Visually Intriguing Speaker The large speaker units are designed with a focus on simplicity & elegance. As a speaker meant to be visually appreciated, doesn’t it convey the impression of Yamaha fine sound quality? The “ Piano Black Finish” that Yamaha Takes Pride In Glossy & beautiful, to Yamaha, piano black is a very special color. The elegance & sophistication of the YAS-101 emanate from its polished black surface, not giving a feeling of its size & perfectly harmonizing with any interior. Curved Surface Wafts Out Surround Sound The front is beautifully designed with a gentle curve. This stylish one-bar speaker gives the impression of smoothly wafting out the surround sound to all parts of the room. Integrated System with Dual Front Speakers & Subwoofer The YAS-101 soundbar combines two 2-1/2” cone speakers with a dual-driver (3” cones) subwoofer, driven by a digital amp with a total output of 120W. Although compact, its excellent structural design provides a large volume enclosure for both the speakers & subwoofer. The result is powerful, high quality sound that makes TV & movies much more enjoyable. Dual-Driver Subwoofer Powerfully Reproduces Bass Sounds The dual-driver subwoofer employs large magnets & large-diameter voice coils to realize dynamic & robust bass sound reproduction. This ensures that the overall sound has a rich sense of presence, making movie effect sounds more realistic. Bass Reflex Port Contributes to Deeper, Richer Bass The YAS-101 employs a bass reflex port that has a straight shape & adequate length to provide outstanding bass response together with the large volume cabinet. The duct outlet is shaped like a trumpet bell, which reduces wind noise for better sound clarity. Saran Net Grille Enhances Sound Definition The grille protecting the speaker unit is a saran net that allows unimpeded sound flow. All sounds, including vocals & music, are clear and pleasant to listen to. AIR SURROUND XTREME Provides Powerful Surround Sound Yamaha’s exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME reproduces 7.1-channel surround sound with high quality, excellent imaging & rich presence, far superior to that of any other soundbar. You’ll experience an extremely realistic & impressive sound field, with clear dialogue in the front & dynamic sound action at the back & sides. Compatible with Various Surround Sound Formats The YAS-101 sound bar is compatible with popular surround sound formats, such as Dolby Digital & DTS Digital Surround, so you get the full effect of multichannel movie sound. Clear Voice Makes Dialogue & Narrations Easy to Hear Clear Voice raises the level of dialogue & narrations while maintaining overall sound quality. Movies & TV shows, sports commentary & news broadcasts are more clearly audible. Uni Volume Maintains the Same Volume Level This welcome feature, made possible by Yamaha-developed technology, maintains a consistent volume level between different channels, programs, commercials & input sources. It can be switched on & off. Audio Delay Control (Lip Sync) This technology adjusts the timing of the picture & dialogue. Jack for an Extra Subwoofer The Subwoofer Out jack lets you connect an additional subwoofer to enjoy even more powerful bass sound. Slim, Low-Profile, One-Body Design Allows Positioning in Front of a TV With a height of only 4-1/4”, the YAS-101 can be easily positioned in front of a TV so the soundbar straddles the TV st&. With the stand removed, the height can be adjusted. Because both speakers & subwoofers are built in, it fits more easily into available space than separate components. Can Also Be Hung on a Wall If the TV is hanging on a wall, you can remove the stand & hang the YAS-101 on the wall as well. Built-in IR Flasher for TV Remote Control Signal Transmission Even if the YAS-101 blocks the TV’s remote control signal, the IR flasher on the back of the sound bar transmits the signal to the TV so operation is not affected. Learning Function Allows Operation with the TV Remote Control The YAS-101 can “learn” the TV remote control operation, so you can use the TV remote control to turn the YAS-101 on & off & to adjust its volume. Simple to Operate Remote Control Supplied The YAS-101 remote is simple & easy to use. It lets you turn the power on & off, adjust the volume & do other basic operations, & even lets you switch the surround modes. Together with the Learning function, you can use either the TV remote or the Yamaha remote for easy operation. Stylish Design Achieves Both Visual Beauty & Ease of Use Although low enough to be placed neatly in front of a TV, the body is beautifully finished with an elegantly curved front surface. It adds a stylish accent to your entertainment area. Glossy Black Finish Matches Flat-Screen TVs The front panel & top have a rich, glossy "piano black" finish that harmonizes beautifully with the newest thin TVs, for a stylishly compact home theater system.