Yamaha subs? (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wilcox]

I'm putting together a budget dorm stereo system so size is an issue. While looking for a small musical sub I came across the Yamaha YST-SW105. Does anyone have any opinions on this cheap sub?

 

[Ches Campbell]

I would go over to www.audioreview.com and do some reading. From what I remember, people have rated them pretty low due to boominess, and distortion when turned up.
For budget subs, my favorite are Sonys.
Later

 

[Chris PC]

My friend has the smallest Yamaha subwoofer. For the size and price, it works well.

 

[Jason Wilcox]

I think I'll end up with it. I'm not planning to pump it up loud or use it for DD/DTS work. Just music in a dormroom. I'll be pairing it with n24's and a Marantz 2235B receiver.

 

[Vin]

I think I'll end up with it. I'm not planning to pump it up loud or use it for DD/DTS work. Just music in a dormroom.

My first sub was a small Yamaha (YST-SW80) that I used with my old DPL receiver......I thought it was great! After upgrading to DD though, the Yamaha quickly showed it's weakness.....the dedicated LFE channel in DD/DTS soundtracks was more than it could handle. That was the first time I heard a sub bottom out and all I can tell you is it ain't pretty!
For your particular application I think it will perform better than the Sony (which has a tendency to sound boomy).
Vin

 

[Jason Wilcox]

thanks, I'm really lookin forward to buying it now.

 

[John Garcia]

I have had a Yamaha sub for a few years, and I have no complaints about it at all. Very good bang for the buck, IMO, and highly underrated. I try to throw them out there when people ask for budget subs. I'd opt for the 205 or 305 if you can stretch your budget a bit.
The Sony is a good sub, but for a little more the Yamaha is a better performer. The Sony is definitely boomy, which is not too bad for movies, but is not great for music.