Yamaha YSP-1100BL Digital Sound Projector

A sterling performer with unbelievable and varied output. Wish it came with HDMI outputs. Setup could be easier and not by discovering ways to set up.All in all excellent valuable addition to my home theater room constrained by space.- Herbie

I am looking to assemble a HDTV, Blu-Ray player and speaker set that will last me for the next 3 - 5 years. I was initially drawn to this speaker based on reviews, but have one question.


It is my impression that the speaker itself is awesome, but that the lack of an HDMI in/out compromises the potential of the speaker to deliver the best sound from an HD source. In other words, sound coming from a Blu-Ray or cable box loses some signal through the digital optical cable, which would otherwise not happen with an HDMI cable. Could people please comment/educate? Is the lack of HDMI inputs the reason for the drastic price reduction?

I have not had a chance to compare audio coming out of optical audio vs HDMI, and so do not have a basis to establish if holding out for HDMI is worth the extra money that that might entail.

Thank you.

I did not purchase mine from Amazon, but after setting it up and comparing it my $20K (that ain't no typo, folks) system in our a/v room, I was absolutely amazed at the sound quality of the projector. Yes, it does require a sub and a square or rectangular room with few/no obstructions, but it is not extremely picky about that (the room ours is located in is rectangular, but also with a half wall separating the room from a stairway and it works incredibly). Try "We Were Soldiers" or "The Fifth Element" and listen to the amazing spaciousness and realism this bad boy projects. At $432 this is a remarkable deal and I am seriously considering buying another as soon as I can figure out a use for it!

Yamaha YSP-1100BL Digital Sound Projector
I previously owned a YSP-800 and find this model far superior in 'filling the room with sound'. And at a price of $432.00 marked down from $1699.00 a great deal for the money. The remote could use some improvement but is adequate for the task.

This is a great system if you don't want the hassle of setting up a home theater system. However, you do need a separate subwoofer if you want to optimize the bass.

I do have a complaint regarding Amazon's price match policy. Apparently, Amazon has stopped matching their own prices as of September 2008. The price for this system went down $60.00 in three weeks.

So, If you buy from them and they lower the price, you're out of luck!!