Yamaha MusicCast 50

Airplay, Airplay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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Product details

Enjoy your music wirelessly with the black Yamaha MusicCast 50 Wireless Speaker. It features Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, Wi-Fi, and Spotify Connect technologies to connect to nearly any wireless component in your home. The speaker also has an Ethernet port for wired network connectivity. It has two 1" tweeters, two 4" woofers, and a bass reflex port to help create an immersive soundstage.

The MusicCast 50 can be controlled wirelessly with the MusicCast app, which is available for compatible Android and iOS devices. You can also pair two MusicCast 50 speakers together for stereo sound, or with other MusicCast-compatible components for music streaming throughout the house or for wireless surround sound.

Key specifications

Multiroom standard
Airplay 2MusicCast
Wireless transmission
AirplayAirplay 2BluetoothWi-Fi
Streaming media provider
DeezerNapsterPandoraQobuzSirius XMSpotifyTidal
Power supply
Electrical connection
Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Documents
Item number
9414954

General information

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Category
Multiroom systems
Manufacturer no.
WX051-BL
Release date
16.8.2018
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multi-room system properties

Multiroom component
Multiroom speaker
Multiroom standard
Airplay 2MusicCast
Audio channel
Stereo
Nominal power
70 W
Equipment + functions
AirplayAlarmBluetoothFavourite buttonsMultipointMultiroomWi-Fi

Playback sources

Playback source
External playback deviceMultiroomRadioSpotify ConnectStreaming service
Streaming media provider
DeezerNapsterPandoraQobuzSirius XMSpotifyTidal
Audio formats
AACAIFFALACFLACMPEG Audio Layer III (mp3)WAVWMA

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
AirplayAirplay 2BluetoothWi-Fi
Bluetooth profiles
A2DPAACAVRCPSBC

Connections

Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)Optical TOSLINK (1x)Stereo Cinch RCA (1x)

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection
Power consumption
70 W
Power consumption (standby)
1.50 W

Smart home features

Smart Home
Compatible
Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Communication standard
Amazon Alexa

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
MusicCastPower cord

Product dimensions

Length
400 mm
Width
123 mm
Height
200 mm
Weight
4500 g

Package dimensions

Length
26.70 cm
Width
47 cm
Height
19.30 cm
Weight
5.28 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
2 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Sonos
    0.6 %
  • 2.Denon
    0.8 %
  • 3.Yamaha
    1.6 %
  • 4.Harman/Kardon
    2.3 %
  • Audio Pro
    Not enough data

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: Digitec Galaxus
  • Yamaha
    Not enough data
  • 1.Harman/Kardon
    11 days
  • 2.Sonos
    21 days
  • Audio Pro
    Not enough data
  • Denon
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Sonos
    2.4 %
  • 2.Denon
    3.6 %
  • 2.Yamaha
    3.6 %
  • 4.Harman/Kardon
    6.5 %
  • 5.Audio Pro
    8 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good91/100
Very good90/100
stereoplay Logo
stereoplaySingle testReleaseJuly 2021

Der MusicCast 50 überzeugt durch Top-Ausstattung, saubere Verarbeitung und leichte Bedienung. Er klingt solo etwas komprimiert, kann dafür als Stereopaar und mit einem Sub locker eine normale Stereoanlage ersetzen.

This test report belongs to a different type: MusicCast 50 (Airplay, Airplay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
Very good82/100
Stiftung Warentest Logo
Rank 1 out of 13Stiftung Warentest13 WLan-Lautsprecher 02/2020ReleaseFebruary 2020

Sehr guter Klang und gute App. Die Nummer zwei im Hörtest klingt ausgewogen und klar, mit viel Detailauflösung. Beste Handhabung im Test. Ohne Registrierung nutzbar. Vielseitig. Besonders vielseitige App. Zwei Anschlüsse für Plattenspieler mit Vorverstärker oder CD-Player. Mängel in den AGB und Nutzungsbedingungen.

This test report belongs to a different type: MusicCast 50 (Airplay, Airplay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)
Very good100/100
Area DVD Logo
Area DVDSingle testReleaseAugust 2019

Der Yamaha MusicCast 50 erweist sich als eleganter, ausgewogener Streaming-Lautsprecher, der in kleineren bis mittelgroßen Hörräumen auch als vollwertige "Erstlösung" überzeugen kann. Er spielt angenehm, räumlich dicht und überzeugt durch eine gute Pegelfestigkeit. Die Installation des MusicCast läuft innerhalb kurzer Zeit ohne jede Schwierigkeiten ab...