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29 Jun, 2016
Yamaha YSP-2200 DSP
The main unit of the Yamaha YSP-2200 is big and bulky by usual soundbar standards, and isn’t really designed to be mounted on the wall. But because the unit itself measures just 50mm high, with removable feet that can be adjusted to a height of between 29mm and 39mm, it won’t get in the way of the TV when placed on the same surface.
It’s an attractive unit, clad in Yamaha’s customary black finish. The aluminium top panel sports a brushed texture and glossy trim, while curved edges soften the look. Black mesh runs the entire length of the front panel and bends round the sides, through which you can just about make out the 16 beam drivers that project sound into the room. Far right is a tidy LED display panel, which can be used to set up the system, while on top are standby, input and volume buttons.
Build quality is absolutely superb. It’s the first YSP to uses a rigid aluminum enclosure, which has been carefully designed to damp vibrations and rules out the need for internal shielding. This high-quality approach is evident fresh out the box – its heft is hugely satisfying.
It comes with a passive subwoofer that can be installed vertically or horizontally, the latter allowing you to place it on an AV rack shelf. Its compact dimensions (435 x 137 x 350 mm) will be very welcome if space is tight. This is the first YSP to feature a separate subwoofer enclosure, a move brought about by Yamaha’s realization that most people pair their sound bars with a separate sub anyway.