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Yamaha YSP-800

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User Score (81)

8.6
Expert Score (3)

7.3
Design (2)

5.3
Features (3)

6.2
Ease of use (2)

6.0
Performance (2)

6.0
Sound quality (5)

7.2
Installation (2)

7.5

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good sound, good value for money, design, easy setup, convenient

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Expert Reviews

CNET

7.0/10

17 January 2006
Yamaha's second-generation single-speaker YSP-800 Digital Sound Projector is more affordable and easier to set up, and it sounds better than last year's model. Read more
- Self-powered single-speaker virtual surround system; 2 4-inch woofers paired with 21 1.5-inch microdrivers; built-in Dolby/DTS surround processing and digital power am...
- Works best in barely furnished, symmetrically arranged rooms; needs to be paired with a subwoofer for optimal sound quality.
TechRadar UK

8.0/10

20 May 2006
Of the two on-wall single speaker designs here, the Yamaha offers greatest value for money, superb Room EQ and, unusually, surround sound that improves the higher the reverb and reflection characteristics of your listening environment. This device is just asking to be installed in a warehouse-style apartment with bare painted walls, laminate floor and an LCD TV on the wall. Read more
- Surround sound, Value for money, Instant solution
- Tonal problems
Sound & Vision Magazine

15 February 2006
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Yamaha YSP800 Review

10/10

Reviewer: S. Parsons, Amazon
4 September 2011
We have always been pleased with the Yamaha YSP product line - sound quality is excellent, though they are on the more expensive end of the scale for this product category. Integrates well with 3rd party control systems. Looks good. One comment, this product arrived slightly damaged - grill dented - though it was easier to pay the $50 locally to have it repaired than to go through the process of RMA. Read more
"Bone rattling sounds"

9.0/10

Reviewer: norbfiz6869, CNET
26 January 2008
I purchased the Yamaha YSP800 Silver on a last years model shelf at a local electronic store for 200.00. Best money spent. I have it set up with a 200 watt Sony subwoofer and holy#$%# it rocks. My kids thought an Earthquake derailed a train and it was crashing into our family room. Easy set up for rip your face off sound!!!!!! Read more
- Looks great easy to set up
- Requires extra gear for mounting
Bose Schmose!

10/10

Reviewer: qcrew, epinions.com
18 May 2006
I was looking for an unobtrusive surround sound audio system. The Bose 321 just didn't do it for me. Read more
- Unobtrusive. No Wires! Excellent sound. An amazing piece of modern technology at a reasonable price!
- Not exceptionally loud. Sub-woofer required.
We were sceptical, but now we have one!

8.0/10

Reviewer: tonciao, Ciao
16 January 2006
We originally heard the YSP1000 at the Bristol HIfi Show in late 2003, and, as usual at these shows the situation wasn't the best with all the noise of the other speakers etc, but it did seem to give a good performance... not quite surrond... i.e. from directly behind you, but certainly nearly there. Read more
- slim and compact unit, No wires for the rear speakers!
- Absolutely needs a subwoofer for real movie bass effects
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10/10

Reviewer: Martin, CompareStorePrices
2 November 2005
This is one of the smallest and greatest contribution to all of us who want a great (And I meen truly great sound) but aren`t to keen on showing of our flat screen as a centerpiece. Hides anywere and gives you a performance that even the larger auditorium would be proud of. Go buy! Read more