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  1. Tom Steele

    My power keeps blowing my subs out

    "I dont know how a 'power strip' would have anything to do with a fried woofer." Well, in my case I was at home on the computer. The power went out. I went downstairs to read by a window in my family room. I was sitting there when the power came back on. I had a YST-800 and I always kept...
  2. Tom Steele

    Yamaha YST-800 Subwoofer Problems/Questions

    Well as much as I am irritated with Yamaha for giving me two YST-800's that have died during routine power outages, I loved the sound of the sub. Of course, my experience is limited with subs. If that's a so-so sub, I'm gonna be thrilled with something better! I have ordered a Velodyne...
  3. Tom Steele

    Sapphire ST1B--Might purchase, any thoughts?

    I don't think you are off-target if that is what you experienced, but I've had dis-similar experiences here in Greenville SC. I went into the store looking for a sub. A young guy asked me what I was looking for. I explained I had previously owned Yamaha YST-800's and loved their sound, but...
  4. Tom Steele

    My power keeps blowing my subs out

    I have had a similar, but more precise, problem with Yamaha YST-800 subs. My failure is total and instant. The sub still powers up, but does not make sound. I have a thread on this elsewhere. I talked with a local Yamaha dealer and they suggested the Monster Power Strips as well, because they...
  5. Tom Steele

    Yamaha YST-800 Subwoofer Problems/Questions

    I just lost my second Yamaha YST-800 under similar circumstances and am looking for help, and suggestions as to what might have happened, and how I might repair the subs. Last week, my power went off. This is fairly common for me. (Probably twice a month in the Summer.) It is usually...
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