Enjoy a complete home theater with the YHT-5960U. This 5.1-channel surround sound system will transform how you listen and watch at home with a powerful subwoofer and complete set of surround speakers. The YHT-5960U home-theater-in-a-box includes an AV receiver with the latest in video processing, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, wireless streaming and more. 5.1-channel 80-Watt powerful surround sound system 4K60, 4K120AB and 8K60B HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.3 and eARC (4 in/1 out) Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma and BT.2020 Supports enhanced media and gaming – ALLM, VRR YPAO automatic room calibration Speaker wire perfectly matched for each speaker
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Nathan R –
Great starter set up
Great starter system. Fairly easy to set up, but the sound quality is loads better than the sound bar set up I had before. For the price I don’t think there’s anything that compares. Granted, it’s not the same as getting a Sonos or Klipsch setup, but it’s also thousands less than either of those will run you. Definitely worth considering if you’re on a budget.
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Blue-Collar –
This is a sexist Review… Do not read
This system is just like a beautiful woman. It looks awesome and sounds even better. If it doesn’t want to work, then you are just gonna have to deal with it for a while, but is really worth it in the long run. All your friends will comment on how great it is so long they don’t have to put up with the little details. They definitely don’t get to touch it but they can admire. Samsung TV’s will fight you with this. About the only way I get it to work long term is to run an expensive optical cable from the tv to the unit. No Problems now but it defeats the purpose of all those hdmi’s on the back. To sum up, by the time you realize how much trouble this is, you have already spent so much time and money on it, you will just be happy to sit down and watch tv.
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ENF –
Nice Starter theater system with nice sound but tricky setup.
This is a nice system for the price. It comes with everything you need to get started in theater systems without blowing the bank and still provides awesome sound. It comes with 2 front and 2 rear speakers and a small subwoofer. The subwoofer in the system is the NS-SW050 which is an 8″ 50w sub. that is better than if you had no sub, BUT if you purchase a larger powered sub later on it will make a MUCH BIGGER difference! I connected my system not as a surround but as just a music streaming stereo player and have it powering a pair of Klipsch Reference R-620F’s. After pulling out my hair with the MusicCast app. I finally got it to connect with my Amazon music and WOW, what a beautiful full sound! I do not understand WHY it is so difficult for all these companies that put out their own apps. for their streaming equipment to offer a simple way to search for and connect to most if not all the streaming devices available today. The first company that invests in the tech and hardware to do that will have me sold for life. BE prepared to jump through hoops with MULTIPLE apps. to finally get some music streaming out of your system BUT it is no different than with ALL the major manufacturers that offer streaming devices. Overall a good system to start with and it offers some nice sound which if later you start adding some good speakers and nicer sub it will make you happy!
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Andrew M Grew –
Great starter home theater setup.
The amplifier is very good for this price range and the subwoofer works very well for it’s size. The speakers are acceptable but not great. They work well for the rear surround and center channel but you may eventually want to upgrade the front speakers to an entry-level set of bookshelf or floor speakers. If you do you’ll probably be very happy, I am =)
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Fishbait008 –
Easy to install and powerful sound!
We wanted to upgrade our sound system. Delivery and packaging were great!I am not tech savvy by any means but was able to install this with no issues!The different setting options are great that you can adjust to whatever you are watching. I like the sleek design of the speakers that I can still have the powerful sound without the bulky speakers all over the room.Only downside is the receiver is a bit on the bulky side so I had to buy a platform for it to be able to sit on my floating tv stand. But other than that this is a great system!
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Wes K. –
Piece of junk. Really disappointed.
Piece of junk. Worked nearly all day to set it up correctly. Turned it on first time and it worked about a minute. Heard a crackle sound and it shut down. Flashing red light afterwards. Won’t power up just red flashing light. Really frustrating. I was gung-ho on Yamaha, but now, not so much. Also not happy with speaker connections. They are cheap little clips that won’t hold the speaker wires. They kept falling out. So disappointed.
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Rei Luzardo –
Sound is fantastic
I live in a condominium, so I can’t make it very loud, but the sound quality is amazing. Very easy to use
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Terrorgod –
Its alright.
This is a tough review to write. I really want to like this setup but it feels like somethings missing. I have used cheaper 5.1 setups in the past such as the Logitech Z906 and before this I was just using a Yamaha soundbar in my living room where this has been installed.Ill start with the things I like first, and that is the amount of ports on the device. I have yet to properly test the hdmi 2.1 as i heard that isnt what it seems, so ill update this after I test it. There are a lot of settings in the GUI to tweak as well. Bluetooth worked easily for me and my phone / laptop which was nice when i wanted to conveniently have room audio off a device in my lap. They also have a virtual surround setup if you cant put speakers behind you and a calibration tool to help tweak audio.There are some cons however. The initial setup isnt that Intuitive. Firstly they just send youa cable bundle and you have to strip your own cables. This is cool, but also sucked cause i didnt want to do that. They dont include tools for this which could make a frustrating experience for some. After I did this (luckily im an IT with my own tools..) I setup the speakers in a virtual audio setup per their instruction sheet. I did the audio calibration and it sounded really mid. Turns out the subwoofer only can be adjusted manually which idk if is standard but my Z906 didnt have this issue (but also didnt have a receiver). Tweaking that and doing one more config has it sounding alright, but adjusting the volume is tough. It frequently feels either to high or to low, and its fairly laggy when adjusting so quick adjusts just arent that feasible.Other thoughts: Just some random things I have encountered, this receiver needs to be around 40-50% to produce audible noise which compared to any other audio setup i have used feels quite high. The speakers all feel super light (like insanely light) so im confident in the quality. Audio tech doesnt beed to be heavy, but these feel like toys. I have seen other reviews complaining about the instructions and they were right. There are many features in this device and yamaha just explains none of it in the package. The UI doesnt properly describe things either. IE there is a function for this thing to get ethernet over HDMI from your TV. I had no idea if it was telling me to plug the Ethernet into this box and it would shoot the ethernet over or vice versa. It later did a firmware update while it was on the TV so i think thats the way it works.Overall, I could probably write more, but i think ive said enough. Its an OK setup if you dont want to pick your own equipment. If I had a do over (which i might if that hdmi 2.1 passthrough doesnt work as some old reviews stated) then i would just buy a reputable receiver and some decent 2.1 speakers. Seeing this on sale got me shooting to high and now im kinda just confused.
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Lucas –
Easy setup and good sound quality however it’s not the loudest system, but is still very good for what’s on the market.
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Maria holguin –
Es un teatro genial muchas funciones suena muy claro y nítido el sonido suena demás bastante duro y bonito es de sentarte y indagar bien en tantas funciones muy a gusto lo único es q si te gusta escuchar música siento q le a hace falta algo de bajo para cierto géneros de música como rap reggaeton si le subes mucho el volumen se ahoga y distorsiona el bajo y a veces siento como si tuviera mucha voz o brillo use el ypao y mejoro algo pero no del todo por eso pienso q le falta bajo tal vez me falta indagar mas en su funciones en mi opnion es un excelente equipo y no deja de ser yamaha muy buena marca pero aparte de esto excelente compra
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adrian –
El amplificador es excelente, las bocinas no tanto pero lo compré a un excelente precio.
Nathan R –
Great starter set up
Great starter system. Fairly easy to set up, but the sound quality is loads better than the sound bar set up I had before. For the price I don’t think there’s anything that compares. Granted, it’s not the same as getting a Sonos or Klipsch setup, but it’s also thousands less than either of those will run you. Definitely worth considering if you’re on a budget.
Blue-Collar –
This is a sexist Review… Do not read
This system is just like a beautiful woman. It looks awesome and sounds even better. If it doesn’t want to work, then you are just gonna have to deal with it for a while, but is really worth it in the long run. All your friends will comment on how great it is so long they don’t have to put up with the little details. They definitely don’t get to touch it but they can admire. Samsung TV’s will fight you with this. About the only way I get it to work long term is to run an expensive optical cable from the tv to the unit. No Problems now but it defeats the purpose of all those hdmi’s on the back. To sum up, by the time you realize how much trouble this is, you have already spent so much time and money on it, you will just be happy to sit down and watch tv.
ENF –
Nice Starter theater system with nice sound but tricky setup.
This is a nice system for the price. It comes with everything you need to get started in theater systems without blowing the bank and still provides awesome sound. It comes with 2 front and 2 rear speakers and a small subwoofer. The subwoofer in the system is the NS-SW050 which is an 8″ 50w sub. that is better than if you had no sub, BUT if you purchase a larger powered sub later on it will make a MUCH BIGGER difference! I connected my system not as a surround but as just a music streaming stereo player and have it powering a pair of Klipsch Reference R-620F’s. After pulling out my hair with the MusicCast app. I finally got it to connect with my Amazon music and WOW, what a beautiful full sound! I do not understand WHY it is so difficult for all these companies that put out their own apps. for their streaming equipment to offer a simple way to search for and connect to most if not all the streaming devices available today. The first company that invests in the tech and hardware to do that will have me sold for life. BE prepared to jump through hoops with MULTIPLE apps. to finally get some music streaming out of your system BUT it is no different than with ALL the major manufacturers that offer streaming devices. Overall a good system to start with and it offers some nice sound which if later you start adding some good speakers and nicer sub it will make you happy!
Andrew M Grew –
Great starter home theater setup.
The amplifier is very good for this price range and the subwoofer works very well for it’s size. The speakers are acceptable but not great. They work well for the rear surround and center channel but you may eventually want to upgrade the front speakers to an entry-level set of bookshelf or floor speakers. If you do you’ll probably be very happy, I am =)
Fishbait008 –
Easy to install and powerful sound!
We wanted to upgrade our sound system. Delivery and packaging were great!I am not tech savvy by any means but was able to install this with no issues!The different setting options are great that you can adjust to whatever you are watching. I like the sleek design of the speakers that I can still have the powerful sound without the bulky speakers all over the room.Only downside is the receiver is a bit on the bulky side so I had to buy a platform for it to be able to sit on my floating tv stand. But other than that this is a great system!
Wes K. –
Piece of junk. Really disappointed.
Piece of junk. Worked nearly all day to set it up correctly. Turned it on first time and it worked about a minute. Heard a crackle sound and it shut down. Flashing red light afterwards. Won’t power up just red flashing light. Really frustrating. I was gung-ho on Yamaha, but now, not so much. Also not happy with speaker connections. They are cheap little clips that won’t hold the speaker wires. They kept falling out. So disappointed.
Rei Luzardo –
Sound is fantastic
I live in a condominium, so I can’t make it very loud, but the sound quality is amazing. Very easy to use
Terrorgod –
Its alright.
This is a tough review to write. I really want to like this setup but it feels like somethings missing. I have used cheaper 5.1 setups in the past such as the Logitech Z906 and before this I was just using a Yamaha soundbar in my living room where this has been installed.Ill start with the things I like first, and that is the amount of ports on the device. I have yet to properly test the hdmi 2.1 as i heard that isnt what it seems, so ill update this after I test it. There are a lot of settings in the GUI to tweak as well. Bluetooth worked easily for me and my phone / laptop which was nice when i wanted to conveniently have room audio off a device in my lap. They also have a virtual surround setup if you cant put speakers behind you and a calibration tool to help tweak audio.There are some cons however. The initial setup isnt that Intuitive. Firstly they just send youa cable bundle and you have to strip your own cables. This is cool, but also sucked cause i didnt want to do that. They dont include tools for this which could make a frustrating experience for some. After I did this (luckily im an IT with my own tools..) I setup the speakers in a virtual audio setup per their instruction sheet. I did the audio calibration and it sounded really mid. Turns out the subwoofer only can be adjusted manually which idk if is standard but my Z906 didnt have this issue (but also didnt have a receiver). Tweaking that and doing one more config has it sounding alright, but adjusting the volume is tough. It frequently feels either to high or to low, and its fairly laggy when adjusting so quick adjusts just arent that feasible.Other thoughts: Just some random things I have encountered, this receiver needs to be around 40-50% to produce audible noise which compared to any other audio setup i have used feels quite high. The speakers all feel super light (like insanely light) so im confident in the quality. Audio tech doesnt beed to be heavy, but these feel like toys. I have seen other reviews complaining about the instructions and they were right. There are many features in this device and yamaha just explains none of it in the package. The UI doesnt properly describe things either. IE there is a function for this thing to get ethernet over HDMI from your TV. I had no idea if it was telling me to plug the Ethernet into this box and it would shoot the ethernet over or vice versa. It later did a firmware update while it was on the TV so i think thats the way it works.Overall, I could probably write more, but i think ive said enough. Its an OK setup if you dont want to pick your own equipment. If I had a do over (which i might if that hdmi 2.1 passthrough doesnt work as some old reviews stated) then i would just buy a reputable receiver and some decent 2.1 speakers. Seeing this on sale got me shooting to high and now im kinda just confused.
Lucas –
Easy setup and good sound quality however it’s not the loudest system, but is still very good for what’s on the market.
Maria holguin –
Es un teatro genial muchas funciones suena muy claro y nítido el sonido suena demás bastante duro y bonito es de sentarte y indagar bien en tantas funciones muy a gusto lo único es q si te gusta escuchar música siento q le a hace falta algo de bajo para cierto géneros de música como rap reggaeton si le subes mucho el volumen se ahoga y distorsiona el bajo y a veces siento como si tuviera mucha voz o brillo use el ypao y mejoro algo pero no del todo por eso pienso q le falta bajo tal vez me falta indagar mas en su funciones en mi opnion es un excelente equipo y no deja de ser yamaha muy buena marca pero aparte de esto excelente compra
adrian –
El amplificador es excelente, las bocinas no tanto pero lo compré a un excelente precio.
Fernando Cabral –
Excelente sonido,una fidelidad muy buena