Product Description

Compact and convenient, the YSP-600 gives you high quality surround sound and much more, including IntelliBeam Automated System Calibration, HDMI in/out, and 6 beam modes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15214 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Yamaha
• Model: YSP-600BL
• Released on: 2008-10-08

Features

• Digital amplifier built-in
• 1080p-compatible HDMI(2 in/1 out)
• IntelliBeam system calibration
• VIERA-Link compatibility
• Can be placed on a shelf or rack

Manufacturer's Description
Compact and convenient, the YSP600 gives you high quality surround sound and much more, including automatic setup using the IntelliBeam Automated System Calibration, HDMI in/out for use with the new High Definition formats, and 6 beam listening modes to suit almost all domestic environments.

Without any extra speakers, the YSP600 provides true multi-channel sound that surrounds listeners from all directions. Yamaha’s acoustic and DSP expertise allowed the development of technology that uses reflected sound waves to create amazingly lifelike surround sound from one unit. DVD movies and other digital sources sound just the way they are supposed to and even 2-channel sources like TV and CD can be heard in dynamic surround sound.

The YSP-600’s design is one of its most appealing points: as a single unit, it can be conveniently placed on a shelf or rack, eliminating the need to position multiple speaker boxes around the room. It also eliminates the bother of numerous cables running across the floor. The glossy finish is elegant as well, and will nicely complement any flat panel monitor. Simply plug the unit into your TV and sources, plug in the Intellibeam microphone follow the instructions on screen (leave the room whilst the unit callilbrates the optimum sound for your room) and start enjoying surround sound a few minutes later!

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Customer Reviews

Neat, Tidy, Fantastic Sound - What more could you want!
I purchased a YSP 600 as a compromise between the standard TV speakers and speakers all around the room (and hence the bit that nobody mentions- all the cabling!). In fact I've found the unit to barely be a compromise at all- it definitely sounds better than the TV and in fact isn't far removed from a room full of speakers. The projector itself is quite small- narrower than our TV. Placed on the shelf beneath, it doesn't draw attention to itself and looks neat and tidy. Setup was easy- place the projector where you want it and attach the little microphone and place it where you want to sit. Once you have done this, you start the auto setup program and the projector makes some strange noises (the cat wasn't impressed!) and after a few minutes it is all set up and ready to go.
The best bit about the unit is that you really do get sound behind you from a box in front of you- films with lots of effects happen around you rather than just in front. Even normal TV from our Sky box has some decent surround effects. There are various settings for directing sound at one point or just working in front of you but the normal setting works well enough most of the time. I am really happy with my decision and would encourage anybody looking for a mess free surround system to have a look at this box of tricks.

Sound at last
I used to have difficulty hearing the voices, especially on films. The T.V. sound being turned to the full. Since I installed the Yamaha sound surround system I find I need to turn down the sound button. Every sound is heard now. This is a wonderful device which I would not want to be without.

Great alternative if you can't have a full surround system
Bought the YSP600 and a Yamaha YST FSW050 subwoofer - they both fit under the TV on the stand so it's all in one place with no speakers around the room. At first it took a day or so to get used to the slight shift in the sound source as it is now fired from under the TV from the YSP rather than from the TV speakers, but now it seems totally normal. I use it in stereo for standard over the air TV watching and 5.1 mode for DVDs.
The YSP600 provides a good alternative to a 'proper' surround sound system. It gives a wide sound stage in surround sound mode, although the amount of 'rear sound' will depend upon the layout and shape of your room and will never be able to fully match that of rear speakers. But if you don't want speakers all round the room, but do want a great sound sound that will knock spots off normal TV speaker sound then this is a great package for the price -although I do recommend getting a subwoofer too, as it really helps the bass which is otherwise lacking a bit of oomph from the YSPs speakers. The Panasonic Viera link is also a neat feature as it lets me control the whole speaker system via the TV sound controls. Spinning a few CDs, or playing MP3 tracks through the YSP + subwoofer gives a perfectly acceptable sound (make sure you use the stereo setting) so if you have a budget hifi system you might find you can get rid of that too!