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Yamaha YAS 207BL Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Bluetooth DTS Virtual X Black
Last Updated: February 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound / Sound Quality
497bass, surround, subwoofer, soundbar, yamaha
+89%
-11%
" ... Listen to me, buy this sound bar. ... This sound bar goes toe to toe with it. ... "
" ... Sound is good for stereo and very good when using the 3D SurroundSound feature. ... "
" ... The sound once synced with the subwoofer is outstanding. ... Once it did, sound/musical nirvana. ... "
" ... I have been using this sound bar since Christmas 2018 and I am very satisfied with it. ... "
" ... The clear voice works well enough to disable text on screen for most shows, the bass kicks well enough. ... "
" ... This Yamaha seemed to be the best rated for vocal clarity while providing good bass and better than average features. ... Sound: I keep surround sound mode with vocal clarity turned on at all times. ... You can play with multiple sound features to find what works best for your room and watching preferences. ... This doesn't provide quite the sound quality and vocal clarity as I expected based on reviews. ... If you are looking for top-notch sound and features you'll want to go above this price range so I could not recommend any sub-$400 soundbar. ... "
" ... Excellent sound for the price. ... "
" ... Good soundbar, however the surround feature could be a lot better. ... The bass can get pretty deep and the vocals are clear. ... "
Sound / Bass
139subwoofer, sub, deep, sound quality, sound bar
+89%
-11%
" ... The sound is a very good quality, and also has rich deep bass. ... "
" ... The bass is great and there is no crackling at high volumes. ... "
" ... Booming bass through the wireless subwoofer. ... "
" ... I love it, great sound quality, can be very loud, awesome bass. ... "
" ... This is a 2.1 and the subwoofer contributes very nice realistic bass to movies and TV shows. ... "
" ... I like loads of bass and this Yamaha delivers. ... "
" ... 2)Big base ... "
" ... Deep bass, sick surround, and clear sound that makes us all happy ... "
Price
133worth, value, sound bar, soundbar, 300
+93%
-7%
" ... Keep your eyes on this one as the price is good right now and may go down more. ... "
" ... Did not want to spend a mountain of money so looked into the $300 range. ... "
" ... The price price price. ... "
" ... Overall seems quite good for the price. ... "
" ... and for the money I feel I get great results. ... "
" ... Good price for what you get. ... "
" ... Adequate and value for money - nothing to complain about for the price. ... "
" ... You won’t regret this purchase if you are looking for a sound bar in this price range. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
111set, setup, simple, easy to setup, easy to set
+97%
-3%
" ... Sound quality is very good and installation is a breeze, although the owner's manual can be a little confusing. ... "
" ... Install was pretty easy. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Very simple to install ... "
" ... The set up was easy and the sound is very rich. ... "
" ... Easy set up, sounds great! ... "
" ... Set up easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use and setup. ... "
Sound / Volume
89loud, sub, sound bar, room, volumes
+73%
-27%
" ... The dialog is where this bar shines, no matter the scene or volume, the dialog is crisp, clean and solid. ... Large, 3-D sound is a gimmick, for medium sized rooms. ... "
" ... Sound is great except for the the usual low volume talking and then loud effects or music. ... "
" ... It is bigger with a correspondingly bigger sound. ... "
" ... I wanted bigger sound--something other than the tv speakers for a MEDIUM SIZED bedroom (I believe room size is the key to great sound.) ... I like the separate volume control for the sound bar and the subwoofer. ... "
" ... Great speaker & sub. ... "
" ... For smaller rooms, this soundbar, at this price, is pretty dang hard to beat. ... "
" ... Not for bigger rooms. ... Definitely get more bang in a smaller room style. ... "
" ... Whether your 10 feet from it or 30, the volume and clarity are the same. ... "
Usage / Setup
87easy, set, install, easy to install, simple
+97%
-3%
" ... Same set up, plug in the YAS-207 and BOOM! ... Mine came with the new firmware already installed, but the update is really easy and intuitive, and the Yamaha site is very clear and easy to use. ... "
" ... Great sound, installation was quick! ... "
" ... Setup was very easy , sounds were awesome! ... "
" ... Set up was simple. ... "
" ... I have had no issues with setup or performance to speak of. ... "
" ... Setup is fairly easy as long as you use HDMI over ARC to get it working---do that and it's basically plug and play. ... Again, I was very impressed considering it only cost $300 for the setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... The setup is easy for an ARC plug tv. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
84bluetooth, connect, subwoofer, soundbar, sub
+67%
-33%
" ... And the subb is a great addition to our little home theater. ... "
" ... Great sound hard to sync ... "
" ... I bought this soundbar specifically for the DTS:X Virtual capability. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great too, phone streaming or Alexa, and I really appreciate separate subwoofer volume, since it easy way to adjust it depending on the source. ... "
" ... Used the ARC HDMI to connect directly to the TV. ... "
" ... The wireless sub works very well. ... I've connected my phone to the bar and played videos via bluetooth. ... "
" ... I purchased it really so I could listen to my iphone music which I play from the phone to the tv. ... "
" ... Used for flat screen tv and I phone music. ... "
Product Reliability
68stopped working, working, weeks, defective, subwoofer
+31%
-69%
" ... Now it stopped working out of the blue. ... "
" ... I sent it back within a week of receiving it. ... "
" ... Quit working in a few days. ... He told me it was defective and would not work. ... "
" ... I have had this product for nearly 18-months and wouldn't buy it again. ... "
" ... I've reached out to Yamaha since it was 2 months in (had it stored for a month due to moving homes) and Amazon only resolves issues 30 days or earlier. ... "
" ... This thing is a piece of crap, the subwoofer stopped working after only 3 months! ... "
" ... Months later it started to rumble and gurgle a lot. ... "
" ... Update: I had the defective unit replaced only for the new one to last only about a month before crapping out. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
66tv, arc, soundbar, optical cable, optical
+74%
-26%
" ... I am using HDMI ARC and it works like a charm. ... "
" ... Would be nice if it came with an hdmi cable but for the price it is a good deal! ... "
" ... So this system does utilize HDMI Arc. ... You just need to plug it in to an outlet. ... "
" ... Both are terrific, this one ups the game with HDMI arc and a sleeker subwoofer. ... "
" ... Plugged in via optical cable and first impressions are beyond expectations. ... "
" ... I am replacing it with an Amazon Basics optical cable. ... I may experiment with this when I replace my optical cable. ... "
" ... Simple plug and play using either HDMI ARC or digital optical. ... That's why I use the digital optical cable. ... "
" ... HDMI in from PS4 Pro, HMDI out to ARC on my tv and everything works perfectly . ... "
Parts & Accessories / Remote
63control, volume, tv, sound bar, controls
+75%
-25%
" ... The Sound Bar remote also controls the overall volume, which is nice when playing music from other devices. ... "
" ... The boxes should be sync-able with any remote ... "
" ... There is no audio delay (as ARC synchronizes audio automatically) and its nice to control volume with 1 remote. ... "
" ... The indicator lights are easy to see and the remote is as simple as you can get. ... "
" ... Remote is simple and effective, and, even with my analog, mini-plug audio-out/in connection (yes, I'm old), the sound is excellent. ... "
" ... I can point the remote anywhere in the room and it will work. ... "
" ... I love this comes with wireless subwoofer along with remote control. ... "
" ... Works well with Direct TV remotes (no power off thought) and Logitech Harmony. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
52pairing, connection, subwoofer, via bluetooth, soundbar
+83%
-17%
" ... Bluetooth connectivity was good as well. ... "
" ... The PC Bluetooth picked up the Sound Bar in seconds, and connecting it was as simple as clicking the Sound Bar from the list of Bluetooth devices. ... "
" ... I was looking for a fairly basic but quality speaker system with Bluetooth. ... The bluetooth is really nice too. ... "
" ... The sound bar is easy to connect via blue tooth or supplied optical cable. ... Tried blue tooth first. ... "
" ... Great for Bluetooth music too! ... "
" ... I also tested the Bluetooth feature of this bar and I streamed music from my phone to the bar. ... The pairing of the Bluetooth was easy as there is a button on the remote to enable it. ... On the phone, the Bluetooth device showed up as "YAS-207 Yamaha." ... The Bluetooth streaming was amazing! ... "
" ... I also enjoy using the Bluetooth function with my Iphone music, it paired perfectly and it's like I have a new stereo in my living room. ... "
" ... Pairing this with other BT devices is easy and reliable. ... "
Software / Apps
50update, yamaha, firmware, remote, tv
+72%
-28%
" ... I also really like the LED indicators on the front of the bar which show the current settings that the bar is configured to i.e. ... "
" ... 4 years ago, the Samsung 45 series soundbar (about $250) was rated as having "very good sound' but Samsung updates it every year so it's sound quality is unknown in its latest version. ... "
" ... When you first connect to the system using Bluetooth, you are asked to download their control app for your phone. ... The app was appealing and appears to give you a lot more control than the small remote that comes with the sound bar. ... "
" ... Google Assist with Google Mini & Chromecast wireless workaround is next! ... This Yamaha is excellent and will work just fine with the Chromcast workaround for smarthome functionality. ... "
" ... The phone app is intuitive and easy to use. ... "
" ... * The Android app, gives you a few more adjustments . ... "
" ... The App is awesome and you won't need to manage multiple handheld remotes. ... "
" ... It sounds so good that I added a chromecast doohicky so I can listen to music. ... "
Usage / Capacity
37living room, house, apartment, smaller, sub
+97%
-3%
" ... I've tried several different placements, none will work steady for my living room. ... "
" ... This will be all that is needed for many people, especially those who are in apartments or are sharing walls. ... "
" ... The whole room literally feels like it’s rumbling. ... "
" ... I purchased this soundbar to replace a smaller one I had in our living room. ... "
" ... I have had a Yamaha receiver in my media room for years and have been very happy with it. ... "
" ... I decided to keep it and just use it in my room, but if it was for my living room, I’d have returned it. ... "
" ... Good for a room of about 12x12. ... "
" ... Sub is not room filling for medium room but we expected it and enjoy its performance to our taste. ... "
Usage / Controls
33control, settings, button, sound bar, subwoofer
+61%
-39%
" ... luckily I read another reviewers comments a found the "hidden" settings for the arc feature, has to be enabled in 2 different places, one is not in the audio settings! ... "
" ... Having said that this one produced great sound and the subsoofer volume control is an especially nice feature. ... "
" ... Clear button helps a lot on had to understand dialogue. ... "
" ... What this does is allows you to easily control the sound bar. ... "
" ... Do enjoy having indicator lights to inform you of the volume or bass level. ... "
" ... Then I discovered the "surround sound" button on the remote, and the sound became ten times better. ... I also really like the LED indicators on the front of the bar which show the current settings that the bar is configured to i.e. ... volume levels and surround sound led indicator. ... "
" ... It does not have a backlight which would be a nice feature when trying to change volume, bass level or other features while watching a movie in a dark room. ... "
" ... Lots of control over various aspects of the sound output. ... "
Service / Returns
30sent, returning, returned, amazon, unit
+3%
-97%
" ... Returning the unit for refund. ... "
" ... Hopefully can return since I bought 3 months ago. ... "
" ... Oh well, too late to exchange or return. ... "
" ... Overall I’m disappointed and out of my return window. ... "
" ... The box is huge and cumbersome to unpack and repack to return. ... "
" ... Bad product that I am now stuck with because I am outside of Amazon’s return policy. ... "
" ... I called the company I got told that the unit is not repairable and they sent me a new one . ... "
" ... So never buy used anything from Amazon because you can't return it. ... "
Service / Marketplace
25review, wearhouse, warehouse, update, purchased
+92%
-8%
" ... For the price amazon had this for (160) it was a great buy. ... "
" ... It works just like described. ... "
" ... Thank you amazon👍 ... "
" ... Now onto the review. ... "
" ... Ben Hahn, P.E. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Got this one on a warehouse deal, so price was right. ... "
" ... was shipped in original box. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
19optical cable, cables, wires, soundbar, power
+58%
-42%
" ... I set up the sound bar using the optical cable. ... "
" ... It attached easily using HDMI cables and does work with the included optical wire. ... "
" ... I purchased an extra HDMI cable so I could run the cable box HDMI to the Yamaha and run the output HDMI to the Smart TV HDMI 1 input. ... "
" ... That's why I use the digital optical cable. ... "
" ... I was looking for a way to reduce the wires around the room from my prior stereo system and this worked perfectly. ... "
" ... I am replacing it with an Amazon Basics optical cable. ... I may experiment with this when I replace my optical cable. ... "
" ... Performs the same, if not better than my old system, but not all the cables laying everywhere. ... "
" ... It was incredibly easy to hook this up, because the diagram is simple (2 connection cables and 2 power cords), the jacks are labeled properly. ... The sub and the sound bar each have an AC cord. ... "
Body / Design
19looks, sleek, look, like, simple
+84%
-16%
" ... It was always steady green. ... "
" ... When I unpacked it I was immediately taken back by how sleek and well-made it looked. ... The design on this product was spot on. ... "
" ... Also, very good quality look and feel of components. ... "
" ... The bar it’s self is slim and super sharp looking. ... "
" ... Ok overall aesthetic ... This sounds, looks, and feels more like a $200 piece of hardware. ... "
" ... It’s very subtle and took me a while to pick it up. ... "
" ... Sleek modern design. ... "
" ... This is a sleek looking soundbar. ... "
Features
18mode, turned, turn, led lights, unit
+67%
-33%
" ... All I can describe is that it makes a huge difference so make sure the blue light is on in surround mode. ... "
" ... This unit features: ... "
" ... It has a good amount of built-in features, but because of the direction of entertainment technology, many devices include those features anyway in one form or another. ... "
" ... For the money it has good sound and features. ... "
" ... Features compatible with newer TV's. ... Set it up a few days ago so still exploring features ... "
" ... I also really like the LED indicators on the front of the bar which show the current settings that the bar is configured to i.e. ... "
" ... Light damage to box, but product is good. ... "
" ... The newer YAS-209 has more features and costs a little more. ... "
Sound / Frequencies
13treble, frequencies, mids and highs, mid, highs
+62%
-38%
" ... The bass can get pretty deep and the vocals are clear. ... "
" ... * Subwoofer placement is critical , it is more directional than a standard subwoofer and you can easily sense where the lower frequencies are coming from. ... "
" ... This is carried over into EDM/Pop music where the mids are again surprisingly clear, with a slightly bright tone that makes them sound wonderful. ... The subwoofer actually delivers quite nicely on this, however it does distort a little bit on some of the heavier low frequencies if you turn the volume up. ... At higher volumes, a little distortion peeks in for the mids and the bass becomes somewhat overpowering. ... "
" ... The sound bar itself only does mids and highs. ... The mids and highs are so clear and pronounced that I could hear certain sounds much better than before. ... "
" ... Lots of options as far as bass and treble go. ... "
Service / Delivery
13arrived, product, shipped, received, package
+69%
-31%
" ... The shipping sucked as it was “guaranteed” one day delivery. ... "
" ... was shipped in original box. ... "
" ... Arrived in good time in original box. ... "
" ... Received the product two days back . ... "
" ... arrived on time and according to purchase. ... "
" ... The Yamaha YAS-207 arrived as planned, well packed and ready for installation. ... "
" ... Special shout out to Amazon on the speedy delivery and fast service simply amazing and much appreciated. ... "
" ... The box was bruised but the item was perfect. ... "
Service / Service Centers
12yamaha, customer service, customer, rarely, poor
+25%
-75%
" ... When I called support I waited over 2 hours to get any help. ... Do not buy this, find a better brand with better support ... "
" ... Going to call the manufacturer, but overall disappointed I didn't even get a year out of it. ... "
" ... Very poor service. ... "
" ... No help from Amazon,will contact Yamaha dealer repair center. ... "
" ... It took over 1.5 hours for me to get through to someone in their support chat. ... "
" ... No customer service on weekends. ... "
" ... The customer service automatically drops off the call after 10 minutes of wait. ... Awful product and even worse customer support. ... "
Body / Fit
12fits, soundbar, mount, two, sound
+83%
-17%
" ... So far the YAS-207BL fits the bill. ... "
" ... The speaker looks best if you can mount it under or over the TV with the universal mount. ... "
" ... Low profile soundbar fit under the bezel of my TV. ... "
" ... I like there is only two pieces! ... "
" ... Slim design fits nicely under most bigger TVs. ... "
" ... Will mount the sound bar (no screws or brackets included but it looks straightforward) about head level to viewer's seating and it will be even more awesome. ... "
" ... The sound is amazing, but I ended up getting a mount to place the soundbar under the TV so when it moves, the sound goes with it. ... "
" ... This is mainly for the place i bought it from so you stay clear of them. ... "
Usage / User Manual
9follow, easy, yamaha, written, setup was easy
+56%
-44%
" ... The quick set-up guide that came with the instruction manual was easy to follow. ... "
" ... The setup was easy after looking at part of the user manual. ... "
" ... The manual does do go into depth about this connection. ... "
" ... Well-written manual, easy to set up. ... "
" ... The manual was clear and easy to follow. ... "
Body / Size
9store, smaller, size, compact, system
+78%
-22%
" ... Love this item it’s top shelf ... "
" ... Its compact in size but large in sound output. ... "
" ... Sounds amazing for its size. ... "
" ... an elegant and lightweight sound bar that packs a great sound punch for a smaller space. ... "
" ... This thing packs a very big punch! ... "
Body / Comfort
9best, product, money, ears
+89%
-11%
" ... My wife and I both wear hearing aids. ... "
" ... Best one for the money-- hands down ... "
" ... How many people really have an ear to tell the difference from product to product. ... "
" ... But in the end I just trusted my ears and played around with the settings. ... "
" ... Hands down best sound bar under 400 bucks ... "
" ... Hands down, the best product I've tried. ... "
" ... Hands down, SO GOOD. ... "
" ... My ears are in heaven. ... "
Usage / Gaming
8watching, video games, sound, product, gaming
+100%
" ... The simulated surround sound is a good compromise to not having a true surround sound system and it helps elevate a gaming experience. ... "
" ... Music, movies and games sound great when using this product. ... "
" ... I use it to watch TV shows mainly and play video games every once in a while. ... "
" ... Got this just in time for final season of Game of Thrones! ... "
" ... Browse my way to Pandora, start playing some Clannad and Capercaillie . ... "
" ... Next, my son and I blazed through a few rounds of gaming on my PS4 and, once again, just happy reassurance of a perfectly designed product. ... "
" ... Xbox One Elite ... "
Connectivity / Range
8turn, subwoofer, router, problem, walls
+63%
-38%
" ... This will be all that is needed for many people, especially those who are in apartments or are sharing walls. ... "
" ... The wireless is excellent and extends a pretty long distance. ... "
" ... Love that is has wifi connections, so no need to turn on my TV. ... "
" ... The bar relies on the subwoofer (wireless) to extend its range. ... However, "moving the router" is easier said than done in some setups!! ... "
" ... 150mbps internet/wifi Orbi Mesh ... "
Body / Build Quality
8price, made, like, build, two
+75%
-25%
" ... Price drops made this unit a no brainer, as it is very close to the YAS-108 in price. ... "
" ... The dropped the price of this $50 last Christmas and I had a gift card so I took the gamble even after the reliability issues noted in other reviews. ... "
" ... Good build quality ... This sounds, looks, and feels more like a $200 piece of hardware. ... "
" ... I like there is only two pieces! ... "
" ... But I didn't want to break my bank, and this Yamaha really more than makes up for it. ... "
Service / Defective Delivery
7received, defective, damaged, yamaha, sound bar
+14%
-86%
" ... When I received the package, it had tape on it indicating that it had already been returned once. ... "
" ... A week and a half later I received the replacement unit as it was labeled as lost in transit. ... "
" ... I think this product is faulty. ... "
" ... I had the same problem and thought that unit was defective. ... "
" ... Said Like New, in original box (damaged box) but no listed damage on items. ... "
Service / Product As Described
6advertised, described
+100%
" ... See the green light at the picture. ... "
" ... Item is as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... (That was Order of the Phoenix playing on my picture:) ... "
" ... It works just like described. ... "
" ... Now keep in mind, the photos were taken as soon as I opened the box and saw what I was looking at. ... "
Performance / Lagging
4frustrating
-100%
" ... I tried turning it off and it reconnected upon startup once again. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Device Stand
4mount, wall, soundbar, brackets, stand
+100%
" ... Soundbar mounted nicely to ceiling. ... "
" ... It’s good set up for my tv and stand. ... "
" ... 40 after I attached it with VIVO sound bar brackets to wall mount. ... "
" ... Easy to hang on the brackets below the tv. ... "
Parts & Accessories / CD/DVD
4ray, dvd, blue, 4k, xbox one
+100%
" ... There are features I did not explore nor do I have a high-end DVD player to test the unit’s full capability. ... "
" ... Same for playing a CD on my PC. ... "
" ... have watched several movies now from big blockbusters played on a 4K DVD player to cheap knockoffs played thru a standard Blu-ray player that actually sound great. ... "
" ... i have a xbox one s with a 4k hdr blue ray player. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
4samsung, yamaha, pool, blows, tv
+100%
" ... Although I was pleasantly surprised when it figurativelyblew my previous $150 Samsung bar out of the water in all aspects. ... "
" ... This blows that out of the water by far. ... "
" ... Using it as outdoor sound for pool and entertaining area, and it dominates. ... "
" ... I had just hung a TV on the wall and wanted to use the TV while on the deck or in the pool. ... "
Battery
4another, yamaha, support, customer
+50%
-50%
" ... I reached out to customer support and they sent another sound bar to me for no charge. ... "
Usage / For Workouts
3+100%
" ... We have an open plan so I wanted an economical stereo sound without running wires throughout the room. ... "
" ... I got the whole system up and running in 1 hour. ... "
" ... for those of you who like running everything in your house from your smart phone. ... "
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