Yamaha YHT 196

[neoonwheels]

Hi guys,

I am looking for a new HTIB system and would be retiring my old Artis 5.1 system.

Today I went for a demo to Vijay sales opposite my office and listened to the Yamaha YHT 196. I am quite impressed with the sound quality with crystal clear vocals unlike my Artis 5.1.

The guys over there is quoting me 23500/- for Yamaha 196 and If I opt for Philips BD 2900 player then it would be 26500/-. Do you think its a fair quote? I thought it to be on the higher side. I would be visiting Reliance store in some time and would update their quote as well.

 

[jice505]

Hi guys,

I am looking for a new HTIB system and would be retiring my old Artis 5.1 system.

Today I went for a demo to Vijay sales opposite my office and listened to the Yamaha YHT 196. I am quite impressed with the sound quality with crystal clear vocals unlike my Artis 5.1.

The guys over there is quoting me 23500/- for Yamaha 196 and If I opt for Philips BD 2900 player then it would be 26500/-. Do you think its a fair quote? I thought it to be on the higher side. I would be visiting Reliance store in some time and would update their quote as well.

Hi ,

Its little costly man. i think the prices have gone up but still higher ..Search in some other shop as well.

Try to audition Onkyo 3400/3500. wats ur budget and % of use with music and movie ?

 

[ishaan]

If I use this HT in my bedroom without placing speakers separately just like a normal music system, will it do justice to watching movies?


I didn't have place to put 5 speakers all over the room so I got a hw 450f samsung soundbar and was wondering if I paid 17k for that, should I consider replacing with this 5.1 for partial 5.1 experience?

 

[Rupam]

The speakers of Yamaha are small you can mount them in the wall, and yes yamaha is best for music in HTib category.

 

[neoonwheels]

My usage pattern would be 80% movies and 20% music. The Croma is quoting 27k for Onkyo 3400. Anybody knows where can I get a good quote in Pune

 

[Shailesh Dhodia]

The cheapest is available for Rs.20990/- at Croma.

Please check on the following link:
http://compare.buyhatke.com/products/Yamaha-YHT-196-Home-Theatre

 

[neoonwheels]

There was no Yamaha system available in Croma. The salesman did not look interested in Yamaha either

 

[jice505]

Since 80 % movies, u can go ahead with Onkyo 3400/3500.
Check fr the local dealer . U can get 3400 arnd 23 K

 

[jice505]

If I use this HT in my bedroom without placing speakers separately just like a normal music system, will it do justice to watching movies?


I didn't have place to put 5 speakers all over the room so I got a hw 450f samsung soundbar and was wondering if I paid 17k for that, should I consider replacing with this 5.1 for partial 5.1 experience?

Hi Ishaan,

You can easily mount the speakers, as Rupam told. There is no point in placing all the speakers in the desk n expecting a gud experience. To get the full surround mode 5.1 , u need to place the speakers in the right place.

Sub, Centre, AVR and Front (L+R) , you can place in one place.. Only thing is , u shld place the Rear (L+R) behind ur listening position in the wall.. Enjoy ur full sound experience.

 

[vks314]

Hi all,

I am planning to buy Yamaha YHT 196 but i have one confusion. My Tv (sharp LED) has no optical out or coaxial out , but i want the TV sound to play through HTS. Although i have an Analog out (RCA), which i can connect to Analog input of AVR. But i am confused if it will work or not ? and if it does, then its this AVR capable to converting stereo output to surround sound ?


Please help as its the only thing stopping me from buying this