Yamaha YSTMS50W 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, White)

by Yamaha

Product Details

Product Manual [178kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 14.8 x 21 inches
• Shipping Weight: 21.9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JBHE
• Item model number: YSTMS50W
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Add superb sound output to your multimedia PC system with this deluxe three-piece stereo speaker kit. Two compact two-way speakers deliver accurate, well-defined stereo sound. Three midrange drivers and a 0.75-inch tweeter are in each speaker. One subwoofer extends to lower frequencies to provide a natural chamberlike sound that resonates with bass frequencies for authentic dimension. A built-in amplifier delivers 20 watts of power to each two-way speaker and 40 watts of power to the subwoofer for realistic clarity and a total of 80 watts of power. Overall frequency response is 32 to 20,000 Hz. A jack for optional stereo headphones is included.

Product Description

Yamaha Mega Power Multi-Media 3 Piece Speaker System. 80 Watts of power, 3" mid-range with 3/4" tweeter and subwoofer with 6.5" driver.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A purchase you'll never regret, May 29, 2001

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Brad Hill "Brad" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha YSTMS50W 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, White) (Personal Computers)

I've owned these speakers since last year, and I'm as awestruck today as I was when I first brought them home. I had been waffling on new speakers for a long time -- you know, they're not a necessity, should I indulge myself, etc.. All this agonizing despite the fact that I store most of my music (about 10 gigabytes) on the computer. Finally, I stumbled into a computer store with a speaker display that included these Yamahas, and my inner debate ended instantly. I couldn't even wait to go home and order them online ... I had to have these things hooked up that day. I've been in sonic heaven ever since.

The low end in this subwoofer is beyond merely powerful, beyond merely fat, beyond merely distortion-free. (Your ears will buckle before these speakers ever will.) The low end is absolutely beautiful: sweet, tight, smooth (geez, I don't mean this to sound erotic), and, as many have pointed out, musical. I guarantee that any discriminating listener will find these speakers revelatory--you'll hear things in your music that you never heard before. I keep the volume knob on the subwoofer set to 6.5 (like 1:30 on a clock face) for a window-rattling, gut-clutching experience. Turning it up farther would make me fear for the structural stability of my home. My neighbors hate me, but I can't stop. My computer is now my main hi-fi system, despite owning a pair of JBL 4312 studio monitors in the other room. Even they don't match the excitement and transparency of these puppies.

Remarkably, these speakers deliver at any volume, without losing warmth or depth even when played whisper-soft.

I will note that the high end isn't as crisp and glittery as I like. But a little tweaking of the Winamp equalizer when playing MP3s solves that insufficiency. And my discriminating friends think I overdo it on the high end, so you might find the Yahamas perfect without any EQ treatment.

I'd be thrilled with this purchase if it cost twice as much. (In fact, I did pay 50 percent more than the price here at Amazon.) My acquaintances are gradually upgrading their computer sound, and I am absolutely forbidding them to get any other speakers. I listened to them all during a loooong shopping period, and nothing in this world compares to these Yamahas.

I hope I've made it clear that I rather like these speakers <g>. They have thoroughly distracted me for months now! I get far more pleasure out of my music collection, which covers a global variety of genres, than I did before. They make average music sound good, and good music sound extraordinary. Don't cut corners on your computer-speaker decision. These might cost twice as much as some other sets you're considering. But you will love them forever, and you'll love your music even more than you already do.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars too good for a computer, March 4, 2000

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Matthew C. Donnelly (Sacramento, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha YSTMS50W 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, White) (Personal Computers)

I purchased these speakers for computer use, but the sound quality, and depth coupled with power output led me to use them with portable cd/md players in my office. The sound is awesome!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the only speakers you'll ever need, February 22, 2001

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"dreadpirate17" (Mill Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha YSTMS50W 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, White) (Personal Computers)

Simply put, I was blown away by these speakers (and continue to be, of course). Not only do they actually produce the "brilliant highs" they're advertised to, but the YSTMS50's also provide enough bass to be felt three rooms away. However, they won't jar your fillings - the bass is round, smooth, and precise. The best word I can find to describe the experience of listening to these beauties is "immersion." You just feel surrounded in a swirling vortex of sound. It's great.

Now, I'd be willing to pay a lot more for this kind of quality, and I was prepared for a hassle setting them. However, they were blasting out tunes in about seven minutes from bringing the box in from my front step, and I couldn't be happier.

These Yamahas are THE choice not just for CDs, mp3's, games, DVD's, and all other computer uses, but they can be hooked up to anything with a simple 3.5mm audio plug. My Discman has never sounded better.

If I could give these speakers ten stars, I would, but we'll have to make do with five. They are perfect.

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