Delivers some of the best audio quality you’ll hear from a 2.1 soundbar; AirPlay 2 and MultiCast high-resolution multi-room audio support; Excellent music performances; Well-designed remote;
No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X support; DTS Virtual:X mode sounds harsh; No eARC support;
A capable 2.1-channel soundbar, but a lack of immersive audio support puts it at a disadvantage to the competition
Great sound with movies and music; Well-integrated subwoofer; MusicCast multiroom audio; Impressive build quality; Easy set-up;
No Dolby Atmos/DTS:X; Only one HDMI input;
Whether you're upgrading from a smaller sound bar or adding speakers to your TV for the first time, there's a lot to like about Yamaha's MusicCast Bar 400 ($500 at Amazon).
The full-featured Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a palpable sonic upgrade for your television over cheap sound bars.
The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a wealth of connectivity and wireless streaming options; The home theater performance, coupled with its ability to add wireless rears, means the bar can rub shoulders with more expensive models such as the Sony.
No lights on the front and "always on" video can make it hard to tell if the unit is on or off; Setting up the wireless surround speakers wasn't as straightforward as it was with the compatible Yamaha receiver; No Dolby Atmos or Google Chromecast.
The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 soundbar is a 2.1 system with a wireless subwoofer and multi-room compatibility. For $499.95, it delivers solid audio performance with some notable, adjustable power from the subwoofer. An app allows you to control the system and integrate it into a multi-room setup, and it can be controlled by Alexa voice commands (provided you have other Alexa devices) as well. The remote feels a bit small and cluttered, and the decision to place all LED indicators on the far end of the top panel is somewhat baffling. Sonically, however, the MusicCast Bar 400 delivers bass punch and solid clarity, with options that help bring out the dynamics of film and music mixes. Design Measuring 2.4 by 38.6 by 4.4 inches (HWD) and weighing 6 pounds, the main component of the MusicCast Bar 400 has a typical soundbar look—all black, with a grille covering the front panel. Up top, there are LED indicators denoting what input is being used, as well as buttons for Volume Up/Down, Mut...
The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 delivers a solid, adjustable audio experience with some extra punch from its wireless subwoofer.
Powerful bass depth and crisp, clear highs; Wireless subwoofer with adjustable levels; Bluetooth and multi-room streaming; Works with Amazon Alexa
Traditional EQ adjustments would be more useful than sound modes; Remote is small and sometimes annoying to use; LED indicators are oddly placed and hard to decipher
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