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Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Connectivity Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.3
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Details

Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi
Speaker TypeSurround
BrandYAMAHA
Model NameMusicCast BAR 400
Recommended Uses For ProductFor Surround Sound Systems, For Televisions

Description of Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Connectivity

DTS Virtual:X virtual 3D surround sound and included wireless subwoofer bring powerful, lifelike sound to your entertainment. Create a 5.1-Channel wireless home theater by adding MusicCast 20 or 50 wireless surround speakers. Create a multi-room Audio setup by syncing with other MusicCast speakers. Simple setup for TV and a variety of Connection choices for your music - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplay or Spotify connect. Voice control with alexa via any Amazon echo device.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great sound, great iPad app but rough HDMI interface

Very good sound quality - got it with my traditional Kenwood receiver compared Bose speakers. High quality sound supported by a powerful subwoofer makes watching movies on a flat screen TV almost like being in the cinema. The Clearvoice function is particularly effective for clear dialogue in movies. Controlling the device from the iPad application is very convenient - you can control all functions and play Pandora or Spotify directly from the device. The application also clearly displays the…

Pros
  • Easy setup for TV and plenty of connectivity options for music - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplay or Spotify connect
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Beware of Yamaha's TERRIBLE support and any firmware updates

I hope people read this review before purchasing read: for bluetooth music streaming. Everything worked great initially, including network functions, MusicCast functions and the app, up until a failed firmware update (which claims it's available. BUT don't). Tried to call Yamaha support on 2 different days, spent over 2 hours on hold each time and never had a chance to speak to anyone, EVER. I even tried the Yamaha support chat on their website and was told that my issue should be escalated to…

Pros
  • Create a 5.1ch wireless home theater by adding 20 or 50 MusicCast wireless surround speakers
Cons
  • Minor issues

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Full sound and excellent technology, I am very satisfied.

I just got this and finally set it up. I would never compare a soundbar paired with a subwoofer to a full 7.1 surround sound system. However, I think this soundbar is great and the sound is fantastic. My 7 year old Samsung TV recently stopped working so I replaced it with a Samsung QN65Q6. I had an old Klipsche SB-1 soundbar which I really liked, but unfortunately although the new Samsung TV worked with the Klipsh soundbar via an optical cable aka TossLink, the Samsung TV remote could not be…

Pros
  • Voice control with Alexa via any Amazon Echo device
Cons
  • I'm worried about this