Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System or perhaps YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System vs YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver

SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System specs

SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System
 YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver specs

YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver
Type: Home cinema system

Type: Home cinema system with wired subwoofer

Number of channels: 5.1

Number of channels: 5.1

Total power output: 600 W

Total power output: 600 W

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Configuration: – Front x 2
– Centre x 1
– Rear x 2
– Wireless subwoofer x 1

Configuration: – Front x 2
– Centre x 1
– Rear x 2
– Wired subwoofer x 1

Power: – Front: 65 W per speaker
– Centre speaker: 170 W
– Rear: 65 W per speaker
– Wireless subwoofer: 170 W

AV FUNCTIONS
PLAYER

Preset sound modes: 17 cinema DSP modes

Supported file formats: AAC, LPCM, MP3, WMA9

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital Plus
– Dolby Digital
– DTS Digital Surround

AV FUNCTIONS

4K pass-through: Yes

Other features: – Virtual surround sound
– Yamaha Cinema DSP
– Discrete amplifier

Audio features: – Virtual surround sound
– Surround sound settings
– Dialogue enhancement

CONNECTIVITY
Preset sound modes: – ClearAudio+
– Movie
– Music
– Game
– Sports
– Standard

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby Dual Mono

Inputs: – HDMI x 4
– Optical x 1
– Digital co-axial x 2

CONNECTIVITY

Outputs: HDMI x 1

WiFi: No

Inputs: – HDMI (ARC) x 1
– Optical x 1

USB: No

WiFi: No

GENERAL
Bluetooth: Bluetooth

GENERAL

Power consumption: – On mode: 260 W
– Standby: 0.3 W

Colour: Black

Power consumption: – On mode: 85 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

Box contents: – Yamaha HTR2071 AV Receiver
– Yamaha NSPY40 5.1 speaker kit (5 speakers)
– Speaker cable (24.5 m)
– Non skid pads x 24
– AV receiver remote control
– FM antenna

Colour: Black

Dimensions: – AV receiver: 151 x 435 x 315 mm (H x W x D)
– Front: 176 x 112 x 116 mm (H x W x D)
– Centre: 111 x 276 x 118 mm (H x W x D)
– Rear: 176 x 112 x 116 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 292 x 290 x 315 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Sony HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System
– Optical cable
– Colour label for carton box
– Batteries
– Warranty card
– Quick setup guide

Boxed dimensions: 450 x 560 x 530 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: – Front: 1073 x 80 x 70 mm (H x W x D)
– Centre: 52 x 900 x 80 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 392 x 190 x 315 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: – AV receiver: 7.4 kg
– Front: 1.18 kg
– Centre: 0.73 kg
– Rear: 1.18 kg
– Subwoofer: 5.8 kg

Boxed dimensions: 472 x 1130 x 315 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed weight: 20 kg

Weight: – Centre: 2.1 kg
– Rear: 2.7 kg per speaker
– Subwoofer: 7.8 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Boxed weight: 19 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £273

Price: £449

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 5

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System or YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sony and Yamaha, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £327.22 for Yamaha. The max for each was £13999/£629.95 and minimum was £7.49/£119

Price analysis of SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System

Price analysis of YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver

  • SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System
  • 600 W
  • Bluetooth
  • Top features: – 5.1 real surround sound to bring your favourite films to life – Simple connectivity so you can access content faster – Tall rear speakers for an immersive experience 5.1 real surroundEnjoy authentic cinema-quality surround sound in the comfort of your home with the Sony HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System. 600 W of power, Dolby Digital and DTS surround technology combine to give your favourite music, films and games greater depth and dynamic sound. Simple connectivityConnect the HT-RT4 to your TV with a single easy HDMI cable or enjoy instant wireless experience by linking your tablet or smartphone via Bluetooth and NFC – allowing you to stream your favourite music and videos easily. The HDMI ARC output means that all devices connected to your TV can be heard through the HT-RT4 so that you are always enjoying quality sound.Tall rear speakersThis Sony home cinema system comes with two tall rear speakers featuring 65 mm drivers and floor stands. Position them in the corners of your lounge for an immersive surround sound experience.
  • Product codes: 4548736041691
  • YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver
  • 6 speakers with dialogue enhancement
  • 600 W
  • 4K pass-through
  • Wired subwoofer
  • HDMI / Optical
  • Top features: – Powerful AV receiver ensures rich, clear sound for your entertainment – Premium 4K picture quality from four HDMI inputs supporting HDCP2.2 BT20:20 and HDR – Stunning sound for all your content with Yamaha DSP Modes – Compact speaker design for easy installation with 24 m of cable included Powerful AV receiverExperience deep, detailed surround sound from the Yamaha YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System. Centred around a powerful AV receiver, it creates spectacular impact for dramatic films, TV shows and games.Feel immersed in whatever you’re watching with high-quality front, rear and centre speakers that move sound around the room. A wired subwoofer fills out the bass for spine-tingling power and atmosphere. With 100 W per channel the system outputs maximum sound from a compact design.Premium 4K picture qualityEnjoy the premium picture quality of 4K Ultra HD content. The Yamaha YHT 1840 Home Cinema Kit gives you four HDMI ports for connecting your Blu-ray player, games console and TV.Support for HDCP2.2, BT20:20 and HDR means you’ll be able to view the latest 4K movies and programmes at full quality. Since the AV receiver is compatible with 3D, ARC and CEC sources, you’ll be able to make the most of any content.Yamaha DSP ModesWhichever source your audio is coming from, the YHT-1840 ensures you hear immersive surround sound.If you don’t have space to install the surround speakers behind your listening position, you can activate Virtual CINEMA DSP to recreate virtual five-channel surround sound that’s detailed and realistic. Position your speakers where it suits you – without compromising on sound quality.Compact speaker designSmall and neat, the satellite speakers will fit in easily with most living spaces. There’s 24 m of speaker cable included to make installation simple.You’ll get top-notch audio response from each part of the system, rounded up by huge bass from the wired subwoofer. Enjoy video and music that sounds huge, looks stunning and feels natural.Don’t forget your cablesCheck out our range of HDMI and optical cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new home cinema system works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.
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What’s better SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System or YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System and YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £273 cost of SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System is closer to the expectation you had than the £449 pricep point of YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System and YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas YAMAHA YHT1840 5.1 Home Cinema System, Silver scores 9.6 out of 10 from 5 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SONY HT-RT4 5.1 Home Cinema System



Rating:
9.27 out of
10