Yamaha MusicCast 20
Wi-Fi, Airplay 2, Airplay, Radio Frequency (RF)Currently out of stock
Product details
You can use the "MusicCast 20" as a standalone speaker, in a stereo pair or as a surround speaker in conjunction with compatible "MusicCast" AV receivers or sound bars. "MusicCast" makes multiroom audio
uncomplicated. Simply connect all "MusicCast" devices to the same network and enjoy all audio sources throughout the house. Use built-in music streaming services to sync your playlists and favorite songs between your smartphone or computer and MusicCast 20. It's incredibly easy to listen to your favourites or discover new music. Combine MusicCast compatible AV receivers or sound bars with wireless streaming speakers to comfortably set up a home cinema with surround sound. Simply connect all "MusicCast" devices to the same network and enjoy all the audio sources in the house. Discover the impressive possibilities of "MusicCast". Operation is via app or via voice command to "Alexa". This unit allows you to play back HiRes audio content. HiRes-Audio stands for "High Resolution Audio" and therefore for high-resolution music in studio quality. Unlike MP3 audio files or other highly compressed formats, HiRes audio offers lossless quality music enjoyment with a sampling rate of 96 kHz or higher at a depth of 24 bits. So you can experience your music in full frequency bandwidth - more detailed, clearer and more precise than ever before. The built-in Bluetooth receiver allows you to easily connect your smartphone, tablet and many other devices wirelessly. So you can enjoy your favourite music without having to worry about annoying cables. Thanks to the range of up to 10 m, you can position the transmitter and receiver flexibly and according to your wishes.
| Multiroom standard | Airplay, Airplay 2 |
| Wireless transmission | Airplay, Airplay 2, Radio Frequency (RF), Wi-Fi |
| Streaming media provider | Deezer, Pandora, Qobuz, Sirius XM, Spotify, Tidal |
| Power supply | Electrical connection |
| Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Item number | 9415890 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | WX021-BL |
| Release date | 21.9.2018 |
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| Colour group | Black |
| Exact colour description | Black |
| Multiroom component | Multiroom speaker |
| Multiroom standard | Airplay, Airplay 2 |
| Audio channel | 1.1 Channel |
| Nominal power | 40 W |
| Equipment + functions | Apple Siri, Multiroom |
| Playback source | DLNA, External playback device, Multiroom, Spotify Connect, Streaming service |
| Streaming media provider | Deezer, Pandora, Qobuz, Sirius XM, Spotify, Tidal |
| Audio formats | AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MPEG Audio Layer III (mp3), MPEG4-AAC, WAV, WAV/MP3/WMA, WMA |
| Wireless transmission | Airplay, Airplay 2, Radio Frequency (RF), Wi-Fi |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP |
| Data ports | RJ45 (1x) |
| Power supply | Electrical connection |
| Power consumption | 10 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 1.90 W |
| Smart Home | Compatible |
| Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Smarthome communication standard | Amazon Alexa |
| Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
| Scope of delivery | Power cord, Safety brochure, Short manual, Vibration dampers |
| Length | 150 mm |
| Width | 186 mm |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Weight | 2200 g |
| Length | 28.50 cm |
| Width | 19.20 cm |
| Height | 19 cm |
| Weight | 2.71 kg |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- YamahaNot enough data
- 1.Sonos0,6 %
- 2.Denon0,9 %
- EveNot enough data
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- YamahaNot enough data
- 1.Sonos6 days
- DenonNot enough data
- EveNot enough data
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- YamahaNot enough data
- 1.Sonos2,4 %
- 2.Denon5,1 %
- 3.Eve7,7 %
Source: Galaxus
Overall ratingVery good89/100
Schnäppchen. Starke Leistung für wenig Geld. Klingt klar und recht neutral, aber leicht kühl. Relativ leise. Kompaktes Gerät. Gute Bedienung am Gerät. Gute App-Steuerung. Vielseitig. App ermöglicht viele Musikquellen. Kein Nutzerkonto nötig. Ärgerlich: Nutzungsbedingungen liegen nicht auf Deutsch vor.
Very good96/100
- Streamingdienste an Bord
- multiroomfähig
- Sprachsteuerung per Alexa
Yamahas Smartspeaker Musiccast 20 eröffnen auf denkbar einfache Weise die Welt des Musikstreaming. Per WLAN-Verbindung kann kinderleicht auf Dienste von Tidal, Spotify, Napster und Co. sowie Internetradio-Sender zugegriffen werden. Das System versteht sogar Sprachbefehle per Amazon Alexa und bietet somit enormen Bedienkomfort...
...Der Pulse Flex macht sich hingegen mit seiner flachen Front in jeder Schrankwand gut und punktet mit den gut erreichbaren Steuerelenemten. Letzteres gilt gleichermaßen für den Sonos One und Yamahas Musiccast 20....
Very good100/100
Der Yamaha MusicCast 20 hat ein unauffälliges Äußeres und lässt sich, wahlweise in weißer oder schwarzer Variante, gut ins Wohnambiente integrieren. Die Installation geht schnell und absolut problemlos vonstatten. Die Steuerung mittels der MusicCast-App gelingt auch weniger geübten Usern sehr zügig...
Without ratingNo rating
- taugt als Effektlautsprecher
- große Komponentenvielfalt
- überzogener Bass
Es lohnt sich, vor dem Kauf des ersten Multiroom-Lautsprechers gut hinzuschauen. Probleme mit dem Synchronspiel gehören zwar der Vergangenheit an, doch die Unterschiede zeigen sich beim Thema unterstützter Funkprotokolle, der Zahl abrufbarer Musikdienste oder der Bedienfreundlichkeit...