Yamaha YAS-70

usability, sound, price, size, design

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Powerful, room-filling sound. Sculpted highs ensure dialogue can be clearly heard. Lots of connection and streaming options.

Expensive. Simulated surround sound doesn't offer particularly good directional imaging.

The $900 price tag is undoubtedly high, but this is a very capable, subtly stylish, great-sounding speaker system worth your consideration if it's in your budget. If you want powerful sound and multi-room audio in a one-piece speaker system without a...

Easy setup ; Clearly labeled connections ; Wireless subwoofer ; Clear on-screen menus

Better sound (larger subwoofer) ; Printed manual ; Illuminated remote

THE YAMAHA YAS-706 SOUND BAR is well worth investigating if you take advantage of the MusicCast, multi-room capability and for that alone it stands out among the sound bar offerings.

Virtual surround "1.1" system includes a single 4-inch-high soundbar speaker and full-size subwoofer; eliminates the need for other speakers; built-in FM radio.

Undernourished dynamic oomph; no video-switching capabilities; only supports three inputs plus iPod dock; no auto setup or calibration; wireless subwoofer would've been nice; best suited to modestly sized, clutter-free, squarish rooms.

The Yamaha YAS-70's included subwoofer and affordable price tag make it a tempting choice for virtual surround fans, but it lacks the impressive sonics of its pricier Digital Sound Projector siblings.

Easy setup, inexpensive all-in-one speaker

Average sub performance, recessed midrange

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