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Yamaha YAS-101 Front Surround Speaker System, Black
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Yamaha YAS-101 Front Surround Soundbar Speaker System, Black

SKU: YAMYAS101BL MFR: YAS-101BL
(82 reviews) 4.5
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The YAS-101 Front Surround Soundbar Speaker System (Black) from Yamaha provides high-quality surround sound in a slim and low-profile design. The unit can be used with or without the included stand, allowing you to position it in front of your television on a TV stand, or hang the soundbar on a wall. The curved front area and glossy piano black finish provide an elegant and stylish look that fits in with any decor and matches a variety of televisions.

The soundbar has a pair of 3" subwoofers and a pair of 2.5" full-range drivers that use large magnets and voice coils to provide excellent dynamics and clarity. A digital amp provides 120W of output power for a strong performance, while a large bass-reflex port works with the high-volume cabinet to increase bass response and clarity. The port is shaped like a trumpet bell to reduce compression, wind noise and distortion.

The speaker grille has a saran net structure to allow unimpeded sound flow for clear listening. You can use the subwoofer output jack to connect an external subwoofer for extra bass if desired. The YAS-101 has Yamaha's exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME technology to reproduce 7.1-channel surround sound with excellent quality, imaging and presence.

The result is a realistic sound field with clear dialogue in the front and rich effects at the sides and rear. The unit supports popular surround sound formats such as Dolby and DTS digital surround to provide you with the full effect of multichannel sound. A Clear Voice feature raises the volume level of dialogue and narrations while maintaining overall sound quality.

This provides better clarity and speech intelligibility. The speaker's UniVolume feature maintains a consistent volume level between different channels, shows, commercials and input sources so you can avoid sudden spikes or drops in volume. An audio delay control adjusts the timing of the picture and dialogue to ensure perfect lip sync.

The speaker comes with a simple wireless remote control for convenience. The speaker also offers a "learning" function that allows it to be operated from your TV remote to reduce clutter. The YAS-101 even has an IR flasher on the rear, so if the speaker is placed in front of the TV and is blocking its IR receiver, functionality will not be affected.

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Pros:
Easy to set up (76) , Easy to use (59) , Well built / quality (46) , Energy efficient (39) , Good audio (16) , Interfaces well with TV (10) , Good remote (8) , Intuitive controls (5) , Attractive (2) , 71 channel sound (1) , Adjustable wallstand (1) , All in one (1) , Beautiful (1) , Beautiful lines (1) , Better bass than expected (1) , Big sound (1) , Compact (1) , Crisp clear sound (1) , Definitely best budget sb (1) , Easy setup (1)
Cons:
Blue tooth would be nice (1) , Can't program mute (1) , Cannot adjust treblebass (1) , Cheap flimsy remote (1) , Confusing remote (1) , Difficult to set up (1) , Difficult to use (1) , Glossy finish gets dusty (1) , Hard to set up (1) , Have to adjust frequently (1) , Internal subwoofer weak (1) , Lacks numeric level (1) , Needs hdmi inputs (1) , No BLUETOOTH (1) , No bluetoothairplay (1) , No bluetooth connectivity (1) , No input for ipod etc (1) , No ipod jack (1) , No mute with tv remote (1) , Not booming sound (1)
Best Uses:
Upgrade (26) , Replacement (11) , Living room (9) , Television shows (9) , Movies (8) , Surround sound solution (7) , Large rooms (4) , Basic systems (2) , Smaller rooms / apartments (2) , Adder (1) , Addition to new HDTV (1) , Bedroom (1) , Bedroom or small lounge (1) , Blu ray movies (1) , External sub performance (1) , First soundbar (1) , Gaming rooms (1) , Home (1) , Home theater (1) , Medium rooms (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Casual user (30) , Enthusiast (29) , Practical (10) , Power user (7) , Audiophile (6) , Movie enthusiast (5) , Tech savvy (4) , Pro audio / DJ / mixing (1) , Senior citizen (1) , Technically challenged (1)

Key Features

  • Slim and Stylish: The slim and low-profile design can be used with or without the included stand, allowing you to position the speaker in front of your television on a TV stand, or hang it on a wall
  • High-Quality Audio: The soundbar has a pair of 3" subwoofer drivers and a pair of 2.5" full-range drivers that use large magnets and voice coils to provide excellent dynamics and clarity
  • Digital Amplifier: A digital amp provides 120W of output power for a strong performance
  • High-Quality Bass: A large bass-reflex port works with the high-volume cabinet to increase bass response and clarity. The port is shaped like a trumpet bell to reduce compression, wind noise and distortion
  • Saran Net Grille: The speaker grille has a saran net structure to allow unimpeded sound flow for clear listening
  • Air Surround Xtreme Technology: Yamaha's exclusive Air Surround Xtreme technology to reproduce 7.1-channel surround sound with excellent quality, imaging and presence. The result is a realistic sound field with clear dialogue in the front and rich effects at the sides and rear
  • Format Support: The speaker supports popular surround sound formats such as Dolby and DTS digital surround to provide you with the full effect of multichannel sound
  • Clear Voice: Clear Voice raises the volume level of dialogue and narrations while maintaining overall sound quality. This provides better clarity and speech intelligibility
  • UniVolume: The UniVolume feature maintains a consistent volume level between different channels, shows, commercials and input sources so you can avoid sudden spikes or drops in volume
  • Audio Delay Control: An audio delay control adjusts the timing of the picture and dialogue to ensure perfect lip sync
  • Remote Options: The speaker comes with a simple wireless remote control for convenience. The speaker also offers a "learning" function that allows it to be operated from your TV remote to reduce clutter

Technical Specs

Drivers 2 x 2.5" Full-Range Acoustic Suspension Cones
2 x 3" Bass-Reflex Subwoofer Cones
Output Power Front L/R: 30W + 30W (6 Ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer: 60W (3 Ohms, 100Hz, 10% THD)
Frequency Response 150Hz - 20kHz
Connectors 2 x Optical Digital Inputs
1 x Coaxial Digital Input
1 x Subwoofer Output
1 x System Control Output
Power Consumption 22W Active, 0.5W Standby
Dimensions (W x H x D) 35 x 4.25 x 4.75" (889 x 108 x 121mm) (With Stands/Brackets)
35 x 3.5 x 4.5" (889 x 89 x 114mm) (Without Stands/Brackets)
Weight 9.3 lbs (4.2kg)
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