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Yamaha YSP-2500 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?N. of audio channels:7.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:?

Yamaha YSP-2500 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Yamaha YSP-2500
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 67% of soundbars
?

Value for money

Value for money
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.8

Audio

18%

7.0

Formats

16%

6.8

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Controls

12%

6.9

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

â–²Better than 69%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Ranked #88 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Yamaha YSP-2500

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

25%

5.8

Audio

18%

7.0

Formats

16%

6.8

Connectivity

14%

7.8

Controls

12%

6.9

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

6.5
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.0
N. of audio channels
7.1
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
?
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Dolby Atmos
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD. 83.9% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
yes
This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio. 92.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus. 75% of soundbars include this feature.
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N. of HDMI inputs
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 3 HDMI inputs, more than 99% of soundbars and equal to 1% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
?
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
2
This soundbar has HDMI 2, which is more capable than 57.2% of soundbars and equal to 14% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
?
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
4K
This soundbar passes through 4K, which is higher resolution than 74.5% of soundbars and equal to 23.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
60 fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 60 fps, higher than 79% of soundbars and equal to 16.2% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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Yamaha YSP-2500 vs the average soundbar

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  • 3 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (3 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports DTS-HD Master Audio
    This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher video pass-through
    This soundbar passes through higher-resolution video than the average soundbar (4K vs none).
    4K vs none
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • 4.8% better value for money
    Yamaha YSP-2500 has better value for money than the average soundbar (7.98 vs 7.6).
    7.98 vs 7.61
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS-HD Master Audio
    This soundbar supports DTS-HD Master Audio, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby TrueHD
    This soundbar supports Dolby TrueHD, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Digital Plus
    This soundbar supports Dolby Digital Plus, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (3 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    3 vs 0
  • Higher video pass-through
    This soundbar passes through higher-resolution video than the average soundbar (4K vs none).
    4K vs none
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (7.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    7.1 vs 2.1
  • 2.06 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3.9 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3.94 in vs 6 in
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (7.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    7.1 vs 2.1
  • 2.06 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3.9 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3.94 in vs 6 in
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.

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What customers like about Yamaha YSP-2500

  • 7.1 channels give a wide layout for a full surround mix.
  • Three HDMI inputs suit a busy TV setup.
  • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio support high-quality disc sound.
  • Dolby Digital Plus adds support for streamed surround sound.
  • HDMI 2.0 with 4K pass-through handles modern 4K video.
  • A headphone jack allows private listening.

What customers don't like about Yamaha YSP-2500

  • The 3.94 in subwoofer driver gives less bass depth.
  • No Dolby Atmos or DTS:X for overhead sound.
  • No Wi-Fi, so there is no AirPlay, Chromecast or Spotify Connect.
  • The rear speakers are not in the box, so full surround needs extra purchases.
  • No multiroom support.

Verdict

For someone who wants a proper home cinema sound without a pile of separate boxes, the Yamaha YSP-2500 is a strong start. It has 7.1 channels, and the subwoofer comes in the box. Three HDMI inputs mean a console, a streamer and a player can all stay connected at once. It decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, so high-quality disc sound comes through as it was mixed. A headphone jack lets you listen late at night. The trade-off is bass: the 3.94 in subwoofer driver is small, so low sounds lack the depth a larger unit gives. There is no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, and no Wi-Fi for streaming. It suits a buyer who watches films on a disc or console and cares more about surround detail than about gadgets.

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