Best Yamaha Music Speakers
Great subwoofer and excellent port – Firstly, I had a Sony MUTEKI 2012W setup and ended up wanting better because everyone know of HTIB (home theatre in a box) not being the greatest. I… Read more
ended up looking around and eventually decided that I wanted my own personal little setup to start from scratch. I had 2 no name cheap speakers (phantom centre speaker) which never worked properly cause the amp back then didn't support more then half of the effect that it was supposed to cause it was so old,, but I found a YST-RSW300 that I ended up getting given at work. Plugged it up and it worked but would flutter from behind the driver at a certain frequency. It would sound phenomenonal on the Fallout 4 start up menu (although being an absolutely horrible game), have deep bass, would have wicked impact and would be really responsive. Although how great it sounded, I eventually got sick of hearing the flutter, which broke immersion in games and movies. I eventually got a Klipsch R52c centre speaker for the vocals, just about 2-3 weeks ago I got the R51M bookshelf speakers until I can get the R820-F for the mains and move the bookshelf speakers to the rear. So I eventually decided to see if there were other ones or even newer ones. Which ended up me finding the NS-SW300,, the result was instantly noticed. I didn't use it too loud and I still don't really use it too loud just yet (being that I've had it for well over a year. I did use the Mono input to start off with but realised that the LFE plug over rides the Mono and frequency dial. And it sounds good, real good. The bass is tremendous, the Fallout 4 menu again sounds deep and impactful. It responds really quickly, the depth of bass that comes out isn't too boomy or over the top. I ended up having yo turn the gain down from half way to about a third of the way up. Having the port on the right side of the cabinet means that you can use the entire room or the wall to extend the bass. I have since purchased a second subwoofer of the exact same. It doesn't really need it because the way I have them yet up is via a gold plated 5m long Y-plug feeding from my single subwoofer pre-out Yamaha RX385V. Not a bad amp but at the time I was limited with the moolah. I can have either subwoofer on while playing video games or movies. And which ever one I do use is in the perfect spot. But if I use both at the same time then although it doesn't get overly explosive or Michael Bay(esq) it gives the illusion of more bass (defined by the 3+dB thanks to the two) I was hesitant to buying a subwoofer because in the past I did buy a Klipsch RS100 which stopped for some reason not even 6 months of buying it and it upset me because it cost so much and I thought that it sounded good. And there's no fuse like all the other ones to be able to replace,, so straight over the shoulder that went and in came the Yamaha NS-SW300 and so glad that I did end up coming down to this one. She enforces power down pact, the rattle of my entire bedroom and the loose things around the house can confirm that. My neighbours even hear it, not from how loud or over the top it is, but by how low and deep it reaches. The port of this design makes you realise that even though it's a compact size, you'll defiantly get more then enough bang for your buck. Realistically, if you want a subwoofer that has great response and that reaches lower then what your soul does going down to hell then this is definitely something for you. It's small and compact and I even have it in a small (but fully open on all sides) glass cabinet and it couldn't be any better. The bass hits exactly where we sit and even all around the room. Because it fires so rapidly and precisely, there can't really be a better subwoofer at this size for the same price. This has one finished on the top of a lot of lists regarding it's size and output and just as an overall item. Hopefully you read this novel (if anyone did) and made your mind up about this monstrous machine of a subwoofer.
Excellent for smaller rooms – Bought this for my study and added a separate speaker for the verandah. The MusicCast software is a bit harder to set up, but once finished it's… Read more
great. I think the sound is very good for my 20m2 study. I like the flexibility of sources like Bluetooth, internet radio, home network, and the fact you can play the same or different music on the main unit and the extra speaker.
Excellent – I cannot praise these speakers highly enough. They are real value for money. They sound great, look good and have been totally fault & trouble free. … Read more
You could do a lot worse on every level. Would recommend them to anybody considering a new mid - high priced speaker system. Have owned these speakers for almost 3 years now and cannot fault them. Crisp clear sound - and they can handle it - we really give them a workout at times, and our amp can really work a set of speakers. Surround and centre speakers (not Yamaha) have been destroyed and replaced, but these babies just keep on handling it with ease.
This is the perfect bedroom sound system & clock radio ! – I stumbled upon this great little micro system form Yamaha. Turned out to be what I have been looking for, for a very long time. I have gone through… Read more
a large number of portable players and clock radios to find something that satisfies my wants. The Yamaha MCR-B020 looks like it does! Lets start with design. It has a sleek modern layout which is clean, yet simple and elegant. It is small enough for small rooms as it can be setup with speakers next to the main unit, or separated from the main unit. Now functionality. Remember, for me, this is for use in the bedroom, so the criteria is as follows: Needs a large clear display for the clock function-it has it. Needs an alarm function-it has it. Needs to save all settings- it can hold all settings without power for around 1 hours. Needs Bluetooth-it has it. Needs a USB port for charging-it has it. Needs a remote controller-it has it. Needs a FM radio with a 75 ohm antenna socket-it has it. And for other handy features that I like but are not critical for me. It has a single CD deck, an AUX input on the rear, simple clip type connections for the speaker wires, headphone jack and USB storage device playback, and charging. The MCR-B020 also has a calendar with the clock display and two alarm functions, built in sound and the audio source you set. For a small unit it has very good sound, and there is a good array of sound settings for the Low, Mid & High ranges. It will also allow you to setup "repeat" & "shuffle" settings with data music CD's and USB storage. The MCR-B020 also features an array of interesting additional features such as: ECO mode, Standby mode, 3 adjustable EQ settings, Balance, Dimmer, Power Saving & Auto Power Standby. All these are easily accessed and adjusted. The instruction booklet is clear, simple and comprehensive. You can play music at low volumes and there is no hissing sound from the speakers, and the CD mechanism is quiet when operating. Tuning radio stations is simple, as is setting up the unit itself. The overall quality and finish is very good, as is the overall sound, considering it's size. I highly recommend this unit if your wanting something compact, yet capable of delivering decent sound, and doubling as a clock radio. It is from a very reputable company, so I don't expect any issues.
Amazing Sound, minimal space – I have been using the Yamaha Integrated Audio System ISX-B820 for a month now and I must say it it amazing! When I received the box it was heavy so… Read more
first thought was it was a good solid system. The items in the box was the actual speaker system/box, power cable, remote control, stand, a very heavy base, screws, usb/iPhone slot covers and user manual. It was very simple to put together with the directions provided.
Now to the actual unit. the speaker box dimensions are Height and length 16" depth 3.5" and height on stand 39". The stand can be adjusted to be up against the wall (half base) or in the open (full round base). The read out is simple and clear yet not to dazzling on the eye. It has usb, iPhone/iPod, Aux, CD, Bluetooth and radio and the iPhone input is for the iPhone 4 so you will need an adapter for the iPhone 5. The Bluetooth works well and I have 2 laptops, Toshiba tablet and my iPhone linked to It and it was very simple to do. It also has a 10mtr range.
All controls are on the top of the unit with flat buttons nothing bulky so very streamline. The CD slot auto feeds when you place the CD into the top. The sound quality it excellent as expected by Yamaha. It is crisp and clear and has perfect bass. There is no distortion to the sound quality no matter how loud you put the speaker.
The remote is a nice size and can even choose the next song if streaming from the laptop without touching the laptop. There is also an app for the iPhone to use with it. In all I must say with the recommended price tag of $999 you will not be disappointment with this simple yet very stylish speaker that certainly packs a punch. 6 audio functions, wireless, minimal space needed, Great sound quality
Yamaha NS-IC600 Ceiling Speakers – Yamaha NS-IC600 Ceiling Speakers were purchased to add front presence speakers to my theatre set-up so i could use Dolby Atmos sound field. The… Read more
speakers came with a template to cut hole in the ceiling which was not flimsy and it was easy to hold. The speakers were a one hand wiring (push down terminals) and easy install and its hard to over tighten the mounting screws. Sound was brilliant, clear made the movie came alive with clear and precise sounds and no distortion. As the speakers are 110 Watt they easily handed the volume i like when watching a UHD movie.
Music cast poor connectivity – I have 2 different yamaha speakers (both music cast) pluse a home stereo (music cast as well). The sound is great but the connectivity is absolutely… Read more
rubbish. It is a rare day I can get all 3 speakers to connect. I would be lucky to get all 3 speakers to connect once every 20 attempts. The music cast app is clunky and glitchy, it really needs redoing from the start. The speakers will only bluetooth some music from my phone, I find myself using my UE boom if I want to play music from my phone as it will play everything I am wanting to listen too (the yamaha speakers don't play it for some reason). I wouldn't waste your money on yamaha if you would like a multi speaker set-up.
These speakers are an enigma. They have been completely ignored by the mainstream HiFi press despite being in production for almost 20 years now. … Read more
They're often bundled with Yamaha home theatre packages, and most owners would not have tried them as standalone stereo hi-fi speakers. For those who have, the user reviews are polarising. People either love them or hate them.
I bought a pair of NS333s for $100 from a guy who was splitting up his Yamaha 7.1 home theatre system. He said he couldn't live with the sound paired with his 'new' amplifier, a vintage low-watt Sansui from the 1970s. He hooked them up so I could test they were working and, yes, they sounded awful. There was hardly any bass or high frequency content, but plenty of squawky upper mid-range like a cheap TV speaker. He reconnected his Mission speakers and the sound was properly gorgeous hi-fi. Seeing as I'd driven so far, I bought the NS333s anyway because I liked the size and thought I could always use them for TV duty, or on-sell them.
At home, I connected them to my Yamaha A-S501 amplifier and spun some CDs. I was shocked. The sound knocked my socks off. It was rich, dynamic and tonally super accurate. I play guitar and piano and these speakers deliver amazingly lifelike renditions of both. The best reproductions I've heard in fact. Particularly piano, which often has me declaring wow to an empty room. I'd characterise the sound as sonically neutral - the speakers just get out of the way and let you hear the music as it was recorded. Bad recordings sound bad and great recordings sound GREAT. There's nowhere to hide if the audio production is poor. The stereo image is worth talking about too. These are the first speakers where I've experienced proper front-to-back depth perception. Where you can hear into the music and tell how far away everything is from the listening position. It is highly addictive to hear an orchestra floating in the distance behind a singer and band!
So why have I only given 4-stars? The NS333s on their own are a bit shy in low bass, which is to be expected from fairly small boxes. I found they needed a sub-woofer crossed over at 80-90 Hz to reach their full potential. And they clearly need careful matching with the amplification. I tried them with a 40W Rotel amplifier that I use on another system, and they were like different speakers. Gone was the exquisite tonal balance, in its place there was a tilt towards harsh upper mid-range. What an online reviewer called 'shouty'. And I think this is the reason for the polarising user reviews - pairing with the right amplifier is essential for the NS333s to reveal their true potential. They are not flattering and will not sound great on every system, so it's essential to try before you buy.
Do the job - decent sound – Added these to my Yamaha RX V4 5.2 Chanel Amp. Complement the unit well, easy to set up and look good. Sound quality is decent and happy with the result!
