14 DAY TRIAL // Soundbars audio systems seem to make a strong showing these days as more and more manufacturers release such solutions just in time for the Holidays, Yamaha unveiling its YSP-2200 sound system that comes with faux 7.1 surround sound, 16 speaker beam drivers and is DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD compliant.
Designed in order to fit in front of an HDTV, eliminating the need for additional speakers, cabling and stands, the YSP-2200 measures just 3.5-inches, its height-adjustable feet allowing it to be used with virtually any flat-screen video display without blocking any of the picture.
However, in spite of its compact size, the YSP-2200 does actually come with all sort of features including 7.1 surround sound, its 16 speaker beam drivers each coming with its own digital amplifier.
Furthermore, the YSP-2200 also sports 11 CINEMA DSP programs, including three Movie and three Music programs, the unit decoding HD Audio signals (DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD) to ensure the best sound possible when used together with Blu-ray Disc players and other digital sources.
As far as connectivity is concerned, the YSP-2200 offers 4 HDMI inputs allowing it to be connected to a variety of sources at the same time and one HDMI output, as well as a dock port, ideal for adding optional accessories such as an iPod/iPhone wireless docking station.
"Most consumers want the benefits of 7.1 surround sound, but don't want to compromise the look of their living room," said Tom Sumner, president, Yamaha Electronics Corporation.
"Yamaha's YSP-2200 technology allows for the enjoyment of surround sound without additional speakers, unsightly cables and stands."
Bundled together with a 100 watt subwoofer (compact enough to fit into a shelf) and a remote, the Yamaha YSP-2200 is priced at an impressive $999.95, a really high price to pay for such an audio system.