Yamaha has unveiled the YSP-5100 and YSP-4100, its highly-anticipated next generation of Digital Sound Projectors. Employing Yamaha’s proprietary technology, both models deliver true surround sound from a single speaker by employing dozens of separate audio beam drivers that deliver center channel sound directly, while sounds from other channels are heard reflecting off the walls around the listener. YSP-5100 and YSP-4100 provide HD Audio decoding and four 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs along with proprietary technologies including UniVolume for keeping the sound of TV programs and commercials and different sources at the same volume level, and yAired for wireless iPod and iPhone audio playback.
The YSP-4100 features 40 beam drivers and two woofers, each with dedicated amplifiers. The YSP-5100 is identical, plus two tweeters with dedicated amplifiers. Both units bypass the need for a separate receiver or amplifier, or additional speakers. Both models are significantly thinner than previous Digital Sound Projector models (3 ½” depth), can be wall-mounted or placed on a shelf or rack. It also offer HD Audio decoding and have 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/ 1 out) that enable the connection of multiple HDMI sources. Also both models have an integrated FM tuner and are fully Sirius Satellite Radio ready and Yamaha’s yAired technology allows users to wirelessly play audio from iPods and iPhones. By connecting a small transmitter (supplied with both YSP models) to an iPod or iPhone, users can take out their ear buds and share their favorite music, video and games with friends. This solution adds remote control capability to iPhones and iPods, automatically synchronize for powering on and off.
The YSP-5100 ($2,199.95 MSRP) and YSP-4100 ($1,899.95 MSRP) will be available in January. Optional slim, space-saving stands for the new Digital Sound Projectors include tabletop pedestal (YTS-T500; $349.95 MSRP) and floor stand (YTS-F500; $549.95 MSRP) models which will also be available in January.
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