Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with Dolby Atmos - YHT-4970UBL

Yamaha YHT-4970UBL 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with Dolby Atmos

Where real home theater begins, the Yamaha YHT-4970UBL turns blockbuster movies, binge-worthy shows, action-packed games and music into a true receiver-based cinema experience at home. This complete 5.1-channel package brings together the RX300A AV receiver, matched left, center, right and surround speakers, a powered subwoofer, speaker wire and a subwoofer cable. By supplying the core system in a single package, it creates an accessible path into enveloping surround sound. It is designed to welcome first-time AV receiver users while giving experienced enthusiasts the essential technology for a modern home theater.

Five speakers and the included subwoofer surround the listening area with clear, powerful sound, while Dolby Atmos adds deeply dimensional audio that draws you into each moment. The receiver also brings cinematic realism to the screen with support for 4K/120 and 8K/60 video, Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Next-generation gaming capabilities such as ALLM and VRR complement compatible consoles and displays. Four HDMI inputs accommodate streaming players, game consoles and Blu-ray Disc players, and HDMI eARC returns high-quality TV audio to the receiver over a single cable.

From the first connection through daily listening, the system is meant to feel intuitive and stress-free. Automatic Room Correction helps tailor playback to the space, while wireless Bluetooth playback carries music, podcasts and audiobooks beyond the screen. Bluetooth Multipoint keeps everyday switching practical when two compatible sources are in the mix, and four Scene memories put favorite input-and-sound combinations close at hand. A range of modes lets listeners shift the presentation for cinema, music, stereo listening or quieter evenings. Shaped by Yamaha's AV receiver innovation, instrument-making craftsmanship and acoustic work in concert halls and professional PA systems, the YHT-4970UBL is built so the technology can fade into the room once entertainment takes over.

Key Features

Easy Streaming & Seamless Swapping

Built-in Bluetooth Multipoint keeps two compatible devices paired, making it simple to move wireless listening between smartphones, tablets and laptops without repeatedly reconnecting each source.

Easy Setup

An intuitive on-screen guide leads you through connecting the speakers, TV and external devices, then helps with input selection. The Settings menu provides a straightforward place to configure sound options and get the system ready for entertainment.

Room Correction - Optimized Sound for Your Space

The included setup microphone evaluates the room's acoustics along with speaker characteristics. Using those measurements, the receiver automatically adjusts sound performance for the listening environment.

Built on a Legacy of Home Theater Innovation

Since the DSP-1 debuted in 1986, Yamaha has continued refining home theater through AV receiver development, musical-instrument craftsmanship and acoustic expertise drawn from concert halls and professional PA systems. That experience contributes depth, realism and nuance to the sound.

Engineered for Stable, Reliable Performance

Robust circuit engineering supports consistent operation when the receiver is switching high-bandwidth HDMI signals. A large heat sink positioned above the HDMI circuitry efficiently manages heat to help protect sensitive DSP and HDMI components.

Great Sound, by Design

A sound-first approach shapes details inside the receiver, from component placement and signal paths to physical layout and wiring routes. Listening-based evaluation supports these layers of refinement so the final presentation remains focused on the entertainment.

Vibration Suppression for Sound Accuracy

The Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge adds a center-mounted fifth foot to the receiver's four outer feet. This structure disperses vibration to promote stable, focused and accurate sound.

Features

• Complete 5.1-Channel Package
  Includes the RX300A receiver, five speakers, a powered subwoofer, speaker wire and a subwoofer cable.
• Clear, Powerful Surround Sound
  A matched speaker layout and powered subwoofer create an enveloping home theater sound field.
• Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X
  Adds dimensional audio and virtualized height effects to compatible entertainment.
• 4K/120 and 8K/60 HDMI Video
  Passes high-resolution, high-frame-rate signals from compatible video sources.
• Advanced HDR Support
  Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Hybrid Log-Gamma for compatible content and displays.
• Next-Generation Gaming Features
  VRR, ALLM and QMS support modern gaming and video equipment.
• Four HDMI Inputs and eARC
  Connects multiple source components and carries TV audio back over one HDMI cable.
• Room Correction
  Calibrates receiver output for the room and connected speaker system.
• Guided On-Screen Setup
  Simplifies connections, input selection and sound configuration.
• Bluetooth 5.3 Multipoint
  Pairs two compatible source devices for convenient wireless switching.
• Four Scene Presets
  Saves preferred input and sound combinations for quick recall from the receiver or remote.
• Versatile Sound Modes
  Offers Pure Direct, Straight, Movie, stereo, Music and Night listening options.
• Anti-Resonance Technology Wedge
  Controls receiver vibration with a dedicated center foot.
• Dual Subwoofer Pre-Outs
  Connects up to two powered subwoofers for flexible bass system configuration.¹
• Zone B and Bi-Amp Capability
  Adds flexibility when configuring the receiver for different listening needs.

Footnotes:

¹ The receiver provides two subwoofer pre-outs; the Yamaha YHT-4970UBL package includes one powered subwoofer.

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