Yamaha  Corporation of America, AV Division, today unveiled the MCR-B043, a great-sounding  and versatile micro component audio system featuring colors and design elements  created in collaboration with Yamaha Motor. The eye-catching model — available in racing blue, red, black, and white   finishes — incorporates  styling inspired by Yamaha motorsports vehicles.

The MCR-B043 supports a  wide array of both streaming and traditional music sources. Bluetooth®  connectivity allows for wireless music streaming from iPhone®, iPad®, and Android™ phones  and tablets. It also supports  playback of CDs, AM/FM radio, and MP3s from USB memory sticks. An aux-in jack enables  computers or music players to be connected to further expand its source  compatibility. The model's USB port also provides a convenient way to charge a  mobile device.

"There's a lot of overlap  between motorsports fans and music fans, and this product brings together both  passions in a really fun way," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha  Corporation of America. "It's a must for Yamaha fans and for anyone looking for  a compact audio system with big sound and bold looks."

"Music and motorsports go hand-in-hand," commented  Bob Starr, General Manager of Communications for Yamaha's U.S. Motorsports Group.  "They stir many of the same emotions in people, and this collaboration with Yamaha Music, is perfect harmony.  We're excited to see our motorsports design elements and colors incorporated  into a terrific Yamaha Music product."

The MCR-B043 boasts ample 4½-inch  drivers with large-diameter magnets in each of its speakers to deliver rich  bass, clear midrange, and lively highs. The speakers' large cabinets act like bass drums to further help produce deep and robust low-frequency sound. The  speakers can be placed together with the main unit for a sleek look or  separated to fill a room with a larger sound field. Compressed Music Enhancer,  an exclusive Yamaha technology, restores the audio quality of compressed music  files such as MP3s.

The MCR-B043 is loaded with convenient features,  including a clock display, alarm, sleep timer and headphone jack for personal  listening. It also comes with a remote control.

To learn more about the Yamaha MCR-B043, please visit http://4wrd.it/YAMAHA_MCR-B043.

Pricing  and Availability

The Yamaha MCR-B043 micro component system will be  available starting this week, exclusively at authorized Yamaha dealers for an  MSRP of $299.95.