Yamaha YAS-209
Scott from Trufant, MI on 1/18/2022
For the home theater and tv programs it sounds pretty good in that aspect, The reason I bought it was for listening to music around the house from my phone or Bluetooth, It is not made for listening to music in your house doing chores.. maybe a bedroom at best.
Pros: Good for movies, and tv shows
Cons: Not very load for being a 200 watt system.
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Pleased with the Sound Bar - A Solid 4 stars
Tony from Glendale, AZ on 1/9/2022
I'm rating this as a 4 star sound bar. It works as advertised and was very easy to install and setup. The installation kit provided is nothing but drywall anchors and they do seem to hold the sounds bar fairly close to the wall, but I would think an anchor bracket would provide a much nicer fit and look. So a 4 on that. The bass is good for the money and overall I'm very pleased with the sound bar.
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Awesome and simple set up!
Crutchfield customer from Colorado Spgs, CO on 1/3/2022
I love my soundar and subwoofer! I didn't want anything fancy, just something that sounded nice. This is it. It makes movies, TV and gaming a treat.
Pros: Simple Sounds nice Does what I need
Cons: No Music Cast ??
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from East Brunswick, NJ on 11/23/2021
small living room nice sound, it has power, instruction manual not very helpful,
Pros: nice look lots of power
Cons: instruction manual
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Homosassa, FL on 11/18/2021
I relied on Crutchfield techy's to research and evaluate TV sound bars. I selected the Yamaha YAS-209 based on value and reviews by other customers. Because some had trouble in installation, I purchased it from Crutchfield so that I could rely on their expertise. We did contact them with a couple of questions and the response was very timely, courteous and very helpful. The price was the same as another retailer, with excellent technical support. We love the product and are big fans of Crutchfield...thus 5 stars.
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bad sound - do not buy
Crutchfield customer from SANTA BARBARA, CA on 11/10/2021
do not buy, not even to try. This miniscule Sound bar has included an awful lower mid reverb type sound. unpleasant, annoying. The voices boost is hardly doing anything - unfortunately. Not good for TV dialog at all. Bose has the same enhancement to the lower mids but does it slightly better. I would not recommend Bose for that reason ever. Updating the software was a slight improvement. If I had heard the bar within the return period it would definitely have gone back. A small Amp with 2 cheap bookshelf speakers would be a better alternative. The Bass box is a sound effects rumble box for SFX movies, not musical at all. you should be able to do much better for this price.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Pleasant Hall, PA on 11/6/2021
Wow!!! Wow wow,this thing is awesome. The bass is amazing and the clarity is top notch.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from West Chester, PA on 10/25/2021
This was gift for our daughter and son-in- law. I have a YAS-209 as our sound bar and love the sound and features. They have installed their gift and so far are very happy with it.
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McKinney
George from McKinney,TX on 8/29/2021
Outstanding sound bar!!! Just unboxed my new Yamaha Yas 209 & very impressive so far works well with Netflix, Movies & regular TV. Thank you David for the perfessional help????
Pros: Easy set up Outstanding sound Deep Bass Clear voice sound
Cons: To be Continued!!
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Disappointing performance
Jane M. from MINNEAPOLIS, MN on 6/17/2021
I wish I had known that sound bars and Netflix do not play well together. We spent an afternoon troubleshooting using Netflix guidelines and cannot get the Yamaha soundbar to work consistently. I was looking for a simple system to enjoy enhanced TV audio and got a part-time solution that works with my Blu-ray player and TV, but not Netflix. It would be helpful if the unit displayed sound levels. Odd that it does not.
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Was impressed
Crutchfield customer from CANTON, NC on 6/10/2021
I bought this on Mother's Day. My mother has always wanted a Sound Bar, never knew which ones were good. So, I decided to buy her this one. I've checked plenty of the other ones before going back to this one. I thought Yamaha makes great products that you can't go wrong with, so I decided to go with this one. Set up was breeze... the only thing was a pain was the WIFI. You have to unplug it for 15sec plug it back in then with the remote hold the UP Button n power at the same time. Then it starts to search for the WIFI, so then you can go on your cell n find it n turn it on there. It will also ask which WIFI as well. The first Movie & Clear Voice we watched was Ready Player One set up the sound bar on 3D DTS an adjusted the sub on Bass Extension it would not over power the sound bar. It sounded really good to be an entry level sound bar. For me, I recommend this to someone, who doesn't want to break the bank or if you has limited space. All n All believe this is a great product to look into giving it a try.
Pros: Great sound!
Cons: Wifi is a lil wanky to set up, but once you do it's not a headache anymore.
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Nice System for the money!
Crutchfield customer from Saint Peters, MO on 6/3/2021
The sound is excellent. I like the many choices available(TV, Music, Sports, Etc.). Bluetooth works very well, and the smartphone app is good although I wish there was more control of the system itself, rather than just playlists. The documentation on line is copious -- not like the dribble you get from famous maker Klipsch. Two dings against the system: 1) I wish there was a more robust bass. Even with bass extension on, it is still not enough for me. 2) All the LED indicators are on the top. I wish they were on the front so you could see them from a seated position.
Pros: Smartphone app that actually works. Great sound. Variety of listening modes.
Cons: Not enough bass even with bass extension on. LED indicators are on top of sound bar.
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Amazing sound, zero stars.
Thomas from ONTARIO, CA on 4/25/2021
To get it out of the way, this soundbar and sub sound great. I don't know how it compares to other stuff in this price range but the sound really is all I was looking for. It's a step better than the YAS-203 that it replaced, and I wish I could still get the 203 because it is superior in every other way. The 209 is part of that trend toward crappy apps being required to control an unknown device that sits on your network and does who-knows-what with the other stuff on your network. Yamaha makes great hardware but the terrible software is rivaled only by the other "media device" companies in how awful this is to actually set up. Initial turn on and it wouldn't connect to anything but thankfully I didn't waste much time before just factory resetting it, then I could get it configured. I had to hunt online for a manual because the packed in pamphlet doesn't give you any useful information. However, now that it's configured and I downloaded the manual I could turn off wifi and now it's a good sounding, manually operated soundbar. That's the huge failure though compared to the 203. Why they think I want to use a dedicated app to control this thing is infuriating, thankfully there is a remote, but the 203 would turn on and off with my TV remote and this one requires being separately turned on. Also it turns itself off after 10 minutes of inactivity so if you want to make popcorn and go to the bathroom it'll "helpfully" turn itself off, so you need to keep the remote handy.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: Terrible app required to set it up Doesn't integrate with other device remotes Turns itself off after 10 minutes (can be disabled but I like auto turn off, it should just be longer)
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Taylors, SC on 4/25/2021
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Good sound, terrible wifi connection
Tom from PASO ROBLES, CA on 4/17/2021
Sound bar itself is good, but the wifi connection unsets whenever the power is cut. I have been trying to set the sound bar to the wifi for an hour now. If you value the ability to play spotify directly through your sound bar I would recommend you look for another bar.
Pros: Good sound
Cons: Might as well have zero wifi functions.
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Disappointed
John D. from MEDINA, TN on 4/11/2021
This product is disappointing, the sound is small, dialog is no better than the TV speakers, and there is a strange resonance to the sound from the sound bar like little speakers trying to hard to sound big. I've had computer speakers that were more capable than this product.
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Excellent sound-bar.
Crutchfield customer from Ruskin, FL on 3/28/2021
I am very pleased with this sound-bar. Connecting it to my Samsung 70 series TV was seamless. It integrated well, and sounds excellent. I would recommend it to anyone who wants good sound at a good price.
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Great Sound Bar, if not using voice features, do not leave on network!
Scott from Georgetown, TX on 3/14/2021
I've been really happy with this sound bar - it sounds great in our living room and I haven't had any connectivity issues with our LG OLED, PS4/5, Switch, Roku, Harmony, etc. Bluetooth from my phone to the speaker is great for streaming music from my NAS to the living room. My only complaint is that I have zero voice features activated, but the YAS-209 is by-far the single greatest generator of outbound network queries on my home network (look for LinkSprite Technologies on your LAN) - well over 12,000 requests/pings per day to Microsoft, Yamaha, Amazon, and Yahoo (500+/hour)! Verified and tracked down using my Pi-Hole. Not a deal breaker, but that's why 4 stars. I won't connect this Yamaha sound bar/wiretap to my home network again.
Pros: Easy setup and installation, no connectivity issues with newer consumer electronics, phones, Bluetooth, etc.
Cons: 12,000+ outbound queries/day on my network with no voice features active.
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Great value!
Crutchfield customer from Arlington, VA on 3/8/2021
Installation: My LG BX has a very low stand, so I mounted the soundbar to the front of my cheap wooden TV stand to avoid covering the screen. Super easy with the included drill template and a couple of wood screws. Ended up placing the sub at the back of my room, might experiment with moving some things around to place it up front to see if that's actually better. Setup: Easy, sub paired as soon as it was plugged in and the soundbar synced up with the TV automatically over HDMI ARC. Note: your TV remote will control the volume, but you won't see numbers on the screen. The LEDs on top of the bar do light up to approximately indicate the volume. App: Getting the app on my Android phone was simple and the setup process, including hooking up Alexa, was easy enough to be forgettable. The interface looks pretty dated but it all works -- I can change the volume/settings, play music from my phone over WiFi, and I've performed 2 OTA updates so far. Updates take about 10 mins to perform. Sound: Very solid, but don't expect to be blown away by the power. They're a huge improvement on the BX's built-in set, though. The bass, as other reviewers mention, isn't truly thumping but it's present and that's enough. Most importantly, there's a surprising level of surround effect for a 2.1 system. Every now and then I do find myself looking left or right, and that's enough for me to recommend this. See pros/cons for a couple more notes.
Pros: - Easy setup - Clear sound in music, movies, games - Clear Voice works well - Surprisingly good surround effect
Cons: - App has an extremely basic design and doesn't allow playback control from status bar (Android) - Bluetooth playback is strangely low quality -- WiFi highly recommended instead - Would've loved Chromecast integration - Small speakers can't beat a larger system
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Woodland Park, CO on 2/27/2021
Great product - the sound improvement from my old 70" Sharp TV built-in speakers was super - just what was needed. The only reason I did not provide 5 stars was because the instructions did not provide all options for an HDMI hook-up configuration. However, Crutchfield help guided me and the speakers work great.
Pros: Sounds great, good price.
Cons: Instructions need improvement - they should include all the variations for HDMI configurations.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Glenville, NY on 2/22/2021
Love the sound and didn't realize all that I had been missing when watching movies at home.
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Great Buy!
Crutchfield customer from Loyal, WI on 2/7/2021
Great sound, easy set up, nice looks and works flawlessly what more could you ask for.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Floyds Knobs, IN on 1/31/2021
Given to my daughter as a gift she loves it
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Hilton Head, SC on 1/28/2021
Very solid. Fills a large room nicely. Small profile. I had a Klipsch Cinema 600 and it died on the second day. This was a nice replacement.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Cranford, NJ on 1/21/2021
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Asheville, NC on 1/3/2021
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Boise, ID on 1/2/2021
This sound bar sounds great and has some very nice presets that change at the touch of a button on the remote for matching different genres of sound. After getting it set up it sounds great and the size and styling is very nice.
Pros: The sub-woofer connected instantly and was very easy to set up. The sound quality is quite good.
Cons: The instructions for getting the sound bar connected to the home network are vague and difficult to interpret. It took several attempts before I was able to get it connected so that Alexa commands were functional. There are no visual indicators so it is hit or miss to know if you have, for example, Clear Voice on or off as it is a toggle button on the remote and no way to know whether it's on or off; same with the other presets. So far these don't work with Alexa commands either.
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Happy TX customer
Crutchfield customer from Rowlett, TX on 12/30/2020
Having looked at this combo for some time, and being a long-time Yamaha fan of their various products, I couldn't be happier with yet another purchase from the always-customer-focused Crutchfield. Performs as advertised, expected. Had a small glitch after 3-4 days of perfect operation, and contacted Crutchfield tech support to reset the sound bar, since the supplied manual is basics only - as always, they were on top of it, had me back up and running quickly.
Pros: Easy set-up. Exceptional sound, ability to contour to source. Excellent price value, especially with Crutchfield promo discount and points.
Cons: Manual is very basic, could point to additional info for troubleshooting.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Anchorage, AK on 12/26/2020
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Highland Mills
Cameron from Highland Mills on 12/26/2020
I just received this from Crutchfield for a Christmas gift and the subwoofer won't work! I have tried everything I can find on the internet, the manual included says nothing, and I can't get anything to get it to work! It appears to be connecting, but the subwoofer isn't working. I don't know if I got a defective product or if it is just the most complicated product to get to work. Very frustrating.
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Pretty Solid
Crutchfield customer from Port Deposit, MD on 12/21/2020
Overall this sound bar and sub is pretty solid. Highs and mids are pretty on point. Low's are a little weaker than I was hoping for but definitely not a deal breaker for this price point. Would recommend this if you are looking for value.
Pros: Alexa Built-in
Cons: Bass is a little weaker than I'd like
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Stockton, NY on 12/21/2020
Remarkable example of audio technology. The simulated surround is impressive in this compact package. The wireless subwoofer really adds to the movie viewing experience. The clear voice option is a welcome feature that makes watching regular TV shows a pleasure. Thank you Yamaha!
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Perfect!
Crutchfield customer from Evergreen, CO on 11/26/2020
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Bad experience with Yamaha product
Guest from Quebec, Canada on 11/12/2020
I ordered this unit and waited to give it to my wife as a gift. I waited, which I should have never done, then missed the 60 days for the warranty. Powers on and then turns off after 2 to 3 minutes. After that happens three times, the unit is on permeant standby and will not turn on until you do a factory reset. Then process repeats . Tech Support said it sounds defective but they cannot help, because I was just a little too late...Now disappointed, I have to drop it off at a Warranty Repair Shop that Yamaha uses. So I basically paid for something new but got something that will be refurbished. Yamaha quality, 1 star... Sound when it worked 2 star, for the price. I recommend going to a store where you can hear it before you buy it, and don't have to wait to receive it. Ordered on 16-08-2020, had wait to physically pick it up at the post office on 27-08-2020. Hooked up on 10-11-2020. Called Crutchfield for Tech support 12-11-2020. Now making appointment to drop the unit off at a repair shop. I understand rules are rules, but was hoping Crutchfield would help me out on this one.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Cornelius, NC on 11/4/2020
Overall good quality for the price and has many different sound options like clear voice.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Richmond, CA on 10/14/2020
This sound bar is perfect for our TV room. We had a 'surround-sound' set up before with speaker wire under the carpet. This set up really didn't work all that well for the shape of our room. We decided to purchase the Yamaha YAS - 209. Read the reviews, talked with a few friends that have a sound bar and decided this is worth a try. Great sound! As a senior, the hearing isn't as good, but the features allow for clearer speech. This works for us.
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Incompatible with Hisense
Crutchfield customer from Saint Marys, GA on 10/7/2020
Returned, incompatible with my Hisense TV. Customer service was great, very patient but to no avail.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from N Myrtle Bch, SC on 10/2/2020
I did not know TV could sound SO real until I got this YAMAHA YAS 209.Thank you Crutchfield for your TECH help also.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Bellerose, NY on 9/25/2020
great sound, 4 stars because of a lack of full manual .
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Yamaha YAS-209
Brian from Burkburnett, TX on 9/22/2020
Upgraded to the YAS-209 when my old Onkyo surround sound receiver finally bit the dust after a lightning strike. I have a YAS-109 in another part of the house and have been very pleased with the sound. So I thought an upgrade to the YAS-209 would be a big improvement. Wrong! The YAS-209 never produced the full audio of the YAS-109. Not only that, I could never distinguish any difference when the base extension was used, and every 20 or so minutes, the sound would drop out for about 2 seconds. Fortunately, I kept the packing container in my workshop (I usually never do that) and shipped it back to Crutchfield after about a month of disappointments. I used my existing YAS-109 to replace the YAS-209 and added a Polk subwoofer (another item damaged by lightning but fixed with a new plate amplifier). Sound is amazing. Couldn't resist ordering another YAS-109 when I noticed Crutchfield had it on sale. I'm a big fan of Yamaha audio components, but in my opinion the YAS-209 is a lemon.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Coventry, RI on 9/21/2020
I don't know how it performs because i don't have it hookup yet. Having trouble with connection to my TV
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Love it!
Crutchfield customer from Leander, TX on 9/1/2020
Amazing quality and sound at a decent price. Being compatible with Alexa was a plus for me. You can't go wrong with this soundbar. It does everything you expect without breaking your bank.
Pros: Awesome bass
Cons: Yamaha could have tuned the 3D Surround just a little bit better. But don't get me wrong, it sounds great. Maybe this is personal preference.
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Lacking reliability
STeve from Louisville, KY on 8/29/2020
This is a super soundbar...when it works. My 1st one was great for a month, then it started cutting out off and on. Eventually I would have to unplug it and plug it back it to reset it, which helped for a day at a time. I contacted Yamaha and they were great about it. I sent them my old 1 and they sent me another YAS-209. Again, great sound but the same problem came up with this bar. Until I decide which soundbar to get next I'm keeping this one, but my old Vizio soundbar never had problems, so what I've learned is if it ain't broke don't buy another one. Reason for 2 stars: 5 for quality of sound and price; -4 for lack of reliability; 1 for effort to resolve by Yamaha
Pros: Full sound, remote, size, price
Cons: Turns itself off
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Elkins
Bill from Elkins on 8/25/2020
As usual, the Crutchfield delivery was superb. Set up was simple. Connections easily made; the digital audio and wireless subwoofer connections took only a minute. The included quick start pamphlet is sufficient to get you started and a full manual is available for download. The website recognized my wifi and took about 10 minutes to download connection to the soundbar. The website looks to be a good interface, but I only have the tv hooked up, so don't use it for other connections. Sound quality is very good. The clear voice works well, much better than past soundbars I've had. There is a good range of choices for various viewing: sports, movies, music etc. The separate volume control for the subwoofer is a good feature. Pleased with my purchase so far.
Pros: Well built, solid. Meets all my expectations
Cons: None
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Langhorne, PA on 8/12/2020
A great soundbar and subwoofer combo. Great sound for a reasonable price. I would recommend this soundbar setup to anyone looking for a reasonably priced system.
Pros: Price Sound Quality
Cons: None
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Good value, great sound, cumbersome setup
Crutchfield customer from Clayton, NC on 7/31/2020
Very fast delivery...<48 hrs. This was a great choice. It has HUGE sound! It's an excellent choice for those with limited space. The app set up was cumbersome. It took way too long to download the app. Wouldn't recognize my WiFi password until I changed it from my main router to one of my router extensions....go figure....both had great signal. Then it took several attempts to get the software update to download/install on the soundbar. It is for these reasons that I gave it 4 stars. Overall, it sounds great and it a good value.
Pros: Great sound and compact
Cons: Cumbersome setup Cannot be added to an Alexa group to be used for multi-room sound
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Citrus Heights, CA on 7/31/2020
Sounds good when it works, but it loses network connection about every 5 minutes. Every time that happens the sound is interrupted and a notification tone plays. Support is next to impossible to contact, and there is nothing mentioned in the owners manual.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Smithtown, NY on 7/30/2020
Sounds great. A breeze to set up. Really sounds like you have a surround sound set up. Highly recommend.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Troy, NY on 7/24/2020
Easy ordering and great service from Crutchfield. Quick delivery and well packaged as promised. Yamaha unit easy to set up and great sound for a large room, better than TV only. The best rated sound bar in this price range and probably a bit higher as well. No brainer. Thanks!
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Blythewood, SC on 7/21/2020
I'm very happy with the system. The Yamaha yas-209 is incredible Brave sound I feel like I'm in a movie theater and the sounds man is really bold and wonderful I highly recommend this product to anybody that are seeking a real good subwoofer and a awesome soundbar.
Pros: I really could not find a floor in this equipment I took my time and study the product closely and there's none that I can mention I just I'm just awesome
Cons: No contest at all I am so happy. This whole system device is extremely pleasurable and easy to operate I am such a happy camper.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Brookline, MA on 7/19/2020
Great dialogue enhancement and enjoyable bass.
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Met my high hopes
Crutchfield customer from Mishawaka, IN on 7/13/2020
Sound is as good as advertised. It is plenty loud for me. I like loud music and I haven't had it to max volume. Replaced a 3 speaker system (500W Kenwood powering 2 Sony 150W floors and 1 Sony 120W center. I like the sound of the Yamaha just as well or better, and I lost all the wires and speaker bulk.
Pros: Sound, Sound, Sound. Alexa works well.
Cons: The only complaints at all: 1. The app is a little wonky but livable. 2. The ARC input works great EXCEPT when I mute it using my tv remote it loses the subwoofer connection. That is the only time it ever happens, and I have ways to avoid it, but wish it didn't happen. 3. Yamaha, PLEASE write the update that will allow this to join my Amazon Multi-room Music group!
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Monticello, FL on 6/29/2020
Love love love this soundbar! Not too tech savvy, so took me awhile to get everything up and running, but it was definitely worth it! Has added so much to my life!
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very nice
Crutchfield customer from Amarillo, TX on 6/14/2020
Very clean design and look. Simple setup. Good sound
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Awesome sound bar
Crutchfield customer from Patterson, NY on 6/8/2020
This sound bar is impressive. It covers all the devices I have that supply media...tv, Apple TV, blue ray, cellphones! The wireless subwoofer really make a complete sound.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from La Grange, TX on 6/2/2020
It starts with quality and is really up to date with new technology. It works with the remote from a LG TV and let's you use Alexa. The set up was straight forward and without difficulty. The price range puts in a class of sound bars that are more expensive. I recommended it to a member of my family and they are very satisfied with the product.
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Love the Clear Voice Function
Crutchfield customer from Knoxville, TN on 6/1/2020
Great sound at this price point. Clear Voice function, independent subwoofer control, and Alexa are vast improvements over my previous sound bar. Although I had no problem setting it, the documentation could be improved. The remote and app also need improvement. Crutchfield service was great. Item shipped the same day and received within 24 hours.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Stafford Spgs, CT on 5/31/2020
Just didn't sound as good as I thought it would. Not bad but not great.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Kailua, HI on 5/23/2020
Compared to our 6 year old soundbar, this is superior, but we're still waiting on a new TV to see what it can do. I like the clear voice function and the subwoofer control. Meets expectations, but doesn't blow my socks off. Also, for some reason, it isn't syncing with the tv remote so I have to use the soundbar remote to control volume. I figure the new tv will fix that issue.
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Redwood City, CA on 5/20/2020
Great sound quality and amazing value. While the app UI seems a little crude compared to my Sonos products it gets the job done.
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Clear Voice works!!!
Crutchfield customer from Lexington, SC on 5/19/2020
Awesome sound! Purchased the YAS-209 mainly for the Clear Voice feature that amplifies dialogue and it does just that. Often I have trouble hearing commentators during ballgames but due to the present Coronavirus situation, there hasn't been any live sports to see how good it really works. I did, however, watch a replay of a baseball game and could easily hear the play-calling over any crowd noise. A football game will be the true test. The subwoofer is a huge plus! It's our first soundbar with one (Vizio sounbar died after 4 or 5 years). There is a 1-2 second silence every now and then. Doesn't matter if I'm watching TV or streaming. Others have talked about an update through an app or something. It may be not even be the soundbar but maybe the TV, Spectrum, etc. Will look into it further. Overall there is a great "surround sound" setting. Very powerful sounbar. Crutchfield shipped the same day and I received in less than 24 hrs.!!! Five Stars for service!
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Yamaha YAS-209
Crutchfield customer from Armada, MI on 5/17/2020
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Great soundbar, confusing controls and lackluster documentation.
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 5/12/2020
Great soundbar, awesome crystal clear dialogue, and I love the HDMI input AND output with ARC. Wireless sub worked great and is really essential for adding the needed bottom end. My only real complaint - confusing controls and lackluster documentation. Still can't seem to get Alexa to work. Not a product flaw, but more one of not enough clear instructions being made. I wish they still provided full paper manuals with audio gear! Please Yamaha! The quick start guide was ok but way, way too limited.
Pros: Sound, appearance (slim and functional), and price
Cons: Documentation!
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Your new T.V. will Thank You for this small investment
Stephen from Troy, IL on 5/11/2020
Don't let the size of this unit fool you. It packs a mighty punch! How have we lived with our current televison without making this small investment into the sound? It was easy to set up right out of the box. What more could I say excpet that is a great product for the price.
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Crutchfield customer from Hamilton Twp, NJ on 5/11/2020
Easy to use and set up. Sound quality great.
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Crutchfield customer from Greensboro, NC on 5/10/2020
The only bar that compares is Sonos at a much higher price. Great sound and price.
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Crutchfield customer from Port St Lucie, FL on 5/10/2020
This sound bar has a ready good quality and all modern connections like Bluetooth, WiFi and you connect to your phone , also it has amazon Alexa built in ... the sound is not crazy loud but it has quality . I am very happy with it
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Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 5/10/2020
Good sound quality. The subwoofer is more than adequate in or 16x25 ft open living room space
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Better, but not Great
Crutchfield customer from Wimauma, FL on 5/10/2020
This replaced an older soundbar (with the name of a prominent city in Massachusetts) in the hopes of improved sound. Did get some improvement, but was hoping for more. Guess I would need to spend even more $$$ to get that. In all fairness, this Yamaha soundbar did provide a marginally better sound and I will stick with it.
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Needs more umph!
Crutchfield customer from Minneapolis, MN on 5/7/2020
Sound quality was great and the extra HDMI port was really helpful However, the bass was surprisingly weak. I saw reviews saying this and assumed they were looking for something to rattle windows. However, it truly was weak. I purchased this to replace my Sony HTS350, and I ended up returning it because while the sound quality was slightly lower (though not anything I would have noticed had I not played them side by side), the extra umph in the low range provided by the Sony made a huge difference for movies, games, and music.
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: Weak low end
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YAS 209
Crutchfield customer from Burr Ridge, IL on 5/5/2020
We purchased the YAS 209 sound bar for the "Clear Voice" option. It does what it says! The Clear Voice does help to hear voice without turning the volume up to an uncomfortable level. To date, we find this sound bar is a welcome addition to our television sound system! I would recommend this sound bar!
Pros: Works as advertised. Happy with the product, looks good as well as performs to specifications.
Cons: Would like to see the options selected on the television, however does show the option on the iPhone. Not a problem.
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Very satisfied
Crutchfield customer from Beverly, MA on 5/5/2020
Great sound at this price point. What an improvement over the TV sound, even better than the home theatre setup we used to use.
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Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 5/5/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Carolina, PR on 5/3/2020
Excellent output audio. Just what I needed.
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I really like it!
Crutchfield customer from Raymore, MO on 5/3/2020
This is the first sound bar I have ever purchased and I am very pleased with it. For the price I don't think that I could have done any better. Sound quality is very good, and the wireless subwoofer does a more than adequate job. If I had to name a shortcoming, it would have to be the indicator lights. Yamaha tries to utilize the same lights for different purposes. Volume, subwoofer volume, on/off indicators for different settings all use the same set of lights, which, by the way, are not visible from the TV viewing position. You need to be standing over the sound bar to view the indicator lights. And, you had better have the user guide handy to explain all the different meanings for the various combinations of lights. However, once you get everything set up the way you want it, you don't need the lights very often. The app could use some sprucing up too. It's functional, but not very pretty. Overall, I would buy this sound bar again, and I do recommend it.
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Crutchfield customer from Tomball, TX on 5/1/2020
Took a little patience to get this dialed in, but now that it is, enjoying what this does for TV sound. As others have noted, wifi is finicky to setup. Had to move access point right next to the soundbar in order for it to connect, but after setup, no issues. Does get a bit annoying if you turn off the power saver, and move from music to TV later as the unit will shut off when the TV turns on. It's my own fault because of my setup, just annoying! Would definitely purchase again. Music streaming from this unit has better sound to me, than the 2 Sonos Play 1 previously used.
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Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 4/29/2020
Tried other sound bars and found that this one works better than even Bose! Enjoying Alexa!
Pros: Clarity is much better!
Cons: Wish Alexa could to messaging.
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Crutchfield customer from Columbia, MO on 4/29/2020
Vast improvement over the TV speakers alone, but voice is not as clear as I had hoped. The has a high ceiling and open plan, so wondering if that is contributing. Setup was not as easy as hoped.
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Michael from Bringhurst, IN on 4/29/2020
I bought this as gift for a old friend to enhance tv sound output and it did not disappoint . Simple plug and play set up and far surpasses the the tv speakers, perfect for a smaller room set up. A nice lift for these stay at home days we must endure.
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My Quest Was Over!! I Found "YAMAHA YAS-209" and CRUTCHFIELD!!!
Crutchfield customer from Euclid, OH on 4/28/2020
Purchased this item on April-15-2020, it arrived in just 3-Days later, on April-18th. I have to honestly say. I "LOVE" Music. I had been searching for 3-weeks, for a surround sound system for my 55" Smart TV. I had searched, BestBuy .com, Amazon .com, even Walmart .com. It wasn't until I had just so happen to be talking to a Good Friend of mine on the phone, he goes on to talk about a new sound system that he was ordering from a Music Source called "CRUTCHFIELD". I had never even heard of such a place before. I immediately went to the website on the computer, told my Good Friend, I'll talk to you later. It didn't take me long to find what I felt would be the end to my quest, I didn't have to search through all the merchandise that CRUTCHFIELD had to offer. I was able to compare Yamaha YAS-209, a BOSE system, ONS something, all 3 side by side on the same screen, man it was great to be able to do that, it really, really helped. Yamaha YAS-209. Yamaha YAS-209, was actually the cheapest cost of the 3 i compared, and the only one had came with a 2yr warranty. Comparing all 3 systems together YAS-209, even had more features, and more sound quality on paper to offer me. I WAS SOLD!! The connection process was very simple for this 52yr old Man to follow, i actually had 2 ways to connect to my TV that I never knew of. BlueTooth to my IPhone, THE MUSIC SOUND WAS REALLY AWESOME!!, different modes to choose from. NetFlix,Hulu,TV,IPhone.
Pros: Different modes of sound to choose from. Make up your own sound. BlueTooth. Wireless SubWoofer - place it anywhere. Powerful sound quality from the Sound Bar itself. Powerful "BOOM!!" from the SubWoofer. APP download to control both systems. Connect multiple other sound stations through out the house, through the same APP, with all systems acting together or separately, Wow!!
Cons: Don't really have any Cons.
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Crutchfield customer from Coventry, RI on 4/28/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Encino, CA on 4/27/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Little Rock, AR on 4/26/2020
Love having great sound and Alexa capabilities.
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Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 4/26/2020
Decent sounding but I hear audio pops every few mi it's when it's turned off.
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Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 4/26/2020
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Not cool to knowingly send a damage/Open item.
Felipe from TAMPA, FL on 4/25/2020
Very disappointed with Crutchfield, I received the box from UPS and the box came pretty beat up (It was definitely a returned item) although the sound bar and the subwoofer "appeared" to be brand new, the 2 power cords were missing. I returned it for an exchange, will follow up with a sound review
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Crutchfield customer from Furlong, PA on 4/20/2020
The sound bar is awesome and easy to set up. The sub woofer was easy to set up but has a dull thump instead of a deep sound my other subs have.
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Crutchfield customer from Weston, FL on 4/19/2020
Great sound. Fast delivery. Very satisfied with purchase.
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Crutchfield customer from Bronx, NY on 4/16/2020
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Great, except for deep bass.
Crutchfield customer from Wesley Chapel, FL on 4/13/2020
Great for music! The sub will not be anything to write home about, below 60Hz it's useless. However most music I listen to is instrumental foreign classical and it's fantastic for that (although I always need the bass extension on). It's fine with my xbox one games as well. If you're trying to listen to bass boosted songs it will not be a good experience. I repeat this sub does not thump. So if you're looking for something to produce bass that you can feel this is not the sound bar for you.
Pros: Very clear. Plays well at volume (my room is 14X14).
Cons: The 6.5 sub is not great below 60Hz.
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Crutchfield customer from Holland, MI on 4/12/2020
Sounds good, like the size, and the wireless feature of the sub is handy.
Pros: Good sound small size
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Crutchfield customer from Tyler, TX on 4/11/2020
Excellent product although the bass is not as strong as I expected. Crutchfield is great, as always, at answering setup and other questions. I highly recommend Crutchfield and would recommend this product except if you want an exceptionally strong bass.
Pros: Well designed and high quality.
Cons: Bass is not as strong as some.
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Crutchfield customer from Athens, AL on 4/11/2020
I only been using this sound bar about two weeks. So far like this system very well, I do have one problem , this system fade out for a short period sometimes have not figure out why. Other than this the sound bar is great for the money. Charles
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Good sound.
Crutchfield customer from Morgantown, WV on 4/10/2020
Good sound. Relatively easy to set up.
Pros: Reproduces dialogue better than my old sound bar.
Cons: Requires some effort to get to work with cable remote.
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Crutchfield customer from Wallingford, CT on 4/5/2020
Great product. Great sound.
Pros: Good sound Good bass
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Couldn't be happier
Crutchfield customer from Millbury, MA on 4/5/2020
This is a terrific soundbar for the price. First and foremost, the sound quality is good. I like it best with all of the enhancements (3D surround, etc.) turned off. I leave it in TV mode all the time and it sounds very good. Setup was very simple. I love the fact that it has an HDMI passthrough, in fact I wouldn't have bought it otherwise. My TV only has three inputs, so I really needed to have a passthrough on the soundbar or I wouldn't have been able to connect everything. The HDMI ARC and CEC works perfectly with my LG TV. The soundbar turns on and off with the TV, and responds to the TV's volume and mute controls. Couldn't be easier! The only quibble I have is the volume taper is too gradual, it takes a lot of clicks on the volume up or down buttons to make a substantial change in volume. But, you get used to that pretty quickly. I also give a five star rating to Crutchfield scratch and dent. What a great value! I couldn't see any cosmetic blemishes on the product, and functionally it's perfect. The only evidence that this wasn't a brand-new product is the box was a little beat up. Would definitely buy scratch and dent again from Crutchfield, it's a great savings on a product that's like new and with a full warranty.
Pros: great sound simple set up HDMI passthrough
Cons: volume response is very gradual
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Love it
Crutchfield customer from Holden, MO on 4/5/2020
Great soundbar plenty of power for making movie watching enjoyable.
Pros: Plenty of bass. Very easy setup.
Cons: None
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Great addition for quarantine binging!!
Crutchfield customer from Strongsville, OH on 4/2/2020
Sound is very clear (compared to my previous entry level LG bar), just wish lower volume sube levels could be adjusted up to provide a bit more bass. It is great at the mid and higher sound levels for both movies and streaming music.
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Crutchfield customer from San Marcos, TX on 3/29/2020
I did plenty of research and decided on the Yamaha 209. I replaced a old Yamaha entertainment system that lasted 15 years . I'm so glad I chose Crutchfield instead of the other sellers. The set up and connection was pretty simple but there was a audio setting on my LG OLED TV that needed to be tweaked and in one simple call to Crutchfield they diagnosed and had me make a change I would never have found by myself. On top of that Crutchfield got me the item in two days instead of 10 days like other online retailers. I've ordered products from Crutchfield for at least 25 years and never been disappointed.
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Crutchfield customer from Eaton, OH on 3/25/2020
Great quality and great price thank you
Pros: Quality,price,sound
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Springfield, IL on 3/1/2020
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Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 1/27/2020
I am very happy with the ordering process and the quality of this product. The detailed review provided by the crutchfield stuff was excellent and this product is working really well for me. If your remote is not working when it arrives, don't fret! The battery may be installed backwards so just check that.
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Tom from CRAWFORDVILLE, FL on 1/23/2020
This is the worst sounding . I was very surprised Yamaha usually has awesome sounding units. This unit sounds like it is in a pickle barrel.
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Crutchfield customer from Tuxedo Park, NY on 1/14/2020
Can't beat it for the price.
Pros: Vast improvement in sound quality.
Cons: wi fi blinks sound out for 2-3 seconds occasionally.
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Very Pleased
MIke from Hazel Park, Mi on 1/9/2020
I was undecided on what soundbar to purchase it was between the Yamaha YAS-209 & the JBL 3.1 both relatively close in price (within $50) I consulted Crutchfield's support group and I ended up choosing the Yamaha. I've had for Two days and sound wise very pleased. Setup was super easy without an issue and let me tell you I'm the guy that always seems to have a problem setting up electronics. The only issue is my TV is not a smart TV and I can't use my TV remote to operate the soundbar. I'm using the provided optical cable to connect the unit. Sound wise the room I put it in is quite small at 12 x 15 and it fills the room up with crisp sound and deep bass from the subwoofer. The Sound effects are decent on regular tv broadcast but is really good when I put in an action dvd and was very happy with the sound. All in all I'm sure you'll be just as pleased as I am and for the money I feel is a pretty good bargain at $350. This was my first experience dealing with Crutchfield and I'm super impressed with their professional way they treated me and I will not hesitate to deal with them in the future. ????????
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Great value
Crutchfield customer from Okemos, MI on 1/2/2020
Bought this for the kid's TV and they really like it. Movies and games sound quite good. CNET continues to rate this model as their favorite mid-priced sound bar.
Pros: Quality sound with a good amount of bass.
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Crutchfield customer from Olive Branch, MS on 12/28/2019
So far doing everything I expected from it in regards to what this system was designed to be, if you want more, there are systems that fit that bill, happy with my Yamaha, have a Yamaha receiver for home theater room that I am happy with as well. Crutchfield support great as usual.
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Better than tv speakers
Crutchfield customer from Prnc Frederck, MD on 12/24/2019
Works great. When connected via Bluetooth I can use my tv remote. I've had no problems with it connecting, the only thing I don't like is that if you pause a movie it will turn off after five minutes.Much better sound than my tv speakers. Shipped and arrived within one day.
Pros: Affordable Better than tv speakers
Cons: When connected via Bluetooth speaker will turn off if movie is paused
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Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 12/12/2019
I'm very satisfied with my Yamaha soundbar and woofer.The vocals are crisp and clear and the bass is deep and adjustable, I highly recommend!
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Crutchfield customer from Lincoln, NE on 11/22/2019
Sounds great .. looks great
Pros: Sounds great for the price..very adaptable .
Cons: A little tricky to connect to WiFi, not a deal breaker .
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Crutchfield customer from Littleton, CO on 11/5/2019
Hookup not as easy as expected, Took 3 calls to get it right. About a 5 second lag before sound is heard. Bluetooth quit working one week after firs use. Returning for exchange.
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Crutchfield customer from Tillamook, OR on 10/13/2019
This sound bar is better the tv sound, but it doesn't really jump out and impress me as much as I was hoping for. Was very happy with the shipping of it. It arrived 3 days after ordering it.
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A great addition to anyone's home.
Barry from Lecanto, FL on 9/30/2019
I really the sound that is given off through the sound bar. Crutchfield is a great company to deal with. A really great purchase.
Pros: Sound, ease of set up, looks great.
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Good Bedroom Soundbar
Crutchfield customer from Lewisville, TX on 9/10/2019
The sound for the money is really good. It's not near my home theatre in sound quality but it's certainly better than I had expected. I do not use any surround sound modes as those really increase the reverb which is just annoying to my ears. I find this nearly ideal for use in a bedroom. The issue I have had is I can't tell Alexa to change inputs which the manual cleary states "Alexa, switch the input source to HDMI" but that command does not work. Al other Alexa functionality seems to work fine. I wished the soundbar returned back to the original source.
Pros: Good sound considering price
Cons: Alexa is so so
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Chep Noel25 from Laguna Niguel CA on 8/9/2019
Amazing sound so happy for my upgrade thanks to Alex for the advice. Crutchfield people your amazing thanks again
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