Yamaha Electronics is a division of the Yamaha Corporation, a multinational corporation based in Japan that produces a wide range of products, including musical instruments, electronics, motorcycles, and power sports equipment. Yamaha Electronics specializes in producing a variety of high-quality audio and visual equipment, including AV receivers, amplifiers, sound bars, and home theater systems.
Yamaha Corporation was founded in 1887 in Hamamatsu, Japan, as a piano and reed organ manufacturer.
In 1954, Yamaha produced their first Hi-Fi player and began to focus on audio equipment production.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Yamaha expanded its product line to include a wide range of audio equipment, including amplifiers, receivers, and speakers.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Yamaha expanded its product line to include home theater systems, mini Hi-Fi systems, and sound bars.
In 2020, Yamaha celebrated its 135th anniversary and continues to be an industry leader in audio equipment production.
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Yamaha's AV Receivers are designed to provide high-quality audio and video performance, with features like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for immersive sound, 4K Ultra HD support, and Wi-Fi connectivity for streaming audio content.
Yamaha's Amplifiers are designed to provide high-performance audio for home and professional use, with features like pure direct mode, aluminum front panels, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Yamaha's Sound Bars are designed to provide high-quality audio for home entertainment systems, with features like Yamaha's exclusive air surround extreme technology, compatibility with Alexa voice control, and connectivity options such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
MusicCast is Yamaha's proprietary wireless multi-room audio technology that allows you to stream music to multiple MusicCast-enabled devices throughout your home. You can control MusicCast from your smartphone or tablet using the MusicCast app or your voice with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
An AV receiver is an audio/video receiver that typically includes built-in radio tuners, video switching, and surround sound processing, while an amplifier is a dedicated device designed specifically to amplify audio signals. While both devices can be used to power speakers, an AV receiver is a more comprehensive solution for home theater systems.
YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Acoustic Optimizer) is Yamaha's proprietary technology that analyzes your listening environment and automatically adjusts your audio settings to optimize sound quality. YPAO can be found on many Yamaha audio products, including AV receivers and amplifiers.
Yes, Yamaha offers a limited warranty for its audio and video products, which typically covers manufacturing defects for a specified period of time. The length of the warranty varies depending on the product and the country where it was purchased.
The MusicCast Bar 400 is a sound bar produced by Yamaha that features built-in MusicCast technology for wireless multi-room audio, HDMI input/output with 4K Ultra HD pass-through, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control. The MusicCast Bar 400 also features a wireless subwoofer and DTS Virtual:X virtual 3D surround sound technology.