Yamaha YHT-196

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 109 reviews of Yamaha YHT-196. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the size and design are generally positive. The price and usability are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha YHT-196 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Shayne Rana (tech.firstpost.com)

Yamaha YHT-196 Review

After having gone through an entire month of floorstanders, satellites and receivers; each wrapped in their own box, it was refreshing to find the entire

Yamaha’s YHT-196 is an HTiB that will surprise you in every way you can imagine. The subwoofer is especially splendid with fantastic control on its frequencies that are both quick and powerful. This setup does suffer from the standard shortcomings of...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Preetom Goswami (techmagnifier.com)

Yamaha YHT-196 Review, Price in India,Technical Specification

Yamaha YHT-196 is home theater with multiple options and features. You will find superior quality AV receiver, sub-woofer both in these gadgets.

• 1080p-compatible HDMI (3 in/1 out) ; • HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel ; • SCENE buttons with direct power on ; • HDMI CEC for easy operation ; • 5.1-channel powerful surround sound (100W × 5 channel + 100W subwoofer) ; • CINEMA DSP with 17 DSP...

• Sound quality is not that impressive ; • Price is excessively high

After doing the YHT-196 Review, it can be said that it is a good device that can provide you full entertainment. The subwoofer is featured with superb control on its frequencies that are both quick and powerful. Although there are some drawbacks, it...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Great Value

I live in a condo in an old building so I didn't need anything super powerful, just clear and well defined sound. This is an easy to set up, good looking and great sounding home theatre system if you don't need room shaking volume. Can't be beat for...

Aug, 2013

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Total satisfaction while watching a movie

Easy to install, fantastic multiple equaliser presets(manual setting is also there, but you wont need it). Sweet, clear, full sound. Watching a movie is really mind blowing... just you wont be able to leave a movie midway( if watchable, though):D

Aug, 2013

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Excellent for the price

I'm very happy with this system. The hdmi 3D pass through is amazing. The different sound settings let you optimize the audio for your room. It's easy to set up and sounds great. The speakers are small so don't expect it to compare with high end...

Aug, 2013

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Two thumbs up for YAMAHA!

Setup was pretty easy. Loved the glossy look of the speakers. The receiver features are not as complex as some other receivers in the market. Definitely worth the money, especially if you get it on sale like I did. Love my new Yamaha home theatre, and...

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Yamaha YHT 196

YHT 298; Yes it will soon become a part of house equipment's list for those who are fond of Music, Movies & Masti. Just had the experience of a theater in a domestic category product for the first time. The sound is just hilarious. It just takes you...

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

Not bad at all. Very good for a first hts

I would recommend this to anyone over a soundbar definately. First up, this beats the sounda as compared to a blueray, because if you're looking for some quality sound be it music or movies you want to have an amp taking care of the distibution of...

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Yamaha YHT 196

Purchased this product. The sound is awesome. Learned that Sony Philips Panasonic all r not real home theater whatever is the price. The real home theater are Yamaha, Pioneer, onkyo boss etc. this product takes you to a new level of home theater...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Cool product, worth of 21000

Very clear and melodious s ound output. A real home there

no internal USB slot or DV D player attached

Purchased this product. The sound is awesome. Learnt that Sony Philips Panasonic all r not real home theatre whatever is the price. the real home theater are Yamaha, Pioneer, onkyo boss etc. this product takes you to a new level of home theater...

Mar, 2013

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