Yamaha YST-SW012
Our Verdict
Table Of Content
Power
The Yamaha YST-SW012 is a powerful subwoofer with an outstanding 50 watts of nominal output power and 100 watts of maximum output power. It has an audio amplifier output power rating of 50 Watts, making it suitable for medium to large sized rooms. The sensitivity rating is 80 dB which allows the user to get loud sound without having to push too much volume on their receiver or amplifier. Due to its 5 Ohm impedance, this subwoofer can easily be connected directly into any home theater system or stereo setup without needing additional components such as amplifiers or receivers.
Impedance Rating
The Yamaha YST-SW012 is a subwoofer with an impedance rating of 5 ohms. This means that the speaker has low resistance to electrical current, allowing it to produce higher volume levels than speakers with higher impedances. The lower resistivity also allows for more efficient power transfer from amplifiers and receivers, making this subwoofer ideal for use in home theater systems or other audio applications where high sound quality and loudness are desired.
Size/Dimensions
The Yamaha YST-SW012 is an 8 inch subwoofer that measures 29 cm in height, 19 cm in width and 32.8 cm in depth. It weighs a total of 8.5 kg or 19 pounds making it relatively lightweight for its size compared to other models on the market today. The comprehensive design makes this model ideal for small spaces as well as larger rooms where space may be limited but sound quality needs to remain high without taking up too much room visually or physically.
Design And Build Quality
The Yamaha YST-SW012 is a well designed and solidly built subwoofer. It provides an MDF body, which provides excellent acoustic properties while remaining lightweight at 8.5kg/19lbs. The woofer composition of polymer ensures that the sound produced by this unit will be accurate and powerful with minimal distortion or interference from outside sources. Moreover, its vented enclosure design helps to reduce unwanted resonance for even better audio performance overall. In terms of aesthetics, it comes in black color only but has dimensions measuring 29 x 29 x 32 cm / 21 x 19x 22 inches so it can fit into most spaces without taking up too much room visually speaking either way you look at it.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- It has a volume control that helps achieve the perfect balance.
- The output sound is clear and crisp even at a very high volume.
- It comes with all the cables you need.
Cons
- It does not have an auto power on/off feature.
- No crossover or polarity control.
Specification
Audio Performance
Impedance, Ohm
5
Sensitivity, DB
80
Crossover Frequency, Hz
Frequency Response, Hz
28-200
Connections
RCA Stereo Line Level Inputs (pair)
RCA LFE Inputs
1
Speaker Inputs (pair)
Speaker Outputs (pair)
Bi-amp
XLR Outputs (pair)
XLR Inputs (pair)
RCA Outputs
Controls
Subwoofer Phase
Volume
Main Power Switch
Low-pass Filter
Dimensions
Dimensions (H X W X D), Cm/in
29 x 29 x 32.8/21 x 19 x 22
Weight, Kg/pounds
8.5/19
User Manual
Manual
yst-sw012.pdf
Power
Audio Amplifier Output Power, W
50
Maximal Output Power (RMS), W
100
Nominal Output Power (RMS), W
50
Driver
Port Placement
right panel
Driver Placement
front panel
Driver Size, In
8
Driver Quantity
1
Material
Enclosure Type
vented
Colors
black
Woofer Composition
polymer
Body Material
MDF
General
Detachable Grilles
Amplification Type
active