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72 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Yamaha TSX-130. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Audio Systems for all reviews.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Audio Systems the Yamaha TSX-130 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Yamaha TSX-130 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Audio Systems on Amazon.co.uk.
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Yamaha TSX-130 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Audio Systems on Amazon.com.
85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
The clock radio grows up in the form of Yamaha's new Desktop Audio system
Well specified and designed ; surprisingly hefty sound
Overconfident low frequencies can dominate proceedings
The Yamaha mixes form and function well, but we can’t help but hanker after a bit more control
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
It may be little more than a glorified clock radio, but has the TSX-130 got what it takes to be the perfect bedtime buddy?
The Yamaha mixes form and function well, but we can’t help but hanker after a bit more control
Expert review by : Chris McGivern (reviewexplorer.com)
The bedroom is often left out when it comes to be fitted with a quality audio set-up, which is no surprise, really. As living spaces follow the modelling world's lead and shrink to a size zero, we really don't have the room to install huge separates...
The Yamaha TSX-130 is expensive, but if you can afford the £300-odd for one, it will be an excellent investment. I wouldn’t place it solely in the bedroom either – this stereo would happily grace the living rooms/entertainment rooms of most households....
Expert review by : Joe Minihane (electricpig.co.uk)
Pure's doing a neat line in cranking out sharp, affordable bedside buddies. Just look at the slick new Chronos II iDock. But what if you want something with a bit more oomph? Well that's where this Yamaha TSX-130 comes in. It does all that alarm...
Great sound, more features than any clock radio we've ever played with
Bulky, too big for a bedside table
It might weigh a ton but this clock radio is ace: just make sure you stick it on your lounge
Expert review by : Lewis Caliburn (reghardware.co.uk)
A quality arrival on the iPod dock market that's lively, versatile and sonically appealing
Agreed, it isn't cheap and some movement in the price might be necessary for this dock to make a big splash. However, the TX-130 delivers enough functionality, control, information and sound quality to hold its own and marks an interesting new chapter...
Expert review by : David Ramli (goodgearguide.com.au)
Design, audio quality, USB port
Price, no AUX connection or line-out port
The Yamaha TSX-130 digital radio looks good, sounds great and can play tracks from a range of sources. It's a little expensive, though.
Expert review by : David Ramli (goodgearguide.com.au)
The Yamaha TSX-130 digital radio has an iPod dock, CD player and USB port
Design, audio quality, USB port
Price, no AUX connection or line-out port
The Yamaha TSX-130 digital radio looks good, sounds great and can play tracks from a range of sources. It's a little expensive, though.
Expert review by : Steven Leckart (wired.com)
Yamaha's latest shelf speaker can rock the house(or at least a big room). You'll just have just part ways with a lot of cash to get there.
The “b” in USB here stands for “belongs on top, not in the back.” USB handles MP3 and WMA formats easily. Clean, understated design lines. Short and shallow enough to fit on many bookcases. Dimmable display perfect for bedtime “dance” parties....
Not loud enough for really big spaces (read anything larger than 20 x 20 feet). Remote control required to set time and date. Screwdriver required to change remote control’s batteries. A bit large for smaller bedside tables. Bass has enough kick to...
Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com)
The Yamaha TSX-130 is a desktop audio system which combines a dock for Apple devices, CD player, FM receiver, and even USB flashdrive playback.
Excellent audio performance; Includes CD player, FM receiver and USB flash drive playback; Great value for money
Lacks stereo width without DSP enhancement; Mid-range slightly overwhelmed by thundering bass
Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com)
The Yamaha TSX-130 desktop audio system is an Apple docking device, CD player, FM receiver all in one. We check out to see if its lives up to Yamaha's audio heritage.
Excellent audio performanceIncludes CD player, FM receiver and USB flash drive playbackGreat value for money
Lacks stereo width without DSP enhancementMid-range slightly overwhelmed by thundering bass
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