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Summary
The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL are high-quality 5.1-channel speakers that provide an incredible home theatre listening experience at an affordable price range. They are some of the best surround sound speakers you can find if you are looking for a decent sound system that can deliver crystal clear sound performance. The satellite speakers and centre speakers produce crisp highs, very detailed midrange and produce a detailed sound field that makes you feel immersed in the music. Watching movies with this setup was a thoroughly enjoyable and thrilling experience, with deep sound effects and great low-end frequency response from the powered subwoofer. While these speakers are not audiophile-level speakers, they certainly do pack a punch in terms of sound quality and are extremely good value for money. The NS-SP1800BL certainly tops this list as some of the best surround sound speakers overall in terms of quality and affordability, and we highly recommend them.
User Review
( votes)Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System
The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System presents a serious bang for your buck in terms of features and specs. To start with, the speakers have magnetic shielding to properly deal with audio distortions. The entire system has a wide-range frequency response of 28 Hz to 50kHz. Its surround sound performance is noteworthy that it might even be an ideal choice for entry-level and pretty much everyone except for rare hardcore expert audiophile (that require systems twice or three times the cost).
Opening the package containing the Yamaha NS-SP1800BL greets you with one centre speaker, one 8-inch front-firing subwoofer, and four satellite speakers. All the speakers in the system come with a removable grill cloth that you can easily clean. This cloth helps keep the dust out of the internals of the speakers and to avert direct exposure to the devices’ acoustic drivers. It offers a decent audio performance on par with its price tag, in essence, it will blow you away the moment you turn it on.
This home speaker system also comes with the Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (YST). It’s a unique system to make the speakers and built-in amplifier work together to properly cancel out impedance. The resulting audio performance contains high levels of sound pressure while boosting overall sound quality.
As for the satellite speakers, they are wall mountable and owners can also place them on top of shelves. The included subwoofer is also unique in a sense that you can also mount it on walls if that is the only option you have. In practical terms, users can properly set up their 5.1 channel surround sound speaker system without much trouble. The sound performance of the Yamaha NS-SP1800BL is very impressive, the speaker system sounds great and the powered subwoofer is excellent. The entire setup is really a great 5.1 home theatre setup for those looking for great surround sound on a budget. While these speakers are not audiophile level, they do produce some formidable sound performance that is unheard of at this price range.
The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theatre Speaker System is arguably one of the better home entertainment systems you can find at its price range. It offers great surround sound speakers that delivers a crystal clear audio performance. Its satellite and centre speakers produce detailed midranges, crisp highs, and excellent clarity no matter what you throw at it. Watching different genres of movies won’t disappoint you as you can hear dialogues in romantic flicks or the car chase explosions in action-packed films. Listening to different tracks with these speakers is definitely music to your ears.
Even though this home speaker system isn’t for (the small few) hardcore audiophiles, it does pack a serious punch regarding value for money and overall sound quality. For the average person wishing the set up a home cinema experience, this system will be more than enough by quite a distance. Its minimalist design makes it easy to blend well with just about any home décor. Furthermore, the magnetic shielding found on the speakers makes it versatile enough for you to place them without having to worry about unwanted noise, distortions, or feedback. Entry-level and intermediate audio enthusiasts looking to upgrade their home entertainment systems to the next level should seriously consider the Yamaha NS-SP1800BL.
