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Yamaha R S201BL 2 Channel Stereo Receiver
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
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Review Analysis - 144 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
63yamaha, stereo, amp, amplifier, speakers
+92%
-8%
" ... Very happy with this receiver , I use the natural sound setting and just played with the gain on my sub till I got the amount of bass I wanted and really have not touched a thing but the source and volume on the remote . ... "
" ... Very happy with this receiver , I use the natural sound setting and just played with the gain on my sub till I got the amount of bass I wanted and really have not touched a thing but the source and volume on the remote . ... "
" ... No problem with either set of speakers. ... "
" ... No problem with either set of speakers. ... "
" ... This is a great sounding receiver that I used to power a whole home sound system using 10 speakers, channel selector with impedance protecter, volume controls and a Bluetooth interface. ... "
" ... If you're looking for a simple medium power stereo with high quality sound, this would make a great choice. ... "
" ... If you're looking for a simple medium power stereo with high quality sound, this would make a great choice. ... "
" ... I was looking for a good, not cosmic, audio amplifier/receiver and had no need for home theatre support. ... "
Price
23money, a3060, yamaha
+96%
-4%
" ... In this price range, it was a great choice. ... "
" ... In this price range, it was a great choice. ... "
" ... Actually their selling point is "zones" i.e. ... "
" ... Actually their selling point is "zones" i.e. ... "
" ... Very nice amp for a very reasonable cost. ... "
" ... The exact model seems to be discontinued, and updated to newer model with a little more price. ... "
" ... I think at this price-point, it is an exceptional buy in the 2-channel stereo market. ... "
" ... I think at this price-point, it is an exceptional buy in the 2-channel stereo market. ... "
Ease of Use
14controls, easy to set, straightforward, simple, setup
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Super sound and easy to set up. ... "
" ... With the purchase and install of this receiver I've set it all right. ... "
" ... With the purchase and install of this receiver I've set it all right. ... "
Product Reliability
12year, receiver, yamaha, receivers, amps
+75%
-25%
" ... I've only be using this receiver for about four weeks, but so far am very happy with it. ... "
" ... I've only be using this receiver for about four weeks, but so far am very happy with it. ... "
" ... I had it a few years now love it. ... "
" ... I bought this over a year ago, and it's still working perfectly fine. ... "
" ... Perfect replacement for my twenty-year-old Pioneer setup that had seen its better days. ... "
" ... Perfect replacement for my twenty-year-old Pioneer setup that had seen its better days. ... "
" ... Should have gone back to this type receiver long time ago. ... "
" ... I've had it almost a month and no problems. ... "
Controls
11loudness control, variable loudness control, pure direct, duplicates, bass
+82%
-18%
" ... I love the variable loudness control, which almost acts like an equalizer for less-than-perfect recordings, or whenever you need to turn down the bass to keep the neighbors from descending on you. ... "
" ... I love the variable loudness control, which almost acts like an equalizer for less-than-perfect recordings, or whenever you need to turn down the bass to keep the neighbors from descending on you. ... "
" ... Best feature (which Yamaha thankfully retained from earlier models, and which seems to be a exclusively Yamaha) is the continuously variable loudness compensation control. ... "
" ... Best feature (which Yamaha thankfully retained from earlier models, and which seems to be a exclusively Yamaha) is the continuously variable loudness compensation control. ... "
" ... I really like the "loudness control." ... "
" ... I really like the "loudness control." ... "
" ... Simple, elegant design with straight forward controls. ... "
Capacity
11stereo, receiver, throughout the house, room, yamaha
+100%
" ... Plenty of power for normal sized living room . ... "
" ... Plenty of power for normal sized living room . ... "
" ... Great Garage set up. ... "
" ... The Yamaha receiver even has second room listening to further spread sound throughout the house and yard. ... "
" ... The Yamaha receiver even has second room listening to further spread sound throughout the house and yard. ... "
" ... Great Garage set up. ... "
" ... works great for my garage ... "
" ... I have the A line dedicated to my speakers in the living room and the B line feeds all of my small speakers throughout the house. ... "
Marketplace
11expected, yamaha, wrote, s700, reply
+73%
-27%
" ... I got the R-S700 for ~$375 on Amazon. ... "
" ... I got the R-S700 for ~$375 on Amazon. ... "
" ... just what I wanted and as stated ... "
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
" ... Purchased from Amazon Warehouse. ... "
" ... all as advertised ... "
CD/DVD
10yamaha, player, turntable, stereo, receiver
+100%
" ... Plenty of inputs for components - R2R, cvassette, TT, CD, and computer all play though it . ... "
" ... Plenty of inputs for components - R2R, cvassette, TT, CD, and computer all play though it . ... "
" ... I am looking forward to getting the Yamaha CD changer soon to go with it. ... "
" ... I am looking forward to getting the Yamaha CD changer soon to go with it. ... "
" ... I installed my Technics turntable, Onkyo CD player and my Yamaha sub woofer to this unit and turned it on. ... "
" ... I installed my Technics turntable, Onkyo CD player and my Yamaha sub woofer to this unit and turned it on. ... "
" ... I trusted Yamaha because I also have a Yamaha surround sound receiver and CD player. ... "
" ... I trusted Yamaha because I also have a Yamaha surround sound receiver and CD player. ... "
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