Yamaha YSP-600 Expert Reviews

Although it's smaller than most of its rivals, measuring just 24in wide, 5in high and 8in deep, the YSP-600 includes a total of 18 separate small speakers. The multiple speakers 'beam' soundwaves at different angles around your room, so that they ...

Impressive audio quality and good sense of spatial sound

Doesn't include a subwoofer or HDMI cable

This sound bar may be a little lean in features and styling. Nonetheless, it's a very good performer offering class-leading simulated surround sound.

Easy to set up ; competent at music and movies ; best-in-class surround effects ; onboard HDMI decoding

Surround field has a limited sweet spot ; limited features ; no wall-mounting

 The Yamaha YSP-600 is a very good solution for people who want a simple system that sounds great, but look elsewhere for style or features.

For most users most of the time, and especially in light of its value, this is a winner

Easy to install ; compact ; relatively cheap ; brilliantly effective 'virtual' surround sound performance

Doesn't do HD audio ; can't offer deep bass