What You Have Come To Expect

Ideal for generating the tight, visceral bass that is so vital to the home theater experience, the Yamaha YST-SW216 10-inch, Performance Series, Powered Subwoofer will complement any system configuration. In conjunction with smaller, bookshelf-type speakers, it extends the system capability for true full-range frequency response. With large, floor-standing speakers, the subwoofer helps shoulder the burden of reproducing low-frequency information. Port-tuned and slot loaded, it utilizes long-throw woofers and powerful built-in amplifiers for room shaking reproduction, crushing power, and quick, tight bass. Standard features include high and low level inputs, variable level and frequency controls, phase control, and auto on/off sensing.

YST II Technology

The YST-SW216BL Active Subwoofer sets the standard for subwoofers in this class with high dynamic power and low-noise performance thanks to Advanced YST II. Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) provides deep and powerful bass reproduction by combining negative impedance and constant-current principles to drive the speaker cone with tighter control. This system dynamically optimizes effective speaker impedance to maintain excellent linearity. This means more stable and accurate low range response for more natural and energetic bass reproduction. That means you'll be able to enjoy the enrichment of low frequencies as part of your home studio mix. A linear port minimizes extraneous intake distortion so that you can appreciate the sound, not be distracted by the noise.

Comparison Specifications

• 10" Front-Firing Active Subwoofer
• 10" Long-Stroke Cone Driver With Video-Shielded Magnets
• Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo Technology)
• Linear Port For Reduced Intake Noise
• Power Handling: 100 Watts Dynamic Power
• Frequency Response: 25 Hz - 180 Hz
• Selectable High-Cut Filter
• High-Density MDF Enclosure With 3-Way Post Connections

Additional Specifications

• Power Requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 45 Watts

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 13.5" W x 13.5" H x 15.25" D
• Weight: 28 Pounds

Yamaha YSTSW216BL Warranty Details

Two Year Parts And Labor Warranty

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The little sub that could !!

Reviewed By: Frank von Furstenrecht - Fresno, CA

All my life I have been actively engaged in building amps, headphone amps, speakers, and sub woofers. In that respect I consider myself an audiophile and one that is very critical in achieving the best sound. Never having had much money to spend I ended up making most of my audio equipment. Not this time, I wanted a subwoofer to pick up the bottom end a little, not expecting some miracle product for such a low price I went ahead and bought the Yamaha ampsubwoofer thinking that if it didnt work out I could modify it for my needs. Was I surprised when I got it a day earlier than promised and turned it on for the first time. The output of this sub is absolutely wonderful, it is extremely smooth and does deliver more than you would expect from such a small amp driving it. The bass is accurate, smooth, never overpowering and blends really good with the rest of the system. I have never been one to go for a boom-boom sound, I like mine to be accurate, smooth and to have the ability to blend in with the rest of the system. This one allows you to do that and then some! I only use it for audio, not TV or DVDs, but in audio it tells the complete story. You can not go wrong with this sub. Thank you Vanns for getting it to me so soon.

Very impressive

Reviewed By: Damon - Prescott, AZ

This little sub packs some serious power more than the humble price suggests. So much so that im ordering one more. It blends perfectly with my sony towers and two 18inch subs, it has the kick that an 18 just cant deliver. This sub goes very low for a 10 and decently loud while doing so. If youre thinking about buying one or two dont hesitate.

A Sub-Woofer with a Powerful Punch!

Reviewed By: Arnold Stewart - Englishtown, NJ

Yamaha is known for its high quality products and its YST-SW216 Sub-Woofer is no exception. The unit is the perfect size to place in a hidden location if you like, or equally attractive if you would like it
displayed. The bass emanating from this unit is superb. It is clean, tight and with excellent punch. The unit has a bass volume control, enabling the user to fully enjoy this Sub-Woofer in either a small, mid-size or large room. An on-off switch is an added bonus. The quality of the build seems very solid as well. And did I forget to mention the excellent value of this product and how affordable it is, it is simply amazing. Lastly, you guessed it, I own this unit and I give it a 5 rating across the board!

Simply awesome!

Reviewed By: Jeff Myers - Wilmington, oh

I have a large open basement home theatermulti-purpose room. This sub fills the entire room with deep, clean bass. I was so amazed by this sub that I bought two of them, and placed one is each front corner. For the price, why not buy 2?? My brother recently brought his 600 dollar sub down to my basement so we could compare his overpriced sub vs. my two yamahas. Mine sounded just as good, if not better! He was upset that he spent so much money.

Other reviewers noted that the bass can be boomy or muddy sounding. Not sure what they are listening to, bc there is nothing boomy about these subs... just low clean thumping bass.

I highly recommend them.

Yamaha Subwoofer YSTSW216BL

Reviewed By: Mark Kuhnert - Columbia, MO

This is a great subwoofer at a great price. This really rounded out my surround system and added the needed low end. It is amazing the difference in my system since adding this subwoofer. You really hear the low tones that did not come through before but it does not drown out the other speakers. Very impressive!

Solid

Reviewed By: Ryan Murphy - Madison, WI

Good buy for the money. Solid build with great bass!

Made my home theater sound like a movie theater

Reviewed By: Fritz Boehm - Dripping Springs, Texas

I was able to hook this up to my home theater system in minutes. I popped in the movie Cars and the whole family commented about how it sounded like we were in the movie theater. What a difference a subwoofer makes to the home theater experience. It was one of those rare moments where you know youll never have buyers regret. Hard to believe the quality based on the cheap price.

I liked the documentation that comes with the system - it outlines the six basic ways you can connect the system - one or two subwoofers, line out versus speaker wire, an amp that has two sets of front speakers versus one set of front speakers. The documentation also has a lot of tips to adjust the volume and high cut switch to arrive at the sound you like.

Customer service from vanns.com was superb - which I wasnt expecting since I had chosen vanns.com based soley off of it being the cheapest price. FedEx had delivered the unit to the wrong address. Vanns.com offered to either credit my account or ship a replacement pending the FedEx trace on the item. Customer service was quick to reply, friendly, and helpful on an issue that wasnt even their responsibility.

Yamaha-YST SW216BL Sub

Reviewed By: Terry L. Stutzman - Roeland Park, Kansas

I was looking to add a good solid sub to my system. This unit did exactly that. It has plenty of power for my usage consisting of mainly movies, DVDs and music. My room is about as far from surround sound friendly as any room could be. Its L-shaped, hard wood floors, terrible accoustics, my wife is a bit reluctant to hang my rear speakers so they sit against the back wall and below the level of my sofa yet the SW216BL brought the system to life. The price was terrific since even if I had spent $1,000.00 on a sub, the room itself would have defeated the purpose, not to mention speaker location. I have Klipsch front speakers, a Sony Center Channel and Optimus Rear speakers so my system is hardly a matched setup. The addition of the Yamaha sub was very much worth the price.

Unbelievable

Reviewed By: David W. Hadler - Annandale, MN

After doing a great deal of research...and knowing that you get what you pay for...I thought that I would give this Yamaha a try. This is a case where you get more than one would think...times three.

The room in which Im using the YSTSW216bl IS 14X 14and mated to an ENERGY TAKE 5.1 surround system. This SUB floods the room, and all three floors of the house with crisp, clear bass and gives the low end punch of subs at three times the price.

If youre looking for a sub to make your current system come to life, on a budget or not, you wont be disappointed by this unit!