Yamaha YAS-203

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 281 reviews of Yamaha YAS-203. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and sound are overall positive. The size and price are also mentioned favorably.

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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-203 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Yamaha YAS-203 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and bass quality. The price and usability also get good opinions. Many are critical about the reliability and size.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 142 user reviews of Yamaha YAS-203 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The price and size also get good feedback.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (digitaltrends.com)

Yamaha YAS-203 review

Yamaha's YAS-203 offers a brilliant balance of features, performance, and affordability, hitting a sweet spot in the lower tier of the sound bar genre.

Yamaha’s YAS-203 has just the right mix of features, performance, and quality design to make it a top choice in its class. There are few competing solutions at this price point that can keep pace, making the 203 a prime choice for those seeking an...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Christopher Null (pcworld.com)

Yamaha YAS-203 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer review: Great sound, but light on features

This sound bar has a great price/performance ratio, but it lacks a number of important features.

Absence of HDMI support hobbles what is otherwise a great-sounding sound bar.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Yamaha YAS-203 review

While sound bars have been around since the end of the 20th century , it took a long time for them to kill off the horror that is the home theater in a box (HTIB). They require fewer wires, less hassle, and make a much smaller impact on your living...

The Yamaha YAS-203 sounds great for the price, with excellent soundstage depth for surround movies and very good music playback. It offers a host of useful features including Bluetooth and DTS decoding, dedicated source indicators on the front panel...

No HDMI inputs; it has slightly harsh Bluetooth sound with non-aptX devices.

The Yamaha YAS-203 breaks free of most of the performance constraints of budget sound bars, sounding bigger, more spacious, more dynamic and clearer than anything near its price.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Steve Munz (audioholics.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500 & YAS-203 Soundbar Preview

Preview: Just in time for CEDIA 2014, Yamaha released their new YAS-203 soundbar ($399.95) and YSP-2500 digital sound projector ($999.95). Click to read all the details.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Gowan (tomsguide.com)

Yamaha YAS-203 Review: Big Sound, Affordable Price

With impressive sound in an affordable package, the Yamaha YAS-203 makes an attractive option to bolster your TV's sound. It's simple to set up and use, though some people may prefer the more feature-rich Sony HT-CT370, which costs just $50 more and...

Wide field of sound ; Rich bass ; Clear dialogue and vocals `

No HDMI

Yamaha's YAS-203 soundbar creates a big, immersive sound while keeping the price affordable.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Jonathan Knoder (toptenreviews.com)

Yamaha YAS-203 Review

The Yamaha YAS-203 has great clarity and balance, but we felt it lacked low-end drive and surround sound simulation that others provided. It is lacking some connectivity ports like HDMI that others offer, and it doesn't offer Wi-Fi. Watching live TV,...

Dialogue sounds great through this sound bar.

The bass and surround sound simulation are lacking.

People who watch a lot of live TV, news and sports will enjoy the balance and clarity of dialogue through this sound bar.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

Yamaha YAS-203 offers great big sound on a budget

While sound bars have been around since the end of the 20th century, it took a long time for them to kill off the horror that is the home theater in a box (HTIB). They require fewer wires, less hassle, and make a much smaller impact on your living...

No HDMI inputs; it has slightly harsh Bluetooth sound with non-aptX devices

The Yamaha YAS-203 breaks free of most of the performance constraints of budget sound bars, sounding bigger, more spacious, more dynamic and clearer than anything near its price.

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.co.uk)

Yamaha YAS-203 review

No HDMI inputs; it has slightly harsh Bluetooth sound with non-aptX devices.

The Yamaha YAS-203 breaks free of most of the performance constraints of budget sound bars, sounding bigger, more spacious, more dynamic and clearer than anything near its price.

Dec, 2014

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Yamaha YAS-203 Soundbar Review

From the company who invented the soundbar concept comes the latest in low cost, high performing sound solutions for your TV.

Nice design ; Good sound quality with subwoofer when set up correctly ; Adds weight and authority to most TV shows and out performs most TV speakers ; Very good value for money

Lacking a wide stereo image ; Surround modes with vague imaging

You are not going to get surround effects to rival a separates system and the lack of a wider front sound stage may be seen as a negative by some. But as an improvement over existing tiny TV speakers, with hardly any wiring and a sub you can place...

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

good for a budget system

I have to say the cnet review completely missed the mark for me. I think it may have been mostly due to the hinting at "surround" sound, which is pretty non existent. the size, look is all correct and the price is ok as well. But the sound comes off...

price and size

sound isnt exactly what i was expecting

Dec, 2016

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