The weakest link
In our listening tests, the YHT-24's subwoofer sounded powerful and tight on John Mellencamp's new CD, Cuttin' Heads. Unfortunately, the bass-shy satellites didn't quite jell with the subwoofer, so Mellencamp's voice sounded hollow and thin. The satellites are the weak link in this kit.
Cruising through the newly remastered Apocalypse Now Redux DVD, we discovered that the YHT-24 could play fairly loud. The film's surreal jungle surround effects were appropriately big and spacious, but the sound grew harsh as the decibel level increased. Dramas, such as Thirteen Days, fared best. The picture quality from the DVD player on the color-saturated Apocalypse disc was impressive, but the player probably isn't a good match for larger, high-end TVs.
Persnickety listeners won't be impressed by the YHT-24, but it sonically trumps Sony's svelte . Considering the robust build quality and the value of Yamaha's components, upgrading the sound by adding better satellite speakers as your budget permits might be a viable strategy. You might also take a look at the , which has really nice satellites in the box.
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