YAMAHA NS-SP1800BL 5.1-CHANNEL HOME THEATER SPEAKER PACKAGE
- 2-way satellite speakers with 2.5″ woofer & 1/2″ tweeter
- 2-way center speaker with dual 2.5″ woofers & 1/2″ tweeter
- Magnetic shielding (all speakers)
- 8″ 100W cube-type high power subwoofer
- Wall hanging capability
The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-channel home theater speaker package is a low cost, convenient way to enjoy the full benefits of 5.1-channel home theater sound. The NS-SP1800BL features advanced Yamaha active servo technology (Advanced YST) is a one-of-a-kind 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.
List Price: $ 199.95
SALE Price: $ 115.92
Rating: 
about 1 year ago
Except for broken center channel and flimsy cable, works fine…,
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!
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|about 1 year ago
Best bang for your buck…,
For 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!
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|about 1 year ago
MILLION DOLLAR SOUND FOR PENNIES,
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.
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