- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews Back to product review
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4.0 stars
"Excellent Sound, ease of use, slim and clean appearance"
Pros: Mimics surround amazingly well, crisp sound, performs well with blu-ray. Not bulky, sleek appearance, easy setup.
Cons: Needs a sub, lacks depth of sound without a sub. Audio over HDMI is only available on one of the two imputs, lacks overall connectivity and upconversion options.
Summary: I combined the system with the Mirage 360 sub that also emulates surround sound, and it creates an incredible combo. The setup was incredibly easy, and the overall sound quality is amazing considering that its all coming from one relatively small source. If you have a lot of components, especially HDMI, you will have to find ways to get everything connected since there is only one audio over HDMI source, the second is passthrough only. I ended up plugging everything into my TV, and using a single optical out from my tv to the surround and it works great. The only thing connected directly to the YSP is my PS3 for blu-ray via hdmi.
This system fills the room with sound, and with the addition of the sub, it really performs better than any HTIB you can buy. For the money, this system will create an excellent home theatre solution, outside of a living room that is a "great room" that doesnt provide walls to bounce the sound off of. Even then, the direct sound is wonderful.
If this unit had video upconversion, and more HDMI imputs that all supported audio over HDMI, it would have received 5 stars. But then again, find another HTIB system that has these features, you will be hard pressed.
Where to buy
Yamaha YSP-3000 Digital Sound Projector (black):
$694.00 - $999.95
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