies, get clearer dialogue, and feel immersed in the soundtracks of movies and TV shows, so picture and sound are in true harmony.

Improve your TV's sound

Narrow the expansive gulf between your TV's sound and picture quality. The Yamaha YAS-103 can elevate your viewing experience by delivering sound as big and detailed as your HDTV's picture. Fill in all those missing low frequencies, get clearer dialogue, and feel immersed in the soundtracks of movies and TV shows, so picture and sound are in true harmony.

Enveloping sound for movies and TV shows

Yamaha packs a lot of value into the YAS-103. But let's start with the basics: its detailed, powerful sound. Built-in amplifiers power four drivers to deliver rich, full-range sound, with plenty of high-frequency detail and low-end thump. Each end of the bar is ported for enhanced bass response, so you get deep bass without the need for a separate subwoofer. Built-in Dolby® and DTS® decoding as well as Yamaha's digital surround processing give movie and TV sound a more three-dimensional effect. It's a far cry from the flat, thin sound TV speakers are infamous for.

Bluetooth compatibility, with a twist

If you have a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone, this sound bar offers a couple of very cool features. The first is wireless music streaming, so you can use the YAS-103 to enjoy your favorite tunes — great for MP3s stored on your device or streaming music from services like Pandora® Internet radio and Spotify. But Yamaha takes Bluetooth a step further than most sound bars: download the free Yamaha Home Theater Controller app to your Apple® or Android™ smartphone and use it as a remote. It lets you select your input and choose from different surround modes.

Simple setup and operation

One cable is likely all you'll need to connect the YAS-103 to your TV to bypass its built-in speakers for room-filling sound. Choose from optical digital (included), coaxial digital, and RCA cables to connect your TV and start hearing movies and TV shows the way they were meant to sound. The included remote can learn your TV's power and volume commands. And a built-in IR repeater on the bar means that your TV remote will still work, even if the bar blocks the TV's infrared receiver.

If your HDTV's screen size is larger than 55 inches, check out the larger Yamaha YAS-152 sound bar.

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Product highlights:

  • built-in amplifiers: 30 watts x 2 for front L/R drivers, 60 watts for bass drivers
  • two 2-1/2" full-range drivers
  • two 3" down-firing cone subwoofers
  • 2 bass ports enhance low-frequency response
  • built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
  • Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
  • Yamaha's Air Surround Xtreme produces virtual 7.1-channel surround sound for a more immersive listening experience
  • Clear Voice™ processing for clearer-sounding dialogue
  • UniVolume maintains steady sound levels, eliminating unwanted bursts from commercials
  • free downloadable Yamaha Home Theater Controller app for Apple and Android lets you control the bar via Bluetooth with your smartphone
  • rests on a TV stand (removable feet included) or can be mounted on a wall (mounting screws not included)
  • rear built-in remote flasher ensures that commands are transmitted to your TV
  • system learns TV remote commands for single-remote use
  • remote control
  • warranty: 2 years
Connections and Dimensions:
  • digital inputs: 2 optical (cable included), 1 coaxial
  • 1 pair of stereo RCA inputs
  • 35-1/16"W x 4-3/16"H x 4-5/8"D (with stands/brackets)
  • weight: 8.8 lbs.
  • MFR # YAS-103BL

No A/V receiver required.

What's in the box:

  • Soundbar speaker
  • Remote control (FSR66 ZJ78750)
  • 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
  • "Yamaha Worldwide Representative Offices" sheet

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More details on the Yamaha YAS-103

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Features & specs

General
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 1
USB Type-A Input No
Subwoofer Output 0
Audio Specs
Tweeter None
Midrange 2.5" Cone (x2)
Woofer 3.0" Cone (x2)
Subwoofer Driver None
Enclosure Sealed/Ported
System Frequency Response 50-22k Hz
Sound Bar RMS Power 60 watts
Subwoofer RMS Power 60 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 Yes
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) 4-3/16H x 35-1/16W x 4-5/8D
Sound Bar Weight 8.8 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
The Yamaha YAS-103 replaces these items:

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Features

Soundbar Speaker System: The Yamaha YAS-103 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 miniscule speakers 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-103 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. You can also set the soundbar speaker system to Stereo.

Active Speaker System: The Yamaha YAS-103 soundbar combines two 2.5" front-firing full-range drivers with dual 3.0" down-firing subwoofers driven by a built-in 30W RMS x 2 channel (6, 1kHz, 10% THD) + 60W RMS x 1 channel (3, 100kHz, 10% THD) digital amplifier. 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 together in a separate bass reflex chamber for added efficiency and better bass response.

Note: The grilles protecting the speaker unit is a saran net that allows unimpeded sound flow. All sounds, including vocals and music, are clear and pleasant.

Dual-Driver Subwoofer Design: 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. The YAS-103 employs dual side-firing bass reflex ports (for the dual subwoofers) that have a straight shape and adequate length to provide outstanding bass response together with the large volume cabinet. The duct outlets are shaped like a trumpet bell, which reduces wind noise for better sound clarity.

Note: You can adjust the soundbar speaker's subwoofer volume independent from the speaker's main volume for added bass response.

Audio Enhancements: The Yamaha YAS-103 soundbar speaker system offers several audio adjustments to enhance your listening experience.

  • 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.

Dolby Digital/DTS Compatible Digital Inputs: The Yamaha YAS-103 soundbar is compatible with popular surround sound formats, such as Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround, so you get the full effect of multi-channel movie sound. The YAS-103 soundbar is fitted with three rear-panel digital audio inputs. The active soundbar speaker features two optical digital inputs (labeled TV, BD/DVD) and one coaxial digital input. The soundbar's digital inputs support PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS audio signals (up to 5.1ch). There is also a stereo RCA input for connection of an analog source or if your TV does not have a digital output.

Note: The digital optical output terminals of most newer flat-panel TVs only send an audio signal in 5.1ch when receiving Dolby Digital/DTS surround sound from the TV's built-in tuner, network connection, or connected USB device; and will output only 2ch stereo from sources connected to the TV via HDMI, or RCA (like your Blue-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box). That's why we recommend that you run separate digital audio cables from your TV, satellite/cable box, and Blu-ray player to the soundbar speaker for best sound performance.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Yamaha YAS-103 soundbar speaker system supports Bluetooth (v.2.1+EDR) A2DP wireless audio streaming. This allows you to stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled device (such as your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/table, or computer/laptop) to the YAS-103 soundbar speaker. You will continue to navigate your music and view song/artist information from your Bluetooth-enabled device. This unit pairs with your Bluetooth-enabled device with a single press of a button. Up to 8 devices can be paired, but only one can be used at a time. Once paired, the YAS-103 will automatically re-connect with your device when in wireless range (up to 33').

Control App (for Apple iOS/Android): The YAS-103 is compatible with Yamaha's Home Theater Control App (HT Controller), available for free download for Apple iOS (5.1+) and Android (2.3.3+) devices. Download this app from the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store. This remote app makes it easy to control the soundbar via a Bluetooth connection; including input selections, master volume, surround modes, and other settings.

Remote Control: The YAS-103'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. The YAS-103 has the ability to "learn" the TV remote control operation, so you can use the TV remote control to turn the YAS-103 On or Off, and to adjust its volume. This allows you to use either the TV remote or the Yamaha remote for easy operation.

Note: Even if the YAS-103 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 Because both speakers and subwoofers are built into the Yamaha YAS-103 soundbar, it fits easily into the available space you have above or below your television. With a height of only 4.1875" (with feet), the YAS-103 can be easily positioned in front of your TV so the soundbar straddles the TV stand, using the included feet. You can remove the feet and hang the YAS-103 on the wall, using the included wall-mount brackets (the soundbar's height is only 3.25" with feet removed). A wall-mounting template is provided. Wall mounting screws not included (sold separately).

Auto Standby: The soundbar will automatically turn off when there is no operation for 8 hours, or not audio input and no operation for 20 minutes.

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4 questions already asked

Q
Does it work work a 58" tv? What do you look for when researching, that will tell you what size tv a sound bar will work with.
lillia  May 03, 2015
5 answers
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Hi Lillia, I would assume that it works with a 58" only because I am highly satisfied with the way it works with my 50" Samsung. It provides a nice full sound with impressive bass too. For the price, you cannot go wrong and it keeps the room uncluttered with other surround sound substitutes. I will probably buy another one for my bedroom. Enjoy.
thomas j.  May 04, 2015
A
Hi Lillia. Unfortunately I do not know if it works on a 58 TV. My TV is a little smaller but I really like the product and would purchase it again. I wish I could be of more help.
brian  May 03, 2015
A
I look for quality and features I have the Yamaha yas-103 on a 46 inch Samsung TV on a 58 inch TV I would use the yamaha yas-1400
ronald d.  May 03, 2015
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It will work with any sized TV but will look out of place with very large or very small screens. I. Ought it to use in my motorhome with a 37" TV and it is exactly the right size. Before installing it in the RV I hooked it up to my 67" TV to test it out and it was a great improvement to the sound. It did look a little small.
glen  May 03, 2015
A
Yes the sound output is great BUTtrying to get the sound bar to be controlled by the TV remote is impossible.
william  May 03, 2015
Q
What comes in the box?
kevin  Dec 02, 2014
8 answers
A
The soundbar, a cable to connect it to your TV or blu-ray player and a small remote. This is a fairly simple device to set up and operate.
lukas  Dec 06, 2014
A
Everything you need to hook it up. The remote and the manual are included as is the Rca cord. Hope that helps
maria c  Dec 02, 2014
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Optical cable (included):
kenneth  Dec 02, 2014
A
The speaker system A hand held controller and instructions on how to synch with your TV controller but so far I have not been able to do this completely. Various instructions on how to position the system and how to control it. Thats it
william  Dec 02, 2014
A
The box includes the sound bar, remote control with batteries and cables to connect to your TV, either RCA or digital optical (my preference). I bought one last March and another this week for my den. Set up is simple - done in minutes.
michael  Dec 02, 2014
A
The sound bar, the HDMI cable, a remote, and instructions on how to use the sound bar.
ronald d.  Dec 02, 2014
A
I believe it was the speaker, analog speaker wires (white and red rca) and an optical wire. Use the optical if your TV has the optical outlet. It works great with your TV remote after you program it.
edward  Dec 02, 2014
A
It came with 1 power cable/plug which plugs from the unit to the electrical outlet; 1 optical cable which plugs from the unit to other devices (blu-ray player, tv, receiver etc.); remote and the actual unit (sound bar).
rale  Dec 02, 2014
Q
Can you use this sound bar by itself? Unattached to TV, like at the beach, using your smart phone music from like youtube or Iheart radio?
jojo  Dec 02, 2014
10 answers
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Never tried it. I do however like the Yamaha 103
murray  Dec 03, 2014
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it doesn't have to be attached to your tv, but it does require a 100v outlet! The soundbar has bluetooth so it can talk with an ipod or smartphone but it does need power.
daniel d  Dec 02, 2014
A
Yes you can.
charles  Dec 02, 2014
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The Yamaha YAS-103 requires AC power, so you can't take it to a beach. It has plugs that allow you to connect the sound bar to DVD players, etc. You can also connect components via Bluetooth.
mike  Dec 02, 2014
A
Yes, thru bluetooth if ypu re using a phone.
fabrice  Dec 02, 2014
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Don't think so. Needs power and I run it through optical. Might be able to run it with adapters to RCA cable but would still need power.
robert  Dec 02, 2014
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No, it needs to be plugged into to an outlet for power.
irina  Dec 02, 2014
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Jojo: This sound bar can take various inputs, in addition to the TV. You'll need to plug it in to a 120V AC power source though. So, yes you can take it to the beach and use it for different inputs, but you'll need to have an AC electrical source (or a DC source and inverter to get the AC voltage). Hope this helps.
neil  Dec 02, 2014
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It does require A/C power to work but can connect via Bluetooth or headphone jack to a phone or other music player. I use it in my RV and connect my TV, XM radio, and iphone to it.
glen  Dec 02, 2014
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It is Bluetooth capable but has no battery so a 110 volt power source is needed. If you have the power source I suppose it would be useable elsewhere.
scott  Dec 02, 2014
Q
Is this specifically for TV only or can you put it in a room without a tv and just stream music to it from your iphone?
kate  Dec 01, 2014
4 answers
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Hi Kate, You don't need a tv for this. The bluetooth works great and you don't need to hook anything into your tv to use it. There are a few inputs on this (in addition to bluetooth) so you can hook up a blu ray, cable box etc. if you want to take full advantage of it. Thanks, Sean
sean  Dec 05, 2014
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No, you don't need a TV.
fabio  Dec 03, 2014
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It was built to be a home theater system but you don't necessarily have to use it as such. You could just put it in a room and stream music from your iphone. However, if what you want is a great bluetooth speaker that is half the size of the yamaha at the same price, check out the BOSE SOUNDLINK MINI.
gabriel  Dec 03, 2014
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This unit can be used as stand alone...just pair it with your iPhone through Bluetooth and you will be enjoying a very rich sound from your iTunes playlists...enjoy:)
peter  Dec 03, 2014

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