YAMAHA YAS-207BL Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Bluetooth & DTS Virtual: X Black
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Brand | YAMAHA |
Model Name | YAS-207BL |
Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Special Feature | Subwoofer, bass_boost |
About this item
- World's first sound bar with DTS Virtual: X Virtual 3D surround sound (available via a firmware update available now)
- Slim, understated design perfectly complements your TV
- Wireless subwoofer for powerful bass with flexible placement
- Bluetooth wireless music streaming; Dimensions (W x H x D)(subwoofer): 7 1/8 x 17 1/4 x 15 3/4 inches; Drivers (Center Unit) 4 1 3/4 inch woofers, Dual 1 inch tweeters, (Subwoofer) 6 1/4 inch cone woofer; Dimensions (W x H x D) (Center Unit) 36 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 4 1/4 inches; ARC Yes
- Simple setup with HDMI, optical or analog connection
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Sound quality | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Remote Control | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | — | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | — |
Sold By | — | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
speaker size | 4 inches | 23 inches | 42 inches | — | 6 inches | — |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Information Not Available | AC |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, HDMI, Auxiliary, Optical | Bluetooth | wired, wireless | USB, Bluetooth | wireless, wired |
speaker type | Subwoofer | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Subwoofer | Subwoofer, Tweeter, Soundbar |
mounting type | Bar Mount | Wall Mount | Sound Bar | Tabletop | Wall Mount and Table Top | Tabletop |
weight | 6 pounds | 19.55 pounds | 8.73 pounds | — | 6 pounds | 8700 grams |
control method | — | remote | remote, voice | application, voice | remote | remote |
From the manufacturer
A New Dimension of Sonic Realism
It’s never been easier to immerse yourself in clear, lifelike sound for all of your TV shows, movies, games and music. As the first sound bar with DTS Virtual:X, the YAS-207 is capable of virtualizing sound in multiple dimensions for realistic sonic reproduction with a simple setup.
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What did they say?
Clear Voice mode brings dialogue and narration to the forefront, so you won’t miss a thing.
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Pump it up!
YAS-207 is ready for movie night or party time. Its wireless subwoofer delivers bass you can feel.
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Things Just Got Real
DTS Virtual:X creates virtual 3D surround sound for TV and movies as well as music.
Great Sound That's Simple to Use
Easy Connectivity
Fast setup with included optical cable or for 4K and HDR pass-through, connect with an HDMI cable.
Easy to Control
Use the included remote, a free app, or your TV remote (with HDMI cable and HDMI-CEC compatible TV).
There’s an App for It
Lost the remote? Use the Home Theater Controller App to control input, sound modes and more.
Bluetooth Made Better
Stream music to your sound bar using Bluetooth. The YAS-207 enhances compressed music sources, making streamed music sound better than ever.
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Product information
Recommended Uses For Product | Music |
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Compatible Devices | Television |
Subwoofer Diameter | 6.25 Inches |
Mounting Type | Bar Mount |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Controller Type | Corded Electric |
Color | Black |
Included Components | subwoofer cable, batteries, warranty card, subwoofer, manual, remote, sound bar |
Product Dimensions | 4.3"D x 36.7"W x 2.4"H |
Audio Output Mode | Surround |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 200 Watts |
Item Weight | 6 Pounds |
Impedance | 2 Ohm |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Number of Items | 7 |
Control Method | Remote |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
Speaker Size | 4 Inches |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Woofer Diameter | 6.25 Inches |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Audio Driver Size | 6.25 Inches |
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Manufacturer | Yamaha Electronics |
Item Weight | 6 pounds |
ASIN | B072J7PTFB |
Item model number | YAS-207BL |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #157,467 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #89 in Surround Sound Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 5, 2017 |
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Product Description
It's never been easier to immerse yourself in clear, lifelike sound for all of your TV shows, movies, games and music. The world's first sound bar with DTS Virtual: X, the YAS-207 is capable of virtualizing sound in multiple dimensions - including height - offering more realistic sonic reproduction of any content without the complexity of using numerous speakers. The slim bar fits perfectly in front of your TV or can be wall-mounted, while the included wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.
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Customers like the sound quality, value, and ease of installation of the speakers. For example, they mention the bass puts out some serious thump, and the subwoofer makes it easy to tailor your sound. Some are also satisfied with appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, connectivity, quality, and remote control.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they mention that it has a decent subwoofer, and the bass puts out some serious thump. They also say that the subwoof makes it easy to tailor your sound without having to use the sound. Customers also say the bass extension functions make it compete with higher-end soundbars. They say the base and sub are really impressive, and that the Virtual X is an amazing piece of technology.
"...Highlights:1. The sound is excellent.2. It does not have Alexa built-in (see the YAS-209) and is now $100 cheaper as of this review...." Read more
"...right in front of me being played live, and the violins and accompanying music sound crystal clear with zero distortion from any of the instruments..." Read more
"...Conclusions:Incredible bang for the buck - rich, immersive sound for less than $300 in a compact, lightweight, easy-to-setup package...." Read more
"...having any previous experience with sound bars, I thought it sounded pretty good, but I still questioned if I should have bought a more expensive bar..." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it provides the most affordable emulated 5.1 surround sound of good and clean audio.
"...The Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar is an excellent product and value. It should last well beyond the life of your current TV...." Read more
"...It offers the best sound quality for the price and you will not be disappointed. More expensive soundbars can't compare to how great this one sounds." Read more
"...Conclusions:Incredible bang for the buck - rich, immersive sound for less than $300 in a compact, lightweight, easy-to-setup package...." Read more
"...ConclusionThe selling points of soundbars are ease-of-use, low cost, and low aesthetic impact deployment...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the instructions are clear, making setup a breeze. They also appreciate the intuitive update process, and the sound controls through the app are easy to use. They say the pairing of the Bluetooth is easy, and that the operation of the YAS-207BL is straightforward.
"...Setup:1. It was plug and play with a single HDMI cable (not included). I spent more time trying to open the L shaped box.2...." Read more
"...Now onto the review.Setup is fairly easy as long as you use HDMI over ARC to get it working---do that and it's basically plug and play...." Read more
"...Easy, straightforward setup. Simple update procedure via USB stick.3) Powerful wireless subwoofer rocks..." Read more
"...The instructions were clear and setting up the system was a breeze...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention it's sleek, subtle, and clean. Some appreciate the shape of the subwoofer. Overall, most are happy with the appearance and recommend it to others.
"...The design of the bar is very sleek and attractive. The subwoofer is powerful and hearty sounding...." Read more
"...points of soundbars are ease-of-use, low cost, and low aesthetic impact deployment. Oh, and the sound is better than the TV that you attach it to...." Read more
"...This Yamaha sound bar looks great and sound is just amazing, I have at times felt that the sound was all around me including yes above me!..." Read more
"...The design on this product was spot on. The install was super simple as well. Just plug and turn on. Everything seemed to pair beautifully!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works well and sounds pretty good, while others say that it stopped working completely, the subwoofer doesn't work, and the Yamaha app doesn'T work.
"...The Yamaha, although it works fine in reproducing sound through the optical cable, doesn't do the automatic switching -- that has to be done..." Read more
"...1. I have read that the soundbar does not work well at its lowest volumes. I found this to be true...." Read more
"...Secondly, the Bluetooth and hdmi connections seem to work very well with one exception...." Read more
"...initially, but a couple days later as I was adjusting things, it stopped working until I jiggled it for a while and got it just so, so that it would..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that the wireless subwoofer connects flawlessly, the Bluetooth feature is great for things like connecting their phone or Amazon Echo, and the subwoof doesn't require pairing. However, others say that they have experienced connections problems with their 4K Blu-ray player connection, and that the Bluetooth subwooffer tends to lose connections at lower volumes.
"...decent voice sound, but also lacks bass and is dated due to no ARC HDMI connection...." Read more
"...6. Easily connected to my phone via Bluetooth (Samsung and Android).7. Low profile soundbar fit under the bezel of my TV...." Read more
"...No support for Wi-Fi playback such as Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, etc...." Read more
"...OK when connecting via Bluetooth, except that it stays in Bluetooth mode when you disconnect and then needs to be changed back to receive the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound quality is 7.5/10 with good build quality and overall aesthetic. However, others say that the subwoofer started malfunctioning and cutting in and out randomly.
"...The sub seems to cut out slightly at low volumes while watching cable TV." Read more
"...The speaker and subwoofer are well built and feel sturdy. The design of the bar is very sleek and attractive...." Read more
"...I am just sad that it is not living up to its full potential to emulate surround sound by never indicating that it is getting the best signal." Read more
"...that when I had the 5.1 system hooked up it still sounded great, and full, and rich. Remove that and add the LG SJ7 . . . no good at all...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the remote control of the speakers. Some find it great and simple, while others say it's awful, difficult to use, and imprecise. Some customers also mention that the remote doesn't work from their couch.
"...Speaking of the remote this sytem does come with a dedicated remote for tuning the volume of the soundbar and subwoofer individually, a feature..." Read more
"...2. The remote is limited in some of the functions it should have. It is missing Movie, TV, Music, Sports and Game modes...." Read more
"...While it's nice that the remote works, it's garbage otherwise...." Read more
"...UPDATE: The remote control quit working after seven months. Changing the battery did not help. A replacement currently costs about $35, ugh." Read more
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Setup:
1. It was plug and play with a single HDMI cable (not included). I spent more time trying to open the L shaped box.
2. CEC needs to be enabled on your tv. On my TV it was disable by default/.
3. Speakers need to be disabled on your tv.
4. Only an HDMI cable will control the sound bar using your everyday TV remote(s). This is the way you want to control the soundbar. Optical is the same sound quality without the control..
Notes: (not an audiophile review)
1. I have read that the soundbar does not work well at its lowest volumes. I found this to be true. If the bass is at normal levels or above, at low volumes, the soundbar does have a hard time and seems to fade in and out. Lowering the bass fixed any issue in this situation. I did not check if it was the subwoofer, the soundbar or both.. At low volume levels I don’t see the need for bass, so this is a fair trade off and did not noticeably affect the sound (TV Use).
2. The remote is limited in some of the functions it should have. It is missing Movie, TV, Music, Sports and Game modes. These are included on the YAS 209 but at a cost. These settings need to be accessed through the Yamaha Home Theater smart phone app as the remote. I personally find having to use my phone adds another level of complication.
3. DTS Virtual X is the default and only surround setting.
4. There is a very short delay before the sound connects when using HDMI ARC.
5. You still need the remote or phone app handy to adjust bass and other non-volume settings. I find there is no perfect setting for everything but you may find a single setting that works for you.
Highlights:
1. The sound is excellent.
2. It does not have Alexa built-in (see the YAS-209) and is now $100 cheaper as of this review. Yes, I personally don’t want to speak to my sound bar, so this works for me.
3. DTS Virtual X works great when the source is a good high action movies or TV show. Is it the bubble of sound from Virtual X, AHH… but it is amazing! Makes the TV and other connected devices much more enjoyable Including the Amazon Fire Stick 4K. .
4. Clear voice is great and may not be necessary for you as the sound is already good. But it’s there.
5. Led dimmer so you don’t see lights under your TV until you adjust the volume or other setting, then the lights go out again.
6. Easily connected to my phone via Bluetooth (Samsung and Android).
7. Low profile soundbar fit under the bezel of my TV. Not under the TV.
8. System updated from factory to DTS Virtual X (Surround LED is Blue).
Conclusions:
Price drops made this unit a no brainer, as it is very close to the YAS-108 in price. The Yamaha YAS-108 does not include a subwoofer but seems to be a physically different soundbar. The sub is big, but I had a spot in my room. I have not used the soundbar for music so cannot comment but I will gather it beats any small Bluetooth speaker. HDMI pass through connection allows you to add a device directly to the soundbar. The HDMI-ARC connection takes up one HDMI input on your TV so this pass through adds that back to your TV. The manual does do go into depth about this connection.
The Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar is an excellent product and value. It should last well beyond the life of your current TV. In this price range I did not see a better choice with HDMI-ARC and a HDMI passthrough port. There are some minor issues that make you scratch your head, but overall, I did not regret this purchase. There are features I did not explore nor do I have a high-end DVD player to test the unit’s full capability.
Before purchasing this I went to best buy and tested a few different kinds of soundbars (mostly from TV makers) out to see if any could actually reproduce sound nicely at a decent price. Even $400 soundbars from Samsung sounded like crap in comparison to this. Even though I had a couple of Sonos wireless speakers already in the house I opted to not go for the Sonos beam because after testing it in best buy there was some noticeable distortion in the mids at lower volumes, which disappointed me. Now onto the review.
Setup is fairly easy as long as you use HDMI over ARC to get it working---do that and it's basically plug and play. Yamaha includes an optical cable in the box for older TV setups, but this sort of setup would require some extra work. The owners manual might not be the most helpful for this process but I don't think this is unique to this soundbar.
I frequently listen to more acoustic/instrumental pieces (classical) and love to sit on the couch and enjoy some nice symphonic music in the background to relax while reading a book. This soundbar/subwoofer combo set to surround makes it feel like the piano is right in front of me being played live, and the violins and accompanying music sound crystal clear with zero distortion from any of the instruments (this is not surprising considering Yamaha makes pianos). This is carried over into EDM/Pop music where the mids are again surprisingly clear, with a slightly bright tone that makes them sound wonderful. This is not to say that they're completely true to the original sound, but most people don't care about that and just want something that can handle the bass. The subwoofer actually delivers quite nicely on this, however it does distort a little bit on some of the heavier low frequencies if you turn the volume up. But, this is bass coming from a subwoofer so unless you have a trained ear you probably won't notice this at all. At higher volumes, a little distortion peeks in for the mids and the bass becomes somewhat overpowering. I live in an apartment complex and would prefer not to disturb my neighbors so I don't think I'll ever be turning it up that loud again (and I don't imagine most people would either, so this isn't really a concern).
For movies and TV the sound clarity is also shockingly amazing. I tried it out with some rain sounds to get an idea of what it was like, and they came through crystal clear just like the music. It felt like I was sitting outside in a rainstorm. Dialogue sounds pretty great, to the point where I don't think I would need to use the clear dialogue feature (if you are someone who has difficulty hearing things, there's a button on the remote to enable it). Speaking of the remote this sytem does come with a dedicated remote for tuning the volume of the soundbar and subwoofer individually, a feature others in this price point are missing. Sounds are wonderful and come through clearly, with a decent amount of surround effect for a speaker that's sitting right in front of you. Again, I was very impressed considering it only cost $300 for the setup.
The combo also comes with a bluetooth connectivity feature and a 3.5mm input in the back of the soundbar for hardwired connections. I didn't test the bluetooth as I had a chromecast setup to play music and videos over wifi, which is overall a much better sound than bluetooth could ever reproduce---but it's there if you wanted it for some reason.
Overall if you're looking to not spend too much on a sound bar this is the right choice. It offers the best sound quality for the price and you will not be disappointed. More expensive soundbars can't compare to how great this one sounds.
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Excellent seller and answered any questions I had, great communication and quick delivery. I highly recommend this seller.
Reviewed in India on July 24, 2019
Excellent seller and answered any questions I had, great communication and quick delivery. I highly recommend this seller.
Sound effects delivery is fabulous. If in doubt of buying this I would say totally go for it it's a good buy.