Testseek.com have collected 37 expert reviews of the Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 soundbar and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 soundbar.
May 2019
(82%)
37 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Delivers some of the best audio quality you'll hear from a 2.1 soundbar, AirPlay 2 and MultiCast high-resolution multi-room audio support, Excellent music performances, Well-designed remote
No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X support, DTS Virtual:X mode sounds harsh, No eARC support
While it packs DTS Virtual:X and high-resolution multi-room audio, the BAR 400 lacks Dolby Atmos support and a center channel...
Published: 2019-08-04, Author: Roger , review by: appleinsider.com
The BAR 400 probably wouldn't be my first choice if I were hunting for TV audio, but I was happy with it. That Sonos pairing I suggested could easily cost $1,400, so getting above-average wireless sound for almost $1,000 less is a feat. My only real issu...
Super easy setup, Wireless Sub is a wonderful room friendly addition, Subwoofer volume on the remote, The most painless Bluetooth connection I've ever used, The ability to connect other wireless speakers
This is asking a lot but, a bigger main bar, Indicator lights up front or some sort of menu system
In this category, you have a fair amount of options. The $499.99 YAMAHA'S MUSICCAST BAR 400 might have the most extensive feature set of them all. For the prospective consumer, if having every option considered, easy to connect to, then this is the piece...
Published: 2018-12-05, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Good virtual 3D surround sound, Clear dialog and booming bass, Multiroom and 5.1 capabilities
Average music-playback quality, No Dolby Atmos support
The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 is a good midprice soundbar thanks to the way it handles 3D Surround and the resonant low end that its large subwoofer adds. It has just enough add-ons to make the extra cost worth it — if you plan to use them.If you're just l...
The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a wealth of connectivity and wireless streaming options. The home theater performance, coupled with its ability to add wireless rears, means the bar can rub shoulders with more expensive models such as the Sony
No lights on the front and "always on" video can make it hard to tell if the unit is on or off. Setting up the wireless surround speakers wasn't as straightforward as it was with the compatible Yamaha receiver. No Dolby Atmos or Google Chromecast
The full-featured Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a palpable sonic upgrade for your television over cheap sound bars...
Published: 2018-10-05, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful bass depth and crisp, clear highs, Wireless subwoofer with adjustable levels, Bluetooth and multi-room streaming, Works with Amazon Alexa,
Traditional EQ adjustments would be more useful than sound modes, Remote is small and sometimes annoying to use, LED indicators are oddly placed and hard to decipher
The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 delivers a solid, adjustable audio experience with some extra punch from its wireless subwoofer...
Highly versatile, loaded with MusicCast, unusually musical, expandable for surround, the Bar 400 proved an exceptional performer for its price.Yamaha Bar 400 soundbar + subwooferPrice (soundbar + subwoofer): $799Options: MusicCast 50 speaker $599; MusicCa...
The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a wealth of connectivity and wireless streaming options. The home theater performance, coupled with its ability to add wireless rears, means the bar can rub shoulders with more expensive models such as the Sony
No lights on the front and "always on" video can make it hard to tell if the unit is on or off. Setting up the wireless surround speakers wasn't as straightforward as it was with the compatible Yamaha receiver. No Dolby Atmos or Google Chromecast
The full-featured Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a palpable sonic upgrade for your television over cheap sound bars...
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Published: 2020-10-19, Author: Best , review by: whathifi.com
Good sound for both movies and music, MusicCast streaming and multiroom platform, MusicCast Surround can add real rears,
Subwoofer positioning fairly critical for best integration,
Sonically, soundbars live on a scale from hopeless to magnificent. Not only does this Yamaha soundbar inhabit the latter echelons, it's loaded with MusicCast smarts that give it full music streaming and multiroom abilities...
Published: 2019-02-08, Author: Stephen , review by: techradar.com
Great with movies and music, MusicCast multiroom, Sub well integrated, Easy to set-up
No Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, One HDMI input
Yamaha knows how to design a soundbar and the MusicCast BAR 400 is a perfect example. It's an expertly-made 2.1-channel combo that delivers an impressive performance with movies and music. MusicCast is a great addition, with an effective remote app and th...
