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YAMAHA YHT1810 5.1 Package System inc Speakers £199 @ Richer Sounds

£199 RicherSounds3 Aug 17

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Technology

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Bobbajob

3 Aug 17

Just come through on the VIP e-mail. Seems a lot of kit for £200 if you don't need highend.

The Yamaha YHT1810 provides ideally matched speakers and an AV receiver for a fantastic introduction to home cinema.

Home cinema sound made easy
Connect your TV, Blu-ray/DVD player and games console to the Yamaha YHT1810 and you're ready for the full cinema experience. With built-in Dolby and DTS digital processors, the YHT1810 fires out sound effects around the room for an uncanny sense of 'being there'. Sound is processed by192/24-bit Burr Brown DACs on each channel for powerful dynamics that'll keep you on the edge of your seat! Music is equally well looked after as the amp uses discrete (separate) components rather than an IC chip for a more detailed and nuanced sound.

Well connected
Four 3D-compatible HDMI sockets ensure the Yamaha YHT1810 is all set for linking up either 3D or conventional sources. It also allows 4K Ultra HD pass-through, ensuring it's fully equipped for the future of 4K TV. There's also support for an Audio Return Channel, letting you feed back the sound from your TV through the home cinema speakers with just one HDMI cable. In addition, a range of both digital and analogue inputs cater for other sources.

Feature-packed and easy to use
The Yamaha is really simple to use. The SCENE function automatically selects the ideal setting for the relevant input, whether you're watching films or listening to music. As this is a Yamaha, it has 17 different effects not available with other AV receivers. Another impressive feature is Compressed Music Enhancer, which improves the sound from MP3 sources such as computer audio or iPods, giving them enhanced detail at the top end and lower bass.

Sleek curved speakers
With an eye to enhancing the coolest of interiors, the satellite speakers have been designed to be unobtrusive. Slim enough to be wall mounted via their keyhole openings, they also benefit from a tapering rear panel and smooth edges. The centre speaker is a dedicated design with improved sensitivity and crisp dialogue and is also easily wall mounted. The subwoofer gives the bass a natural, powerful sound that avoids bass 'boom'.

For a quality home cinema system that doesn't sacrifice sound for good looks, the Yamaha YHT1810 brings it together with style.

All comments (102)

Newbold

3 Aug 17 #1

Heated. Really great system for the money - bought one last time it hit this price (£199).

Links through to a price of £299, but the email says "Mention this email instore to qualify" for the £199 price. So presumably it's instore only at that price, and only if you 'mention this email'. No suggestion that you have to produce the email, but last time round that did seem to be necessary.

joshtbh to Newbold

3 Aug 17 #3

are you sticking with the speakers which came with it? If so, what are they like please? I'm really tempted by this

ellbee to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #4

I got this kit as a straight swap under extended guarantee (with three months to go from a five year purchase!) about nine months ago. It's a perfectly good as a starter set-up. Sound quality good throughout all speakers and a doddle to set up. I'd strongly suggest you also take the extended warranty out too as warranties go it's impressive.

Newbold to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #6

Perfectly happy with them - and it's a large room with a very high ceiling.

haritori to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #10

I bought these speakers a while back now, and they are very good for home cinema, very clear audio and great bass, centre is really good for dialogue

steveyboy79

3 Aug 17 #2

Heat as it is such a cheap way for someone to get going with surround sound kit. Doesn't seem like it has WiFi or even wired online facilities though. Not essential for many but could be a factor. Still a massive bargain.

guttediam

3 Aug 17 #5

I also bought this on offer last time am really pleased neighbours ain't, changed two front speakers for 100w ones I already had only for playing music through two channels just works better for me.
It's HEAT from me :sunglasses:

joshtbh to guttediam

3 Aug 17 #7

so you're running in purely 2 channel now? Are your 100w speakers a vast improvement on the included yamahas?

guttediam to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #13

Only run on two channels when booming tunes through Pc all other times it's set on 5.1. The speakers I changed are the same wattage jus to me sound better when turned right up but some times use other setting depends on how it sounds ( to me ). My twenty year old sonny 5.1 1000w died well fried it. Only had a small budget at the time & did a bit of research & went with this one & no regrets. Can't go wrong with 200 bar took a little time playing with the setting to get it to my liking.

cicobuff to guttediam

3 Aug 17 #18

I cannot see why anyone would want to play stereo music mirrored through rear speakers in a pseudo 5.1 Dolby Pro Logic setup anyway. Dedicated multichannel music mixes from the likes of SACD/DVD-A/BD-A or multichannel FLAC obviously.

joshtbh to cicobuff

3 Aug 17 #22

I think he's playing music 2 channel

cicobuff to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #24

He is, I was just commenting that I do not understand why people would want to play 2 channel music in a pseudo surround anyway.

joshtbh to cicobuff

3 Aug 17 #25

I agree. Really want to hear some of the purposefully surround mastered music

cicobuff to joshtbh

4 Aug 17 #27

Do you have a SACD player?

rev6 to cicobuff

3 Aug 17 #26

I find "all speaker surround" to be enjoyable sometimes depending on the source, etc. Problem with pseudo multichannel it usually creates an echo type effect, the rears can be underutilized a lot. It doesn't add to the experience.

morrig to guttediam

3 Aug 17 #21

So its you damn!

linhang90

3 Aug 17 #8

Been posted a few times at this price

Bully

3 Aug 17 #9

Expired, great price for anyone who managed to grab one.

joshtbh to Bully

3 Aug 17 #11

how can it be expired? it's an instore deal.

sounds great. did you pair the speakers with a different AV receiver then? Did you buy stands for the rear speakers? or did you have some suitable furniture to place them on?

haritori to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #12

Stands for the rear speakers to go behind my sofa, I used it with a Yamaha RXV381 which I am gogin to upgrade soon to something more substantial but the speakers have been great, esp with a decent digital source.

joshtbh to haritori

3 Aug 17 #14

sounds great, do you mind me asking which stands you have?

I picked up 2 Boston Acoustic A23 cheap and could perhaps use those as the fronts. If they don't match well I will use them elsewhere.

Thing I'm reading about this amp is this HDCP 2.2 business. I've an Xbox One S and am now not sure where I stand.

haritori to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #15

Only cheapies from Amazon, Monoprice I think... I got them on a amazon daily deal years back for about £30.00 for 4

guttediam to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #16

Trail & error bud, the Yamaha speakers are OK & 100 watt jus my fronts sound better to me.

joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #17

From what I've read I understand I Can't output from the Xbox One S using HDMI due to this reciever not being HDCP2.2 compliant.

can anyone tell me what the difference is between outputting sound from the xbox one s via optical vs hdmi please?

kreames to joshtbh

3 Aug 17 #20

No difference. i think and u can pass xbox signal through as it has 4k pass tgrough. I have my standars xbox one through hdmi on this system

joshtbh to kreames

3 Aug 17 #23

Although it has 4k pass through I've read tonight that the Xbox one s has its 4k HDCP 2.2 content restricted so it won't appear on a non HDCP2.2 device which this yamaha isnt

Regarding the audio via optical though, are you sure theres no difference?

Further question on av receivers generally, is it easy to switch from multi channel to stereo using only 2 speakers? Eg if you go from playing a game in 5. 1 to watching Holly oaks, can you turn off three other speakers?

kreames

3 Aug 17 #19

Bargain this is great sound too, worth it just for the reciever

trd

4 Aug 17 #28

m8 even if you had a SACD player, tell me of the back catalogue of the great artists who released surround sound albums?!? hmm...

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #29

Only if there is a Repo to take SACD ISO files play them and your receiver is DSD capable for transcoding them.

mdentz

4 Aug 17 #30

They said it would be £20 for me to have it delivered :astonished:

idiophreak

4 Aug 17 #31

I have these and love them...I only watch the occasional film at "full blast" and the sound is good enough.
My parents have an ageing, much more expensive "proper" surround system and it performs much better if you want to actually feel like you're taking off with the planes in Top Gun...but for "normal" or "considerate to the neighbours" viewing, the Yamahas are more than good enough.

NimrodsSon

4 Aug 17 #32

This is a great system for the price, i bought one some time ago and have been updating the speakers over time.

Sam.Kenison

4 Aug 17 #33

Does anyone have the email for this? I spoke to my local store and they advised I would need to produce the email to go ahead with the deal..

Thanks, Sam.

@Bobbajob

jblonde002

4 Aug 17 #34

Little update - delivery on Monday.

truffle6969

4 Aug 17 #35

I hear ya Bro! :raised_hand:

pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #36

Would I just need to show them that web page? Because that's not exactly an email is it

cicobuff to pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #39

I don't know why you expect me to answer that rudeness. It is exactly an email, an email sent to VIP subscribers, a flyer of which you can view in a browser, hence the link. Do you want me to go into Richer Sounds for you and pay for the item as well or something.

pr3dicta5le to cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #41

It wasn't rude, sorry it must have seemed that way after converting what I said to text

kstp83

4 Aug 17 #37

Is any chance to buy it for 199£ online? And I can check stock the availability of stock online or just call them? Is closed today I have no chance to check. Thanks guys

Sam.Kenison

4 Aug 17 #38

Someone must have the email!!!! Where is the OP when you need him! :disappointed:

50huz

4 Aug 17 #40

Currently using a Sony soundbar HT-CT60, which includes a subwoofer cost about £100

Never had a surround sound system before and intrigued by them, is the upgrade worth the money and is the difference in sound vastly noticeable?

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #42

Fill your boots Email

Sam.Kenison

4 Aug 17 #43

That was me im afraid! :sweat_smile: I'll be collecting tomorrow morning. Will let you know how it is..

cicobuff to Sam.Kenison

4 Aug 17 #47

No, you are allowed to forward on the VIP emails to whomever you like, there are links to share it. VIP membership is not a paid thing in Richer Sounds either. If they ever did contest it (extremely unlikely) phoning customer services will put things right, certainly one thing I cannot fault them for after my own experience with them on a couple of occasions.

Read the terms and conditions on the email......

Expires 14.08.17. Only 1 voucher per customer/transaction. This voucher is non transferable. Not exchangeable for cash. First come, first served basis. Not in conjunction with any other offer/promotion. Valid for existing and new VIP members only. *Excludes Sonos, Monitor Audio & Chord Electronics.

The validity is listed right there, by going into store you can instantly there and then become a new VIP member, by becoming a new VIP member it is valid.

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #44

You don't get surround sound from a sound bar so immediately that is a difference. Unless however you are intending to play surround material and even then the rear speakers depending on the film can be under utilised regardless you will have better separation of sound.

pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #45

I just meant would they not contest that I wasn't sent the email personally because it's not in my inbox

cicobuff to pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #50

I would phone ahead of going. Ask of they have this receiver in stock but do not mention anything about the price on the phone. Just check they have stock. If they do ask them to put one aside for you for payment and collection same day.

Hopefully providing they have stock, go into the store to pay and when the item is placed on the counter then spring onto them the VIP pricing :smile:

louiselouise to cicobuff

5 Aug 17 #84

Wednesday's Highlands delivery has been changed to Tuesday :smile: (Ordered in store in Glasgow yesterday, early afternoon) :smile:

The recipient actually ordered separate speaker cabling in store, as well (not sure if it will make much difference but he was talked into it.....) :thinking:‌ :innocent:

mdentz

4 Aug 17 #46

How would this be for music and gaming? I'd be using Spotify a lot through my TV and gaming through PS4. As far as I understand only the front speakers should be used for music?

Thanks

pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #48

Yes you've convinced me after reading that it looks like anyone can show up in store and get the discount. I will be checking stock in my local tomorrow

Wilzia

4 Aug 17 #49

Does this support bluetooth?

yiu

4 Aug 17 #51

Cracking price indeed. Would this be better than the Pioneer deal posted a few weeks back:

‌ hotukdeals.com/dea…964

Mine is still on order waiting for despatch sometime next week. Could do with the savings on the speakers if the amplifier is as good/better than the Pioneer.

‌ :thumbsup:

pannan to yiu

5 Aug 17 #82

If you are watching blurays on your Xbox, especially at higher volumes I think you hear the difference.

dona3853

4 Aug 17 #52

Also bought this when last on offer and it is brilliant. Wish I'd bought something like this years ago instead of a succession of rubbish sound bars.

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #53

Neither does the original email that is a share link from it. I presume it ends the same time as the vouchers listed in it which is 14th August.

PaulHoward

4 Aug 17 #54

I'd buy an Onkyo

J9STL

4 Aug 17 #55

no DAB, WiFi/Lan connectivity?
is this underspecced - or am I being greedy ?

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #56

Not the features you would get on any entry level av receiver.

captainbeaky

4 Aug 17 #57

Just had a read of the manual & noticed that the amp included with the package doesn't support the decoding of HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD or DTS-MA).

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #58

For anyone thinking of upgrading speakers in the future having this codec lacking receiver as the heart of that setup would be a deal breaker I think. Much better starting out with a last year's mid range £500 receiver for around £250-300 and a budget £100 speaker package and grow from that.

Although you could let the input device do the decoding and feed the receiver through pcm.

Latterman

4 Aug 17 #59

Damn, I saw this email but didn't post as saw the last iteration of the deal only hit 400 or so degrees. In hindsight I should have posted :astonished: Great offer for this set! Heated.

meclive

4 Aug 17 #60

Looking for a surround system, is this Yamaha one much better than the Logitech Z906 that's been posted? hotukdeals.com/dea…587

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #61

That is just an amplified speaker package with no video inputs not at all comparable with an av receiver.

Bobbajob

4 Aug 17 #62

Blimey. This has got warm. Been away from PC since last night.

Hope there is one left in Birmingham for me to pick up on Saturday.

rev6

4 Aug 17 #63

You still have PCM. FLAC or MP3? :stuck_out_tongue:

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #64

Call them up... Don't mention the vip price just ask them to reserve one for you... Then when you go to collect (if in stock) show them the email before you pay.

leaston

4 Aug 17 #65

Seriously, 8 emails about this deal in less than 30 minutes?!?!? Stop with the bl**dy spam already! Jeez.

jblonde002

4 Aug 17 #66

Popped in at Reading today, mentioned the email and then bought it. Delivery on Wednesday next week, and didn't have to show the email at all. Had a look at the system in store and it looks an unreal deal at £199. Even the manager had to double check the mailing (on their system) as he didn't believe it could be that price.

mdentz

4 Aug 17 #67

Are they delivering it to your house or into store?

rev6

4 Aug 17 #68

You can still experience HD audio by letting the player decode (PCM) rather than bitstream.

pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #69

Why make it an instore only, invitation by email only, price for the lucky few? It's been on sale at RS this price before why not make it this price for everyone

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #70

It makes business sense to have exclusive offers... If a company can charge more they will. These offers tend to be in their flyers and magazine advertising.

pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #71

They would sell a few more if it wasn't exclusive

louiselouise

4 Aug 17 #72

You can buy this in store and then arrange delivery (Edit: actually I was told it was £4.99 delivery because it's the Highlands) - though going into the store the buyer was asked to show the VIP email, which he already had anyway.

cicobuff

4 Aug 17 #73

Maybe..but then would lack the profits to be able to offer them.

jblonde002

4 Aug 17 #74

Home delivery, for free. Takes 5 working days as standard. They didn't have it in stock in store as the one they had was reserved by someone last night.

aaaronlucas

4 Aug 17 #75

Just called Manchester Prestwich and they had to order them in from the warehouse. Apparently all stores are on back-order and they can't promise that they'll be able to get their hands on one.

pr3dicta5le

4 Aug 17 #76

Oh well there's enough cables behind our TV as it is

mdentz

4 Aug 17 #77

I'm in the same boat, wanting to get this deal but would need the email, if anyone could help me out and email me a copy would be really grateful

josh971

4 Aug 17 #78

thanks, good on you :raised_hand:
only problem is that it doesn't mention when it ends.

josh971

4 Aug 17 #79

josh971

4 Aug 17 #80

reasonable questions, I personally think for £200 including 5 speakers and a sub it's perhaps slightly greedy to ask those features, I personally have a HTPC so I don't need network, and have never used DAB so FM is OK with me. Horses for courses but always remember £200

josh971

4 Aug 17 #81

what do you mean mate?

jblonde002

5 Aug 17 #83

Hahaha Sam, it was weird, I was in there and thinking "I bet this is another HUKD member who knows a bargain and beat me to it!!"

Would love to hear your first thoughts. Also wanted to know how much speaker wire is included if you find that figure anywhere - I've not had much luck (or I'm being blind!).

jonalcock

6 Aug 17 #85

Comes with 25M of speaker wire that you need to cut to size yourself

rev6

6 Aug 17 #86

Should be plenty. Cut to size is best.

rickj to rev6

7 Aug 17 #87

Nothing surprises me with that store ,never has any stock of these special deals.

Sam.Kenison to rev6

7 Aug 17 #88

Hahaha! Amazing system! Really happy with the purchase. Yes, 25m. Wasn't enough for me. Will be buying some more but works temporarily without hiding cables. Only silly mistake I made was not making sure it fit in my TV unit! Still, a great buy. Hope you enjoy.

junglemusic

7 Aug 17 #89

Why not? I always run my (stereo) music through 5-channel stereo so it fills the room better

louiselouise to junglemusic

9 Aug 17 #90

Turns out the delivery appeared on Monday! (Ordered in store on Friday). Very quick service from Richer Sounds!

DamienB

9 Aug 17 #91

Took the shop 4 days to respond to stock check request, then when I mentioned the offer they said it had expired. The email says all offers valid until 14th August so pretty disappointed.

Richer.Sounds

10 Aug 17 #92

Hi there,

I was sorry to read your comments on this thread and offer my sincere apologies.

Customer Service is paramount to us so it’s obviously concerning to read of any occasion where we have a dissatisfied customer, I can confirm that the offer is indeed valid until the 14th of August.

So that I may investigate your specific issue further and resolve it to your satisfaction please could you drop me a PM with your details?

If any other forum member has experienced problems obtaining this deal please get in touch privately so I can arrange to get them one.

Many Thanks

John Clayton
Operations Director
Richer Sounds

Newbold to Richer.Sounds

10 Aug 17 #93

Good response from Richer Sounds above - one of a very small number of companies who genuinely do take customer service seriously, unlike some of their major competitors such as Curry's and John Lewis.

curlyeng

10 Aug 17 #94

@richer.sounds Could you PM me on this please?

xtrem3x to curlyeng

10 Aug 17 #95

When you say this offer is valid until the 14th, does that include the 14th?
I wont be able to make it to my local Richer Sounds until Monday the 14th but I want to take up the offer.

Richer.Sounds

10 Aug 17 #96

Hi there,

The messaging feature on your account doesn't appear to be active, would you be so kind as to e-mail me via my personal address below?

[email protected]richersounds.com

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Many Thanks

John Clayton
Operations Director
Richer Sounds

ryanm1993 to Richer.Sounds

11 Aug 17 #98

I need some advice. I am new to the whole world of surround sound and have recently bough myself a 55k tv and would like to get a good performing 5.1 system. I have bought this deal, so thank you @Bobbajob

I have seen another system, the Logitech Z906, which I originally bought for £134 on an amazon warehouse deal and am going to send this back in light of buying this system.

Which is better? from the sound quality vs price point? the Yamaha looks a lot nicer and can upgrade later down the line. which would you pick? I am a complete newbie to surround sound, so your advice is much welcomed.

curlyeng to ryanm1993

22 Aug 17 #101

Annoy = a note :grin:

Richer.Sounds

11 Aug 17 #97

Hi there,

Yes it does, I have sent you a PM to resolve for you.

Many Thanks

John Clayton
Operations Director
Richer Sounds

DamienB

18 Aug 17 #99

To be fair, once I mentioned the date on the email the store manager was pretty good about and organised for me to shipped one at the agreed price from the warehouse. So no complaints overall.

Only issue now is that I've realised that the unit can't handle the latest 4k specs, so isn't playing nice with my Xbox. But the work around is using optical out and plug the Xbox direct into the TV. Once 4K media becomes mainstream I may need to upgrade, but this is a good wee starter unit.

curlyeng to DamienB

22 Aug 17 #100

@richer.sounds just annoy to say thank you. Above and beyond customer service. #happycustomer

Jonnyblock

20 Sep 17 #102

What did he do for you?

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