Yamaha YST-SW 215

88 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 87 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 90/100. The average review date is Mar 26, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 202394 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 80/100 = Very good. Last update: May 24, 2013.

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(Based on 88 reviews)

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User Reviews

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Consumer review by: c3h899 (cnet.com)

Cheap, Great, and powerful

I originally bought this product to go with my cheap ($60) Home Theater DVD player combo. The sound sucked, from what I read if you add a deceant powered Subwoofer (the only kind) th esound will greatly be enhanced... It Was

Small, Rich Bass, Under $100

None that I can find

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: sethbernstein (cnet.com)

Awesome bass in a small package

I have this subwoofer in a large master bedroom hooked up to an Onkyo TX-8011 receiver and coupled with two Mission bookshelf speakers with 5" woofers. I used the speaker line input since the receiver does not have a sub output. I got it hooked up in...

Deep bass in a small space with great controls that let you customize when the subwoofer will "kick in" to add depth

Depending on your audio source, you may have to adjust cut off levels and volume

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: dthomas1062 (cnet.com)

small with a big boom

Have owned the sw215 for about 3 monts now and for its size great sounding bass even in a fairly large room i shopped around and listened to several subs before deciding on this one it had the clearest sound and the response is where it should be if...

price, easy set up

owners manual very vague

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Nice sounding good looking sub for budget minded folks

Rides with the melodies with tight form fitting bass. Looks fantastic with a solid & compact build, fits anywhere. Perfect for apartments, medium to small rooms. Music & movies both sound great! This Yamaha has a left and right hookup, unlike 80

Not for large rooms...won't rock any Discotec. Instructions manual rather vague, you have to read it several times before you get it

Feb, 2005

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Consumer review by: Ramesh Ramarathnam (amazon.com)

Awsome Sub

I initially bought the Polk PSW111 with the same specifications and 8" cone which i returned due to unsatisfactory booming and humming sound which was not accepatable in any angle. I initially thought it was a placement issue but i was wrong. Yamaha...

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: Richard P. Chang (amazon.com)

So so subwoofer for $200

The whole thing vibrates when in high volume. If you just need to add a little bass. That's the product.

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: M. Warner (amazon.com)

Compact Sub

I originally had a front firing Yamaha Sub. and replaced it with this one. The great thing about this sub is that it has great features and options which make it energy efficient and adjustable for various front and rear speaker selections.(adjustable...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: M. Warner (amazon.com)

Compact Sub

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: cato (amazon.com)

Very good sound and look

It is just a perfect addition to a Yamaha receiver and looks great. You will not get disappointed with this subwoofer.

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: (audioreview.com)

Yamaha YST-SW215 Subwoofer Speaker

It is a very great sounding sub for the money. Having just lost my Mordaunt Short due to age, I was told about this particular sub and how good it sounds for the price. After buyimg it It is determined that it is money well spent.

Jul, 2011

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Product Specifications

The YST-SW215PN is designed to acoustically match the speakers in the Piano Finish 125 Series.The YST-SW215PN includes Advanced Yamaha Active Servo technology (Advanced YST). Advanced Yamaha Active Servo technology (Advanced YST) is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion. Advanced YST helps to ensure the highest levels of sound pressure and overall performance.QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology uses down-firing drivers with square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal directions. The reflective plates negate any effects caused by the floor surface and reduce resonance between sound waves reflected from the floor and the unit.