Yamaha YSP-1000SL Digital Sound Projector
Product Description
Yamaha YSP-1000SL Silver Digital Sound Projector provides true Multi-channel surround sound enjoyment from a single component with IntelliBeam auto setup! A perfect match for larger video displays. No need for extra wiring or speakers. A wider range of optimum listening positions thanks to the proliferation of audio “sweet spots”. The thin profile is designed to match 42″ Plasma monitors as well as other sizes. The YSP-1000 can be wall-mounted (with optional SPM-K1 wall mount) or placed on a shelf or rack. The design is more elegant and less obtrusive than multiple speaker boxes. There is no need for numerous speakers and cables. IntelliBeam Automated Calibration System automatically sets up the product for your room. It ensures optimum multi-channel sound reproduction with accurate image location by monitoring and analyzing the sound with the microphone included with the system. Intellibeam automatically sets the best beam angles and modes, while optimizing the level and frequency response of each beam. This makes initial setup both extremely simple while acoustically perfect. Manual setup is also possible.The YSP-1000 features 7 Cinema DSP Programs, Dolby Digital and DTS sound formats. It has custom installation compatibility with both Remote In, IR Out and RS-232C Interface. The original Yamaha Digital Amplifier provides 2W each to the 40 beam drivers and 20W each to two woofers. A total of 120W of power. The advanced digital design is highly efficient and keeps distortion to an absolute minimum. The YSP-1000 also features On-Screen display, 0.1W standby Power Consumption, a detachable power cord and a preset remote control. It features 40 1 5/8″ drivers and 2 4 3/8″ woofers.
Amazon.com Product Description
Do away with bulky surround sound speaker systems while still bringing your movies and music to life with the Yamaha YSP-1000 digital sound projector. Housed in a single bar-shaped body but equipped with 42 speaker drivers–each with its own digital amplifier–the YSP-1000 delivers full-bodied, multichannel sound through a single elegant component. The device works by focusing the sound into “beams,” and then projecting them at optical angles into the room via the analytical IntelliBeam function. At the same time, the YSP-1000 controls the driver delay times and optimizes the level and frequency response of each beam. The resulting sound waves–both direct and reflected–create a soundscape that seems to be coming from speakers placed throughout the room, but in reality is playing through the digital sound projector.
The YSP-1000 isn’t just about sound, though. Its slim, contemporary design is also wildly convenient, as listeners no longer have to find complementary locations for five satellite speakers and a subwoofer, nor do they have to fuss with extra-long speaker cables running all through the house. Rather, listeners can place the YSP-1000 next to or on top of their video display, or they can purchase an optional wall-mount bracket and hang it securely on the wall. The latter option is particularly handy for owners of flat-panel TVs and monitors, as it both saves space and visually complements the display. The projector is even versatile enough to work in corners or other unusual room configurations.
The projector’s versatility extends to its variety of sound modes, which include a five-beam mode, a three-beam mode, a stereo mode, a stereo + three-beam mode, and a target mode. Each mode produces a unique effect that varies depending on the shape of the room, the orientation of the projector, and other factors. Meanwhile, a subtle blue LCD on the projector’s base keeps listeners informed of the current surround setting and volume level.
Listeners will also dig the YSP-1000’s built-in 120-watt digital amplifier, which connects directly to A/V components. The amp offers a host of valuable features, including Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6 decoding and seven Cinema Digital Sound Processing (DSP) programs (Concert Hall, Music Video, Jazz Club, Spectacle, Sci-Fi, Adventure, and Sports). Connectivity stems from the two component video outputs, three composite video outputs, three digital audio inputs (one coaxial and two optical), and two analog audio RCA inputs. The device also offers a subwoofer output terminal, IR port, and RS-232C interface.
The YSP-1000, which is outfitted with forty 1.62-inch tweeter/midrange drivers and a pair of 4.38-inch woofers, measures 40.56 by 7.62 by 4.62 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a two-year warranty.
What’s in the Box
YSP-1000 digital sound projector, remote control, IntelliBeam microphone, user’s manual.
Features:
- Digital sound projector with built-in 120-watt digital amplifier for producing full-bodied multichannel sound
- Projects sound beams from 42 integrated speaker drivers at optically diverse angles to create surround sound effect
- Slim, contemporary chassis mounts on wall or sits near TV while blending seamlessly with flat-panel monitor styles
- Digital amp offers Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6 decoding and 7 Cinema DSP programs
- Attractive silver finish; measures 40.56 x 7.62 x 4.62 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty
Price At Amazon.com: $779.00
Average User Rating: 3.5
No of Reviews: 3
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Yamaha YSP-1000SL Digital Sound Projector
Eduardo Nietzsche
28 Dec, 2009
…i.e. “simulated surround sound” is still not, and never will be, anything like REAL surround sound with separate speakers! No matter how much it costs, how cool it looks, how inflated the pricetag or how grandiose the advertising claims.
I heard this thing at a local Tweeter a few days ago. Sure, it looks very nice, has plenty of clarity and power for TV, DVD, and casual music listening. But did it ever fool me into thinking the sound was coming at me from all directions? Ha! Not a chance. Don’t fall for the marketing BS, people. Buy this thing if you want to appease your aesthetically-tyrannical spouse or simply like the sleek and compact looks.
If you know how to shop wisely (read: Internet-direct brands like Ascend, Hsu, SVS, & know how to use pricegrabber dot com) for the same price you could get an excellent set of 5 speakers, subwoofer, receiver and DVD player that would blow this out of the water.
For the record, there are speakers that do create a 3-D soundfield but they are not small nor cheap: Martin Logan electrostats, Magnepan planars, Quads, etc.
User Rating: 3 / 5
amborn
29 Dec, 2009
Our Media room is fairly small (12×10) and it would have been difficult setting up a complete surround sound system the way the room is shaped. The Yamaha YSP-1000 solved the issue. It looks sleek on the wall under the flat screen and the sound is impressive, (both for music and DVD) especially in combination with a decent sub-woofer. The surround effect works but cannot compare to a true quality surround system positioned correctly around you. The YSP does give the impression that sound is coming from various directions and better separates the different sound sources which helps clarify sound, voices and music of a movie.
Overall the YSP is a great product. If you have the space to position a complete surround sound system around you, you might be better off with another system though.
User Rating: 4 / 5
Fion Wood
29 Dec, 2009
I just set up my YSP-1000 last week. For the record it is wall mounted in an almost square room 22X25 ft. I chose this system as it seemed to give me the surround sound I wanted without running cables across floors or through walls. The set up is very easy with the included microphone and installation by myself took less than an hour.
The sound is clear and definitely gives the impression of coming from different points in the room. This may not be as clear however if the room has openings or different surfaces (mine does not). The YSP gives you the option of multiple listening methods, 5 beam to simulate 5 speakers, 3 beam for 3 etc. I have used 5 beam almost exclusively although the night feature is useful for lower volume levels. It is important to note that the 5 beam is only available if you have a square or rectangular room.
Because the speaker is focused on one point in the room, (the place where you put the microphone in the set up phase) you do get a faint echoing if you move a reasonable distance away from the center point. On a 3 seater couch I didnt notice significant difference unless I walked towards the room corners. Overall however, the appearance of one single speaker strip mounted above my tv and almost true surround sound outweighed the alternative of multiple speaker points and holes in my walls.
Best of all, if I move, it just comes off the wall and comes with me.
User Rating: 4 / 5