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The Yamaha YHT-791 is a 7.1 channel home theater system and is at the top of Yamaha's HTiB (Home Theater in a Box) lineup. The system comprises 7 90-watt bass reflex satellite speakers: four rear/surround speakers, one centre channel speaker, and two front channel speakers. The front channel speakers each have a 6.5" woofer and 3/4" tweeter, while the centre channel speaker has dual 3.5" woofers and a 3/4" tweeter, and the surround speakers each have a 3" woofer and 1/2" tweeter. The system also includes the same 10" 100W subwoofer as the 5.1 channel YHT-591 system which, along with the satellite speakers, provides a 730W surround sound experience.
MSRP $850.00
Release date March, 2009
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The YHT-791 is controlled by a 7-channel A/V receiver which features numerous DTS and Dolby HD digital surround technologies for accurate decoding of surround sound sources. It includes four SCENE buttons making it easier to operate the receiver and utilizes Yamaha's YPAO automatic system calibration to optimize the system based on the room acoustics. The receiver also has Bluetooth compatibility, four 1080p-compatible HDMI ports with HDMI switching, and includes an iPod docking station. The YHT-791 comes with removable cloth grilles for the front and centre channel speakers and has an MSRP of $849.95.
Features/Specs
- 7-channel x 90W A/V receiver
- 2 x 2-way front channel speakers
- 6.5" woofer
- 3/4" dome tweeter
- Comes with pedestal stands
- 1 x 2-way centre channel bass reflex speaker
- Dual 3" woofers
- 3/4" tweeter
- 4 x 2-way surround speakers
- 3" woofer
- 1/2" balanced dome tweeter
- 10" 100W advanced YST II subwoofer
- Bluetooth compatibility
- Comes with iPod docking station
- Sirius and XM Satellite Radio Ready
- Dolby True HD, Digital Plus, and Pro Logic II
- 4 SCENE buttons
- HD Audio Internal Decoding
- DTS HD Master Audio and DTS Digital Surround Neo:6
- YPAO automatic system calibration
- Removable cloth grilles for front and centre speakers
- 4 1080p compatible HDMI ports with HDMI switching
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Yamaha YHT-791
• Yamaha YHT-791BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)
• YHT-791BL 7.1-Channel HDTV Home Theater In A Box System
UPC: 027108105987
EAN: 027108105987
MPN: YHT-791BL
Competitors
MSRP $899.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- versatile, can be used with many inputs/ different speakers (includes a fully featured A/V receiver)
- includes remote control
- powerful 7.1 surround sound (130w / channel)
Cons
- not a very large difference between this system and the less expensive HT-S6200
- does not upconvert to 1080p - 1080i only
- included speaker wire is thin
Yamaha YHT-791
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Onkyo HT-S7200
MSRP $799.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- includes Blu-ray player for the playback of the latest high definition optical media
- built-in AM/FM tuner
- includes wireless rear surround receiver for hooking up back speakers without the need to run signal wire
Cons
- not as fun as setting up your own system
- expensive compared to competition
- no streaming media services compatibility
Yamaha YHT-791
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Sony BDV-E500W
MSRP $999.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- small and stylish design
- loud for their size
- allows you to select your own HT equipment
Cons
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- satellites have a poor low end frequency cutoff (150Hz)
- small drivers
Yamaha YHT-791
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Energy RC-Micro 5.1
MSRP $999.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- THX Integrated System Plus Certified
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA audio decoding
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs capable of audio processing and 1080p
- Upgraded speakers over step-down models
Cons
- includes cheaper 20 gauge speaker wire
- no gap to run speaker wire behind speaker if you mount it to the wall
Yamaha YHT-791
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Onkyo HT-S9100THX
MSRP $899.99
Released September, 2008
The Horizon MCS130 is a surround-sound home theater package from Boston Acoustics, consisting of 3 dual-3.5" LCR speakers, 2 3.5" satellite speakers, and a 200W powered 10" subwoofer. The satellite speakers feature 1" soft-dome tweeters and are magnetically shielded. The system uses Boston's Deep Channel Design, which creates a greater bass range using less...
Yamaha YHT-791
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Boston Acoustics MCS130
MSRP $899.99
Released January, 2008
The Pure Acoustics AV799 Set is a high-end 5 piece speaker set designed to compliment a stylish and elegant body design. Pure Acoustics claims the package will "pump out incredibly deep and rich bass, as well as crystal clear high frequencies". The set includes a pair of 250 watt floor-standing loudspeakers, a pair of...
Yamaha YHT-791
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Pure Acoustics AV799 Set
MSRP $899.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- can be used in different applications - as a home theater with TV or with a PC
Cons
- expensive for what it is
- very small satellite speakers - 2.5" woofers
Yamaha YHT-791
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Klipsch HD Theater 1000
MSRP $899.00
Released --
From Manufacturer - The Bose? 3?2?1 Series II DVD system delivers a home theater experience with fewer speakers and far less complexity than most conventional home theater systems. Setup is easy: With just two front speakers and an Acoustimass? module you?re connected to home theater sound performance that brings your favorite movies and music...
Yamaha YHT-791
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Bose 3-2-1 Series II
MSRP $850.00
Released April, 2005
The Infinity TSS-800 is a 5.1 channel home theater speaker system from Infinity's Total Solutions series. The system includes four two-way satellite speakers, each with a 3.5" Metal Matrix Diaphragm (MMD) woofer and 3/4" MMD tweeter allowing them to handle up to 100 watts of power. It also comes with a two-way center channel speaker...
Yamaha YHT-791
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Infinity TSS-800
Reviews
March 6, 2009
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Pros
- powerful - 90W per channel
- includes iPod dock
- 7.1 channels
- Sirius/XM ready
- Bluetooth compatibility
Cons
- subwoofer is a little wimpy at 100W
- each satellite only has small 3" woofers
- expensive
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