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Yamaha YAS-103

Yamaha YAS-103

465 reviews

Apr, 2024

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sound (204)
usability (160)
price (61)
size (50)
design (42)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 465 reviews of Yamaha YAS-103. 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 design and size are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good feedback.

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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 YAS-103 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha YAS-103

alaTest has collected and analyzed 232 user reviews of Yamaha YAS-103 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and bass quality are overall positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the reliability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Yamaha YAS-103

Yamaha's space-saving, sub-free soundbar is the ace of bass

Sleek single-body design, Impressive bass output, Crisp detail and clear dialogue

No HDMI sockets, Some minor straining at louder volumes, Tiny front display

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by (avforums.com)

Yamaha YAS-103 Soundbar Review

Yamaha's entry-level YAS-103 shows why they're still the king of soundbars.

Detailed and clean sound ; Good clarity and precision ; Nicely integrated low-end ; Interesting DSP options ; IR repeater ; Classic design

No HDMI inputs ; Gloss black attracts fingerprints

The YAS-103 is a great example of a well designed soundbar, where the emphasis is on classic looks, decent sound quality and useful features. The gloss black cabinet might show up the odd fingerprint but its classy looks are understated and unassuming,...

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Yamaha YAS-103 Sound Bar Preview

Preview: The Yamaha YAS-103 is priced the same as the popular YAS-101 ($299.95) but trades the subwoofer output for an RCA input and Bluetooth streaming and control.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by (electronichouse.com)

Hands On: Yamaha YAS-103 Soundbar

Bluetooth and integrated subwoofers make this Yamaha soundbar a nice package.

A look at the current and upcoming Blu-ray discs t that will support the new Dolby Atmos audio format.

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Yamaha YAS-103 Soundbar

it blocks the beam from the TV remote control from one of the seats

Feb, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Yamaha YAS-103 Soundbar

The ability to synchronise the tv remote to it so that they turn off and on together.

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Yamaha YAS-103 Soundbar

Fantastic surround sound effect

My TV doesn't have an optical output point and you didn't provide a cable to connect to the headphone jack that we had to use instead. doesn't ffect the quality of the sound tough and we are very happy with it.

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Yamaha YAS-103 Soundbar

You don't need a sub-woofer, therefore all is compact, neat and takes up minimal space. This has solved the unsightly wires and speaker stands around the room with the addition that clarity of sound and excellent bass emulates somewhat going to the...

No, can't think of anything.

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Yamaha YAS-103 Soundbar

Good quality sound at reasonable price

The size of the product (o/length) does not lend itself to use with the smaller TV's i.e. in front of a smaller tv it looks completely wrong. I had to position mine behind the TV which is 37inch. the speakers protrude out passed the end of the TV and...

Jan, 2015

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