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Yamaha YAS-106B 5.1 120W Surround Sound Bar $199.20 (C&C) @ Bing Lee eBay

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Yamaha YAS-106B 5.1 120W Surround Sound Bar $199.20 (C&C) @ Bing Lee eBay
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aurotaro on 31/01/2017 - 00:13 ebay.com.au (1218 clicks)
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Original 20% off at Bing Lee on eBay Deal Post

Yamaha Bluetooth Surround Soundbar with Dual Built-in Subwoofers:

At $199.20, I think this would be a great 5.1 option to upgrade from the rubbish TV Speakers. It's got 4K video passthrough and Bluetooth capability. Hopefully the deal helps a few out there looking for a budget sound bar.

Review: https://www.cnet.com/au/products/yamaha-yas-106/review/

Selling for $328 currently at both HN and TGG. I think the 20% makes it a great deal.

Specs & Features: http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/dvd-players/ya…

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  • schwinn on 31/01/2017 - 00:43

    How is this 5.1? At most 2.0?

  • yoyomeh88 on 31/01/2017 - 01:29
    +1

    http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-budget-soundbar/

    "The Yamaha YAS-106 Sound Bar with Dual Built-In Subwoofers is a great pick for anyone who doesn’t want a separate subwoofer. It packs dual 3-inch bass drivers, a pair of 2⅛-inch mid-bass drivers, and ¾-inch tweeters, and it delivers surprisingly powerful bass for such a small cabinet. In dialogue clarity it represents a huge step up from the built-in speakers of the vast majority of TVs, and with a bit of tweaking it still sounds pretty great for such an affordable sound option. However, it lacks some of the output and much of the high-frequency sparkle of the Vizio models, and its bass, while powerful, doesn’t reach as deep as our other top picks—though that’s to be expected from the lack of a subwoofer. This Yamaha model lacks Google Cast ability and a coaxial input, too, but otherwise matches our top pick’s connectivity options, including Bluetooth and HDMI with Audio Return Channel. But unlike the Vizio SB3851-D0, the Yamaha YAS-106 has HDMI ports that fully support Ultra HD and high dynamic range video pass-through. This is something to consider if your TV and source devices support the latest video standards."

  • fookos on 31/01/2017 - 01:43

    Thanks OP :). Just purchased one. Exactly what I wanted to improve the sound on the kids tv - and the lack of separate sub is a plus for our needs (didn't want the extra footprint in that room).

    • aurotaro on 31/01/2017 - 06:48

      Glad I could help. I bought one for the rents as they just wanted a basic upgrade on the TV speakers and something that they could play music via their phones.

  • llama on 31/01/2017 - 03:20

    Yamaha Bluetooth Surround Soundbar with Dual Built-in Subwoofers:

    A 3" driver is NOT a subwoofer. Dual 3" drivers don't make a subwoofer either.

    At $199.20, I think this would be a great 5.1 option to upgrade from the rubbish TV Speakers

    It's not 5.1… it's barely even "stereo". No matter how many teenie weenie little speakers you jam inside, there is no point having the rear channels in front of you underneath the screen.

    I simply don't "get" the whole soundbar thing, they seem utterly pointless devices. Just buy a pair of decent speakers, people!

    • Windows7forever on 31/01/2017 - 05:40

      They are compact and space saving. Don't need a big bulky stereo system hooked up to our tv like what we used in the 90s. Each setup has its merits.

      • syousef on 31/01/2017 - 08:04
        +1

        Just throw out the TV as well. Space saving!

      • llama on 31/01/2017 - 10:11
        -2

        They are compact and space saving.

        Compared to what? I consider soundbars to be large, ugly and intrusive.

        Don't need a big bulky stereo system hooked up to our tv like what we used in the 90s.

        I am not proposing a bulky stereo system. I am proposing a proper set of small self-powered speakers.

        • BeefBiryani on 31/01/2017 - 10:45

          Not everybody wants a big bulky system. Think of people with young kids running around the room.

        • suburbanmale on 31/01/2017 - 11:01

          Out of genuine curiosity, which small self-powered speakers do you have in mind (in a similar price range)?

        • Corapmafya on 31/01/2017 - 12:27

          I'd like to know this as well.

        • chubbychicken on 31/01/2017 - 14:56
          +2

          @suburbanmale:

          M-Audios are usually pretty good (similar price). I have the original M-Audios AV40s which sound brilliant, these days I think they are up to AV42s:
          https://www.amazon.co.uk/M-Audio-Reference-Speakers-Professi…

          Think in AUS they can be had for around ~250..

          I also have the YAS-105 soundbar & the M-Audios definitely sound better / have nicer bass … but the soundbar is fine for a spare tv/gaming room etc.

        • suburbanmale on 31/01/2017 - 17:36

          @chubbychicken:

          Thanks! I've been looking for a small-ish sound system for the TV room and am not wedded to a soundbar (or vehemently opposed).

        • llama on 31/01/2017 - 22:19
          +1

          @suburbanmale:

          Out of genuine curiosity, which small self-powered speakers do you have in mind (in a similar price range)?

          I comparison to a soundbar, there are absolutely tons of choices. Most of the below are only 2.0 so would have tighter but nt necessarily lower bass than this Yamaha.

          The M-Audio that chubby chicken mentioned are the speakers that have set the benchmark for the past few years.

          Firstly the Audioengine 2+ ($350-ish normal soundbar price) would be a huge step up.

          The cheap Swan M10's would beat this soundbar for sound quality, and are about half the price.

          Edifier R1700BT under $200 - the Creative GigaWorks T20 and T50 have a certain "look" about them but are a great sound.

          If you don't mind "dat Logitech flatness" then the Z623 is a THX Certified 200W RMS for about $150, and they have heaps of other cheaper models as well. To my ears all Logitech sounds horrid, I much prefer crispness and clarity - however absolutely tons of people love Logitech.

          As a tightarse, I've also hacked a few systems together that have worked great. My main office computer uses a Combo of the satellites from a ultra-cheap $15 2.1 system and a Teac subwoofer from a Flat Panel system. The speakers on my desk are about 100mm tall, and I have one tucked behind the outer corner of my dual monitors.

        • llama on 31/01/2017 - 22:33

          @vodkamilkshake:

          Not everybody wants a big bulky system. Think of people with young kids running around the room

          Precisely. Who wants a big bulky speaker like this soundbar?

          It's 890 x 53 x 131mm - that's a massive piece of technology ugliness that you cannot "hide"!

        • suburbanmale on 31/01/2017 - 22:41

          @llama:

          Thanks!

    • aurotaro on 31/01/2017 - 07:21
      +4

      Around 9 years ago, I purchased my parents the Yamaha RXV1800 and KEF 3005.2 speakers for ~$3,000. My mum asked me the other day, can we please just get a soundbar so they could make their living room a bit more compact. Don't forget, the wires and everything that go with a proper 5.1 system for the rear speakers and a bigger entertaiment unit to fit an amplifier.

      I tested these in store around 3 weeks ago when it was marked at $298. Played Free by Pete Murray through bluetooth and was impressed by the quality and also how easy it connected to my bluetooth. At $100 cheaper now, it was a no-brainer for me to buy it for them.

      Soundbars serve a market. Probably not the market segment you're in, just like how I don't get how people spend more than $500 on a phone.

      • onlinepred on 31/01/2017 - 08:40

        and this serves the tight arse sound bar market where sound quality doesn't matter. Which is fine.

        • fookos on 31/01/2017 - 12:53
          +1

          I've never looked closely enough to see if a soundbar even has an arse… You're a little more observant than me… Maybe it's the HDMI port…

          More seriously, I've got a superb surround sound setup in the main room we use for movies and music. I have no intention of replicating that setup in another room where the kids hang for WiiU or Netflix etc.

          This is a cost effective plug'n'play solution to improve sound over television speakers. In a smallish room this will be perfect and, in that context, it reviews very well (better than the equivalent products in its class). At $200 it's a very good buy.

        • onlinepred on 31/01/2017 - 21:51

          @fookos: Thankyou greatly for your input. I recommend getting a tv with a better sound system in the future to save the hassle. Spend a little bit more and you gain a lot in convenience!

    • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2017 - 09:23
      +1

      Don't knock it til you've tried it.
      You might be surprised by what the little itsy bitsy speakers can do.

      • llama on 31/01/2017 - 10:33
        -1

        Don't knock it til you've tried it.

        I have tried it, which is exactly why I just don't "get it".

        You might be surprised by what the little itsy bitsy speakers can do

        You might be even more surprised how much better a proper set of tiny satellite speakers and a hidden subwoofer can do. It's not the size of the speakers that matters, but their placement.

        Visually, a soundbar is a LOT larger than it needs to be, plus it's sitting right there front centre in your line of vision. It's an ugly bolt-on that in my eyes looks like adding a rear spoiler to a Hyundai Excel. They are just ugly, and their is plenty of better sounding solutions that are smaller and less intrusive.

        Sonically, the problem with soundbars is that there is no channel separation. Most of the "bar" is used simply to get a bit of width between the left and right speakers, to try and at least get "stereo". Many (like this Yamaha) attempt to use sound processing to create a fake stereo width enhancement, and/or fake "3D Sound". These added sound processing rarely work as well as advertised, and they add distortion.

        If you want small and not noticeable, then a micro self-powered speaker system (better with a hidden sub) will be far more "invisible" plus will sound a lot better (especially for non-vocal video) at the same price point as a so-called "high-end" soundbar.

        • gsxrmck on 31/01/2017 - 20:47
          +1

          It sounds like you've only got half a bar then ;-)

        • llama on 31/01/2017 - 21:53

          @gsxrmck:

          Sometimes it's better to have two separate semi-bars, as an alternative to a larger and longer one.

      • BeefBiryani on 31/01/2017 - 10:46
        +1

        itsy bitsy speakers

        Okay now I will be playing "itsy bitsy spider" in my head all day long. Thanks!

      • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2017 - 05:53

        Agreed. Won't suit everyone or every application, but it's a very capable unit and ridiculously good value at under $200!

        I installed one a couple of weeks ago to replace the existing cheap'n'cheerful Yamaha 5.1 system in my upstairs retro gaming room (see the before pic here https://www.instagram.com/p/BAIR78EB87O/). Of course, you certainly don't get the low-end response of a powered subwoofer or the spacial separation of five properly-placed speakers.

        BUT, it's a clean and compact installation and, for my use case in a rather small room, is more than adequate for the audio I'll throw at it. In the living room my needs are different and there I have a mix of VAF/Q-Acoustics speakers and a Klipsch sub, all being fed by a Denon AVR-X4300H. Horses for courses.

  • CyberMurning on 31/01/2017 - 09:10
    +1

    got this. not bad. build quality kind of so-so but sound is great. better than TV speakers. and the best is no separate subwoofer.
    there are others with wireless subwoofer, but dont forget even the sub is wireless, you still need to connect it to power outlet means there is a cable. if you live in apartments get this one instead.

    damn got this 4 months ago for $200 with amex offer i thought i got that was the lowest possible price already!

  • dekkar on 31/01/2017 - 10:02

    Question for anyone who has this. How would it go as a computer speaker? My screen is a 42", so its a decent size, I would rather get one of these than have speakers and a subwoofer under my desk. Just worried it might be a bit too wide and sound a bit funny when you are sitting 50cm away from it!

    • llama on 31/01/2017 - 10:36
      +2

      I would rather get one of these than have speakers and a subwoofer under my desk.

      Then buy a pair of 2.0 speakers and put them either side of the monitor.

      This soundbar is larger than a small set of PC speakers… plus it uses up the vital space directly in front of you where you can push your keyboard or place paper to read.

      • dekkar on 31/01/2017 - 10:39

        I think you are right. Probably a bit too bulky to be in front of the monitor.

        Thanks,
        Dekkar

  • brew on 31/01/2017 - 10:02
    +1

    Got this recently from the Good Guys for $279. Have to say I am impressed. Great sound for the size.

  • Corapmafya on 31/01/2017 - 12:13

    Does this have the ability to learn your TV remotes volume control signals so you don't have to use a separate remote?

    EDIT: Found the answer in the manual FAQ section. It can be controlled with the TV remote through HDMI.

  • Genghis Khan on 31/01/2017 - 13:08

    Do you know if Harvey Norman or jbhifi would match that price. I am in Vic, will cost me a bit to do click n collect.

    • fookos on 31/01/2017 - 14:38

      Delivery = $20

  • decr on 31/01/2017 - 19:44

    This looks very interesting, does anyone know of an another decent priced deal from anywhere that has presence in Tas or delivers? Never bought from bing lee before. I looked at the usuals and it seems way too expensive from the couple of mobs that stock it. Thanks.

    • aurotaro on 31/01/2017 - 20:23

      This is the cheapest it's been till date. I'd cop the delivery fee if you're keen on buying.

      Have a look on whirlpool etc, plenty who bought it at 300-350

      • decr on 31/01/2017 - 20:50

        Yeah no probs with the delivery fee. Sorry if I'm being dumb but the ebay listing is pickup only and no delivery advertised, also it's $249 on their website. Is there a way to get it delivered via the ebay sale? Cheers

        • fookos on 31/01/2017 - 22:06

          Mine is being delivered, but there are a number of delivery location exclusions it seems.

          Tassie is on exclusion list… along with regional areas in most parts of Oz. Sorry mate. If you have a friend or family coming to visit soon - or vice versa - you could ship interstate. Or have someone on-ship it to you from Syd.

        • decr on 31/01/2017 - 23:03

          @fookos: thanks mate, got none of the sort so I'm sore out of luck. Thanks for replying though.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2017 - 23:23

          @decr: must be someone coming over on the ferry, freight, package or postal delivery with an office on the mainland you can get it to.

        • decr on 01/02/2017 - 14:03

          @Beach Bum: fat chance at that, I'm stuck here in the sticks due to circumstances beyond my control, I might pop in TGG to see if they would price match Bing Lee (it's in their competitors list) at $249. Not sure if this will work, only done price matching once and that wasn't a nice experience.

        • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2017 - 14:40

          @decr: surely you have a post office in town, try ringing Bing Lee head office see why they don't include tassie as part of Australia
          You'd have more luck trying to pricematch through someone like videopro they ship everywhere
          Check out all Yamaha stockists and stick to the $199.20 price

        • decr on 01/02/2017 - 15:12

          @Beach Bum: ok time for another dumb question, do you actually get an option for shipping on either bing lee and/or their ebay store? Afaik they're both in-store pickup only unless they both do geolocation and adjust the page based on that, which I find quite unlikely.

          With auspost prices I think I'm better off trying to price match with someone in Hobart or someone who will match ebay prices and ship for a decent price like you said.

      • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2017 - 21:14

        Look here —> OzDJ_ <—- paid $298.00 at HN Moore Park just over two weeks ago.

        DOH!

  • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2017 - 21:13

    I think you use that CNY20 code at the top of this post at checkout

  • Tomaus62 on 31/01/2017 - 23:20

    after a lot of should I buy it?! or Should I not?!, I decided to click that BuyItNow button LOL…. hopefully wont be a disappointment after all these good reviews and comments here! thanks OP

  • CrushJelly on 01/02/2017 - 14:59
    +1

    Bought two.

    The good thing about these units is that there is a "subwoofer" line out which you can hook up to a powered sub.

    I have a spare YSY SW030 which I'll hook up to this!

  • Jstrrrr on 02/02/2017 - 17:30

    Has the price gone up? It's showing $299 before 20% off.

    • aurotaro on 02/02/2017 - 19:39

      Sure has. Time to mark this deal as expired.

  • Teddo on 07/02/2017 - 16:52

    not bad, not bad at all. Substitutes a High End system I put together for $40K in the early 90s.

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