Yamaha YSP-900

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 reviews of Yamaha YSP-900. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and sound. The size and usability also get good views, but there are some negative views about the bass 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 YSP-900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Yamaha YSP-900

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Yamaha YSP-900 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and design. The usability and price also get good feedback.

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91% 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 YSP-900

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Yamaha YSP-900 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and size. The usability and sound also get good reviews, whereas there are some negative views about the bass quality and design.

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Yamaha YSP-900 review: Yamaha YSP-900

Yamaha YSP-900

Yamaha's single-speaker surround system features 21 1.5-inch "beam" drivers; two 4-inch woofers; built-in digital amplifiers, proprietary surround processing; auto setup with the supplied microphone.

Minimalist connectivity; nowhere near the dynamic oomph of an equivalently priced 5.1 channel HTIB system; lacks finesse on two channel music; you'll probably have to add a subwoofer.

If you don't need the HDMI connections found on the step-up model, the Yamaha YSP-900 single-speaker surround system delivers exactly the same overall sound quality for less money.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-1100 review: Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-1100

Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-1100

The long and sleek Yamaha YSP-1100 is a single-speaker virtual surround system that uses 40 1.5-inch drivers to bounce sound off walls and create enveloping surround effects while a pair of 4.25-inch woofers produce the bass. Built-in digital...

The YSP-1100 sounds best in sparsely furnished rooms, and the My Beam focus effect doesn't work as advertised. Video connectivity lacks S-Video and HDMI options.

Yamaha's YSP-1100, its best-ever Digital Sound Projector single-speaker surround system, is a breeze to set up and it sounds great on DVD.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Yamaha YSP-1100 Video

Yamaha's new Digital Sound projector features 42 DSP-driven drivers that fire in waves to route sound in a way that recreates a full surround sound experience from a single enclosure. We listened to

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Yamaha YSP-1100 Digital Sound Projector Review

I remember spying the YSP-1 at the 2005 CES Expo in Las Vegas. Audioholics is no stranger to this technology, but I had never personally gotten my hands on a Digital Sound Projector to review...

Optional wall-hanging bracket ; Comes in silver or black ; Multiple “Beam” modes for easy “on-the-fly” customization ; Wider sweet spot than any other “virtual surround” system we’ve heard ; Improved programmable remote control ; Perfectly sized for...

No component video upconversion ; No OSD via component video ; Auto setup requires manual tuning in certain room configurations ; Remote control not backlit

Nov, 2006

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Yamaha YSP 900

The 900 model is lacking with sound quality and audiophiles should likely opt for a more powerful and comprehensive system. They will hear every subtle problem with the sounds. Those who do not consider themselves audiophiles will like this system just...

Small footprintNice design

Easy connectionWoofers are weakLack of 1080 switch limits the system

With the Yamaha YSP soundbar, surround sound no longer has to mean...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : 411Team Specialist (my411family.com)

Yamaha YSP-1100 Speaker Review

The Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-1100 is a single-piece virtual surround sound system that has enough stuff built into it to make it seem almost like a real surround sound set up. This is an excellent sound projector that has various options for...

This is an excellent way to minimize clutter and wires in the entertainment rooms of your home. Users will get an interesting surround sound-style audio experience without unnecessary speakers everywhere, but keep in mind that uncluttered rooms with...

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Yamaha YSP-900 review

Surround sound all from one box

Simple to set up ; Impressive surround sound

Can lack bass on its own

Sophisticated processing trickery coaxes a gloriously effective surround performance from a single unit

Oct, 2007

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Yamaha YSP-900 review

Does what it promises - surround sound from one box

Effective surround performance in smaller rooms ; value

Can struggle to fill larger spaces ; occasionally a little ‘cuppy’ with dialogue

Extraordinary, in that it actually delivers on its promise, and is tonally more complete than its forebears

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Yamaha YSP-1100 review

A seriously impressive new model performs better in bigger spaces than others

Bigger and more lusty than its sibling ; able to fill larger rooms with sound ; credible surround performance ; tonally, very even

Nothing of note

The best Digital Sound Projector yet – hugely impressive

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Paul Lester (pocket-lint.com)

Yamaha YSP-900 speaker system

Yamaha's YSP is part of a series of digital sound projectors designed to offer an all-in-one surround sound solution. You're paying quite a lot for the YSP-900, and to get the full benefit from the system you'll need to make sure it's set up in the...

Neat, stylish and compact, helpful initial setup utility, plenty of configuration options

Sheer range of ways you can configure sound is a little daunting, bass response not as good as we’d hoped, quite expensive

You’re paying quite a lot for the YSP-900, and to get the full benefit from the system you’ll need to make sure it’s set up in the best way possible.

Jan, 2007

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