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Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package
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(4.5 out of 5)
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Best bang for your buck...
(5 out of 5) by K. Labarre on Nov 10, 2008For the price I didn't expect much from these speakers, and when I got them they definitely exceeded my expectations. I have always been a fan of Yamaha audio equipment and when I was looking for a decent (cheap) set of 5.1 speakers for my Onkyo SR606 I came across this set and thought I'd give them a try. Much to my pleasure they work great! I am only using 3.1 right now but the sound is far superior to any pre-packaged HTS that I have looked at.
PROS - Price, quality of build, sound quality
CONS - plastic casing/style (not the greatest for displaying around your house) This is a very minor con!
PROS - Price, quality of build, sound quality
CONS - plastic casing/style (not the greatest for displaying around your house) This is a very minor con!
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
Except for broken center channel and flimsy cable, works fine...
(3 out of 5) by Paradux on Feb 23, 2009 (Eastern NY)Using this with a Sony BD player and Onkyo 5.1 amp linked via coax audio; TV via HDMI. After all settings were completed, the action and big explosions sounded great. If you listen to movies using TV speakers, you don't know what you're missing.
BUT I couldn't hear dialog. Checked all settings, and searched online forums. I tried to boost the dB for the center but still couldn't hear. Speakers are connected via Monster Cable instead of the flimsy speaker cable provided (so small the connectors won't even hold it). Then I used the test tone from the amp to find out the center channel speaker doesn't work. I'm using an existing bookshelf speaker for center for now.
Otherwise, the bases sound fine and rest of the speakers seem more than powerful enough for my tiny home theater room. Watched Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3-D with 6-year old, and the combination 3-D video and 3-D audio were a winner with him.
For a small room, with a decent amp and proper cables (do yourself a favor, and get at least 16-gauge) this set should work just fine for most movie lovers. Audiophiles should look elsewhere. And test all speakers before you throw out the packaging (as I did).
UPDATE: after mentioning to Amazon the center channel was not working but I didn't want to pack everything up, they promptly shipped me a new set FOC - with pre-paid return as well. Next day. New center channel works great, and sound has greatly improved. Nicely done!
BUT I couldn't hear dialog. Checked all settings, and searched online forums. I tried to boost the dB for the center but still couldn't hear. Speakers are connected via Monster Cable instead of the flimsy speaker cable provided (so small the connectors won't even hold it). Then I used the test tone from the amp to find out the center channel speaker doesn't work. I'm using an existing bookshelf speaker for center for now.
Otherwise, the bases sound fine and rest of the speakers seem more than powerful enough for my tiny home theater room. Watched Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3-D with 6-year old, and the combination 3-D video and 3-D audio were a winner with him.
For a small room, with a decent amp and proper cables (do yourself a favor, and get at least 16-gauge) this set should work just fine for most movie lovers. Audiophiles should look elsewhere. And test all speakers before you throw out the packaging (as I did).
UPDATE: after mentioning to Amazon the center channel was not working but I didn't want to pack everything up, they promptly shipped me a new set FOC - with pre-paid return as well. Next day. New center channel works great, and sound has greatly improved. Nicely done!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
Great speakers for the price
(5 out of 5) by Jeremy Hubbard on Mar 20, 2009 (East Aurora, NY)I must admit I don't have a trained ear to be able to detect all the finer aspects of expensive speaker packages. I am probably better off because my wife wouldn't let me spend the money anyway. What I do know if that these speakers are much better than the ones they replaced and have exceeded my expectations. First off, these speakers are smaller and more compact then my previous ones but provide much clearer sound without sacrificing volume. In fact they would blow away my other set. I believe I received a great value for my money with this purchase.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
great sound for the money
(4 out of 5) by Darek Guichard on Jan 8, 2009 (louisisana)Was deliverd fast and sounds great. I have a large den 20X24 with 12ft ceilings and no problems at all.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
MILLION DOLLAR SOUND FOR PENNIES
(5 out of 5) by Charles Roche on Dec 25, 2008 (Los Angeles, CA)You will not belive your ears. For the price you cannot get better sound. ou will need to spend 5 times or more to match, let alone beat the sound qualty. Sub is powered and all the speakers look great. They will look great on stands or on end tables like I have them. They are 6 ohms which means they need more power than 8 ohms speakers to get same result. I have them with yamaha 463 receiver and they sound great. I'am very happy.