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The Yamaha YHT-491 is a 5.1 channel home theater system from Yamaha's HTiB (Home Theater in a Box) lineup and is a step up from Yamaha's YHT-391. The system comprises a total of 5 satellite speakers, each with dual 2.25" woofers and a 3/4" tweeter for an RMS power handling of 100 watts. Of the satellite speakers there are two rear/surround speakers, one centre channel speaker, and two slim floorstanding bass reflex front channel speakers. The system also includes an 8" 100W subwoofer which, along with the satellite speakers, provides a 600W surround sound experience.
MSRP $550.00
Release date March, 2009
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The YHT-491 is controlled by a 5-channel A/V receiver which features DTS digital surround and Dolby Pro Logic II technology for accurate decoding of surround sound sources. It includes four SCENE buttons which are set to control the settings for each type of activity, making it easier to operate the receiver. The receiver also has Bluetooth and iPod compatibility and includes 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output for connection to high-definition devices. The YHT-491 comes with removable cloth grilles and has an MSRP of $549.95.
Features/Specs
- 5-channel x 100W A/V receiver
- 2 x two-way slim floorstanding bass reflex front channel speakers with dual 2.25" woofers and 3/4" tweeter
- 1 x two-way centre channel speaker with dual 2.25" woofers and 3/4" tweeter
- 2 x two-way surround speakers with dual 2.25" woofers and 3/4" tweeter
- 8" 100W active subwoofer
- Bluetooth and iPod compatibility
- Dolby Pro Logic II
- 4 SCENE buttons
- DTS 5.1 channel digital surround
- Removable cloth grilles
- 2 HDMI Inputs, 1 HDMI Output with HDMI switching
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Yamaha YHT-491
• Yamaha YHT-491BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)
• YHT-491 Home Cinema System
UPC: 027108105956
EAN: 027108105956
MPN: YHT-491BL
Competitors
MSRP $499.99
Released March, 2007
Pros
- affordable
- quite powerful
- amplifier built into the subwoofer
Cons
- small satellite speakers with poor frequency response
- small, not very attractive
- looks like a cheap computer sound system that has been dressed up and given a larger price tag
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
JBL CS6100
MSRP $499.99
Released May, 2008
Pros
- wireless rear speakers
- 5-disc changer
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
Cons
- no HDMI input
- included speaker wires are thin
- 1 year warranty
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
Samsung HT-TWZ412
MSRP $499.99
Released February, 2008
Pros
- wireless connections
- BRAVIA sync makes it easier to use for Sony BRAVIA users
- 5-CD/DVD changer
- 1080p upconversion for DVDs
Cons
- more expensive than the majority of pre-assembled 5.1 systems
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
Sony DAV-HDX576WF
MSRP $499.99
Released October, 2001
The Sony HT-7100DH Home Theatre Component System, like the HT-7200DH features a 900-watt RMS AV receiver, but instead of the 7200’s barebones 1-disc player, the 7100 comes equipped with a 5-CD/DVD changer with HDMI output for an uncompressed signal to any attached HDTV. It also features a dedicated Digital Media Port, for accessories that...
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
Sony HT-7100DH
MSRP $499.95
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 5-disc changer
- wireless rear speakers
- upscales standard definition DVDs to 1080p
Cons
- there is not a generic MP3 player port/input
- Only 1 HDMI output (no HDMI input!)
- only 4 settings in EQ
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
Panasonic SC-PT960
MSRP $499.00
Released --
Pros
- affordable - and not too cheap as to seem shady
- 1000W system output
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
Cons
- The DVD may upscale to 1080p but you can't experience that without buying an HDMI cable as Samsung do not include one in the box.
- The rear speakers are not truly wireless as implied by the image of the system on the Samsung website. There are wires connecting the rear speakers to the bluetooth receiver box.
- Using an iPod (4th Gen) in the dock is annoying. All songs on albums are played in alphabetical, not track, order. Can't find a fix for this, so just plugging in with phono cables is better.
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
Samsung HT-TWZ312
MSRP $499.00
Released March, 2007
The JVC TH-D60 is a high-powered home theater system that hosts 1200 watts of power. It features the ability to decode DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Prologic II audio, and has a built-in Ipod dock. The system also carries a progressive scan DVD player that can upconvert to 720p and 1080i via HDMI, though...
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
JVC TH-D60
MSRP $499.00
Released July, 2006
The LG LH-T7656IB is a 5.1 channel home theater system that ouputs 700 watts of power through its five speakers and powered subwoofer. The system features an XTS Pro Digital Amplifier, has Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Prologic II decoders, and is capable of playing DivX, Xvid, MP3, WMA and JPEG files. The LG...
Yamaha YHT-491
vs.
LG LH-T7656IB
Reviews
April 8, 2009
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Pros
- Bluetooth and iPod compatible receiver
- affordable price
- 2 HDMI inputs for use with more than one source input
- powerful
Cons
- only 2 HDMI inputs limits your options if you have more than 2 source devices
- requires you to purchase optical media player separately (no DVD / Blu-ray player included)
- takes the fun out of building your own system
- small 2.25" satellite woofers and 8" subwoofer driver
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August 23, 2009
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Pros
- Bluetooth and iPod compatible receiver
- affordable price
- 2 HDMI inputs for use with more than one source input
Cons
- only 2 HDMI inputs limits your options if you have more than 2 source devices
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