The SRT1500 happily plays hires audio files such as FLAC, WAV and AIFF up to 192kHz and ALAC up to 96kHz. Theres Dolby Digital and DTS decoding too but not. Government Programs Prevent Obesity. The HDMI 2. 0a input and output are ready for 4. K 6. 0p passthrough, HDCP 2. D. You get a choice of optical and coaxial digital inputs and a 3. Ethernet provides an alternative to the built in Wi Fi, and theres a subwoofer output should you wish to give bass a boost. The connections are hidden under a removable cover that keeps things nice and tidy. Yamaha SRT 1. 50. Features. Yamahas Digital Sound Projector technology offers true 5. You can adjust these beams to get the optimum effect for your room layout, plus there are three settings for different room sizes and installation positions. The beam drivers are joined by two 4. Total power output is 1. W each beam driver receives 2. W of amplification, while the woofers get 3. Lightsaber Sound Wav Files' title='Lightsaber Sound Wav Files' />W each and the subs get 6. W. The SRT 1. 50. Yamahas Music. Cast multiroom system, allowing you to play music on multiple speakers around the house. It offers a wide range of music sources Spotify, Napster, Juke, web radio and DLNA plus you can stream tracks via Air. Play and Bluetooth. The SRT 1. 50. 0 happily plays hi res audio files such as FLAC, WAV and AIFF up to 1. Hz and ALAC up to 9. Hz. Theres Dolby Digital and DTS decoding too but not True. HD or DTS HD Master Audio, plus five DSP modes Movie, Music, Sports, Game, TV, a Clear Voice dialogue booster and Bluetooth output for headphone listening. Yamaha SRT 1. 50. Setup and Operation. Aside from the aforementioned problems with the front display panel, the SRT 1. The compact ergonomic remote features nicely sized buttons, foolproof labelling and an uncluttered layout. You can quickly change the beam settings using dedicated buttons at the bottom, while inputs and sound modes are also afforded their own buttons. Particularly useful are the subwoofer volume controls, given how often you might need to tweak the balance. Unusually, theres an onscreen menu on the HDMI output, which lets you tweak every aspect of the Yamahas functionality. It isnt exactly sophisticated but proves easy to follow and, to be honest, Im impressed it has one at all. The soundbase can also be controlled using Yamahas excellent Music. Cast app the same one that controls the WX 0. ISX 8. 0 speakers. The white on black layout is simple, but what it lacks in visual panache it makes up for in sheer usability. You can easily organise multiple speakers using the Rooms menu and send music to them without fuss. Finding music is also a cinch thanks to the apps clear menu structure. It starts with a grid of tiles, each one containing a different source, as well as a Favourites section that lets you save up to 4. FM radio presets. Exploring a NAS drive is a surprisingly slick process, thanks to the apps ability to scroll through big libraries quickly. There is a search tool, but it only looks for songs on the phone itself. When youre playing a song, the app puts various options at your disposal. You can group speakers, save favourites, share songs to social media and adjust the EQ. Yamaha SRT 1. 50. Performance. Fire up a movie and the SRT 1. You get a greater sense of scale than the SRT 7. Its presentation isnt as subtle or finessed as the Canton DM1. Geneva Model Cinema, but makes up for that with its sheer energy and high entertainment value. Its a vigorous, exciting listen, with enough attack in the mid range to make action scenes really pop. For example, when Finn and Poe escape in a Tie Fighter during Star Wars The Force Awakens, the blaster shots and explosions are snappy and forceful. Later, when the same Tie Fighter is swallowed up in quicksand, the SRT 1. Those dual subwoofers beneath do a great job at satisfying the movies serious bass demands. Theres a deep, menacing rumble as Starkiller Base blows Hosnian Prime to smithereens, while the enthralling lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo is underpinned by tight, penetrating bass hits. Its nice to have the option of adding an external subwoofer, but it isnt necessary. At the other end of the spectrum, the Yamahas crisp high frequency reproduction gives the soundstage a pleasing sense of openness, although it lacks the silk and subtlety of the Geneva and Canton. The Yamaha can also sound a little spiky with the volume up loud, but it isnt too detrimental. The full, robust mid range provides an even tonal balance, and dialogue is confidently projected. Snokes booming voice retains its authority and definition as it echoes within the cavernous chamber. Spend some time experimenting with the sound beam settings and the results can be impressive, but its heavily dependent on the layout of your room. You need walls on either side off which to bounce the beams, but furniture can block their trajectory and it doesnt work when placed in a corner. Sadly, my rooms layout didnt afford me the true 5. It did, however, provide a more impressive sense of immersion and width than most soundbases. Effects are projected beyond the physical width of the cabinet and theres a good sense of movement and position. Musically, the Yamaha does a decent job. It offers a crisp, well balanced character with agile bass notes. Its far from audiophile quality, but sounds terrific. Should I buy the Yamaha SRT 1. It may lack the sonic X factor of rivals in the same price bracket but the SRT 1. The presence of Music. Cast, Air. Play, Bluetooth and 4. K passthrough help justify the price, while the 5. Verdict. Yamahas bigger soundbase is packed with nifty features and fills your room with large scale sound, but lacks the visual and sonic elegance of its rivals.