This page lists all 10 Yamaha speakers ranked on this site across portable bluetooth speakers, powered speakers, passive speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.
Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Ranked #95 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - Yamaha True X Speaker 1A: $150 Amazon
Pros: Doubles as a wireless surround speaker for Yamaha True X soundbars, or a standalone speaker via ‘Solo’ mode. IP67 rated. Clear Voice technology boosts dialogue clarity.
Cons: Not very deep bass, upper mids peak that makes voices sibilant
Full Yamaha True X Speaker 1A review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1" x 3.5" x 3.5" (105 x 90 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 55mm (2.2") full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs / 500 g |
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Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #11 of 36 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Yamaha HS5: $339.98 Amazon
Pros: Very neutral. Excellent for mixing and anything needing a neutral output.
Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as some of the others in this size class. Slight midrange boost.
Full Yamaha HS5 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 11.2"H x 6.7"W x 8.7"D (284.5 x 170.2 x 221 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Output Power | 45w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs / 5.5 kg each |
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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #21 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Yamaha HS8: $678.28 Amazon
Pros: Good for mixing and anything needing a neutral output.
Cons: Slight midrange boost. Quite expensive.
Full Yamaha HS8 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 15.4"H x 9.8"W x 13.1"D (391.2 x 248.9 x 332.7 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Output Power | 120w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
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Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #42 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Yamaha NS-800A: $4800 The Music Room
Pros: Exceptionally well-built cabinet with no internal resonance issues at all - confirmed clean in both burst decay and impedance measurements. Good, wide directivity (~75 degrees horizontal) that stays consistent enough to EQ successfully. Distortion is low, staying under 3% at 96dB, and dynamic range holds up well until right near its 102dB limit. A shallower, higher-frequency bass rolloff profile (F3 68Hz, F10 35Hz) means it can be placed closer to the wall (about a foot) without turning boomy, actually gaining bass presence rather than losing it.
Cons: A wide, roughly 2kHz-10kHz scoop in the upper-midrange/lower-treble gives it a laidback, soft, low-attack character - notably worse than the reviewer’s Audio First Fidelia reference in an A/B comparison. On top of that, treble breaks up badly above 10kHz, swinging up as much as 8dB - a significant, named flaw. Sounds inconsistently voiced as a result (bright on some material like cymbals and shakers, dull/laidback on vocals and instrument attack) until corrected with real parametric EQ (the reviewer needed a +2dB boost around 4.5kHz at Q0.5 plus taming the treble spike to bring it to life) combined with near-wall placement and 30-degree toe-out. Without that combination, it’s a tough sale for a $4,800 bookshelf speaker.
Full Yamaha NS-800A review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2600Hz |
| Dimensions | 16.5"H x 9.1"W x 14.1"D (419.1 x 231.8 x 358.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.25" dome tweeter, 6.5" mid-woofer |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.3 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Output Power | 40W nominal, 120W max |
| Sensitivity | 84.9dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner; 86.5dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs / 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Bass reflex |
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Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)
Ranked #22 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Yamaha NS-SW100: $200
Pros: 10-inch ported with 100W RMS. Compact 26-pound design delivers surprising deep bass at tight price point. Twisted flare port provides accurate, powerfully rich response. Stylish design complements home decor while delivering satisfying bass depth.
Full Yamaha NS-SW100 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 105.0 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Japan |
| Dimensions | 13.9"H x 13.9"W x 16.1"D (352.3 x 352.3 x 409.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, side |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 97.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 103.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 108.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 109.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 107.8 dB |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 26.5 lbs / 12.0 kg |
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Ranked #23 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Yamaha HS8S: $775
Full Yamaha HS8S review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 104.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Japan |
| Dimensions | 13.7"H x 11.8"W x 15.3"D (349.2 x 300.0 x 388.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Measurement Source | ErinsAudioCorner |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 90.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 100.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 106.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 107.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 105.7 dB |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg |
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Discontinued Yamaha Models
Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.
Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #82 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Yamaha NS-10: $499 Discontinued
Pros: Legendary studio reference monitor with a well-documented history; Yamaha’s original spec sheet included genuine measured data (frequency response, distortion, impedance, polar response) rather than just marketing numbers, unusually transparent for the era. Distortion, compression, and multitone performance all measured better than the reviewer expected for a decades-old design - in some respects competitive with newer speakers he’s tested. Vertical dispersion holds up reasonably well for a speaker of this vintage. The redesigned “Studio” cabinet is more robust than the original, with crossover tweaks and nicer binding-post terminals. Sealed cabinet design allows placement close to a wall without added boominess, though at the cost of overall bass extension.
Cons: A pronounced peak of about 7dB above the midrange average around 1.7kHz gives the sound a forward, bright, or “tinny” character - this is the real underlying issue, and it wasn’t actually fixed by the “Studio” revision. Comparing the Studio version’s measured response to the original NS-10M’s published data, the original arguably measures more linear - Yamaha’s fix (lowering tweeter level by 2-3dB) left the core midrange peak largely untouched, addressing the wrong problem. The famous “tissue paper over the tweeter” mixing-engineer trick doesn’t actually help - testing it directly showed it adds diffraction and comb filtering rather than correcting the real midrange peak. Poor horizontal directivity, especially in its designed on-console orientation - usable window is only about ±20° off the tweeter axis before tonal character shifts noticeably. Directivity mismatches between direct and reflected sound make this difficult to properly correct with EQ in a typical farfield listening setup with nearby wall reflections. Bass is quite limited (F3 around 100Hz in most rooms once corrected for the inflated on-axis sensitivity reading), typical of a small sealed monitor design. Correcting the main midrange peak with EQ likely requires two bands rather than a single simple filter, since the peak isn’t perfectly symmetrical. Possible age-related tweeter compression at very high output, potentially from degraded ferrofluid affecting heat dissipation in these decades-old drivers. Discontinued.
Full Yamaha NS-10 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 126Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 15"H x 8.5"W x 7.8"D (382.0 x 215.0 x 198.0 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 7.1" woofer, 1.4" soft dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 5.4 ohms minimum (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 90.2dB (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 9.5 lbs / 4.3 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)
Ranked #26 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Yamaha YST-SW215: $399 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Yamaha YST-SW215 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 103.6 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Dimensions | 14.2"H x 11.4"W x 12.7"D (360.2 x 290.3 x 322.1 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, side |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 68.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 79.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 86.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 93.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 100.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 107.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.5 dB |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 25.4 lbs / 11.5 kg |
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Ranked #32 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Yamaha YST-SW012: $299 Discontinued
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Yamaha YST-SW012 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 101.6 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Dimensions | 11.4"H x 11.4"W x 12.9"D (288.8 x 288.8 x 326.9 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, side |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 56.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 74.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 85.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 92.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 99.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 103.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.2 dB |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs / 8.5 kg |
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Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Ranked #26 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Yamaha YST-SW1500: $699 Discontinued
Pros: 12-inch ported with 1000W RMS. Extra-long stroke driver for outstanding power and low distortion. Heavy-duty construction with robust output capability. Compact yet powerful performance. Award recognition from multiple reviewers.
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Yamaha YST-SW1500 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 115.8 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | Japan |
| Dimensions | 20.1"H x 16.6"W x 17.6"D (511.0 x 420.6 x 447.5 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, front |
| Frequency Response | 16-160Hz, -10dB |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 81.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 96.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 107.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 111.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 114.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 118.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.8 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 1000W RMS |
| Warranty | 2? |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs / 29.0 kg |
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