Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black)
- Price: $199.95
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- B&H # YAYSTFSW050B
- Mfr# YST-FSW050BL2
Product Highlights
- Advanced YST II Technology
- 6.5" Down-Firing Woofer
- Linear Port Enclosure
- Magnetically Shielded
- Slim Line Design
If you're looking to enhance the bass in your stereo system, the Yamaha YST-FSW050 Powered Subwoofer represents pure sophistication in powered subwoofers. It offers a Linear Port enclosure that minimizes excessive noise, 6.5" reinforced multi-range driver with magnetic shielding, down-firing active design, 100W built-in amplifier, and a wide range of frequencies with superb sound quality and low distortion.
In addition, Yamaha's Advanced YST II Technology is packaged with this subwoofer. This advanced technology enables the YST-FSW050 to reproduce the tightest "punch" at the highest sound levels in its class. Its stylish, slim-line design will complement the newest flat-screen Plasma and LCD TVs in your home theater set-up.
- Advanced YST II Technology
- Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST) is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion. Advanced YST helps to ensure the highest levels of sound pressure and overall performance.
- Linear Port and Down-Firing Design
- This subwoofer utilizes a linear port and down-firing design that complements front surround systems and micro component systems.
- Powerful 100W Amplifier
- A powerful 100W of power makes this subwoofer an ideal choice for the most demanding of situations.
- Magnetically Shielded
- The housing is designed with magnetic shielding, preventing undesirable interference that causes distortion.
Go To
| Speaker System | |
|---|---|
| Power Rating |
50W @ 5 ohms 100W Dynamic @ 5 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 35-160Hz |
| Crossover Frequency | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Impedance | 12 ohms |
| Driver | 6.5" (16cm) Reinforced |
| Enclosure | Ported |
| Connectors | RCA |
| Shielded | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13.75 x 6.9 x 13.75" (349.2 x 175.2 x 349.2mm) |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs (8.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Color | Black |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 24 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (21)
- Great sound quality (21)
- Easy to set up (14)
- Good power output (11)
- Easy to mount (10)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater (16)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (13)
- Basic systems (9)
- Home (8)
- Large rooms (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (13), Tech savvy (13), Movie enthusiast (9), Audiophile (7), Pro audio / DJ / mixing (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good performance, great value
Okay, let's make this clear up front. If you're into floor-shaking, nail-popping explosions, this is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you're like me, who wanted something small and...Read complete review
Okay, let's make this clear up front. If you're into floor-shaking, nail-popping explosions, this is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you're like me, who wanted something small and unobtrusive to fill in the lower end of small speakers, this deserves a spot very high on your list. I'm using it with a pair of 30 year old Realistic Minimus 7. (Don't laugh. Google them.) The result is VERY accurate and musical when asked to perform at ordinary-human SPLs. (Reminder: this isn't going to shake your floor) I'm constantly astonished at how good this simple and unexciting pairing of equipment sounds. A piano *sounds* like a piano. A guitar *sounds* like a guitar. A double-bass *sounds* like a double bass, with all the fullness of the lower register and appropriate raspiness of the bow on the strings. I couldn't be more pleased for this application.
Setup and operation are simple. Plug ("RCA" type) it into the sub output of your preamp or receiver (there's no built-in crossover), turn it on, and set a level to match your full-range speakers. I found a crossover of 100Hz (set in the receiver) the most satisfactory, but this will vary according to your equipment. I'd be very reluctant to ask this subwoofer to deal with anything over 150Hz, and I'd recommend against even 120Hz unless you are extremely limited by your full-range speakers.
The "100W" (I always take power ratings with a grain of salt) internal amp runs very cool. In fact, I've never felt the slightest warm spot anywhere on the unit. Idle power is only a couple of watts, so you don't have to fret about turning it off when it's not being used. Since there's no remote control except for the Yamaha-proprietary on-off switching (what do you want for this price point?) this is a convenience. Even when it's being exercised with some significant low frequency content, the power consumption rarely exceeds 20W.
As far as the 5-star rating goes, it comes with a caveat: It's not a 1KW 15" Velodyne, and it's never ever going to move that kind of air at those kinds of frequencies. BUT, for what it's intended to do, within its clear limitations, it's an excellent choice. I'd enthusiastically recommend it for any application within its intended envelope.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Good but not great
For the money and the size this is a good solid subwoofer. However, I found that it just didnt have that warm feeling to it. If you want something that looks nice and is...Read complete review
For the money and the size this is a good solid subwoofer. However, I found that it just didnt have that warm feeling to it. If you want something that looks nice and is decent its a good buy. But if you want your living room to sounds like a movie theater and your bass to bump like a club its not your best bet.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 24 customers
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Like an earlier reviewer, I too have this subwoofer paired with some 30 year old Minimus 7s.
The room I watch TV in is 13ft X 16ft. This subwoofer fills it brilliantly. I have the volume at about 50%. I used the auto setup on my Onkyo AV amp to set the input levels. I am running a 3.1 system. The Onkyo auto setup was much better than my manual attempt.
I highly recommend this subwoofer for a small or medium viewing room.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
With this Yamaha Powered Subwoofer I completed my dream home theater! Everything is Yamaha great sound great brand name. I realy recomend this for every body...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- No Adjustable Xover
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
This puppy will not shake and rock you. But it has sufficient bass to complement a pair of satellite speakers to give a very satisfying full spectrum sound, without taking up half of your room. Highly recommended for someone who's sick of the first 5 seconds of Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathustra. Been there, done that, not that thrilling really after a while.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Hooked up to Yamaha home theater sound bar, which is connected to a Samsung 55-inch LCD TV. This unit packs a wallop for such a small footprint. It also matches the sleek elegant design of both the Samsung and the sound bar. Downward facing also gives a full surround-like bass response.
Frequency response is adjustable and adjustments work well.
Overall couldn't be happier with this purchase, and a great value!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
i recently purchased the 101 yamaha soundbar with built in sub ,yes it was ok,so for the price i added this sub,OMG this made the systen just great,dont think twice just buy it if you need to complete a soundbar sound
ps also works with yamaha remote that came with the 101 soundbar
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Needed a small footprint sub woofer to hear low bass sounds that aren't apparent while monitoring on old NS10 reference monitors. (You old pros know what I'm talking about).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I love this system. It fits the bill very well in deep bass sound and makes my wife smile as there are not lots of speakers causing clutter and dust.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Really sounds fantastic
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Great Sound Quality
- Who Says Bigger Is Better
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I just love that it's not the normal size of the bulky subwoofers, i have mine standing on it's side, Good Value for the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Beautiful, compact design, used for video/audio systems
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Slim Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I got this sub with expectations that I did not think could be met! At 1/2 volume I get nice tight bass in my set up. Now mind you, I am running a ported enclosure on top of the unit which hides the sub and provides more sound control.
I think if your looking for some extra bass and not looking to shake everything and already have a Yamaha setup this is the unit for you!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
In moving from analog to digital in my 2003 Jayco 5th wheel I needed a powered, RCA connection subwoofer to replace the old Panasonic simple speakerwire woofer. This econmical speaker fills the bill for great bass in tight locations. I simply plugged it in with included wires and re-ran the Pioneer Receiver MCACC surround sound set-up. Very satisified customer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
For the money and the size this is a good solid subwoofer. However, I found that it just didnt have that warm feeling to it. If you want something that looks nice and is decent its a good buy. But if you want your living room to sounds like a movie theater and your bass to bump like a club its not your best bet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
- Takes little space
Cons
- Onoff not automatic
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I use this in my bedroom and it fits into the entertainment center. Only negative is that I have to cut it on/off. If I had Yamaha receiver it would work just as any other. This was not a show stopper in my bedroom but in a well used environment it would be a real negative. Otherwise a very good product. Great sound from it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
It's not the loudest thing in the world but if you need something small this will do the job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Looks and sounds good. Great Price
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Slick design, fits on a shelf instead of a big
box sitting in a room. Sound quality is great for
the price. Easy to hook up and simple to operate.
I have a 65" TV with bar speakers built in and
this powered sub woofer enhances the sound
perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
You know the saying, "You get what you pay for?".. Well this is one those products worth more then the selling price. I was really impressed by the quality and performance. Paired it with the Yamaha RX-V467 receiver in my home theater system and now watching movies in Blu-Ray format feel as good as they look.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Great Sound Quality
- Low power consumption
- Small
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Okay, let's make this clear up front. If you're into floor-shaking, nail-popping explosions, this is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you're like me, who wanted something small and unobtrusive to fill in the lower end of small speakers, this deserves a spot very high on your list. I'm using it with a pair of 30 year old Realistic Minimus 7. (Don't laugh. Google them.) The result is VERY accurate and musical when asked to perform at ordinary-human SPLs. (Reminder: this isn't going to shake your floor) I'm constantly astonished at how good this simple and unexciting pairing of equipment sounds. A piano *sounds* like a piano. A guitar *sounds* like a guitar. A double-bass *sounds* like a double bass, with all the fullness of the lower register and appropriate raspiness of the bow on the strings. I couldn't be more pleased for this application.
Setup and operation are simple. Plug ("RCA" type) it into the sub output of your preamp or receiver (there's no built-in crossover), turn it on, and set a level to match your full-range speakers. I found a crossover of 100Hz (set in the receiver) the most satisfactory, but this will vary according to your equipment. I'd be very reluctant to ask this subwoofer to deal with anything over 150Hz, and I'd recommend against even 120Hz unless you are extremely limited by your full-range speakers.
The "100W" (I always take power ratings with a grain of salt) internal amp runs very cool. In fact, I've never felt the slightest warm spot anywhere on the unit. Idle power is only a couple of watts, so you don't have to fret about turning it off when it's not being used. Since there's no remote control except for the Yamaha-proprietary on-off switching (what do you want for this price point?) this is a convenience. Even when it's being exercised with some significant low frequency content, the power consumption rarely exceeds 20W.
As far as the 5-star rating goes, it comes with a caveat: It's not a 1KW 15" Velodyne, and it's never ever going to move that kind of air at those kinds of frequencies. BUT, for what it's intended to do, within its clear limitations, it's an excellent choice. I'd enthusiastically recommend it for any application within its intended envelope.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
This unit looks small, but does wonders! Sounds like a 12 inch woofer. Looks beautiful and sits nicely fit on shelf.Connections are very easy.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 24 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (21)
- Great sound quality (21)
- Easy to set up (14)
- Good power output (11)
- Easy to mount (10)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater (16)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (13)
- Basic systems (9)
- Home (8)
- Large rooms (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (13), Tech savvy (13), Movie enthusiast (9), Audiophile (7), Pro audio / DJ / mixing (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good performance, great value
Okay, let's make this clear up front. If you're into floor-shaking, nail-popping explosions, this is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you're like me, who wanted something small and...Read complete review
Okay, let's make this clear up front. If you're into floor-shaking, nail-popping explosions, this is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you're like me, who wanted something small and unobtrusive to fill in the lower end of small speakers, this deserves a spot very high on your list. I'm using it with a pair of 30 year old Realistic Minimus 7. (Don't laugh. Google them.) The result is VERY accurate and musical when asked to perform at ordinary-human SPLs. (Reminder: this isn't going to shake your floor) I'm constantly astonished at how good this simple and unexciting pairing of equipment sounds. A piano *sounds* like a piano. A guitar *sounds* like a guitar. A double-bass *sounds* like a double bass, with all the fullness of the lower register and appropriate raspiness of the bow on the strings. I couldn't be more pleased for this application.
Setup and operation are simple. Plug ("RCA" type) it into the sub output of your preamp or receiver (there's no built-in crossover), turn it on, and set a level to match your full-range speakers. I found a crossover of 100Hz (set in the receiver) the most satisfactory, but this will vary according to your equipment. I'd be very reluctant to ask this subwoofer to deal with anything over 150Hz, and I'd recommend against even 120Hz unless you are extremely limited by your full-range speakers.
The "100W" (I always take power ratings with a grain of salt) internal amp runs very cool. In fact, I've never felt the slightest warm spot anywhere on the unit. Idle power is only a couple of watts, so you don't have to fret about turning it off when it's not being used. Since there's no remote control except for the Yamaha-proprietary on-off switching (what do you want for this price point?) this is a convenience. Even when it's being exercised with some significant low frequency content, the power consumption rarely exceeds 20W.
As far as the 5-star rating goes, it comes with a caveat: It's not a 1KW 15" Velodyne, and it's never ever going to move that kind of air at those kinds of frequencies. BUT, for what it's intended to do, within its clear limitations, it's an excellent choice. I'd enthusiastically recommend it for any application within its intended envelope.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Good but not great
For the money and the size this is a good solid subwoofer. However, I found that it just didnt have that warm feeling to it. If you want something that looks nice and is...Read complete review
For the money and the size this is a good solid subwoofer. However, I found that it just didnt have that warm feeling to it. If you want something that looks nice and is decent its a good buy. But if you want your living room to sounds like a movie theater and your bass to bump like a club its not your best bet.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 24 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Like an earlier reviewer, I too have this subwoofer paired with some 30 year old Minimus 7s.
The room I watch TV in is 13ft X 16ft. This subwoofer fills it brilliantly. I have the volume at about 50%. I used the auto setup on my Onkyo AV amp to set the input levels. I am running a 3.1 system. The Onkyo auto setup was much better than my manual attempt.
I highly recommend this subwoofer for a small or medium viewing room.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
With this Yamaha Powered Subwoofer I completed my dream home theater! Everything is Yamaha great sound great brand name. I realy recomend this for every body...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- No Adjustable Xover
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
This puppy will not shake and rock you. But it has sufficient bass to complement a pair of satellite speakers to give a very satisfying full spectrum sound, without taking up half of your room. Highly recommended for someone who's sick of the first 5 seconds of Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathustra. Been there, done that, not that thrilling really after a while.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Hooked up to Yamaha home theater sound bar, which is connected to a Samsung 55-inch LCD TV. This unit packs a wallop for such a small footprint. It also matches the sleek elegant design of both the Samsung and the sound bar. Downward facing also gives a full surround-like bass response.
Frequency response is adjustable and adjustments work well.
Overall couldn't be happier with this purchase, and a great value!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
i recently purchased the 101 yamaha soundbar with built in sub ,yes it was ok,so for the price i added this sub,OMG this made the systen just great,dont think twice just buy it if you need to complete a soundbar sound
ps also works with yamaha remote that came with the 101 soundbar
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Needed a small footprint sub woofer to hear low bass sounds that aren't apparent while monitoring on old NS10 reference monitors. (You old pros know what I'm talking about).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I love this system. It fits the bill very well in deep bass sound and makes my wife smile as there are not lots of speakers causing clutter and dust.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
REVIEWED AT
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Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Really sounds fantastic
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Great Sound Quality
- Who Says Bigger Is Better
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I just love that it's not the normal size of the bulky subwoofers, i have mine standing on it's side, Good Value for the money
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Beautiful, compact design, used for video/audio systems
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Slim Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I got this sub with expectations that I did not think could be met! At 1/2 volume I get nice tight bass in my set up. Now mind you, I am running a ported enclosure on top of the unit which hides the sub and provides more sound control.
I think if your looking for some extra bass and not looking to shake everything and already have a Yamaha setup this is the unit for you!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
In moving from analog to digital in my 2003 Jayco 5th wheel I needed a powered, RCA connection subwoofer to replace the old Panasonic simple speakerwire woofer. This econmical speaker fills the bill for great bass in tight locations. I simply plugged it in with included wires and re-ran the Pioneer Receiver MCACC surround sound set-up. Very satisified customer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
For the money and the size this is a good solid subwoofer. However, I found that it just didnt have that warm feeling to it. If you want something that looks nice and is decent its a good buy. But if you want your living room to sounds like a movie theater and your bass to bump like a club its not your best bet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
- Takes little space
Cons
- Onoff not automatic
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
I use this in my bedroom and it fits into the entertainment center. Only negative is that I have to cut it on/off. If I had Yamaha receiver it would work just as any other. This was not a show stopper in my bedroom but in a well used environment it would be a real negative. Otherwise a very good product. Great sound from it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
REVIEWED AT
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
It's not the loudest thing in the world but if you need something small this will do the job.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Looks and sounds good. Great Price
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Slick design, fits on a shelf instead of a big
box sitting in a room. Sound quality is great for
the price. Easy to hook up and simple to operate.
I have a 65" TV with bar speakers built in and
this powered sub woofer enhances the sound
perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
You know the saying, "You get what you pay for?".. Well this is one those products worth more then the selling price. I was really impressed by the quality and performance. Paired it with the Yamaha RX-V467 receiver in my home theater system and now watching movies in Blu-Ray format feel as good as they look.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Great Sound Quality
- Low power consumption
- Small
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
Okay, let's make this clear up front. If you're into floor-shaking, nail-popping explosions, this is probably not for you. On the other hand, if you're like me, who wanted something small and unobtrusive to fill in the lower end of small speakers, this deserves a spot very high on your list. I'm using it with a pair of 30 year old Realistic Minimus 7. (Don't laugh. Google them.) The result is VERY accurate and musical when asked to perform at ordinary-human SPLs. (Reminder: this isn't going to shake your floor) I'm constantly astonished at how good this simple and unexciting pairing of equipment sounds. A piano *sounds* like a piano. A guitar *sounds* like a guitar. A double-bass *sounds* like a double bass, with all the fullness of the lower register and appropriate raspiness of the bow on the strings. I couldn't be more pleased for this application.
Setup and operation are simple. Plug ("RCA" type) it into the sub output of your preamp or receiver (there's no built-in crossover), turn it on, and set a level to match your full-range speakers. I found a crossover of 100Hz (set in the receiver) the most satisfactory, but this will vary according to your equipment. I'd be very reluctant to ask this subwoofer to deal with anything over 150Hz, and I'd recommend against even 120Hz unless you are extremely limited by your full-range speakers.
The "100W" (I always take power ratings with a grain of salt) internal amp runs very cool. In fact, I've never felt the slightest warm spot anywhere on the unit. Idle power is only a couple of watts, so you don't have to fret about turning it off when it's not being used. Since there's no remote control except for the Yamaha-proprietary on-off switching (what do you want for this price point?) this is a convenience. Even when it's being exercised with some significant low frequency content, the power consumption rarely exceeds 20W.
As far as the 5-star rating goes, it comes with a caveat: It's not a 1KW 15" Velodyne, and it's never ever going to move that kind of air at those kinds of frequencies. BUT, for what it's intended to do, within its clear limitations, it's an excellent choice. I'd enthusiastically recommend it for any application within its intended envelope.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Mount
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Yamaha YST-FSW050B 100W Powered Subwoofer (Black):
This unit looks small, but does wonders! Sounds like a 12 inch woofer. Looks beautiful and sits nicely fit on shelf.Connections are very easy.
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