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Yamaha YAS 108 Sound Bar with Built in Subwoofers Bluetooth
Last Updated: June 19, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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Sound / Sound Quality
227bass, soundbar, sound, surround, subwoofer
+90%
-10%
" ... Price, quality sound for what it is at that price. ... "
" ... If you want great sound, do this . ... also allows you connect to a separate subwoofer, but so far the built in bass seems pretty good, with enhanced boost turned on. ... "
" ... I first looked at replacing it with another home theater unit and use the speakers from the Panasonic. ... Not wanting the expense of replacing the speakers, as well, I started looking at soundbars. ... I was surprised to find that such small speakers could produce rich bass. ... Still needs a separate sub-woofer (which it supports) to get that "theater" sound I'd grown accustomed to, but I think many people would be satisfied without it. ... If there is any weakness in the sound, it is not at the lower frequencies. ... BTW, Clear Voice works very well to make speech easier to listen to, whether it be watching a movie, or just listening to TV. ... For movies, I use Clear Voice, Bass Extension, and either Surround or 3D Surround, depending on the movie, as the latter makes some movies sound a little muddy. ... For music, it's Clear Voice, Bass Extension, and Surround. ... For TV, it is Clear Voice and Surround for shows that are mostly talk, but for action shows, and the like, the same setting as I use for movies, works best. ... In a nutshell, the sound is smooth, there is neither noticeable distortion at the low end, nor shrillness at the high end, and no problems in between, Very pleasant to listen to. ... "
" ... Internal subwoofer can be adjusted for rich base. ... You can hear every word. ... "
" ... I ordered this one and I am very happy with the sound performance. ... "
" ... Its great and gives excellent base with built-in subwoofer. ... "
" ... That would direct the audio in my direction instead of upward. ... Sounds fine, though. ... "
" ... Just set up the sound bar and watched a movie, and the sound is incredible. ... Good bass, and can be adjusted. ... Not a fan of the 3D surround sound, but the regular surround sounds good. ... "
Sound / Bass
62subwoofer, sub, bass extension, soundbar, surround
+94%
-6%
" ... also allows you connect to a separate subwoofer, but so far the built in bass seems pretty good, with enhanced boost turned on. ... "
" ... The sound is very good for a single bar without a separate woofer. ... "
" ... Clear voices and surprisingly good BASS! ... The sub only handles the loudest booming of BASS with the Yamaha handling the rest of the BASS very well. ... "
" ... Has good bass. ... "
" ... The sound is phenomenal, the bass is deep, the treble clean, and set up was quick and easy. ... "
" ... Internal subwoofer can be adjusted for rich base. ... "
" ... The higher you go on bass or bass boost things start to sound off . ... "
" ... I was surprised to find that such small speakers could produce rich bass. ... For movies, I use Clear Voice, Bass Extension, and either Surround or 3D Surround, depending on the movie, as the latter makes some movies sound a little muddy. ... For music, it's Clear Voice, Bass Extension, and Surround. ... "
Price
44money, soundbar, sound bar, cost, price point
+93%
-7%
" ... I ended up with these solely based on price/reviews/brand, and I'm loving them. ... "
" ... New to soundbars but thought the sound was pretty good for the price. ... "
" ... Not a bad soundbar for the price. ... "
" ... This is beyond worth it. ... "
" ... But, for it's price, it's definitely worth it! ... "
" ... Price, quality sound for what it is at that price. ... "
" ... It sounds about as good as I'd expect for the price. ... "
" ... But turned out to be an awesome product at a reasonable price! ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
43bluetooth, soundbar, vizio, sound bar, via bluetooth
+79%
-21%
" ... Had this professionally installed along with a new TV. ... "
" ... Hooked to older Samsung smart TV. ... "
" ... I used it few time with the iPhone bluetooth and it was really good. ... "
" ... The iPhone app is also an added bonus, it makes it simple to control everything on it quickly. ... "
" ... I think the clear and easy words were a great choice for the input buttons on top ( TV, Bluetooth, etc) . ... For comparison portable bluetooth speakers couldn't touch this thing. ... "
" ... * The soundbar turns on automatically within seconds of the TV powering on. ... "
" ... Even better I hooked up my iPhone and the volume is excellent and clear. ... "
" ... Audio via Bluetooth is compressed so it's best to play it using something connected to it (ex: Smart TV, Game console, PC). ... "
Sound / Volume
40room, loud, living room, soundbar, sound bar
+80%
-20%
" ... Just what the Movie Doctor ordered for my Bar / Pool Room . ... even high volume - sounds outstanding . ... "
" ... The 3-D surround really does make it sound like there are speakers around the room. ... "
" ... volume needs to be turned up more than 20 to really be able to hear clear sound. ... "
" ... Todays TV's sound system s suck, this gives you volume and theatre sound ... "
" ... Let me tell you one thing: In the next house, I will keep my speakers stowed away (or use them for music) - this sound bar is amazing. ... "
" ... We have a very large open living room and kitchen and the great sound easily fills these two rooms. ... "
" ... For a small or medium size room, it can't be beat. ... I especially like the clear voice function as it makes dialog much easier to understand at low to medium volume levels. ... "
" ... I bought this one, and the build quality, sound quality and volume were quite literally 10X better, for only a few bucks more. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
37easy to set, setup, easy to use, sound, tv
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to set up ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze. ... "
" ... Setup was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up,easy to use and Awesome sound out of a smaller sound bar! ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... This thing was so easy to set up I said to myself "surely it's not that simple". ... "
" ... The size is right, it looks great and is very easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to setup and simple to use. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
36arc, tv, optical, input, via
+75%
-25%
" ... Used a four way HDMI switch to connect the Cable Box, Chromecast, Roku and the BlueRay DVD player to the soundbar's HDMI Input ... For Roku and Chromecast users, make sure any used HDMI splitter/switch has user-selected input functionality ... 'Auto Input Selector' HDMI splitters/switches need only one-at-a-time powered video signal devices ... since Roku and Chromecast are 'Always On' devices automatic signal processing will not be functional unless the user switches HDMI sources as intended. ... "
" ... HDMI-CEC works flawlessly and turns on/off with the TV. ... "
" ... I hooked it up via the optical audio feed from the TV since my HDMI connections were already used and I had no other option. ... "
" ... just got it a couple days ago got it hooked up with in minutes using the HDMI ARC HOOKUP ... "
" ... I wish the cable routing would be a bit cleaner and nicer and a second HDMI input would just be the icing on the cake. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up out of the box, pretty much plug and play, via the ARC connection with HDMI, it was about 30 seconds to install on my 2015 Hisense 4K TV. ... "
" ... If you are installing this I recommend you unplug any HDMI device besides your TV receiver before you connect this soundbar. ... This soundbar is connected to a Sony X900F using the HDMI ARC port. ... "
" ... I had no problem setting the YAS-108 up via HDMI with my Old Panasonic TV. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
33tv, music, via bluetooth, via, hdmi
+85%
-15%
" ... I mainly did this for the clear voice and Bluetooth functionality. ... "
" ... Bluetooth is great, can overlap over other things that's playing via ARC, HDMI, etc. ... "
" ... No, it isn't a full surround-sound experience, but it is certainly a VAST improvement over the original speaker sound, and in Bluetooth mode, out-performs my portable Bose Soundlink Bluetooth speakers (which I love). ... "
" ... It works, sound is good and pairs easily with other BluTooth Gadgets. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great and is very clear with no distortion. ... "
" ... Most impressively, the bluetooth support on this soundbar is flawless and switching between TV audio and streaming music from my phone is simple and straightforward. ... "
" ... Bluetooth setup was trouble-free and easy. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth to the phone is great easy to play music, overall really happy with this. ... "
Usage / Setup
32easy, set, installation, instructions, simple
+94%
-6%
" ... Great sound, super easy and quick setup (I used the arc connection for ease of use / power functions) and have found the Yamaha to be far superior to my previous SB (Toshiba). ... "
" ... very simple install, and craftsmanship looks good. ... "
" ... However, if you can muddle through the instructions, the actual installation and operation are quite simple. ... "
" ... Was easy to install using the supplied cable (optical) ... "
" ... but: manual needs a quick setup section-not straight forward ... "
" ... Installation is easy but setting the system took me more than expected ( maybe because I hadn't done that in a while) . ... "
" ... Very easy to setup and simple to use. ... "
" ... I'M Happy and it did not cost me an arm and a leg to install and put into full function, "Setup Was A Snap!" ... "
Parts & Accessories / Remote
32tv, control, soundbar, volume, sound bar
+75%
-25%
" ... My TV remote (Sony) controls the power and volume to the sound bar, and my Roku remote also controls the sound bar volume. ... "
" ... The reason this gets 4 stars and not 5 is the setup and the remote. ... "
" ... To set up the audio device under remote setup choose YAS101. ... Then your DIRECTV remote will operate the sound bar. ... "
" ... It could have a better remote and Bluetooth standby never seems to work, but overall I LOVE it! ... "
" ... Allow you to select several DSP effects you cant with the remote. ... "
" ... We hooked it up with the HDMI ARC (cable not included) and everything works thru the TV remote except the extra capability items like Clear Voice. ... "
" ... Go into settings on the Vizio ( on remote - Menu, Settings, CEC Settings, CEC Function /Enable, System Audio Control/On, Device Discovery . ... "
" ... Hooked up via HDMI ARC which allows you control the volume with the TV remote, and also it turns on and off when the TV does. ... and use the Dialogue mode, in conjunction with turning up the bass just a bit manually, which you can do from the remote. ... "
Usage / Capacity
22living room, soundbar, bedroom, family room, rooms
+100%
" ... So far it's a perfect sound for my theater room. ... "
" ... I bought this for my living room (approximately 400sq ft). ... "
" ... I use this sound bar for my living room. ... "
" ... UPDATE: This is so good I just purchased a second one for the bedroom. ... "
" ... I have a double story family room and the sound on my tv could not be heard clear, it use to echo. ... "
" ... My parents just bought a house in Florida and I would be flying in to spend the holiday season with them. ... "
" ... We have a very large open living room and kitchen and the great sound easily fills these two rooms. ... "
" ... Bought this unit to use with my smaller TV in bedroom. ... "
Software / Apps
21tv, remote, control, yamaha, update
+67%
-33%
" ... I bought this for xmas along with my TCL Roku tv. ... Alexa even works turning tv on/off, changing channels and so on. ... Also download the app that allows you to change functions for the soundbar from your phone. ... "
" ... The iPhone app is also an added bonus, it makes it simple to control everything on it quickly. ... "
" ... Update2: Sounds even better after installing the firmware update, available on Yamaha's website. ... "
" ... My setup is basically a Samsung TV UN48 with AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV. ... "
" ... Luckily there's an app that allows you to use your phone as a remote and adjust all the settings . ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted, better control with the phone app. ... "
" ... It isn't perfect but is so much better than our tcl/roku t.v. ... For some reason the sound is even better on dvds, and slightly better on hulu, netflix . ... "
" ... Fortunately, Yamaha has an app available that will allow you to control the bar via your phone, and it works just fine. ... "
Product Reliability
14sound bar, months, get, weeks, two
+43%
-57%
" ... Replaced the battery several times and it went from intermittent working to not at all. ... "
" ... It failed to power up. ... "
" ... Worked great at first and had really nice sound quality, but a couple months later the sound is cracking and it occassionally will freeze, no sound comes out and not respond to the remote. ... "
" ... We had this sound bar for less than a month and it completely stopped working. ... "
" ... Had item replaced and continued to see the same issue. ... "
" ... Sounded great until it stopped working. ... "
" ... Could be user error. ... "
" ... The first week of using this was great but we have only had it for two weeks now and I can’t even get it work. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
13run, bar, soundbar, power cord, optical cable
+62%
-38%
" ... You definitely don't also need to hook up the optical cable. ... "
" ... Was easy to install using the supplied cable (optical) ... "
" ... The arc cable works great, sounds great, and easy to use. ... "
" ... Check your cable box audio setting. ... Will be different for all cable/satellite/Roku etc. ... "
" ... Works seamlessly with my tv and cable box. ... "
" ... Little complicated hooking up using cable box, but easy once you get it. ... "
" ... Replaced surround sound system to eliminate messy wires. ... "
" ... I'm not an audiophile, but it has very good sound just using the optical cord that came with it. ... "
Body / Size
12size, space, sound, small, slim
+92%
-8%
" ... I like the sound and compactness ... "
" ... I like the slim form factor and the fact it had built in subs and the arc support which is a big plus! ... "
" ... but that feature is very powerful for such a compact design. ... size and and furnishings. ... "
" ... The size is right, it looks great and is very easy to use. ... "
" ... The slim form factor is very nice too. ... "
" ... small / compact size with Excellent Sound . ... "
" ... nice and compact. ... "
" ... Whether you're tight on space (35" long) or got the room to spare this Yamaha is a solid choice. ... I don't have room for a subwoofer and the built-in ones are good for my space, I could see how one might want more in a large room. ... "
Body / Design
10new, looks, yamaha, would, well
+90%
-10%
" ... Looks like new. ... "
" ... Love the new, more low profile design on it. ... "
" ... Or am I thinking too futuristic? ... "
" ... As it stands, the Yamaha does well and I would buy it again, but I would absolutely look into spending a little more and getting one of the two Sonos options for those that are a little less tech capable. ... "
" ... - Nice design and quality ... "
" ... Looks and sounds good. ... "
" ... You'll know when it's on when you see the surround LED blue. ... "
" ... I like the appearance better than the 107 and it's low enough to sit flat in front of my 65 LG on the stand without impeding views. ... "
Usage / Controls
9control, volume, touch, sound settings, settings
+89%
-11%
" ... Settings>System>Control other devices (CEC) - configured how I wanted it: ARC (HDMI 3), System audio control, System standby - all 3 enabled with 1-touch play off) ... "
" ... That said, I've found a way to add some brightness, that may seem counter-intuitive, especially when listening to music, but turn on Clear Voice. ... "
" ... I think the clear and easy words were a great choice for the input buttons on top ( TV, Bluetooth, etc) . ... "
" ... Basic sound without using the sound settings is very good, from musical concerts to movie soundtrack and effects. ... Like the integrated sub-woofers and the separate sub-woofer volume control. ... "
" ... Great bass mode (I listen to hop hop & electric) and I love the clear voice button that makes dialogue easier and more crisp to hear. ... "
" ... For your preference select just surround button( not 3d surround) and stereo. ... "
" ... I like that it's touch button. ... "
" ... The bar top touch controls are a handy complement to the hand set. ... "
Sound / Frequencies
8mids, frequencies, treble, soundbar, lows
+88%
-13%
" ... Sound quality of the YAS-108 for highs and mids is great. ... Yamaha would have done better to sell a version of this with just mids/highs and an optional external sub. ... "
" ... If there is any weakness in the sound, it is not at the lower frequencies. ... "
" ... In the bedrooms, the soundbar really shines with both highs and lows, just outstanding. ... "
" ... Highly recommend a sub woofer to enhance low frequencies. ... "
" ... This is the best for clearest treble, with crisp voice,and bass loudest as can be without any distortion that you can notice. ... "
" ... The bass is rich and deep, the mid and high tones are handled well, and you can adjust the sound to your liking. ... "
" ... I would recommend a set of subwoofers to accompany the soundbar, this way the soundbar can handle the highs and mids while the external subwoofers handle the lows. ... "
Service / Returns
8returning, return, item, replaced, really
-100%
" ... Needless to say, I returned it. ... "
" ... I am returning. ... "
" ... Had item replaced and continued to see the same issue. ... "
" ... I’m definitely returning unless I can figure out how to troubleshoot. ... "
" ... It is being returned. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Device Stand
7mounting, mounted, tv stand, unit, mount
+57%
-43%
" ... You can hang it on the wall or set it in front of the TV. ... "
" ... There is a template included for wall mounting, though. ... "
" ... It can also be wall mounted. ... "
" ... We highly recommend wall mounting the unit as its performance is even better than simply locating the unit on the tv stand. ... "
Body / Build Quality
6unit, would, stand, sound, small
+50%
-50%
" ... Very small and flimsy. ... "
Service / Marketplace
5shipping, reviews, day, 00
+60%
-40%
" ... Works great and as advertised. ... "
" ... Two days after I received mine, the price dropped from 199.00 to 169.00 on Amazon ) ... "
Body / Fit
5fits, tv, inch, subwoofer, stand
+80%
-20%
" ... This fits best for my 60 inch tv and produce huge, quality sound. ... "
" ... I have a 55 inch flat screen and it fits perfectly in front without obscuring the view. ... "
Usage / User Manual
4setup, room
+50%
-50%
" ... Read the instructions thoroughly to get used to controlling the options. ... "
Usage / Gaming
3+100%
" ... This bar really makes a difference if your a gamer. ... "
" ... I've added it to my gaming room . ... "
" ... PS4 games sound excellent. ... "
Body / Comfort
3sound, hands, ear, bar, would
+100%
" ... I am an avid audiofile with a sensitive ocd ear lol. ... "
" ... Hands down the best sound bar I’ve owned. ... "
" ... The bar top touch controls are a handy complement to the hand set. ... "
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