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Mar 22, 2011,00:58 AM

Hi Graham,

I read your post n entire thread. I hope u dont mind an input from a female

I totally agree with u over space area n budget n clean lines. More than a year ago my husband n I changed TV n to create clutter free look, we decided on the Yamaha sound bar n do without the existing complete surround system we had for 12 years.

What we have is: - Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector

- Yamaha YST-FSW150 Subwoofer System

Since your TV is 32' probably u can consider the shorter model. Ours is longer to match our TV size

We both love the Yamaha for all the reasons u mentioned. The subwoofer is so compact! I like it. Our TV is wall mounted so the sound bar is wall mounted, too. According to the manual, there are few ways of installation: - metal wall bracket

- put on top of your TV

- put under your TV if u are using a rack

Like u said, it is pretty good audio. It has built-in 2 woofers n 40 full range small speakers. It creates true-to-life 5.1-channel surround sound that makes u feel there are actual speakers around the room even in a small listening area. The features it has:

- Digital Sound Projector; control n steer multiple channels of sound

- My Surround; allow enjoyment in small listening area

- Cinema DSP; allow movie experience with the original dramatic impact

- HDMI interface

- Versatile Remote Control; can preset your DVD player, VCR, cable TV tuner, digital satellite tuner

- Auto Setup Intellibeam; auto sound beam n acoustic optimization in accurate n adjusted way to match listening environment

- FM Tuner; for 40stations, auto preset tuning , Radio Data System capability (applicable to Europe)

What I like about the subwoofer is it can be placed vertically or horizontally.

Hope u have a clearer idea about this sound bar

Cheers,Linda

a question for all the Audiophiles out there

By: G99 : March 21st, 2011-04:02

i'm moving house at the end of may and want to take the opportunity to get back into listening to music instead of always having the TV on, but i want a system that will be integrated with the TV's surround sound system for simplicity and clean lines. to ...

Hi Graham

By: samwan : March 21st, 2011-05:30

IMO, I wouldn't mind the wires at all because the wireless technology relating to hi-fidelity is still in an embryonic stage. I see it as a trade-off - the purer the wire (e.g. pure silver), the less you lose in transmission. But if you are hung up about ...

thanks Sam, i already...

By: G99 : March 21st, 2011-05:42

thanks Sam, i already have the TV which is a full high definition 1080p Panasonic Viera LCD. if i have enough money i may buy a bigger model, but this was the best in its class when i bought it. the satellite system in the UK has several full surround sou...

LOL Graham

By: samwan : March 21st, 2011-06:27

Simply part with your cheapest watch and you can get a state-of-the-art sound system ...unless you wish to target at a pair of KEF Reference 207 or B&W Nautilus 801, and even then, they cost lest than a Datograph, 5396 or 5130 Best Sam

Squeezebox + Professional DAC

By: KIH : March 21st, 2011-06:24

I have tried and didn't like the surround system, so my solution is only for 2 channel. When well made, 2 channel does very 3-D sound - you might also need the room correction system. Mine is based on the software and silent PC. Anyway, Squeezebox and Pro...

thanks Ken, i have...

By: G99 : March 21st, 2011-08:31

thanks Ken, i have no intention of wasting thousands just to improve TV sound . i've googled squeezebox and just got a load of garbage for ipods which is something i'm not interested in. best G...

maybe we misunderstand each other....

By: KIH : March 21st, 2011-13:58

.. I don't own an iPod or even iTunes in my PC.... What is it you want to accomplish again? Ken

i think i could have...

By: G99 : March 21st, 2011-14:06

i think i could have found the wrong stuff on google Ken. what i want is 2 things. 1. to find is a good front surround system to give virtual surround sound for my TV without a load of wires. i also want to use this as my main music amp and speakers. so f...

Okay...

By: KIH : March 21st, 2011-14:18

1. I am not much expert on it, but I, too, heard good things about Yamaha's product on it. I agree. 2. I, too, have 300GB worth of music in my HDDs (main and back-up), which is about 1000 CDs or more. It is the product of my long time accumulation and non...

Ken, could you pm...

By: G99 : March 21st, 2011-15:19

Ken, could you pm me a link to the squeezebox info please as it sounds interesting, i just dont want to use my pc as a music source if thats what you have to do. G

I have a 42" Sony Bravia with a Sony AV system

By: mrsnak : March 21st, 2011-08:22

Nicely integrates with my satellite service (DirecTV). Sound on the Sony HT-CT150 is excellent for the price.

thanks mrsnak, i must...

By: G99 : March 21st, 2011-08:29

thanks mrsnak, i must admit i'm more interested in peoples experiences of the HDD players and different sorts available as they come under all sorts of different jargon names like 'jukebox' etc. different soundbars interest me as well. i'm a big fan of pa...

No problem, I'm a man of simple pleasures...

By: mrsnak : March 21st, 2011-19:42

...easy to please if total package works well enough to my level of expectation (value vs. quality). My satellite provider provides me with very decent interconnected DVR with plenty of disk space..

re: question

By: DRMW : March 21st, 2011-10:56

There's wireless solutions that sound good that you can look into, especially for subwoofers. If the room is not big, then the sound bar might work fine. Have you demo'd the Yamaha, Brennan, or Imerge at your place yet? -MW

in the UK there isnt...

By: G99 : March 21st, 2011-13:06

in the UK there isnt much of an opportunity to demo stuff in your home. its not the done thing unless you spend a fortune and have personal service, you demo in the shop and buy, then buyer beware. the room it will go in when i move is actually 25 feet lo...

For wireless, I've been recommended this

By: mrsnak : March 21st, 2011-19:45

I've been looking to operate subwoofer and speakers remotely from my receiver. Can't beat it for the price and comes highly touted by those more audio intense than myself.. audioengineusa.com

Those look similar to....

By: DRMW : March 21st, 2011-23:35

I have the Outlaw Audio version of this, it works great and you change the configuration to hook up a sub or send sound from your computer to receiver. -MW

thanks mrsnak, i'll take a...

By: G99 : March 22nd, 2011-03:18

thanks mrsnak, i'll take a look. G

Hope this input helps a bit

By: LCDW : March 22nd, 2011-00:58

Hi Graham, I read your post n entire thread. I hope u dont mind an input from a female I totally agree with u over space area n budget n clean lines. More than a year ago my husband n I changed TV n to create clutter free look, we decided on the Yamaha so...

thanks again Linda, you've...

By: G99 : March 22nd, 2011-03:10

thanks again Linda, you've pretty much sold me on one of the Yamaha soundbars with added sub. if it works for you then it should work for me especially as they dont need walls to bounce the sound off due to its 'air surround xtreme' system. thanks again G...

I'm not an audiophile

By: Ubik : March 22nd, 2011-01:00

and I'm not 100% sure I understand what you want. Having said that have you looked at the Sonos system? www.sonos.com Does this meet your needs? It feeds off the music stored on your computer, in my case my Mac with Itunes. It does have one other very coo...

thanks Eitan, i've looked...

By: G99 : March 22nd, 2011-03:17

thanks Eitan, i've looked at Sonos and its not what i want. its designed for multiroom use and i'll only have one reception room and i dont want to have the music sotred and compressed on my pc. thanks for taking the time to help anyway. best graham

Good luck with the hunt. [nt]

By: Ubik : March 22nd, 2011-06:22

No message body

As for the sound system

By: LCDW : March 22nd, 2011-02:03

Graham, I have the exact sentiment about having all the cds in one device without compromising the quality of the sound. From what u have explained, u have quite clear idea of the options. I dont have experience in those 2 products u mentioned but I do ha...

Hope this input helps a bit

a question for all the Audiophiles out there

Hi Graham

thanks Sam, i already...

LOL Graham

Squeezebox + Professional DAC

thanks Ken, i have...

maybe we misunderstand each other....

i think i could have...

Okay...

Ken, could you pm...

I have a 42" Sony Bravia with a Sony AV system

thanks mrsnak, i must...

No problem, I'm a man of simple pleasures...

re: question

in the UK there isnt...

For wireless, I've been recommended this

Those look similar to....

thanks mrsnak, i'll take a...

Hope this input helps a bit

thanks again Linda, you've...

I'm not an audiophile

thanks Eitan, i've looked...

Good luck with the hunt. [nt]

As for the sound system

thanks Linda, i'll take...

My wife ...

Lol matey, we give each...