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expiredKoubiak posted Feb 25, 2023 3:03 PM

Select Best Buy Stores: Yamaha 5.1-Channel 4K Home Theater Speaker System

$221

$650

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Select Best Buy Stores (link for reference) have Yamaha 5.1-Channel 4K Home Theater Speaker System w/ Powered Subwoofer and Bluetooth Streaming (YHT-4950UBL) for $220.99 for in-store purchase only.

Thanks to community member Koubiak for finding this deal.

Note, availability for purchase in-store purchase will vary by location and may be limited. Open-box may also be available at a clearance price.

Features:
  • 100W active subwoofer
  • 725W maximum power
  • 17 DSP sound modes for custom audio
  • Plays high-resolution digital music files including DSD (up to 5.6 MHz)
  • 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output

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    • 4.5 out of 5 stars by 964 Best Buy customers.

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Select Best Buy Stores (link for reference) have Yamaha 5.1-Channel 4K Home Theater Speaker System w/ Powered Subwoofer and Bluetooth Streaming (YHT-4950UBL) for $220.99 for in-store purchase only.

Thanks to community member Koubiak for finding this deal.

Note, availability for purchase in-store purchase will vary by location and may be limited. Open-box may also be available at a clearance price.

Features:
  • 100W active subwoofer
  • 725W maximum power
  • 17 DSP sound modes for custom audio
  • Plays high-resolution digital music files including DSD (up to 5.6 MHz)
  • 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • Reviews:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars by 964 Best Buy customers.

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Model: Yamaha YHT-4950U 5.1-Channel Home Theater System, Black

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Feb 27, 2023 9:11 AM
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jnyipFeb 27, 2023 9:11 AM
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I just picked this up and set it up today. The remote has several buttons that don't appear to function... For example, the volume down button, the "right" navigation button, and the "left" program button are all seemingly unresponsive. The unit is obviously brand new and it just seems unlikely that all these buttons would randomly not work when the rest of the remote looks and works fine. It's almost like I'm missing something or doing something wrong rather than having these buttons coincidentally not work. Does anyone else have any experience or insight with this?
Feb 27, 2023 9:19 AM
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YawYFeb 27, 2023 9:19 AM
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Quote from Syaozen :
Can anyone recommend any wireless adapters for the rear speakers? Not a fan of running wire all across the room for rear speakers
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Feb 27, 2023 9:46 AM
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drinkingbirdFeb 27, 2023 9:46 AM
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Quote from ronder :
You can select via the advanced menu on the receiver
6 ohm minimum, typically 16 ohm max on most receivers. 8 is standard and most likely the receiver defaults to it. In reality choosing 6 just limits the output so that you don't overdrive the amp. If I were to hook up 6 ohm speakers I'd just leave it set to 8 as long as I don't have plans to crank it to crazy levels. Limiter=clipping and you don't want that kicking in unnecessarily.
Feb 27, 2023 9:47 AM
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drinkingbirdFeb 27, 2023 9:47 AM
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Quote from Hfzsdls :
It comes with good enough lengthy wire for the speakers and also the cable for subwoofer
Ah, that's good, but unless something has changed the wire in these kits is usually pretty thin, but haven't seen this particular one.
Feb 27, 2023 9:49 AM
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drinkingbirdFeb 27, 2023 9:49 AM
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Quote from jnyip :
I just picked this up and set it up today. The remote has several buttons that don't appear to function... For example, the volume down button, the "right" navigation button, and the "left" program button are all seemingly unresponsive. The unit is obviously brand new and it just seems unlikely that all these buttons would randomly not work when the rest of the remote looks and works fine. It's almost like I'm missing something or doing something wrong rather than having these buttons coincidentally not work. Does anyone else have any experience or insight with this?
Those buttons are probably all on the same circuit and it has a defect. Exchange or try asking Yamaha to send a new one.
Feb 27, 2023 9:50 AM
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snakeoilsalesmanFeb 27, 2023 9:50 AM
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Did the buy online at full price (to get existing stock), return, rebuy

First guy at store tried telling me was $650 still (refusing to look up sku) so I grabbed another employee who had no problem pulling up price with said SKU

Bought that one, ordered another while there, as I'm sure one of my friends will want it at that price
Feb 27, 2023 10:11 AM
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CyberStalkerFeb 27, 2023 10:11 AM
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Ordered - seems really outdated for video pass through technology.....but for sound only might be a decent price for the speakers
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Feb 27, 2023 10:12 AM
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EvisuNotDieselFeb 27, 2023 10:12 AM
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Shows as completely SOLD OUT online now. Only open box available
Feb 27, 2023 10:21 AM
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drinkingbirdFeb 27, 2023 10:21 AM
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Quote from Syaozen :
Can anyone recommend any wireless adapters for the rear speakers? Not a fan of running wire all across the room for rear speakers
Unfortunately they aren't cheap. Bestbuy has a rocketfish setup for $150, and Dynasty Proaudio has a setup that is probably better for $170 direct or $190 via amazon. You need an amplified one for these speakers and they are less common now, they assume people wanting wireless rear speakers are buying a setup that includes those.

LG ACC97WK is discontinued but pops up on ebay for $30-$50, no kits there right now just a couple with receiver only which is not going to help you. But if you wait it out, it is a good setup, I've used it, actually have one sitting in the closet.

Looks like there are some of the rocketfish kits on ebay for $50ish used too. I've never used any of those, seems to have good reviews. It runs on 2.4ghz so could interfere with wifi or bluetooth, but so does the LG and they claim to coexist by finding available spectrum. There are 5 ghz kits out there but more expensive (like the dynasty).

The other option is to get a non-powered transmitter/receiver set (bluetooth or RF, RF has a better chance of staying in synch better, but with either you can use the delay/distance adjustments on the receiver to synch it up) then a cheap 2 channel amp. If you want a really cheap amp you can look at one like Kinter which is under $20, Fosi is more expensive but better quality. You don't need a ton of power for the rear speakers unless you want to use the DSP surround modes to have lots of audio coming out of them, as opposed to just effects.

Fosi has an amp with built in bluetooth receiver so you could get that along with a bluetooth transmitter. Would go for bluetooth 5.0 for low latency.
Last edited by drinkingbird February 27, 2023 at 02:32 AM.
Feb 27, 2023 10:52 AM
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YawYFeb 27, 2023 10:52 AM
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Quote from drinkingbird :
Unfortunately they aren't cheap. Bestbuy has a rocketfish setup for $150, and Dynasty Proaudio has a setup that is probably better for $170 direct or $190 via amazon. You need an amplified one for these speakers and they are less common now, they assume people wanting wireless rear speakers are buying a setup that includes those.

LG ACC97WK is discontinued but pops up on ebay for $30-$50, no kits there right now just a couple with receiver only which is not going to help you. But if you wait it out, it is a good setup, I've used it, actually have one sitting in the closet.

Looks like there are some of the rocketfish kits on ebay for $50ish used too. I've never used any of those, seems to have good reviews. It runs on 2.4ghz so could interfere with wifi or bluetooth, but so does the LG and they claim to coexist by finding available spectrum. There are 5 ghz kits out there but more expensive (like the dynasty).

The other option is to get a non-powered transmitter/receiver set (bluetooth or RF, RF has a better chance of staying in synch better, but with either you can use the delay/distance adjustments on the receiver to synch it up) then a cheap 2 channel amp. If you want a really cheap amp you can look at one like Kinter which is under $20, Fosi is more expensive but better quality. You don't need a ton of power for the rear speakers unless you want to use the DSP surround modes to have lots of audio coming out of them, as opposed to just effects.

Fosi has an amp with built in bluetooth receiver so you could get that along with a bluetooth transmitter. Would go for bluetooth 5.0 for low latency.
Yeah that's a lot of work; wires it is😫
Feb 27, 2023 10:52 AM
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drinkingbirdFeb 27, 2023 10:52 AM
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Quote from EvisuNotDiesel :
Shows as completely SOLD OUT online now. Only open box available
Yep, looks like SD emptied the warehouse. Still one new showing near me in Watertown, MA, but the fact that all other stores in the state are now sold out makes me think that may be inventory error or some employee holding it somewhere.

Most likely ordering via service desk won't work anymore.

So only option now is for people with a store showing one available (new or open box) to hurry to the store and hope to find it.
Feb 27, 2023 10:55 AM
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drinkingbirdFeb 27, 2023 10:55 AM
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Quote from YawY :
Yeah that's a lot of work; wires it is😫
A used unit off ebay is no more work than buying retail. If you have the option/ability to run wires, that is the better option though. You can get flat white/off white wire to help it blend better. If you can access from the basement or attic you can even run cheap standard wire there.
Feb 27, 2023 12:24 PM
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FancyApparel825Feb 27, 2023 12:24 PM
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Quote from kimsuy41 :
I believe with all the supply chain issues that happened last year, such as boats waiting to dock at ports, I think there is an over supply of products. I would imagine this is part of the reason why this is so cheap. no?
When I bought mine the topic of shortages didn't come up, the floor associate just told me they must be coming out with a new model. Who knows?

I didn't really care, I just started researching entry level home theatre setups and this one made the list. So I mainly bought it for the RX-V385 receiver, and the rest of speakers and sub were a bonus.
Feb 27, 2023 12:26 PM
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dingdong123Feb 27, 2023 12:26 PM
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I setup whole system yesterday. Sound is flat, definitely better then soundbar. Sounds like $220 item and not like $650.

Also, receiver and speakers shown in picture are not propotional. Speakers are tiny.
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Feb 27, 2023 12:39 PM
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Buckeyefan 1Feb 27, 2023 12:39 PM
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Quote from Syaozen :
Can anyone recommend any wireless adapters for the rear speakers? Not a fan of running wire all across the room for rear speakers
If you have carpet, the speaker wire tucks in easily under the baseboard. Just use a putty knife to press it in. Put some tape over the edge to dull it.
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