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NEW Yamaha YHT-4970U 5.1-Channel Home Theater System

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Model: YHT-4970UBL

The Yamaha YHT-4970U is a complete 5.1-channel home theater system built to bring true surround sound into one easy package. With an 8K AV receiver, five speakers, powered subwoofer, Dolby Atmos®, and modern HDMI support, it gives movies, games, TV, and music a simple path to a more immersive experience.

Key Features

  • Clear, powerful 5.1-ch surround sound
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X® immersive audio
  • Next-gen video with 4K120/8K60 HDMI (4-in/1-out) and HDMI eARC
  • Advanced HDR support, including Dolby Vision® and HDR10+
  • Room Correction automatically optimizes sound for your space
  • Bluetooth® Multipoint for seamless switching between two devices
  • Includes an AV receiver, five speakers (left, center, right, surround left, surround right), a powered subwoofer with cable, and speaker wire
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Overview

Yamaha YHT-4970U 5.1-Channel Home Theater System

YHT-4970UBL 5.1-Channel Home Theater System

Where Real Home Theater Begins

From blockbuster movies and binge-worthy series to fast-paced gaming, the best entertainment pulls you in. The YHT-4970U gives you all the essentials you need to start enjoying a true cinema experience at home.

Step Into Lifelike Sonic World

With 5.1-channel surround and Dolby Atmos, richly dimensional, lifelike sound pulls you into every moment of your favorite entertainment.

Stunning Visual Realism

With support for ultra-high-definition 4K/120 and 8K/60 video, advanced Dolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic range technologies, and next-generation gaming features such as ALLM and VRR, the YHT-4970U delivers an exceptionally realistic viewing experience.

Easy Steaming & Seamless Swapping

Wirelessly stream all your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks with ease. Built-in Bluetooth Multipoint allows you to pair two devices and switch between them instantly, making it ideal for use with smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Get Lost In Your Entertainment, Not the Tech

From first-time setup to everyday use, the YHT-4970U is designed to feel intuitive and easy to live with. The result is a system that fits naturally into your home and stays out of the way once the entertainment begins.

Easy Setup

An intuitive guide makes it simple to move through each stage of the setup process, from connecting speakers, your TV, and external devices to choosing inputs. The on-screen Settings menu also makes sound adjustments easy, so you can get everything up and running quickly.

Room Correction for Perfect Sound in Any Room

An included setup microphone measures your room’s acoustics and your speakers’ characteristics, allowing the receiver to automatically optimize sound performance so premium audio quality can be experienced at its best, regardless of room conditions or environment.

Built on a Legacy of Home Theater Innovation

Since introducing the DSP-1 in 1986, Yamaha has spent nearly four decades advancing the home theater experience. The YHT-4970U is a reflection of that progress, informed by AV receiver innovation, instrument-building craftsmanship, and acoustic knowledge drawn from concert halls and professional PA systems. Together, that experience brings greater depth, realism, and nuance to everything you hear.

Engineered for Stable, Reliable Performance

Reliability is a critical part of any AV receiver, particularly when handling high-bandwidth HDMI switching. Yamaha’s quality standards and durable circuit design help maintain stable performance even under demanding conditions. One example is the large heatsink positioned above the HDMI circuitry, which manages heat effectively to protect sensitive DSP and HDMI components. This deliberate design approach helps support long-term dependability along with consistent sound and picture quality, so your entertainment performs the way it is meant to.

Great Sound, by Design

Exceptional sound is shaped by details you never notice at a glance. The YHT-4970U reflects a sound-focused design philosophy in which component placement and signal paths are carefully considered. Because even small changes can influence what you hear, the design incorporates multiple layers of refinement, down to the physical layout and wiring routes, all supported by listening-based evaluation. The result is simply beautiful sound that makes you stop thinking about sound quality and start feeling the moment it creates.

Vibration Suppression for Sound Accuracy

A hallmark feature carried over from Yamaha’s high-end AV receivers, the Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge is a centrally mounted fifth foot that works together with the four outer feet to help disperse vibrations and promote stable, focused, and precise sound.

High-Performance HDMI Switching

Connect multiple HDMI devices, such as streaming players, game consoles, and Blu-ray Disc™ players, and switch between them with ease. HDMI eARC also sends high-quality audio from your TV to the AV receiver through a single cable.3

Sound to Match the Moment

Choose from a variety of Sound Modes tailored to different content types, listening situations, and personal preferences. Pure Direct and Stereo modes are well suited for music-focused listening, Movie mode adds cinematic impact, and Night mode keeps sound balanced and less intrusive during late hours.

Instantly Set the Scene

Create up to four personalized presets using the Scene buttons. Each Scene can be assigned to a specific input along with your preferred sound settings, then recalled instantly from the front panel or remote so your content plays exactly the way you configured it.

Specifications

AV Reciever

Amplifier Section
Channels
5.2
Amplification
Decodable Channels
5.1

Amp Channels
5

Output Power
70 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2-ch driven) / 145 W (6 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD, 1ch driven)

Bi-amp Capable
Yes
AudioSurround Sound Decoding Formats
Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS

Surround Sound Post Decoding Formats
Dolby Surround

Network Decoding Formats
-

USB Decoding Formats
MP3, MPEG4-AAC, WMA, WAV

HDMI Decoding Formats
PCM (8ch max)

Sound Modes
Pure Direct, Straight, Movie, All Channel Stereo, 2 Channel Stereo, Music, Night

Zone B
Yes

Room Calibration
Room Correction

Other Features
Dialogue Level, Subwoofer Trim, Extra Bass, Lip Sync
HDMI
HDMI
4 Inputs / 1 Output

HDMI Features
HDMI 2.1, 8K 60Hz/4K 120Hz, eARC, ARC, VRR / ALLM / QMS, HDCP 2.3, CEC, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, x.v. Color, HD audio playback

High Dynamic Range Support
HDR (High Dynamic Range), HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma
Connectivity
Speaker Output
5 (binding post terminals)

Subwoofer Pre-outs
2

HDMI
4 Inputs / 1 Output

Analog RCA Input
2

Optical Input
1

Coaxial Input
1

USB
1 (Audio File Playback from a Mass Storage Device, Firmware Updates)

FM/AM Tuner
Yes / No

Bluetooth
Yes (Ver. 5.3, Multipoint)

Streaming
-

Wi-Fi / Ethernet Port
-
Extensive Connections
Headphone Output
1
General
Power Consumption
260 W

Standby Power Consumption
≤0.3 W

Auto Power Standby
Yes

Dimensions
434 W x 157 H x 319 D mm; 17-1/8" W x 6-1/8" H x 12-1/2" D

Weight7.6 kg; 16.8 lbs.

App-

Included Accessories
Remote Control, Batteries, FM Antenna, Setup Mic, Microphone Stand, Quick Guide, Safety Guide

Speaker Package

Front Speaker
Nominal Input Power
30 W

Maximum Input Power
100 W

Sensitivity
83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m

Weight1.3 lbs. / unit
Center Speaker
Nominal Input Power
30 W

Maximum Input Power
100 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)
276 × 111 × 117 mm; 10-7/8" x 4-3/8" x 4-5/8"

Weight
1.61 lbs.
Surround SpeakerNominal Input Power
30 W

Maximum Input Power
100 W

Sensitivity
83 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m

Dimensions (W x H x D)
111 × 175 × 117 mm; 4-3/8" x 6-7/8" x 4-5/8"

Weight
1.3 lbs. / unit

Package Speaker

Speaker System
System Frequency Response
28 Hz–25 kHz

Impedance
6 ohms (without subwoofer)
Front Speaker
Type
Full-range bass-reflex

Driver
2-3/4" full-range cone

Dimensions (W x H x D)
111 × 175 × 117 mm; 4-3/8" x 6-7/8" x 4-5/8"
Center Speaker
Type
Full-range acoustic suspension

Driver
2-3/4" full-range cone

Sensitivity
84 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
Surround Speaker
Type
Full-range bass-reflex

Driver
2-3/4" full-range cone
Subwoofer
Type
Advanced YST II

Driver
8" cone

Output Power
50 W (5 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD)

Dynamic Power
100 W (5 ohms)

Frequency Response
28–200 Hz

Twisted Flare Port
Yes

Power Consumption
40 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)
292 × 292 × 340 mm; 11-1/2" x 11-1/2" x 13-3/8"

Weight
18.7 lbs

Product Details

ModelYHT-4970UBL
Part Number312-552
UPC867923977570
Unit of MeasureEach
Weight51.15

Product Specifications

Power Output Per Channel70Watts
Receiver Type5.1 Channel Surround

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