Yamaha NS-P236 Digital Home Theater Speaker Package

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Product Manual [455kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 38 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000W4U2W
• Item model number: NS-P236
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,697 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 3, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
It's never been easier to set yourself up for the excitement of immersive, discrete surround sound than it is with Yamaha's affordable NS-P236 speaker system. The NS-P236 is a 6.1-channel system offering front left/right, surround left/right, and a rear-center satellite/bookshelf speaker, a front center-channel speaker, and a 55-watt powered subwoofer (representing the ".1"), model YST-SW005. It also comes with all the wiring and mounting brackets required to integrate the system with your living room.

Be aware, however, that the system requires a 6.1-channel receiver for full enjoyment. If you're already set up for 5.1 sound (without the rear center-channel output), don't sweat it--you'll still get terrific performance (and you can always store one of the system's five satellite speakers for later on).

The satellites and the center-channel speaker all use acoustic-suspension designs with dual 2-inch drivers, and all are capable of handling amplifier power up to 100 watts (30 watts nominal power). The powered sub packs the most "under the hood," so to speak, with Yamaha's patented Advanced Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST) generating incredible bass from its small enclosure. Advanced YST uses negative-impedance feedback in the amp and a Helmholtz resonator in the speaker to provide strong and accurate bass.

The user-adjustable high-cut filter, with settings for "high" and "low," sets the highest frequency the subwoofer will deliver. This allows the sub's output to be matched to the lowest reproducible frequency of the other speakers in the system and the room's acoustics for a seamless presentation.

A rotary volume control permits the perfect matching of the sub's output to the overall volume of the system. The YST-SW005 has a signal-sensing circuit, too. When the subwoofer detects an audio signal, it turns its power on. When it senses no signal for several minutes, it shuts itself off.

Two sets of inputs let the sub accept either line- or speaker-level inputs, while a handy phase normal/reverse switch makes it easy to phase the subwoofer with the other speakers in your system (room placement greatly affects phase relationships).

What's in the Box
Five satellite speakers, a center-channel speaker, a subwoofer, all requisite cabling (including an RCA subwoofer interconnect), satellite mounting hardware, four non-skid subwoofer pads, and a user's manual.

Product Description
The NS-P236, specifically for 6.1-channel systems, combines a neat, compact design with excellent sound quality.Since the release of "Star Wars Episode 1" and other movies available in 6.1 channels, this format has become very popular for the outstanding "depth" and "presence" of its sound. As a market leader, Yamaha offers a full line of 6.1-channel Home Cinema Amplifiers and Receivers. The NS-P236 is designed to perfectly complement these models, particularly in the affordable price range.The NS-P236 Speaker Package consists of two main and two rear speakers, a center speaker, a rear center speaker and a subwoofer. The main, rear and center speakers feature an acoustic suspension design, dual 5cm full-range drivers, 100W maximum power handling capacity, and magnetic shielding for placement near a TV. The subwoofer takes advantage of Advanced YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to deliver powerful bass response from a compact cabinet.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding with Yamaha's HTR-5730SL receiver, October 8, 2004

By	Victoria Tarrani "writer, editor, artist, des... (Betwixt FL and CA, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I purchased this set of speakers because they were nearly perfectly matched to my Yamaha HTR-5730SL receiver (ASIN: B0001XAJ70). I have the satellite speakers ceiling mounted, and the center speaker elevated 5 feet.

Sound, even at near max settings, is crystal clear, and the woofer is impressive. I use my speaker-receiver combination when practcing drums and get clear, undistorted sound that is extremely realistic. Considering that I am driving the speakers with a 500 Watt receiver, often on near max setting, the performance is exceptional for the price.

If you want a value-priced speaker set that can crank out undistored sound from up to 500 Watt receivers this set is well worth considering.