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Yamaha Launches Wireless Buds

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Yamaha has launched a duo of True Wireless Earbuds i.e. the TW-E3B and TW-E5B.

These new additions to the line-up of wireless sound devices are reported to deliver detailed and accurate timbre in each note while also taking care of the contrast between stillness and motion.

“Since True wireless earbuds fall into the highest-selling category due to their mobility and versatile use, Yamaha has taken excessive care while designing TW-E3B and TW- E5B so that its users can stay connected to music without harming their hearing capacity due to excessive use over a period of time.” said Venkatesh Prasad Manyam- Business Head, AV Sales & Marketing, Yamaha Music India.

According to reports, it auto-corrects the sound balance optimally according to the volume and balances the difficult-to-hear high and low frequencies. The TW-E3B is powered by audio codec Qualcomm aptX, that supports SBC, AAC, and Qualcomm’s advanced aptX audio. It comes with four different size ear tips and the insert housing has a non-slip coating for a secure fit. The earbuds are available in four colours- Blue, Pink, Purple and Black. All major controls such as play, pause, skip and volume buttons are placed on the earphones itself. Alternatively, the users can manage controls through Yamaha’s Headphones Controller app. It ensures 24-hr battery backup with a charging case and last between 6-18 hours (approx.).

The TW-E5B comes with an advanced mic design and Qualcomm CVC (Clear Voice Capture). It has a smart Ambient Sound mode and a Gaming Mode. Its housing design has an ‘edge’ to fit the ear canal for a better fit. The oval shape allows the user to rotate the earbuds to fit in any position. It comes with four sizes of ear-tips that are replaceable according to the size of the left and right earholes. It is available in two colours viz. Black and Blue. It has controls for phone calls, music playback and Siri / Google Assistant activation. The users can adjust custom EQ and other settings with the Yamaha Headphone Control app on their smartphone.

It has up to 30 hours of battery life with an enhanced charging case featuring battery life indicators.

The TW-E3B is available at a price of INR 8,490 while the TW-E5B will be available at a price of INR 14,200.

Yamaha RX-A4A Aventage is a new AV receiver home-theatre system that transforms viewing

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“Feel your walls melt away” is what Yamaha’s marketing tagline reads with respect to the all-new RX-A4A which is their latest home-theatre receiver system delivering breath-taking audio and high-quality visuals. The A4A comes packed with smart features and is integrated with AI to boost its performance.  This new 7-channel AVR system belongs to the AVENTAGE series of Yamaha and it strives to deliver high precision

The A4A makes users experience movies and games like never before with its state-of-the-art specs. Users can view or play games at 8K/60Hz or at 4K/120Hz (through a firmware update) that deliver an extremely higher quality of visuals. The gaming-dedicated functions, like ALLM, VRR, QMS, QFT, are all also available through a firmware update. Multiple and updated HDMI inputs support next-gen gaming consoles as well.

The RX-A4A is integrated with Yamaha’s proprietary sound field creation technology – the CINEMA DSP HD3 — which was created by combining ‘measured sound field data with digital signal processing. This means that the audio performance of the RX-A4A enables a realistic experience while viewing different kinds of scenes, which requires different kinds of recreation of sound – whether it is concert halls or a music club. The device analyses the acoustics of the user’s space or room and optimises the parameters of the sound accordingly.

The RX-A4A is powered by the 64-bit Qualcomm QCS407 which transforms the surround sound to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Extraordinary signal-to-noise ratio and up to 120 dB of dynamic range for professional quality audio is also delivered through the SABRE ES9007S Premier Audio DAC.

More so, the RX-A4A system is self-sufficient when it comes to protecting its inners from external vibration. This is through the newly-design Anti-Resonance Technology (ART), H-shaped Cross Frame and a mechanical structure. The receiver stays still while delivering a crystal clear sound.

The Yamaha RX-A4A is also integrated with smart features like Alexa and Google Assistant as well. The receiver can be controlled through the users’ smartphones as well from the MusicCast App. The cutting-edge design of the RX-A4A houses a High Slew Rate Amplifier and has a rated output power of 135Watts. The device weighs 16.2 kg and consists of an Auto Power Standby mode, and an ECO mode. Here are the complete specifications of the RX-A4A:

The Yamaha RX-A4A is priced at Rs. 1,29,490.

AI-enabled Yamaha Aventage RX-A AV receivers launched in India

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Yahama has released Aventage, their flagship lineup of High Definition Home Theatre receivers in India. This consists of 4 receivers: Yamaha RX-A1080, Yamaha RX-A2080, Yamaha RX-A3080 and the Yamaha RX-A880 as well as a pre-amp, Yamaha CX-A5200. The Yamaha RX-A3080 is the flagship product of Aventage range.

Yamaha has incorporated Surround:AI, next generation AI technology that is the main selling point of the series. However, RX-A880 does not come with it. To give a brief summary on how it works, the audio transceiver is combined with the company’s proprietary artificial intelligence algorithm which is able to read the stereo input channels. Then in real time it is able to gauge the TV audio source and deliver it to the satellite speakers depending on the position relative to how it is on-screen. Thus, Surround:AI determines audio direction and outputs sound in accordance to that.

Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080

Further, support for Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X 3D surround is present. Adequate steps have been taken to ensure there is a minimal amount of vibrations and reverberations thanks to the noise-dampening electronics housed within. Yamaha’s MusicCast platform allows for pairing wireless front speakers and enabling multi-room wireless music casting from one receiver. All models are integrated with installed home-control systems like Control4 and RTI enabling users to do things like turn on the HTS, close the shades and even lower the lights with a single button press. The HDMI ports allow for native playback of HD or 4K content.

The pricing for the products is as follows: RX-A880 (Rs. 96,990 MRP), RX-A1080 (Rs. 1,22,990 MRP), RX-A2080 (Rs. 1,61,990 MRP), RX-A3080 (Rs. 1,93,990 MRP) and CX-A5200 (Rs. 2,12,990 MRP). The AVENTAGE RX-A receivers will be sold exclusively at authorised Yamaha AV dealers across the country.

Yamaha MotoBot: the robot that can ride superbikes

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The robot, which is the work of Yamaha’s robotics lab, is currently being tested and tweaked, with the overall goal of the project being to get MotoBot to hit  200 km/h (124 mph).

Right now the MotoBot’s ride of choice is Yamaha’s eye-bleedingly fast R1M 1000cc flagship, however, the humanoid has been developed so that it can operate any unmodified bike, adding a large dose of transferability to the futuristic tech.

Considering the large degree of incredibly complex motions needed to ride a motorcycle at high speed, Yamaha also hope that by analysing the MotoBot they can feed data back to their motocycle division to create even more advanced safety and rider-support systems for real life humans.

The fact that Yamaha has already called out legendary superbike rider Valentino Rossi to a drag race too, adds to the excitement that the MotoBot technology could have a big impact in the autonomous tech field.

Check out this short video below of the MotoBot in action.