Yamaha new shaped subwoofers

[jadeft]

Hi guys! What are your comments on the new shaped subwoofers from Yamaha (YST FSW050 and YST FSW150)?

 

[rnatalli]

I have never been a fan of Yamaha subs. I'd stick to HSU, SVS, eD, ePik, Rythmik, Aperion, and TSC to name a few.

 

[agarwalro]

Mildly interesting based on looks, but it probably performs on par with a computer 2.1 sub. Lost interest...

 

[Sheep]

Powerful 16cm cone driver

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SheepStar

 

[Highbar]

The 50 is rated to 35Hz and the 150 to 30Hz can we really call either of these a sub? I know my JBL is rated to the mid 30Hz's and there's no way that I'm willing to call it sub any more. My X-CS go almost as low and by the time I have it loud enough to hear it's cracking up.

Maybe near field for a MBM?

 

[Sheep]

The 50 is rated to 35Hz and the 150 to 30Hz can we really call either of these a sub? I know my JBL is rated to the mid 30Hz's and there's no way that I'm willing to call it sub any more. My X-CS go almost as low and by the time I have it loud enough to hear it's cracking up.

Maybe near field for a MBM?

I wouldn't even use it for that. It's enclosure probably isn't designed to tame the resonances in the 150hz range, so it will not improve the sound in any way, just add noise.

SheepStar