Yamaha YAS-109
Andrew from Bristol, RI on 1/24/2022
Great sound for the price. Solid bass without the need of a sub. Great for smaller rooms and moderate sized TVs.
Pros: Price.
Cons: Not a ton of power but for the size/price/convenience it's solid.
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Nice Soundbar
Crutchfield customer from Baton Rouge, LA on 1/1/2022
This soundbar fits the bill. Bought it to upgrade an older system in our master bedroom. It supplies a crisp and well balanced sound in a compact enclosure. If you like pulse pounding bass while watching TV in bed you might want to consider an external powered subwoofer. We found the unit delivers enough bass for general watching though.
Pros: -Supports external powered subwoofer for extra bass -Sleek enclosure -Nice sound output for its size -It's aYamaha!
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Just what I'd hoped for-and more!
Crutchfield customer from Pasadena, CA on 12/27/2021
The Yamaha YAS-109 is exactly what the review and description said it would be, with one bonus that I did not know about. It is Spotify ready to play my music without watching tv.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Depoe Bay, OR on 12/23/2021
Very happy w/ this sound bar! Just what I was looking for. We purchased hoping to be able to hear our TV better. The 'clear voice' dialogue enhancement feature does exactly that. I enjoy watching TV again, and think it's an excellent product at an excellent price.
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Yamaha soundbar
Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 12/23/2021
the service advisor recommended this sounder for my tv and the clear voice is an excellent feature not to mention the other features it has wi fi and bluetooth and Alexa built in excellent for the price
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Huntsville, AL on 12/14/2021
Hi I am so grateful for the service gentlemen. I told him my problem and he found and sent me a speaker that took care of all my needs. Thanks again. 100% for service and product. BJ M
Pros: Perfect fit and sounds
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Thanks Ray!!
Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, OH on 12/9/2021
Just the addition to the television that we were looking for! Much improved voice clarity - for both broadcast tv & movies.
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Clarity sound and bass
Crutchfield customer from Cidra, PR on 12/5/2021
Incredible sound for a single piece. The low tones of the subwoofer in a movie or song is excellent, and the clarity of the sound is incredible. I bought it for use in a family room measuring 14'x 7 'and I don't regret buying it. It is simply Yamaha.
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Good for a bedroom, but not a large room.
Crutchfield customer from Tallahassee, FL on 11/18/2021
I like this soundbar. The clear voice button really does make speech much more clear. A subwoofer is definitely needed for bass, though. I must say it was a little challenging to get internet connectivity through it, but I was able to do so easily once I got the soundbar communicating with my I phone. The surround button works well when also using the movie button for movies. TV button is great for listening to the news and regular t.v. shows. As a lot of other users noted, the buttons themselves are so tiny you need a magnifying glass to read what they are. Additionally, it is not possible to see what buttons are engaged without actually walking over to the speaker and seeing which ones are lit up. Also, the volume level is not indicated by numbers displaying on your tv. Once you get used to how the buttons make the speaker sound, I imagine these things would not be an issue. I did get this on sale and also used some rewards bucks. I am not sure it's worth paying the full retail, though. It's great for a bedroom, but I would not want it as the sound system for a main tv in a large room; it's just not powerful or good enough for that, but it is an improvement over the tv's speakers, which is what most people want in a soundbar at this inexpensive of a price range. If you want a soundbar for your main home theater system in your living room or other larger space, you should be willing to spend much more than this speaker sells for.
Pros: Very small footprint; fits right in front of tv and the length is the same as my tv stand. Option to wall mount, with template included.
Cons: Challenging to figure out how to get an internet connection. Instructions are minimal re: this.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Grantsburg, WI on 11/12/2021
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Great Addition to Home Entertainment
Crutchfield customer from Pembroke Pines, FL on 10/5/2021
Pretty powerful... I don't need external speakers. This is good enough for us. The 'clear voice' option is quite neat.
Pros: Clear voice option Subwoofer is a nice complement Increase in volume is amazing Alexa use is a plus for music Price is great
Cons: Size is bigger than anticipated
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Shaker Hts, OH on 9/30/2021
Great sound, perfect size and simple to use.
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Yamaha JAS 109
Crutchfield customer from Tampa, FL on 9/27/2021
Easy to hookup, what took the longest was to deciding the Sound, They all sounding Great, we had LG with 40 watt and 109, 80 watts. I liked also how they asked the TV size.
Pros: Sound for Size
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Charleston, SC on 9/2/2021
This is an affordable sound bar that is easy to set up and puts out great sound. Very happy with the purchase.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Cyclone, PA on 9/1/2021
Good piece not very loud
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Great Sound Bar
Crutchfield customer from Virginia Beach, VA on 8/22/2021
I selected this sound bar with the help of Garrett, a product advisor, and it is exactly what I wanted. The size fits the space I have for it and the sound quality exceeds what I hoped for, especially for a sound bar without an external subwoofer. Good job, Crutchfield!
Pros: Size; sound quality, appearance
Cons: None
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Is this how it works?
Robert from MOUNT RAINIER, MD on 8/11/2021
The unit has not been cutting on when I turn on the TV. The unit is connected using the HDMI Out (ARC) jack. The input button is set to HDMI and if it cuts on it takes some time. Is this how it's suppose to work. I am thinking of buying another brand!!
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Yamaha YAS-109
Sandra from Sarasota, FL on 7/17/2021
The voice dialogue may not be as clear as our 2011 ZVOX but it is very close. We updated to a smart Samsung TV in 2020 and the old ZVOX didn't have an HDMI output so we ordered this YAS-109. It is connected to the TV's ARC-HDMI. It handles the audio from our TV, PS4, Roku streaming stick and TiVo via their respective remotes. One negative thing is that the tiny lights showing the sound bar source (HDMI, TV, BT or NET) are not visible unless you walk over & look down at them. The label is very fine & low contrast letters so I need good room lighting & reading glasses. Second negative is the Yamaha remote has to remain available to get it out of standby. Sometimes the Yamaha will switch itself to standby and only the Yamaha control will take it out of standby (or walking up to the sound bar and pressing the ON button). At other times, even the next morning, the Yamaha will take itself out of standby and play the expected audio using only the Roku or TiVo remotes. The way we can tell is that some mornings if we use the Roku remote to adjust the volume the TV screen displays "TV speaker". At other times it displays "Receiver HDMI". The source needs to be "Receiver HDMI" to play through the Yamaha soundbar. Third negative is the Pandora app volume on our iPads when streamed over the BT is fairly quiet even at max level while the Pandora app on our Roku that comes over the HDMI source is loud enough to carry across rooms. That said, I would but it again.
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Great Addition to Home Office
Crutchfield customer from Lakeland, FL on 7/4/2021
The Yamaha YAS-109 was perfect for my home office. I use it with my Samsung TV. The setup is flawless with an HDMI cord. Be sure to order one if you do not have it. The sound of the YAS-109 is so much richer and clearer than the sound from the pathetic TV speakers. Of particular interest to those that will use it with streaming services like Netflix and Prime, the dialogue is much clearer especially when using the "Clear Voice" option. I love it and would purchase it again.
Pros: Clear Dialogue Rich Sound
Cons: For those with Larger Rooms, a separate subwoofer may be needed
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Value recommendation
Crutchfield customer from Boulder, CO on 5/20/2021
Eric's recommended soundbar and wired subwoofer were perfect for my small area.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Seven Hills, OH on 5/18/2021
It is perfect for what I need. I just wish it had an input jack to play older equipment through it.
Pros: Perfect size sounds good.
Cons: No input jack for older equipment.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Ashburn, VA on 4/18/2021
The Yamaha YAS-109 is the right soundbar for this room. I am very happy. Just before purchasing the YAS-109, I tried a Sonos Beam soundbar, with a pair of Sonos One SL's, but I wasn't crazy about the sound quality. The "Clear Voice" feature of the Yamaha is great. Now I'm getting way better sound out of my Sony 4K OLED. Thank you Crutchfield and your excellent people!
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Best bang for your bucks
Crutchfield customer from Coatesville , IN on 4/18/2021
This sound bar is fantastic with a great sound and even better price !
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YAS!
Pat from Illinois on 4/5/2021
This is the first Soundbar I have owned, and I wasn't sure what to expect but this Yamaha definitely exceeds my expectations. Sound quality and detail for movies and tv shows is way better then what you get from the speakers in the TV, and the pair of 3-inch drivers produce a surprising amount of bass. There is a nice variety of features and sound modes, I especially like the separate volume controls for the main speakers and the bass drivers. Remote is nice, and the YAS-109 is a good value for the price, don't go buy something cheap at your local discount store. Really no negative comments at this point.
Pros: very good sound for the money
Cons: none so far
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Good sound but awkward to operate
Crutchfield customer from Solomons, MD on 3/23/2021
I don't have a professional ear but the sound is a definite improvement over the TV speakers. Before we moved we had a fairly complete surround sound set-up through amplifiers with 4 HDMI outputs. But that doesn't fit our downsized condo. I can't give it more stars because the phone app is pathetic, the user guide very incomplete, and if the soundbar is mounted flat below the TV the remote has trouble sending a signal. You have to get up and take a flashlight to see if the remote signal was received and which tiny lights are illuminated. That said, I did buy two because based on others reviews and description I didn't think there was a better alternative in the price range!
Pros: Sound
Cons: Phone app, remote, and indication lights on the soundbar.
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Works as advertised
Crutchfield customer from Locust Grove, GA on 3/10/2021
I was in the market for something to help my elderly father-in-law hearing the "talking of TV shows". He is struggling with the voices on TV as most shows have the background music too load which drowns out the speaking of the individuals. I finally called Crutchfield and was fortunate enough to get someone on the phone that was extremely helpful in finding a soundbar that has the feature of "clear voice" . I was certainly skeptical but made the purchase on this recommendation. We installed the soundbar which was very easy and I must say I was very impressed in the difference in hearing the clarity of the voices on the TV.
Pros: - very easy to install - it works to hear the voices - build quality - great value for the price
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 2/25/2021
Sound is very good and it is perfect for my needs. Very pleased.
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Great sound
Crutchfield customer from Beacon, NY on 2/24/2021
I been using the Yamaha YAS-109 for three weeks and i just love the unit,easy to operate and the sound is outstanding for the price. You can not go wrong ,highly recommend if your in the market for a good sound bar at a good price.
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Easy setup, Alexa on-board, sound fell short...
Rich from New Market on 2/17/2021
Bought one of these to use with an old Panasonic plasma TV as second A/V setup in a downstairs bedroom. Setup was was pretty straightforward, no surprises there. Was hoping to use the remote from my Roku Ultra in conjunction with the ARC HDMI connection on the TV, but no dice. Sound quality was not to my liking - there was noticeably more bass than the TV but less clarity (sounded muddy). Played with settings but to no avail. Tried streaming music just in case the problem was with the Roku or a setting associated with an HDMI connection, but had the same result. Sadly, I ultimately ended up returning this unit in exchange for an HK Enchant 1300, for which I couldn't be happier (does work with Roku Ultra remote, no programming necessary). Please keep in-mind when reading these reviews that the sound profile we prefer is ultimately very subjective. What may sound good to one person, may not to another (and vice versa). So be sure to read enough of these reviews to get a good feel for what people like and what they dislike about this unit. Also, Crutchfield has a great return policy so even if you change your mind, you can still try something different. Hope this review is helpful!
Pros: -Price -Easy setup -Alexa -Easy wall mounting
Cons: -Sounded muddy -Not compatible with Roku remote -Voice clarity was lacking
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Dayton, OH on 1/18/2021
My rating may is low because I was not able to get this bar to work with my system and therefore could not give it a better score. My TV's audio it controlled by a Yamaha Receiver as well as my DVD, Cable Box, and Apple TV. It is a question of compatibility for my system. I had assumed it would be a replacement for a center speaker. Totally my oops and I hope this will help someone with a similar configuration.
Pros: none
Cons: none
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 1/17/2021
Excellent sound bar for the price
Pros: Easy to set up and use
Cons: None so far
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Hernando, FL on 1/17/2021
Great sound a ith a sleek look.
Pros: Sound quality and look
Cons: No subwoofer
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Just ok
Crutchfield customer from Illinois on 1/17/2021
I think for a small room it works just fine . Don't think just because it says built in subwoofer that you are going to get much punch .
Pros: Not very expensive sounds ok there is a jack to install a wired subwoofer
Cons: You will need to turn the volume way up to hear effects
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Not what I hoped for.
Crutchfield customer from Hamilton, OH on 1/17/2021
Sound quality is improved over TV speakers. I used the HDMI method to hook up unit to TV so I could control volume with TV remote, however, volume will only go to a certain level and Yamaha remote still has to be used! Light indicators on unit are soo small I have to use a flashlight to see them. Overall I would not buy again.
Pros: Reasonable price and looks good.
Cons: Sound control limit is very troublesome.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Ryan from HYANNIS, MA on 1/14/2021
Remote only works from 4 feet away when manual states it works from over 20ft. Sound quality is decent for the money
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Acton, MA on 1/11/2021
Works fine but a little tricky setting up hmdi arc on a Samsung TV
Pros: operation
Cons: set up with Samsung
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Affordable and Simple
Crutchfield customer from Kensington, MD on 1/2/2021
Simple to install and use. The app is helpful. The sound on our 2012 50" flatscreen is much improved.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Ron from Milton, FL on 12/25/2020
Very good sound quality for the price. Perfect for a small to medium sized bedroom or den. Just enough base to produce full bodied sound. Easy to set up
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Yamaha YAS 109
Crutchfield customer from Fredericksburg, VA on 12/21/2020
Was looking for an upgrade sound solution for our 55inch TV and this did the trick. Thanks Crutchfield for the recommendation. The integrated blue tooth and Amazon Alexa works flawlessly! Great sound for our 12x12 living space.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 12/8/2020
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Abilene, TX on 11/29/2020
Good sound easy setup would recommend
Pros: Good sound
Cons: Only one for me cut off time to short but not that big of a deal
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Baton Rouge, LA on 11/29/2020
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Speakers point up as pictured
Crutchfield customer from Ontario , OR on 11/24/2020
The speakers are pointed up so this lends itself more for the wall mount than for on top of furniture. Good for the price, but I should have bought something else.
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Pleased as Punch
Crutchfield customer from Delray Beach, FL on 11/19/2020
Nice sound for a nice price. I bought this for a master bedroom 42" TV and was pleased with the sound, ease of installation and price. I'm using an HDMI between eARC ports. The audio can be adjusted using the tv/cable remote. I like the ease of using Bluetooth to play music from my mobile phone - perfect for exercising.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Rensselaer, NY on 11/16/2020
Best bang for the buck; I was well advised on my application.. I have another Yamaha sound bar, and they operate with no issues, and the sound is fabulous !
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great unit
Crutchfield customer from Bradenton, FL on 11/15/2020
for a small sound bar like the Yas 109, it has great sound; especially the clear sound option for movies is superb; my wife did not want to watch certain movies anymore, since she could not understand half of it, but with this feature, the problems are solved; another good thing is, we were able to eliminate old, big speakers, which were 25 years old and an eyesore; sometimes technology is a good thing; also the Bluetooth is working fine, after I found out how it's done; took a while, but now I am Bluetooth nerd (kind of); I think I can just give my old radio to the Salvation Army;
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Yamaha YAS 109
Crutchfield customer from Carlsbad, CA on 11/8/2020
Great Sound quality. Love Alexa and ability to play my Spotify Playlist thru the Sound Bar. For the price the Yamaha YAS 109 is superior to another more expensive brand I had.
Pros: See above
Cons: None
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Fishersville, VA on 10/28/2020
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Mediocre
Crutchfield customer from Prescott, MI on 10/1/2020
Nice sound bar, easy to operate. Only drawback with it is that I have to turn volume way up to get any kind of decent sound.
Pros: Compact enough to place anywhere, ease of hookup and operation.
Cons: Volume
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Very clear sound, subjectively sounds better than YAS-106
Crutchfield customer from Arlington, VA on 9/28/2020
Clear sound, able to fill a somewhat odd shaped room (very high sloped ceilings). Subjective comparison to a YAS-106 we have in another location was that the YAS-109 was an improvement. Relatives in late 70s thought it sounded better with Clear Voice enabled for dialogue, so that was good. HDMI video passthrough works well, sending the signal from an Amazon Fire TV 4K stick. Amazon remote was successfully configured to control the volume in the soundbar and turn the TV off and on (through the passthrough). TV didn't have ARC, so this was necessary. Optical video input was used with a DVD player to take the digital signal from the player -- same issue, TV didn't support ARC. Still experimenting with the Alexa functionality.
Pros: Clear voice, sound quality
Cons: App could use more control options.
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3D Sound!
Mykal from USA on 9/26/2020
This is the real deal! It effectively tricks the ears to believe that sounds are coming from where the movie directs it. Realistic 3D sound!
Pros: Effective Surround Sound without needing rear speakers.
Cons: None
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Anasco, PR on 9/24/2020
sounds really good for the price, bluetooth has a little lag which is barely noticeable, good sound, 3d surround sound is not as impressive as I thought it was, it doesn't work for movies with too much dialogue because the 's' sounds high pitched and disturbs the ear. Bass extension and clear voice is great and because of these two modes and the good sound quality is the reason of my rating.
Pros: good sound, cheap
Cons: big, 3d surround
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Greenville, IL on 9/15/2020
Our previous sound bar made it hard to understand voices. The Yamaha allows you to hear and understand dialogue along with amazing sound.
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YAS-109 Small package, big sound!
Crutchfield customer from Madison Heights, MI on 9/10/2020
Good sound from small unit. Only downside the volume level doesn't show on TV, but Yamaha has an app where you can see the level. Small issue, other than that it's a great upgrade for my TV. You can listen to music with Bluetooth devices which is also great.
Pros: Great improvement over TV speakers. Alexa, listen to music over bluetooth.
Cons: Volume level doesn't show on TV screen.
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Look Elsewhere
Robert from SAN RAFAEL, CA on 9/8/2020
As others have noted, not very strong. Slightly better than TV speakers and definitely not my AR4X speakers with an Onkyo receiver. Returned. Excellent help from Crutchfield Mr. Q prior and easy return. Furthermore, no instructions to connect at all other than wiring. Blocks any verbal commands from remotes of Samsung, Comcast Cable, and Roku. Apparently one must use Alexa with which I am unfamiliar. Basically looking for a plug/play speaker for TV and this is definitely not it. Plugged in my little Bose SoundLink into headphone jack and sound much better. Suggest a more powerful and technically superior speaker option. Definitely low end performance.
Pros: Price Excellent service/shipping by Crutchfield
Cons: No connection instructions. Blocks TV,Cable, Roku verbal commands Mediocre sound quality No volume control monitor
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Yamaha 109 sound bar
Crutchfield customer from Sonora, CA on 9/5/2020
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Super Sound
Crutchfield customer from Fountain Vly, CA on 8/31/2020
This sound bar is excellent! The sound quality is great ... with super subwoofer sound. Good pairing with the Yamaha app. I recommend this product.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from East Freetown, MA on 8/31/2020
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OK, but.
Crutchfield customer from Surfside Bch, SC on 8/25/2020
Mixed results. Yes, the sound is better than the tv has. No, it's not great. A minor, but annoying, disappointment the sound level is normally shown with a number on the TV. With the sound bar there's no level indication, just a plus and minus sign to show when you change the level. If you leave the level alone this isn't a problem. If you don't, like us, it is nice to know where you left it so you could go back there if desired. As I said, minor but annoying. In a perfect world I would like the TV makers to have jacks in the back for external speakers, improve their amps a bit and control the sound as usual. Maybe Samsung or LG or Sony are listening?
Pros: Good sound.
Cons: No level indication.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from San Juan, PR on 8/19/2020
Impressed by sound quality - what an upgrade from the TV speakers. Slim design, easy to install. Using without separate bass, so bass sound is somewhat limited (still OK). Good speaker for a good price.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Mint Hill, NC on 8/19/2020
It has to be put on a wall. It is difficult to deal with it you want to place on a table or stand. plus the wire is so short
Pros: sound is Ok for the price
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Good for this price range
Crutchfield customer from Richmond, KY on 8/15/2020
Good soundbar for what it is. Looks good, low profile, easy connection, sub output, and doesn't take up much space. Decent sound for its size and price. The Virtual:X mode sounds noticeably artificial, however. Overall a pretty good option for this price range and will make some people happy, but not myself particularly. You can't expect too much from a 2 channel soundbar with 3 inch "subwoofers." Crutchfield customer service is the best.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Dayton, OH on 8/14/2020
Easy to set up. Nice pure sound, could have a little more bass.
Pros: Nice price for a quality product.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Mark from Teaneck, NJ on 8/8/2020
Breadth and depth of sound is excellent. No visible indicator of volume level. I wish it were possible to limit the extremes more: if a scene goes from a whisper to a gun shot it can be a bit much. Clear voice setting works well. Wi-Fi settings are limited to 2G only, no 5G. If your phone or tablet is on the 5G settings on your router you aren't able to use them as a remote since the devices all have to be on exactly the same Wi-Fi in order to work together. If you pause video for any length of time the soundbar may go to sleep. Takes a minute to wake up again once you restart. Nice sound for the bucks.
Pros: Good sound for price Easy set up
Cons: No visible indicator of volume on screen
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N/a
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 8/3/2020
Great value for such an amazing product.
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Great buy.
Crutchfield customer from Marana, AZ on 8/2/2020
Great sound for a simple package without a separate woofer. Pricing is also very attractive when compared to other sound bars of same quality.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Stayton, OR on 7/30/2020
I bought this and wow, what a difference from my T V sound, I do recommend this for the price and got it fast, easy hook up.
Pros: easy to use and easy hook up
Cons: I do wish I could have one control for the T V and sound bar
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Elk Grove, CA on 7/22/2020
I have a hearing deficit and it has helped greatly
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Good improvement over TV sound
Crutchfield customer from Cary, NC on 7/19/2020
Very good improvement over flat screen TV sound in our small living room. Not a good choice if you're looking for a full surround sound experience. Hard to tell what sound selections made on the remote have been activated. Have not yet downloaded the app to my phone or tried the Bluetooth function. Reasonable price and a very good fit for what I was looking for.
Pros: Very good sound, good value for the price.
Cons: Not a real surround sound experience, hard to tell what remote function is selected.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Denver, NC on 7/13/2020
Nice minimalist design and build quality---Covers all the audio bases and offers clear voice option that improves dialog for video-- additional external subwoofer may be added for booming base--a simple very useable remote is included--overall, the YAS-109 is a solid product that offers good value
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Summersville, WV on 7/12/2020
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Not loud enough
Crutchfield customer from Jewett, NY on 7/7/2020
Could be louder!!!
Pros: Easy to use for an oldster
Cons: Not loud enough
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Very Happy
Crutchfield customer from Hays, KS on 6/28/2020
I was very surprised at the performance of this soundbar. I was looking for an economical one just to improve the sound of the poor tv speakers so I thought I would take a chance on this one, considering the Yamaha brand name. The sound from high to low is very good and even the bass is impressive. If you are looking for an affordable unit and do not really need surround sound and concert hall performance give this one a try, I did and am very pleased.
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love it!
Crutchfield customer from Clearwatr Bch, FL on 6/18/2020
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Bartlett, TN on 6/15/2020
We are absolutely delighted that we purchased the Yamaha YAS-109 soundbar from Crutchfield. Nearly everything about it is better than we had hoped. As an older, hearing-impaired person, I searched for months for a soundbar that would help me hear conversations on the television better. Reviews of Yamaha soundbars praised its "Clear Voice" option as well as other features. Reviews of Crutchfield praised its satisfaction warranty. Since we did not want to use a separate sub-woofer, we opted for the YAS-109 model. It is so good! "Clear Voice" produces really clear voices. The virtual 3D surround sound makes everything sound better. If we want more bass, we can click on "Bass Extension" and it works very well. The Bluetooth connection works well, and, if we used Alexa, I'm sure that would work well, too. Without question, we would recommend this unit for someone who wants a good soundbar at a very reasonable price.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Glen Burnie, MD on 6/4/2020
Great upgrade for tv sound. I have it connected hdmi arc but it still does not come on when the tv is turned on. Firestick works great on second hdmi port. Alex require upgraded amazon music account to play requested music.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, VA on 6/3/2020
Gave as a gift, well accepted. Installedceasioy and is great
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Sioux City, IA on 5/24/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Pensacola, FL on 5/22/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Penhook, VA on 5/13/2020
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Very nice
DONNA from MANCHESTER, MI on 5/6/2020
Very happy. Thanks tech support for your help.
Pros: Easy, sounds great
Cons: None
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Great sound and flexibility
Crutchfield customer from Wichita, KS on 5/4/2020
Great sound and useful options (flexible sound adjustments, WiFi $ Bluetooth) at a reasonable price.
Pros: Great Sound WiFi and Bluetooth capability Voice control via Alexa, Google, etc.
Cons: Line of sight remote
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Great sound for the money.
Crutchfield customer from Dunkirk, NY on 5/4/2020
Excellent sound, more than enough power. My ONLY complaint is, for maximum sound quality, especially directional, you do need to mount it on a wall or the speakers are facing up.
Pros: Price is great, and the sound within that price range is top shelf.
Cons: Really needs to be wall mounted for best sound.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Morgantown, WV on 5/3/2020
Bought this because was having hard time hearing voice dialog on older flat screen tv .This really made a difference. Easy set up and easy to use. Music sounds great as well
Pros: Easy set up, good quality
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Rochester, MN on 4/29/2020
Installed in a small 10 x 12 office in my house. The sound quality is great for both music and movies. Great value!
Pros: Small size. Easily mounted on wall. Overall sound quality is excellent. Easily fills small room with full sound.
Cons: If you want more bass, add the subwoofer
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Nice sound!
Kenny from Kalamazoo , MI on 4/23/2020
Excellent sound and great price. Jill was very helpful in answering my questions and very committed to make sure that I would be satisfied with the purchase.
Pros: Good price and performance
Cons: None
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Green Valley, AZ on 4/21/2020
Like it's sound and looks fit's right under TV. The Voice enhancement is a nice option the main reason I purchased this sound bar.
Pros: Easy to hookup
Cons: The App is pretty bad and the indicators are kind of useless!
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Niantic, IL on 4/5/2020
For this price you can't do better - sound is excellent
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Yamaha YAS-109
Enrique Lopez d from Miami, FL on 3/22/2020
Great product, highly recommended!
Pros: Great Audio and versatility.
Cons: None
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Not bad
Crutchfield customer from Franklin, TN on 2/24/2020
Pretty good but certainly not a replacement for a full surround sound system. I'd say a significant upgrade over tv speakers. Good bass. Bad interface in terms of not knowing what the remote is doing unless you are standing and looking over it. No tv indications and tiny specs of leds to see what's going on. Could not get the system to speak to home network via the app. Not bad like I said. Good enough to add a little more punch than tv speakers.
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Now I can hear my tv
Crutchfield customer from Valley, AL on 1/8/2020
I have a very large open space living room, kitchen, dinning room so the TV speaker just didn't cut the mustard. Got on Crutchfield and ordered this because I trust Yamaha products and I wasn't let down. Great sound at low to medium volume, but could use a touch more base at the top end. Regardless, great sound bar and would purchase again!
Pros: Looks, sound, quality
Cons: Thickness
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The next best thing.
Crutchfield customer from Winthrop, MA on 12/25/2019
Not bad at all! does not replace a 5.1 system but the next best thing
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Cons: Will not replace a 5.1 system. Bass is limited, but that is to be expected.
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More Cons than Pros
Glen from Davidsonville on 12/23/2019
The sound was underwhelming, expected more. When setting up the sound bar, it was nearly indistinguishable from the TV sound. Also you can't rename the inputs, like the HDMI input (which 99.9% of users will use for their TV source) is kinda clunky to ask Alexa not to simply turn on TV. Also, couldn't get the power sorted out, soundbar would turn off if turning on the TV after listing to music. Returned.
Pros: None
Cons: poor sound limited inputs (only 1) poor remote no tv interface menu
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Nice soundbar
Crutchfield customer from Rescue, CA on 12/22/2019
The look and sound quality is better than I expected a little more from the subwolfer would be nice
Pros: Looks great blends in nicely
Cons: Not quite enough subwolfer
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Solid soundbar!
Crutchfield customer from Decatur, IL on 12/16/2019
Great sound, convenient streaming features, affordable price!
Pros: Sub output Adjustable sub level Dialogue mode in addition to surround Sleek design
Cons: Would like more inputs
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Yam Sound Bar
Crutchfield customer from Grand Lake, CO on 12/16/2019
The sound is what it is about, and the sound is very good. I'm satisfied with that. One of the things I would like to have seen is a volume level on the screen. I've gotten used to the numerical value ZVOX assigns on the screen to each volume increment. I wish the dashboard on the top of the cabinet was easier to read. I need a flashlight to see it, especially in the dark. The"Info" button is useless. It's supposed to show what functions are in play, but it's impossible to decipher. Even the on-line user guide misses the mark by a mile. But on the whole, I'll keep it. As I mentioned; the sound is what I was looking for. Also, the price and timely delivery were perfect.
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Pat in De
Crutchfield customer from Millsboro, DE on 12/15/2019
Great unit! Sounds awesome and is priced reasonably. Really appreciate the help from Crutchfield in picking it out.
Pros: Great sound and easy to install. Fair price.
Cons: None
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Alpharetta, GA on 12/12/2019
Was easy to connect to TV, wifi and other Apple devices. Has dramatically improved sound, especially when listening to music. Voice controls with Alexa is nice bonus. Wish I had purchased years ago, instead of spending more for a Bose Sound Touch 20 costing much more. YAS-109 has made that device obsolete.
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Not Build In! Alexa only if you have a smartphone.
Daniel H. from Southport, NC on 11/24/2019
First off sound quality is very good and I like being able to connect an external subwoofer. That's way I gave it Three Stars. I also like the small, simple remote. Now for the negatives. The function lights on the sound bar are very hard to see and the remote doesn't tell you what function you have activated. It also would be nice to have a second HDMI connection to be able to play CD's directly to the sound bar. As for the built in Alexa, you must have a compatible smartphone to set it up. I have a Kindle Fire with Alexa, but still can't access the app that I need to set up Alexa or the Net. Crutchfield was very good with technical support, but the end result was no Alexa or Net.
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Nice Sound Bar, Great Crutchfield Service
Crutchfield customer from Woodside, CA on 10/27/2019
Very good basic sound bar that also plays music via bluetooth and has an optional port for a powered subwoofer. The clearvoice setting is nice and the phone app is acceptable. I am amazed at the amount of bass the sound bar has by itself. The first one I ordered arrived DOA. I immediately called Crutchfield and after about 5 minutes of trouble shooting another unit was sent out to me. The second was fine, connected quickly and works as it should. I am in my mid-50's and my upper range of hearing is not so great, this sound bar really helps a lot and if you connect it to a subwoofer the sound is is great!
Pros: Simple setup, decent app, clear voices, multiple settings (stereo, 3D simulated surround etc., port for external subwoofer, low profile, minimal lights. The remote has a seperate volume control for bass and a bass enhancer so you can tune it to your subwoofer. That makes it nice to turn down the bass for news broadcasts and turn it up for action movies.
Cons: Wife does not like 1 more remote. I am having a bit of trouble getting the ARC from my Samsung TV to the sound bar to work so I can use only the TV remote to control both the TV and sound bar.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Maplewood, MN on 10/17/2019
Nice speaker at this price point. I hooked a klispch sub up to it to help with the bass. Use my phone to control the settings. Much better than the supplied remote.
Pros: Sounds pretty good..subwoofer hook up
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You're Better Off Using Your TV's Speakers
Gee from Florida on 10/12/2019
This product is my first purchase from Crutchfield, and the product is also my first soundbar. I am used to having a receiver and speakers, but I thought I'd give soundbars a chance since it isn't feasible to incorporate surround sound in one of my rooms. I have heard many great things about Crutchfield. But my first impression of Crutchfield is negative because there is a blemish on the right side of the soundbar. Luckily, the issue is only cosmetic and shouldn't affect the sound quality. However, had this product been an expensive floor standing speaker, a blemish would have been very unacceptable. All products should be treated the same way and with care no matter how much they cost. My first impression of soundbars in general is also negative because the sound quality does not match the price. I have compared the soundbar with my TV's speakers. And there's no major difference. Also, I have issues pairing the product with my smartphone. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. I'm not buying a soundbar ever again, and I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
Pros: The product was delivered as promised. There was nothing complicated to set up. The subwoofer preout works as expected.
Cons: There was a blemish upon arrival. There is no major improvement in sound quality compared to a TV's speakers. Bluetooth doesn't always pair with my smartphone.
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it's a well-made product, an excellent value.
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 10/6/2019
Perfect. Relatively small footprint straightforward insulation and 100% upgrade in terms of sound over the television speakers. I have attached a small Subwoofer it but for moderate sized room it isn't really necessary. It will mimic directionality like other sound bars But it's a well-made product an excellent value.
Pros: Infinitely better than the sound from the television speakers. Great value at this price. Decent bass response especially in a small room. Terrific price
Cons: At this price point there really can be any cons With this product
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Parkville, MD on 10/2/2019
This unit does not disappoint. Quite decent performance for the money.
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Cons: Would have given it a 5 star rating if the status lights were visible and controls were accessible from the front face of the unit. Must be wall mounted and or stood up to achieve. Guess you can't win them all.
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Yamaha YAS-109
Crutchfield customer from Shelton, CT on 8/22/2019
At first I was a bit leery on purchasing this unit because we would not be mounting it on the wall. Evidently the sound bounces off the ceiling. We got it mainly for the Clear Voice and it works fantastic! Dialog from movies, or tv shows is greatly improved. My only grievence is the status bar should be cut into the front edge at a 45 degree so whether the bar lays flat or mounted on the wall the owner can see the status lights.
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