Home Theater Systems Buying Guide
Product Information
Specifications
Specifications
AV Receiver
Amplifier Section
- Channels: 5.1
- Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven): 115 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD)
- Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven): 80 W (8 ohms, 0.09% THD)
- Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA): 145 W (6 ohms, 10% THD)
- Dynamic Power / Ch (Front L/R, 8/6/4/2 ohms): 110 / 130 / 160 / 180 W
Surround Sound Processing
- Cinema DSP: Yes (3D)
- DSP Programs: 17
- Dialog Level Adjustment: Yes
- Virtual Presence Speaker: Yes
- SILENT Cinema / Virtual Cinema DSP: Yes (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
- Dolby TrueHD: Yes
- Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
- DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
Audio Features
- File Format: MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 192 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz
- Compressed Music Enhancer: Yes (includes enhancer for Bluetooth)
- YPAO Sound Optimization: Yes
- Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control): Yes
- Initial Volume and Maximum Volume Setting: Yes
- Bi-amp Capability: Yes
- Audio Delay: Yes (0-500 ms)
- DA Converter: Burr-Brown 384 kHz / 32-bit DAC x 3
Video Features
- 4K Ultra HD Pass-through and Upscaling: Yes (4K / 60p, 4:4:4)
- HDMI 3D Pass-through: Yes
- HDMI eARC: Yes (via firmware update)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel: Yes
- HDMI Upscaling: Yes (1080p HDMI → 4K HDMI)
- Deep Color / x.v.Color / 24Hz Refresh Rate / Auto Lip-Sync: Yes
Connectivity
- MusicCast Surround: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes (2.4 / 5 GHz)
- AirPlay: Yes (AirPlay 2)
- Bluetooth: Yes (SBC / AAC) (Bluetooth is compatible with SCMS-T)
Extensive Connection
- HDMI Input/Output: 4 / 1 (HDCP 2.3, HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG and BT.2020 compatible)
- HDMI CEC: Yes
- USB Input: USB memory
- Network Port: Yes
- Front AV Input: USB / mini jack
- Digital Audio Input / Output: Optical: 1 / 0
- Digital Audio Input / Output: Coaxial: 2 / 0
- Analog Audio Input / Output: 4 (front 1) / 0
- Composite Video Input / Output: 3 / 1
- Preout: Subwoofer
- Headphone Output: 1
Tuner Section
- FM / AM Tuner: Yes
User Interface
- On-Screen Display: Yes (color OSD)
- SCENE: SCENE (4 sets)
- App Control: Yes (iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet)
- Remote Control Unit: Yes
Zone Control
- Zone B Output: Yes
General
- Standby Power Consumption (IR only): ≤ 0.1 W
- Auto Power Standby: Yes
- ECO Mode: Yes
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8" x 6-3/8” x 12-7/8" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-2/8" x 12-7/8")
- Weight: 17.9 lbs.
Speakers
- Channels: 5.1
Speaker System
- System Frequency Response: 28 Hz–25 kHz
- Impedance: 6 ohms (without subwoofer)
Front Speaker
- Type: Full-range bass-reflex
- Driver: 2-3/4" full-range cone
- Nominal Input Power: 30 W
- Maximum Input Power: 100 W
- Sensitivity: 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 4-3/8" x 6-7/8" x 4-5/8"
- Weight: 1.3 lbs. / unit
Center Speaker
- Type: Full-range acoustic suspension
- Driver: 2-3/4" full-range cone
- Nominal Input Power: 30 W
- Maximum Input Power: 100 W
- Sensitivity: 84 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 10-7/8" x 4-3/8" x 4-5/8"
- Weight: 1.61 lbs.
Surround Speaker
- Type: Full-range bass-reflex
- Driver: 2-3/4" full-range cone
- Nominal Input Power: 30 W
- Maximum Input Power: 100 W
- Sensitivity: 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 4-3/8" x 6-7/8" x 4-5/8"
- Weight: 1.3 lbs. / unit
Subwoofer
- Type: Advanced YST II
- Driver: 8" cone
- Output Power: 50 W (5 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD)
- Dynamic Power: 100 W (5 ohms)
- Frequency Response: 28–200 Hz
- Twisted Flare Port: Yes
- Power Consumption: 40 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 11-1/2" x 11-1/2" x 13-3/8"
- Weight: 18.7 lbs
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Yamaha YHT-5950U 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with MusicCast
the sound and options of the system is great i would recommended this system and dealing with world wide stereo was wonderful
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