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Yamaha YHT-491 (03/06/2009)

Yamaha YHT-491

Entered CNET Catalog: 03/06/2009

SKU: 0027108105956

Manufacturer: Yamaha Corp. of America

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Yamaha 491 is full surround sound HTiB system with 100W x 5-channel A/V Receiver, 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs, iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, 4 SCENE buttons, and 5 speakers plus a 100W Subwoofer.

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Yamaha YHT-491 specifications

  • General
  • Product Type Home theater system
  • Enclosure Color Black
  • Audio Features
  • Components Speaker system , AV receiver
  • Surround System Class 5.1 channel
  • Amplifier Output Details 100.0 Watt - 5.0 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 100.0 Watt - 1.0 channel(s) ( Subwoofer )
  • Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
  • Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
  • Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital , Dolby Pro Logic II , DTS decoder
  • Surround Sound Effects SILENT CINEMA DSP , CINEMA DSP
  • Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
  • DSP Preset Qty 8.0
  • Output Power / Total 600.0 Watt
  • Bass Control Yes
  • Additional Features iPod ready , Compressed music enhancer
  • Inputs & Outputs
  • Headphone Jack Yes
  • Signal Processing features
  • HDMI Switching Yes
  • HDMI Repeater Yes
  • HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
  • Speaker System
  • Speaker(s) 4.0 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - External - Wired , 1.0 x Active subwoofer - 2-way - External - Wired , 1.0 - External - Wired
  • Driver Details Center channel speaker : Tweeter driver - 2.25 in - Silk , Active subwoofer : Subwoofer driver - 0.75 in - Silk , Center channel speaker : Woofer driver - 2.25 in , Tweeter driver - 8.0 in , Woofer driver - 0.75 in
  • Detachable Grilles Yes
  • Tuner features
  • Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
  • Preset Station Qty 40.0
  • DVD/Blu-ray features
  • Type DVD player
  • Media Format CD , DVD
  • Audio D/A Converter 24-bit/192 kHz
  • Display
  • Built-in display LED
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Power
  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
  • Width (Shipping) 43.7 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 24.1 in
  • Height (Shipping) 17.6 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 84.0 lbs