
Yamaha comes back with their latest product in the form of the Yamaha YSP-LC5100 theater rack system. The TV rack features a built-in Yamaha YSP-5100 digital sound projector audio system, which supports 7.1 channel surround sound and HiFi audio. Available in a beautiful piano black, the Yamaha YSP-LC5100 also supports up to a 65-inch flat-screen TV. The Yamaha YSP-LC5100 Theater Rack System will be released in October 2010 for around US$2,950. [Yamaha]

Yamaha has decided to release the A-S300 amplifier in the Japanese market. Designed to play nice with your CD players and iPods, this high-end amplifier comes with an elegant aluminum front panel and silky touch volume/selector knobs. The Yamaha A-S300 features a 95W x 2 (max), 60W x 2 (RMS) high power output, Pure Direct for short and direct signal path, dual aluminum-extruded heat sinks, a subwoofer out and speaker A, B or A+B selection. The Yamaha A-S300 will be available in November 2010 for 40,000 Yen ($471). [Yamaha]

The Yamaha YHT-S400 is a unique home theater package that consists of a subwoofer-integrated receiver and an extremely slim front speaker that fits in front of almost any TV. The home theater system provides three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs (and one output), Yamaha’s exclusive Air Surround Xtreme, UniVolume and Extended Stereo technologies for immersive audio for movies, sports and music experiences. The sound bar is also compatible with a universal iPod dock and a Bluetooth A2DP receiver dongle. If you are interested, you can buy the Yamaha YHT-S400 for $599.95. [Yamaha]

Yamaha has announced their YSP-5100, which is a digital sound projector for your home theater system. Measuring 1,200mm × 90mm × 212mm and weighing 11kg, the device can be used with 50-inch HDTVs and video projectors. It supports 7.1 surround sound and is compatible with dts-HD, dts ES and Dolby TruHD/Digital Plus/Digital/ Digital EX/Pro Logic and Pro LogicII/x. Other features include five HDMI hubs, an iPod port and an additional sub-woofer connection. The Yamaha YSP-5100 will be available in Japan later this month for $2,280 each. [Yamaha]

The MCR-140 and MCR-040 are two latest mini audio systems from Yamaha that support iPhones and iPods. The Yamaha MCR-140 is able to play music wirelessly from an iPod thanks to Yamaha’s proprietary yAired standard. However, the Yamaha MCR-040 lacks of this wireless feature. Both mini audio systems support two 4-inch detachable drivers rated at 15W each, a CD player, a front panel USB port, an FM radio and auxiliary audio jack inputs. There is also an optional wireless subwoofer kit for the MCR-140 allowing for better bass delivery. Available in orange, dark blue, light blue, white, red, dark green, brown, light gray, dark gray and pink, the Yamaha MCR-140 and MCR-040 retail for $400 and $280, respectively. Read more

Yamaha comes back to the iPod dock market by releasing the PDX-60. This wireless iPod dock and speaker system connects to the iPod or iPhone via the yAired wireless technology instead of Bluetooth. Priced at $299.95, the PDX-60 allows you to stream uncompressed audio content to the included Yamaha digital amplifier from an iPhone or iPod by using a Dock Connector based accessory that attaches to the bottom of the device. The gadget also comes equipped with the yAired cradle, so you can recharge your device while listening to your favorite music. Available in black, blue, gray and pink, the Yamaha PDX-60 is compatible with all iPhone models, the iPod touch, iPod classic, and fourth and fifth-generation iPod nano. [iLounge via iPod and MP3 Players]

Yamaha comes back with the new Yamaha TSX-W80 AM/FM Radio Clock with a 2.1 speaker system. What makes this gadget special is that it comes equipped with the iPod/ iPhone Yamaha AirWired cradle that allows you to stream wirelessly your favorite music files from your iPod/ iPhone to the Yamaha TSX-W80. The company has also introduced the TSX-70 radio alarm clock that features a 2.1 speaker system and an iPod/ iPhone docking station. Pricing and availability info are still unavailable at this time. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]

Yamaha has launched two new Skype-certified USB speakerphones in the form of the SoundGadget PSG-01S and Projectphone PJP-25URS. Yutaro Nakano, Director of Sales of Yamaha Sound Network Division, explained that these new USB speakerphones are embedded with audio-processing technologies, such as adaptive echo cancelers and noise-reduction functions, along with arrayed microphones and stereo speakers that will provide high audio quality and stability. Yamaha plans to begin shipments later this month to Europe and the United States. [Yamaha]
by Johan on June 29, 2009

If you have several entertainment devices such as the Microsoft Xbox 360, Blu-ray player, Hi-Fi, and TiVo and you want to control them all at once, then you will need the neoHD from Yamaha. The device boasts three menus when your favorite entertainment devices are all hooked up – Watch, Listen and Play. Depending on your choice, the corresponding component will turn on and appear on screen. The Yamaha neoHD is priced at $800 each. [EngadgetHD]

Yamaha’s MusicCAST2 is a Wi-Fi-based network music system that allows you to wirelessly transmit and listen to music in up to 32 rooms throughout your home. The MusicCAST2 supports iTunes AAC files, MP3s, WMA, FLAC, and WAV, and can playback music from iPods, Bluetooth devices and other Yamaha accessories via a built-in dock port and USB thumb drives. You can also download music from a variety of sources, including Rhapsody, Internet radio, both PC and Macs, and NAS devices. [Gizmodo]