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Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
Model: YAS-408BL UPC: 027108957487 Item: 171566
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Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Overview
Pack a punch to your home audio experience with the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 and included wireless subwoofer. The BAR 400 comes with Yamaha’s wireless multi-room audio technology MusicCast built-in, so you can sync it with other MusicCast products. Wirelessly connect to your smart devices via Bluetooth, and MultiCast to other connected rooms. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 supports 4K Ultra HD TVs and makes for a truly immersive audio experience. Upgrade your home theater with breathtaking DTS Virtual:X surround sound. Outputting a whopping 200W of audio power through a minimalist design, the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 can transform your room into a cinema.
Product Information
Product highlights
- DTS Virtual:X provides 3D surround sound
- Amazon Alexa compatibility
- HDMI, digital audio and analog audio inputs
- Bluetooth and AirPlay compatible
- 4K pass-through technology
- 200W of total power through the soundbar and subwoofer
- MusicCast streaming and controller
- Built-in music streaming services
- Sound bar weight: 6lbs
- Subwoofer weight: 21lbs
- Sound bar dimensions (WxHxD): 38-5/8” x 2-3/8” x 4-3/8”
- Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD): 7-1/8” x 16-3/8” x 16
- Warranty: 2 years (World Wide Stereo is an authorized dealer for every brand we sell)
- World Wide Stereo 60-day guarantee and expert product support
Amazon Alexa Compatibility
“Alexa, ask MusicCast to play Jay-Z in the kitchen.” Yes, the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 is fully compatible with Amazon Alexa devices — which means you can use simple voice commands to control the sound bar. Communicating to your soundbar has never been easier and the ability to control additional MusicCast speakers throughout your home is intuitive with the MusicCast BAR 400.
MusicCast Streaming and Multi-Room Audio
Looking for a way to play David Bowie in every room of your house? Communicating to your other MusicCast devices throughout your home is simple with the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400. The soundbar seamlessly acts as a hub to stream your favorite tunes in additional rooms with high quality MusicCast audio.
Wireless Subwoofer
Wireless connectivity to the subwoofer allows you to conveniently place your subwoofer without the hassle of messy wires. The subwoofer provides an extra 100W of power, allowing for a 200W surround sound experience that cannot be matched by your TV’s built in speakers.
Connect in More Ways
Supporting Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and Bluetooth, the MusicCast BAR 400 allows you to stream more music from your favorite devices. The MusicCast BAR 400 also comes with select music services built-in, which you can access through the included remote or via an Amazon Alexa enabled device.
Specifications
Specifications
General
- Drivers
- Center unit: Four 1 3/4" woofers, dual 1" tweeters
- Subwoofer: 6 1/2" cone woofer
- Output power: 200W total power: 100W + 100W subwoofer
- Power consumption
- Center unit: 30W
- Subwoofer: 19W
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- Center unit: 38 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 4 3/8"
- Subwoofer: 7 1/8" x 16 3/8" x 16"
- Weight
- Center unit: 6 lbs.
- Subwoofer: 21 lbs.
Inputs/Outputs
- HDMI: 1 In/1 Out
- Digital optical: 1 In
- Analog audio: 1 In
HDMI
- 4K passthrough: Yes (50/60Hz YCbCr=4:4:4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, and HDCP 2.2
- 3D passthrough: Yes
- ARC: Yes
- CEC: Yes
- Auto Lip-Sync: Yes
Audio Formats
- Dolby Digital: Yes
- Dolby Pro Logic II: Yes
- DTS Digital Surround: Yes
- File format: Mp3/WMA/Mpeg-4 AAC: Up to 48kHz/16-bit, ALAC: Up to 96kHz/24-bit, FLAC/WAV/AIFF: Up to 192kHZ/24-bit
Connectivity
- Wireless music streaming: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes (2.4/5GHz)
- AirPlay: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 4.2 + EDR/A2DP, AVRCP
- Bluetooth maximum communication range: 33 feet
- Wireless subwoofer: Yes
- App control: Yes
- Learning function: Yes
What's in the Box
What's in the Box:
- MusicCast BAR 400 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
- Remote
- Manual
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
4.6 / 5.0
5 Reviews
Easy install and app. Nice amplification.
Easy to install, great sound for a medium size room. App is easy to use.
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The sound bar is great and the price was as well!
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February 6, 2019
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Love it!
I'd give it a 4.9 out of 5. This setup is sleek, feels quality, heavy base speaker for the size, elegant, sound bar feels well made, simple setup with just a little tech knowledge (like anything else these days). After downloading the app it indicated a new firmware was available.......I like that.....means there's a better chance of compatibility in the future with the ever changing digital age. It connected to my WiFi through the app quickly. My iPhone, iPad and TV found the setup without any issues, very easy, like any other Bluetooth device. I like that the front sound bar grill IS NOT made of felt or other fabric so it doesn't collect dust or is hard to clean, cats won't mess with it!
The only small grip I have is the indicator lights are minimalist and on top so looking from the front of the sound bar there's no indication that it's on or what it's connected to. I guess depending if you hate lights distracting you while watching TV this could be great but how my setup is positioned it's a guess at the status of the sound bar while it's just sitting there.
All in all, I LOVE IT!
The only small grip I have is the indicator lights are minimalist and on top so looking from the front of the sound bar there's no indication that it's on or what it's connected to. I guess depending if you hate lights distracting you while watching TV this could be great but how my setup is positioned it's a guess at the status of the sound bar while it's just sitting there.
All in all, I LOVE IT!
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MusicCast capabilities
Philip S
on Jan 7, 2021
MusicCast capabilities
Philip S
on Jan 7, 2021
I used the comparison data WWS provided to make a choice in selecting H/W. I compared prices elsewhere and could not do any better than WWS. I felt WWS should get my business since they provided detailed product information.
Larry K
on Mar 21, 2019
I used the comparison data WWS provided to make a choice in selecting H/W. I compared prices elsewhere and could not do any better than WWS. I felt WWS should get my business since they provided detailed product information.
Larry K
on Mar 21, 2019
can this be connected to yamaha bar 400 as the back speakers?
Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
Yes, MusicCast speakers can be set up as rear speakers for any MusicCast enabled soundbar or AVR. Thank you!
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- Andrew P Staff on Oct 22, 2018
Can you adjust treble & bass?
Thanks for the question. Short answer: the unit does not have a bass or treble control. However, the unit features a bass extension option selected on the remote and a clear voice option that improves dialog clarity, also selected on the remote. I personally like the pure voice option far better than any treble control.
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- Mike K Staff on Dec 3, 2019
Does it have amazon Alexa Feature?
Thanks for your question.
The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 is fully compatible with Amazon Alexa devices which means you can use simple voice commands to control the sound bar. Communicating to your soundbar has never been easier and the ability to control additional MusicCast speakers throughout your home is intuitive with the MusicCast BAR 400.
The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 is fully compatible with Amazon Alexa devices which means you can use simple voice commands to control the sound bar. Communicating to your soundbar has never been easier and the ability to control additional MusicCast speakers throughout your home is intuitive with the MusicCast BAR 400.
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- Mike K Staff on Feb 12, 2020
Is hdmi arc, or will it turn on and off when tv is turned on?
HDMI-CEC allows a TV and audio system to share power and input commands, but not all products are compatible. HDMI-ARC is the audio link between the TV and the soundbar.
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- Tom G Staff on Aug 19, 2019
I have a set of Samsung swa-8500s wireless rear speakers would it connect to the musicCast bar 400 sound bar?
Only specific Yamaha MusicCast speakers can be used as wireless surround speakers with compatible MusicCast soundbars and receivers.
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- Tom G Staff on Aug 13, 2019
Can the soundbar be wall mounted?
The BAR 400 has keyhole slots on the rear panel for wall mounting.
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- Tom G Staff on Jan 7, 2019
