YHT System Series Comparison — YHT system series are only available in Australia.

 

 

YHT-840BG

YHT-640BH

YHT-540C

YHT-440S/YHT-440B

YHT-340BG/YHT-340C

YHT-330S

YHT-230S

YHT-165

High Sound Quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channels

 

7.1

 

6.1

6.1

5.1

6.1

6.1

6.1

5.1

Discrete Amp Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

192kHz/24-Bit D/A Converter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accurate Touch Volume Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pure Direct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct Stereo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer Cutoff Frequency / Subwoofer Phase Select

9-step

9-step

9-step

 

9-step

9-step

9-step

 

High Dynamic Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linear Damping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analogue Mixdown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround Realism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround Programme

 

14

 

14

 

14

 

14

14

 

14

 

14

 

14

Quad-Field CINEMA DSP

 

 

 

 

(Matrix 6.1)

 

 

 

(Matrix 6.1)

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

DTS 96/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Neo:6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Delay for Adjusting Lip-Sync (0–160 ms)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Night Listening Enhancer

 

 

 

 

Night Listening Mode

 

 

 

Night Listening Mode

Dialogue Lift

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SILENT CINEMA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5-Band Centre Graphic Equaliser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Facilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YPAO for Automatic Optimisation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-Screen Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom Installation Compatibility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker A, B, A+B Selection

 

 

 

Speaker A or B

 

 

 

Speaker A or B

9-Channel Speaker Outputs with Zone 2 Speaker Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multi-Channel External Decoder Input

8-channel

6-channel

6-channel

6-channel

6-channel

6-channel

6-channel

6-channel

Preout Terminals

 

7 (2F/C/2S/2SB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Panel Video Aux Terminals

(With optical/S-Video)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preset Remote Control Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Picture Quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component Video Up Conversion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDTV (720p/1080i) Compatibility

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wide-Range Video Bandwidth (60MHz -3 dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component Video Inputs/Outputs

2/1

2/1

2/1

2/1

2/1

2/1

2/1

2/1

Video (S-Video) Inputs

 

5 (5)

4 (3)

4 (3)

4 (0)

4 (3)

4 (3)

4 (3)

4 (0)

Video (S-Video) Outputs (except monitor out)

2 (2)

1 (1)

1 (1)

1 (1)

1 (1)

1 (1)

1 (1)

1 (1)

Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial)

6 (4/2)

4 (3/1)

4 (3/1)

3 (2/1)

4 (3/1)

4 (3/1)

4 (3/1)

3 (2/1)

Digital Outputs (Optical)

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiver Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz)

(0.06%

THD)

(0.09%

THD)

(0.09%

THD)

(6 ohms, 0.9% THD)

(0.09%

THD)

(0.09%

THD)

(0.09%

THD)

(6 ohms, 0.9% THD)

Front Channels

 

95 W + 95 W

85 W + 85 W

85 W + 85 W

100 W + 100 W

85 W + 85 W

85 W + 85 W

85 W + 85 W

100 W + 100 W

Centre Channel

 

95 W

85 W

85 W

100 W

85 W

85 W

85 W

100 W

Surround Channels

 

95 W + 95 W

85 W + 85 W

85 W + 85 W

100 W + 100 W

85 W + 85 W

85 W + 85 W

85 W + 85 W

100 W + 100 W

Surround Back Channels

 

95 W + 95 W

85 W

85 W

 

85 W

85 W

85 W

 

Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms)

130/165/195/240 W

115/150/185/230 W

115/150/185/230 W

–/105/135/165 W

115/150/185/230 W

115/150/185/230 W

115/150/185/230 W

–/105/135/165 W

Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz)

120 (speaker A)

120 (speaker A)

120 (speaker A)

 

120 (speaker A)

120 (speaker A)

120 (speaker A)

 

Frequency Response

 

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz–20 kHz, CD)

0.06% (8 ohms)

0.06% (8 ohms)

0.06% (8 ohms)

0.06% (6 ohms)

0.06% (8 ohms)

0.06% (8 ohms)

0.06% (8 ohms)

0.06% (6 ohms)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD, 250 mV)

100 dB

100 dB

100 dB

100 dB

100 dB

100 dB

100 dB

100 dB

Monitor Out Frequency Response (Component Video Signal)

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB

Dimensions (W x H x D, mm)

435 x 171 x 420

435 x 161 x 416

435 x 161 x 416

435 x 151 x 315

435 x 161 x 416

435 x 161 x 416

435 x 161 x 416

435 x 151 x 315

Weight

 

12.5 kg

11 kg

11 kg

9 kg

11 kg

11 kg

11 kg

9 kg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Speakers

(Woofer)

Dual 20cm PMD

Dual 8cm PMD

Dual 16cm

Dual 8cm

Coaxial (5cm+1.3cm)

Dual 5cm

Dual 5cm full-range

Dual 5cm full-range

 

(Midrange)

13cm cone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Tweeter)

2.5cm dome

3cm dome

3cm dome

2.2cm balanced-dome

5cm cone

2.5cm balanced-dome

 

 

 

Centre Speaker

(Woofer)

Dual 13cm PMD

Quad 6.5cm PMD

10cm cone

Dual 8cm cone

Coaxial (5cm+1.3cm)

Dual 5cm

Dual 5cm full-range

Dual 5cm full-range

 

(Tweeter)

2.5cm dome

3cm dome

2.2cm dome

2.2cm balanced-dome

5cm cone

2.5cm balanced-dome

 

 

 

Surround Speakers

(Woofer)

13cm PMD

Dual 8cm PMD

10cm cone

Dual 8cm cone

Coaxial (5cm+1.3cm)

Dual 5cm

Dual 5cm full-range

Dual 5cm full-range

 

(Tweeter)

2.5cm dome

3cm dome

2.2cm dome

2.2cm balanced-dome

5cm cone

2.5cm balanced-dome

 

 

 

Subwoofer Output Power

 

250W

250W

150W

130W

120W

140W

100W

100W

Subwoofer Driver

 

25cm

20cm

20cm

20cm

16cm

20cm

16cm

16cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Yamaha RX-Z9 manual High Sound Quality, Thd

RX-Z9 specifications

The Yamaha RX-Z9 is a flagship AV receiver that epitomizes high-end home theater experience, offering a comprehensive array of features and technologies that cater to audio enthusiasts and home cinema aficionados alike. Introduced in the mid-2000s, this receiver has established a legacy thanks to its powerful performance, versatility, and superior sound quality.

One of the most notable features of the RX-Z9 is its robust amplification system. With a power output of 140 watts per channel, the receiver can drive a wide range of speakers with ease. It supports 7.1-channel surround sound, delivering immersive soundscapes that make movies, music, and gaming come alive. The receiver employs YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer), an advanced auto-calibration system that analyzes the acoustics of the room and adjusts settings accordingly, ensuring optimal performance tailored to individual spaces.

The RX-Z9 is also equipped with a comprehensive suite of audio processing technologies, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and Dolby Pro Logic II, providing users with an enveloping sound experience. The Digital Sound Field Processing feature allows users to customize their listening experience further, simulating beloved environments such as concert halls or stadiums.

Connectivity is paramount in the RX-Z9. The receiver features multiple HDMI inputs, allowing direct connection of high-definition sources like Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. Additionally, the inclusion of component, composite, and S-video inputs ensures compatibility with a multitude of legacy devices. For the audiophiles, the RX-Z9 supports various audio formats, including PCM, MP3, WMA, and FLAC, catering to digital music lovers.

Another standout characteristic of the RX-Z9 is its user interface. The on-screen display and intuitive remote control offer easy navigation through setup menus and functions. The receiver also features Zone 2 and Zone 3 output capabilities, allowing for multi-room audio distribution, which is an essential feature for those looking to create a whole-home audio experience.

Incorporating a build quality synonymous with Yamaha, the RX-Z9 boasts a solid design that emphasizes durability and performance. Its sophisticated aesthetic is complemented by an aluminum front panel, a hallmark of the premium product range.

In summary, the Yamaha RX-Z9 is a powerhouse of an AV receiver, packed with features and technologies that enhance the audio and visual experience. From its robust amplification to state-of-the-art audio processing, the RX-Z9 stands as a testament to Yamaha’s commitment to high-fidelity sound and cutting-edge technology, making it a coveted choice for anyone serious about home theater systems.