I bought this because of the high ratings others gave it and the Yamaha name. It's far too boomy when in a corner which is ok. That's typical for a subwoofer. I put it about 3 feet from the corner and the response evened out.
This speaker seems to suffer from doubling. I can locate it from the sound when watching Tomb Raider. Other movies aren't as problematic. When I listen to music with it, the bass sounds muddy. If I turn the subwoofer down so it's not muddy, I can't hear it at all.
It's OK for cannon shots and car crashes, but don't expect any kind of sonic fidelity.
I'm using it with a Pioneer Elite KURO PRO-111FD.
I've replaced it with the Energy ESW-8 that's on Amazon for $148.58. Energy ESW-8HG 8" 200 watt Take Classic subwoofer The bass is tighter and much deeper. The Energy is good for music and much better for movies. You pay $50 more and get a subwoofer that's twice as good.
With the Energy subwoofer, even classical music sounds great with the speakers that came with the TV.
It's too late for me to return this, plus Adorama's return policy wasn't that liberal. I'll be selling the Yamaha.Get more detail about Yamaha YST-SW216BL Advanced YST II Front-Firing Active Subwoofer.
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