Yamaha YAS-201

978 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (354)
price (234)
design (143)
sound (97)
size (88)

Negative
treble quality (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 978 reviews of Yamaha YAS-201. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and sound. The design and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative comments about the treble quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha YAS-201 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Yamaha YAS-201

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of Yamaha YAS-201 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and usability. The design and price also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha YAS-201

alaTest has collected and analyzed 758 user reviews of Yamaha YAS-201 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the sound and size are on the whole positive. The design and price are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the treble quality.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (s21.com)

Yamaha YAS-201

The Yamaha YAS-201 is a slim soundbar with a separate wireless active subwoofer for extra bass.

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Yamaha YAS-201

The Yamaha is worth auditioning, but struggles to muster the extra gear needed to be considered a class-leader

Glossy finish ; Decent functionality ; Clear dialogue ; Good scale and dynamics

Feels cheap ; Bass can sound disjointed and woolly

Yamaha YAS-201 review: Verdict

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

YAMAHA YAS-201

Easy setup and great sound

The sub woofer is wireless and it constantly interferes with the wifi in my house. I have to unplug the sub woofer, reset my wifi then plug the sub woofer back in. Unfortunately, I cannot use a different channel on my wifi to "potentially" ovoid this

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

wifi interferance

Easy setup and great sound

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (shopnbc.com)

Sent this back

This unit did not come with any other wiring connection options besides the optical cable which did not allow me to connect the sound bar to my 4 year old t.v. I even went to Videos Only and Radio Shack to see if I could get the proper cables but there...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Yamaha YAS201

Fantastic sound quality that brings cinema sound to your home without the need for loads of satellite speakers and wires everywhere. Easy to set up and easy on the eye.

The stand for our LG TV is quite low and it means the sound bar almost covers the bottom of the screen even with its feet removed. I would also this the sound bar should have Bluetooth built in to send music to it from phones etc rather than having to...

Apr, 2015

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