Yamaha has announced its 2009 line of home theater systems, which include component-style AV receivers and speakers instead of the typical HTIB fare.
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We almost missed it in the deluge of press releases from Sony's 2009 line show, but Yamaha also rolled out its line of home theater systems (HTIBs) this week. Unlike most HTIBs that feature a lightweight AV receiver and custom speakers, Yamaha's systems include a component-grade receiver, speaker system, and subwoofer. Let's take a look at the line:
Front and center speakers with four 2.25-inch woofers and a .75-inch tweeter; two satellite speakers with two 2.25-inch woofers and a .75-inch tweeter
100-watt subwoofer with a 10-inch driver (YST-SW216)
$650 list price
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Yamaha YHT-791BL
Key features:
7.1 home theater system
Includes component-grade 90-watts per channel AV receiver (Yamaha HTR-6250BL)
Front speakers with 6.5-inch woofer and .75-inch tweeter; center channel with two 3-inch woofers and a .75-inch tweeter; four satellite speakers with a 3-inch woofer and .5-inch tweeter
100-watt subwoofer with a 10-inch driver (YST-SW216)
