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Yamaha YHT-1840 vs YHT-3072 Which is Better Home Theatre System?

Yamaha YHT-1840 vs YHT-3072 Which is Better Home Theatre System?

Home theater systems are a great way to create an immersive audio experience in your own home. But with so many options on the market, it can be tough to know which one is right for you. In this blog post, we'll be comparing two popular home 5.1 ch theatre systems from Yamaha - the YHT-1840 and the YHT-3072. We'll go over the key features of each system so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for your needs.

The Yamaha YHT-1840 is a 5.1 channel home theater system that includes a AV receiver, five satellite speakers, a subwoofer, and all the necessary cables. It's compatible with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats, and it has four HDMI inputs for easy connectivity with your other audio/video components. The receiver also features Yamaha's proprietary Cinema DSP technology, which creates a truly immersive surround sound experience.

Pros: Affordable Easy to set up Compact size Great sound quality
Cons: Limited connectivity options No WiFi or Bluetooth

The Yamaha YHT-3072 is a 5.1 channel home theater system that includes an AV receiver, five satellite speakers, one subwoofers, and all the necessary cables. It's also compatible with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats, and it has six HDMI inputs for even more flexibility when connecting your other audio/video components. The receiver features Yamaha's Cinema DSP 3D technology, which takes the surround sound experience to the next level by creating a truly three-dimensional sound field.

Pros: More powerful than the 1840 model More connectivity options excellent sound quality
Cons: More expensive than 1840

 

Yamaha YHT-1840 vs YHT-3072 Comparison Table

 

Sales Package Home Theatre System Set 4 Front & Surround Speakers, 1 Centre Speaker, 1 Subwoofer, AV Receiver with Remote Control & YPAO Microphone, Owner's Manual, FM & AM Antenna
General
Brand Yamaha Yamaha
Model YHT 1840 YHT 3072 IN
Year 2017 2018
Color black black
Subwoofer
Type Full-range bass-reflex Advanced YST II
Driver 16 cm (6-1/2”) cone 20 cm (8”) cone
Nominal Input Power 30 W 50 W (5 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD)
Maximum Input Power 100 W 100 W (5 ohms)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 290 x 292 x 315 mm; 11-3/8” x 11-1/2” x 12-3/8” 28–200 Hz
Weight 5.8 kg; 12.8 lbs. Yes
Surround Speaker 40 W
Type Full-range bass-reflex 291 x 292 x 341 mm; 11-1/2” x 11-1/2” x 13-3/8”
Driver 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone 8.5 kg; 18.7 lb
Nominal Input Power 30 W
Maximum Input Power 100 W Full-range bass-reflex
Sensitivity 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone
Dimensions (W x H x D) 112 x 176 x 116 mm; 4-3/8” x 6-7/8” x 4-5/8” 30W
Weight 0.59 kg / unit; 1.3 lbs. / unit 100 W
Surround Sound Processing 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
CINEMA DSP Yes 112 x 176 x 116 mm; 4-3/8” x 6-7/8” x 4-5/8”
Dialog Level Adjustment Yes 0.59 kg / unit; 1.3 lbs. / unit
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Yes (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
Dolby Digital Yes Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes Yes
DSP Programs 17 Yes (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)
Center Speaker Yes
Type Full-range acoustic suspension Yes
Driver 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone Yes
Nominal Input Power 30 W 17
Maximum Input Power 100 W
Sensitivity 84 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m Full-range acoustic suspension
Dimensions (W x H x D) 276 x 111 x 118 mm; 10-7/8” x 4-3/8” x 4-5/8” 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone
Weight 0.73 kg; 1.61 lbs. 30 W
Front Speaker 100 W
Type Full-range bass-reflex 84 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
Driver 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone 276 x 111 x 118 mm; 10-7/8” x 4-3/8” x 4-5/8”
Nominal Input Power 30 W 0.73 kg; 1.61 lbs.
Maximum Input Power 100 W
Sensitivity 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m Full-range bass-reflex
Dimensions (W x H x D) 112 x 176 x 116 mm; 4-3/8” x 6-7/8” x 4-5/8” 7 cm (2-3/4”) full-range cone
Weight 0.59 kg / unit; 1.3 lbs. / unit 30 W
Speaker System 100 W
System Frequency Response 30 Hz–25 kHz 83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
Impedance 6 ohms (without subwoofer) 112 x 176 x 116 mm; 4-3/8” x 6-7/8” x 4-5/8”
Channel 5.1 0.59 kg / unit; 1.3 lbs. / unit
Tuner Section
On-screen display Yes (colour OSD) 28 Hz–25 kHz
SCENE 4 sets 6 ohms (without subwoofer)
Remote Control Unit Yes 5.1
FM/AM Tuner Yes
Standby Power Consumption (IR only) ≤0.2W Yes (colour OSD)
Auto Power Standby Yes 4 sets
ECO mode Yes Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 161 x 315 mm; 17-1/8” x 6-3/8” x 12-3/8” Yes
Weight 7.7 kg; 17.0 lbs. ≤0.2W
Amplifier Section Yes
Channel 5.1 Yes
Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 100 W (6 ohms, 0.9% THD) 435 x 161 x 315 mm; 17-1/8” x 6-3/8” x 12-3/8”
Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven) 70 W (6 ohms, 0.09% THD) 7.7 kg; 17.0 lbs.
Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA) 135 W (6 ohms, 10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) - / 110 / 130 / 150 W 5.1
Video Features 100 W (6 ohms, 0.9% THD)
4K Ultra HD Pass-through and upscaling Yes (4K / 60p, 4:4:4) 70 W (6 ohms, 0.09% THD)
HDMI 3D passthrough Yes 135 W (6 ohms, 10% THD)
HDMI eARC Yes (via future firmware update) - / 110 / 130 / 150 W
HDMI Audio Return Channel
Yes Yes (4K / 60p, 4:4:4)
HDMI upscaling Yes (HDMI® to HDMI) Yes
Deep Color/x.v.Color/24Hz Refresh Rate /Auto Lip-Sync Yes Yes (via future firmware update)
Audio Features
File Format
MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC / WAV: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit
DA Converter Burr-Brown 384 kHz / 32-bit DAC x 3 Yes (HDMI® to HDMI)
Audio Delay (0-500 ms) Yes
Compressed Music Enhancer
Yes (incl. enhancer for Bluetooth®)
MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC / WAV: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit
YPAO sound optimization Yes Burr-Brown 384 kHz / 32-bit DAC x 3
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Yes (0-500 ms)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting Yes
Connectivity
HDMI Input/Output 4 / 1 (HDCP2.2, HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG and BT.2020 compatible) Yes
USB Input USB Memory, Portable Audio Player Yes
Front AV Input USB / Mini Jack Yes
Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical 1/0
Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial 2/0
4 / 1 (HDCP2.2, HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG and BT.2020 compatible)
Analog Audio Input/Output 3 (front 1) / 0 USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
Composite Video Input/Output 3/1 USB / Mini Jack
Preout SW 1/0
Headphone Output 1 2/0
HDMI CEC Yes 3 (front 1) / 0
Bluetooth Yes 3/1
Warranty
Warranty Type Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Warranty Period 1 Year Warranty
1 Year Warranty


Conclusion: So, which Yamaha home theater system is right for you? If you're looking for a great sounding system that won't break the bank, the YHT-1840 is a great option. But if you're willing to spend a bit more for even better sound quality and more flexibility when connecting your other components (like Bluetooth), then the YHT-3072 is the way to go.

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