Does it support Dolby Atmos?

No. It is a 5.1 system with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, without height or upward-firing channels.

Yamaha's automatic room calibration. A microphone measures your room and the receiver adjusts levels and timing to fit it.

The AV receiver, five speakers (front left, center, front right and two surrounds) and a powered subwoofer, plus the calibration microphone and cabling.

Is it good for music as well as movies?

It handles music fine, but the included speakers are entry-level, so stereo detail is modest next to dedicated hi-fi speakers.

Can I add more speakers later?

It is a fixed 5.1 layout. You can swap speakers or the subwoofer, but there are no extra amplified channels for height or zone speakers.

How big a room does it suit?

It works best in small to medium rooms; very large or loud spaces will push the receiver's power.

Yamaha YHT-5960U 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with AV Receiver

Q: Where is the Yamaha YHT-5960U 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with AV Receiver cheapest?

At Macy's, for $699.95, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Yamaha YHT-5960U 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with AV Receiver?

Rated 1 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Yamaha YHT-5960U 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with AV Receiver?

17 stores we checked sell it, including AVLGEAR, Amazon, Macy's, Newegg.com, B&H Photo-Video-Audio.

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What reviewers say

Owners generally treat it as an easy, good-value entry into true surround sound, praising the calibration and the matched package. Criticism centers on the modest speaker quality for music and limited headroom.

What people mention

SetupPraisedOwners say YPAO calibration and the included speakers make first-time surround setup straightforward.
Sound qualityMixedMovies sound immersive, but music playback is described as plain compared with better speakers.
PowerCriticisedSome owners find the receiver runs out of headroom in large or loud rooms.
FormatsPraisedDolby TrueHD and DTS-HD support is seen as solid for the class.
UpgradingCriticisedBuyers note the package leaves little room to grow compared with separates.

About the Yamaha YHT-5960U 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with AV Receiver

The Yamaha YHT-5960U is a 5.1 channel home theater system. It combines an AV receiver, speakers and a subwoofer, and plays surround sound for movies, TV, music and games.

The AV receiver handles amplification, processing and connectivity. It uses YPAO to adjust the sound to the room's acoustics. Cinema DSP offers 17 DSP programs, and the receiver supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

The package includes matched speaker wiring. The speakers and subwoofer can be placed in a flexible layout. The receiver connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and it supports AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and MusicCast Surround. Voice control works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri (via AirPlay 2).

Channels

5.1

Rated output

80 W (6 ohms, 0.06% THD, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 2 ch driven)

Surround processing

Cinema DSP, 17 DSP programs

Dolby formats

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus

DTS formats

DTS-HD Master Audio

Room calibration

YPAO sound optimization