Yamaha YHT-5960U Home Theater System with 8K HDMI and MusicCast

I actually really like this system. It’s obviously not a $3000 surround sound system, but it fills up our small media room with great sound. It comes on automatically when I turn on the tv and we are in business. I’d buy it again, and in fact, I bought one for my child’s home.

This is perfect for my gaming set up . Price point is excellent

I purchased the Yamaha YHT-5960U Home Theater System, primarily to connect my turntable, but my impressions have been mixed.Pros:• Sound Quality: The sound is impressive. Audio output is clear and full, making it perfect for both movies and music.• Loudness: The system can get loud without distorting the sound, which is great for larger rooms or those who enjoy a more immersive experience.Cons:• Wiring Connections: Connecting the wires on the back of the unit is quite challenging, especially if you don’t have small fingers. The connectors are not user-friendly and can become frustrating during setup.• Outdated Setup Interface: The on-screen setup feels like something from a past era. Navigating through the settings on the TV is clunky and far from intuitive, which detracts from the overall user experience.• Bluetooth Connectivity: Bluetooth is surprisingly unreliable. Previously connected devices seem to be randomly stored or erased, and I haven’t figured out any consistent pattern behind this behavior.• MusicCast App: The MusicCast app feels underdeveloped. It’s as if it were a high school project, with a lack of polish and features. The app’s usability leaves much to be desired, making it hard to control the system via mobile devices.In summary, while the Yamaha YHT-5960U delivers in sound quality and volume, it falls short in terms of ease of use and modern connectivity features. If you’re after great sound and can tolerate some setup headaches, it’s still worth considering. However, if seamless connectivity and modern app control are important to you, this system might be a bit of a letdown.I have to add one star; after the last firmware update, Bluetooth connectivity is decent.

Good

Turned it on first time and worked about a minute. Flashing red light afterwards. Yamaha customer support said to return/exchange it. Amazon couldn’t do exchange, only refund. Unit with speakers is pretty heavy and not easily boxed back up to return. Very frustrating.

Wiring the system is easy the only thing is they do not supply enough speaker wire for even a small room.I have everything connected to the base unit including my fire stick and all you have to do to turn the system on, is hit the power button on the fire still remote. The sound is what you would expect from this type of system. Definitely worth the money and effort.

This system is just like a beautiful woman. It looks awesome and sounds even better. If it doesn't want to work, then you are just gonna have to deal with it for a while, but is really worth it in the long run. All your friends will comment on how great it is so long they don't have to put up with the little details. They definitely don't get to touch it but they can admire. Samsung TV's will fight you with this. About the only way I get it to work long term is to run an expensive optical cable from the tv to the unit. No Problems now but it defeats the purpose of all those hdmi's on the back. To sum up, by the time you realize how much trouble this is, you have already spent so much time and money on it, you will just be happy to sit down and watch tv.

Easy to install. I would suggest buying higher grade speaker wires, however. This is a great stereo system and a reasonable price.