Yamaha YSP-2500

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 170 reviews of Yamaha YSP-2500. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the bass quality and sound are generally positive. The size and design also get good reviews, but the reliability and price get negative views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha YSP-2500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Yamaha YSP-2500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Yamaha YSP-2500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and size, whereas the reliability and price get less positive opinions.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Yamaha YSP-2500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design, but there are some critical reviews about the price. There are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Yamaha YSP-2500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Yamaha YSP-2500 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the price. The size is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500

A full 5.1 speaker system is the best way to experience home cinema, but for many people practicalities such as room layout, budget and clutter-fearing partners make it an impossible dream.

Enveloping surround sound ; Superb build quality and elegant design ; Extensive feature list

Surround effect dependent on room layout ; More complicated than most soundbars ; Relatively expensive

Yamaha’s fantastic soundbar delivers home cinema thrills like no other, while a packed feature list and killer design seal the deal.

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500 review

Best soundbar £600+, Awards 2014. Yamaha's done it again – a superbly talented soundbar delivering captivating sound

Exciting, expansive surround sound Good scale Plenty of punch Great build and design

Needs sympathetic placement and room acoustics to get a convincing effect

The YSP-2500’s expansive soundfield, punch and scale are impressive, and it’s the most appealing solution for those that want cinema-style sound without going the full hog with a 5.1 system. MORE: Awards 2014 - all the winners

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Adrian Justins (homecinemachoice.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500 review

Calling the sound that comes out of a regular soundbar 'surround sound' is like saying that watching the World Cup on TV is the same as being in the stadium. But, judging from marketing literature, it's a good selling feature.

Neat design; good build quality; connectivity; convincing surround sound; HD audio decoding; superb sonic quality; versatile DSP modes

Bluetooth metadata not shown on display; remote control not backlit/non-learning

Mar, 2015

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The Yamaha YSP-2500 is a premium sound bar with a price to match. There are some lofty claims about its performance, with a simulated surround sound mode being one of the main selling points. We've tested Best Buys that cost a third as much as this...

Jun, 2015

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Yamaha YSP-2500 Soundbar Review

Yamaha have been pushing the boundaries of soundbars for years but does the YSP-2500 deliver that killer combination of design, performance and price?

Excellent audio quality ; Sound beam technology ; Feature packed ; Attractive design and finish ; Great build quality ; Price

May not suit every room

If it's a soundbar that you're after then you'll be hard pushed to find a better performer for the money than the Yamaha YSP-2500. The company's long association with soundbars shows through in every aspect of the YSP-2500's design and there's an...

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Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (digitaltrends.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500 review

Yamaha's YSP-2500 throws a powerful burst of surround sound imagery that pulls you in, and doesn't let go

Edging towards the price point of diminishing returns in the sound bar genre, Yamaha’s YSP-2500 may not be cheap, but it offers a powerful burst of audio imagery that pulls you into the action and refuses to let go. While music isn’t its forte,...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Marshall Guthrie (audioholics.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Review

This review of the new Yamaha YSP-2500 Sound bar explores whether you can get true surround sound out of a simple sound bar at a modest price. A more affordable version of the YSP-3300 and YSP-4300.

Discrete surround sound from a single sound bar ; Easy auto-setup with a user-friendly features ; A more affordable version of Yamaha's YSP technology

Even at the middle of Yamaha's YSP product range, still more costly than most soundbars

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Don Disbennett (hometheaterhifi.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500 Sound Bar with Subwoofer Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

The Yamaha YSP-2500 Sound Bar is one of three new entries from long-time audio manufacturer, Yamaha, which also includes the YAS-203

Doesn’t tamper with video, including 4K Ultra HD ; Excellent build quality ; Lively dynamic sound with good bass output ; Wireless sub

More consistency in calibration, as calibration may not work in some rooms ; Improved surround sound, especially with Blu-ray movies ; Less dependency on location of sub, which is important as it is somewhat directional

YAMAHA YSP-2500 is the Best Build Quality Soundbar

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Brian Mitchell (ecoustics)

Yamaha YSP-2500 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Review - ecoustics.com

The Yamaha YSP-2500 is one of the most advanced home theater sound bars you can buy. But it is going to cost you a grand for the convenience and

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com)

Yamaha YSP-2500: The true entry-level digital sound projector

Yamaha has a wide range of digital sound projectors and after checking out their new entry-level sometime ago, we are now taking a look at the next model up the YSP hierarchy - the YSP-2500 sound bar.

Excellent audio performance ; Superb subwoofer ; Believable surround sound ; Lots of inputs, Bluetooth connectivity ; Support for 4K/60fps pass-through

No USB port ; Looks weird if mounted on walls ; Dialogue sometimes muffled ; Pricey but justifiable

To sum up, if you are looking for a true surround sound experience from a minimal speaker setup, the YSP-2500 will not disappoint. And this is especially true for readers who want to buy into the Yamaha digital sound projector experience. The YSP-2500...

Jul, 2016

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