Side by Side Comparison of: Pyle vs Yamaha

I got this after first first getting a bluetooth soundbar with subwoofer. With that major brand unit, i never got the it set up in its complicated app. This was the opposite. Bluetooth setup in 1 or 2 minutes and it streams whatever is playing on my phone. Couldn't be easier. Sound quality, bass and volume are all surprisingly good for the price. I love this thing. FM radio is a nice bonus.

Can't beat the price! With multiple ways to play your audio, the Pyle speakers delivers rich clear highs with that extra deep bass that makes a great all around sound. Throw in a built in FM tuner for those days or nights that you just want to kick back and listen to local radio it's an awesome feature. Plus you get a handy little remote to control inputs, tuner & programmed channels and adjust the bass which is a cool feature makes this speaker a great value.If you're looking for a bass kick that rattles the walls and windows the Pyle won't do it. But it comes close with sound that can loudly be heard throughout your house.Overall I'm very happy with this purchase.

So far, so good. Was easy to pair with my phone or tv with the bluetooth. I just went to settings on my tv and selected Select Speaker and then bluetooth. Made both the tv and the unit discoverable by holding the bluetooth/wifi button on the unit and it immediately showed up on my tv. I selected it and hit ok and poof! It started working immediately. Sound is strong! So far I am very pleased. Everything I needed was in the box.

I first tried the bose solo5 and was expecting more of a punch but it was severely lacking, so I did a bunch of research and landed on pyle. First, I ordered this thing on Saturday on received it on Tuesday by 3pm...so that by itself is amazing. Second, it has all the punch and more that I ever wanted. The FM receiver was the main point for me because I wanted a soundbar that came with a tuner so I can switch back and forth with even tho there is no AM it still suits me. The Bluetooth is awesome. It is very simplistic, even old-school in its connections which is my only complaint. It uses RCA jacks, no optical audio connector but its an easy go-around. The sound is deep and incredible, and it was a hundred bucks cheaper than the bose and sounds as good but way louder. For the money, this has got to be the best bargain out there right now for this. It is more of a home theatre system. It is kind of albatross-y....boxy and bulky....and the LED display is kind of hard to see at times but other than those tiny things, you couldn't beat the sound for the price if you tried.

LET ME TELL YOU! This is thee absolute best speaker ever. If your looking for that bass and good quality of sound, this IS it. I have a lot of guests and I love to host parties and whether Im playing loudly or softly, this soundbar gives me exactly what I need. Everyone always asks me about my speaker and asks where I get it from. I can change it to Bluetooth, which I use most of the time, but the convenience of having the radio and my tv hooked up is great. The only downside, on the radio stations, not all stations come in clear. But I WOULD definitely get this!

I like to do my research before I buy products so trust me when I say that it took me a long time to stumble upon this product. I had been looking for a long time for a good simple sound setup to accompany my T.V and gaming setup. I have a small room so I was looking for something that wouldn't require too many speakers or wires running every where. Of course I thought to myself a soundbar would be perfect for my case but the problem was finding the right one at the right price. I conducted days of research before purchasing my first soundbar and I decided to go with the Samsung brand since they're a reputable company. I picked up the "Samsung HW-E350 AirTrack Soundbar" for almost 200 bucks. I received the soundbar through the mail and I must say it looked very nice and sleek but when I hooked it up to my entertainment system the sound wasn't as astounding as I was hoping for it to be. I would expect a system that costs around $200 would at least pump out some decent sound but for this Samsung soundbar it wasn't the case. The Samsung soundbar sounded very miniscule and honestly it wasn't worth the money so I returned it right away. I was feeling discouraged but wasn't quite ready to give up yet so I kept looking on Amazon for other options and I accidentally stumbled upon this Pyle soundbar. The first thing I noticed was the price of course and secondly I noticed the outstanding reviews that it was receiving. I quickly got in research mode and started learning everything I could about this sound system. I saw only one YouTube video showing this sound system but it was enough to persuade me to go ahead and give this soundbar a try. I also liked the fact that this system not only served the same purpose that the Samsung soundbar did but it also offered other features that the Samsung soundbar didn't have. I love the fact that it has Bluetooth connectivity that was definitely a plus. All the other features like having a USB slot, SD card slot, or a built in radio transmitter were just icing on the cake, and trust me I love cake. The remote control was a nice addition as well although I do wish it had a power button but it's not a deal breaker. With all that said, now I want to talk about the sound quality and power that this Pyle sound system pumps out. First of all I'm not a hardcore audiophile but I definitely would say that my ears are very in tune with sound. Going from the Samsung soundbar to this Pyle Soundbar really gave me an idea of how great this system sounds. I plugged in the system which was very simple and easy by the way and I was blown away by how deep and full the bass pumps out of the subwoofer. The lows sound great and so do the mids and highs. I use this system with my Xbox 360 to play games and also watch movies and everything sounded very good. Music on this system sounds outstanding because of how rich the bass sounds it gives songs a well rounded tone. You also have the option to change the treble and bass settings with the remote control to achieve your ideal sound settings. I also enjoyed the 3D effect you can definitely tell that it adds a different ambiance to the sound. Power is one word that describes this sound system perfectly because it does sound very loud without having to crank it all the way up. I notice with most sound systems that when you turn up the volume you usually lose audio quality and get distortion but not with this system. I honestly can't even hear any white noise or hiss when the system is sitting idle and that's very important when you pause in the middle of a game or in between watching a movie. The Bluetooth connectivity has been great so far the sound quality is up to par and I never have issues pairing my phone with the system. I noticed some people were having trouble connecting their phone via Bluetooth to the Pyle sound system and I had this issue happen only once. I initially wasn't doing the procedure correctly. You have to remember that the Pyle sound system is always broadcasting it's Bluetooth signal so all you have to do is search for devices that are discoverable. Once your phone finds the Pyle sound system you just connect to it and even if it says you're paired but not connected you will still be able to stream your phones sound to the Pyle sound system. All the other features that come with the system are great as well because it gives you multiple ways to stream your media. Pyle must have been showing off when they decided to add a USB slot and SD card slot and also a radio transmitter to their sound system. Their Bluetooth connectivity works well enough that you probably will never find yourself using those extra ports but nonetheless they're good to have. Options are always good and this Pyle sound system offers you just that due to it's versatility. This system does not have an HDMI port and it does lack a power button on the remote control but besides those two little gripes that I have with the system the Pyle PSBV200BT is one hell of a deal. This system is in the ideal price range and it provides you with impressive sound there's no going wrong with this product I highly recommend it.

This works very well

Its ok. I like the LG sound bars more but this one is fine. Sounds very good considering the subwoofer is built in. With that consideration it is outstanding.

Sound is truly amazing from this soundbar. Perfect for our basement movie theater setup. The built in sub is perfect not to disturb the neighbors but give us the sound we want when watching a real blockbuster!

Great sound, pretty lightweight, nice features, and very easy to get mounted on the wall. It even includes a little cardboard drilling template so there is no extra work measuring and lining up holes (just be sure to use a balance to get it straight).Very pleased with this purchase. Not only does it look and sound nice, the instructions for getting started are very clear and simple to follow. The design of the bar is nice. It's super simple to forgo the use of its own remote and "teach it" to use your TV remote instead, took about 2 minutes to get it all set up.

This makes a dramatic difference when listening to movies on DVD and BlueRay. No more trying to understand the center dialogue channel. now it comes across crystal clear. The pass through power on feature and the ability to learn the volume up/down from your tv remote means that you rarely need to use the included remote.

Wow! I was concerned that I prefer one one with separate woofers cause research. This bar delivers. The sound is so clear. The set up couldn't have been easier and the quality of the sound and ability of the (2) subwoofers to put out is fantastic.Besides, I used Amazons tech service that came with the item...really, really great! Nicely guided me and stayed with me beyond my needs just to be sure I had it working.

This is a high value multi use sound bar. The Bluetooth and FM, along with TV connection all work well. The unit is well built and attractive. The sound quality is good but not equal to a surround sound system. This design would be great if it had higher quality speakers (at higher cost) but most sound bars offer similar quality speakers. Definitely pleased with this purchase.

Bass could be louder but other than perfect...boy what a steal.UPDATE: Using the USB input you can select and equalizer mode; eq1-11. Just insert a USB with a song on it, the soundbar will automatically switch to USB, then using your remote press play and proceed to select your equalizer with your remote using the equalizer button. That's it the equalizer mode will transfer over to all your inputs; I have mine on 3 for surround sound and music. Still 4 stars; needs a lot but great buy.

As many have pointed out, this is not a state of the art unit. However, I am not running it on a state of the art system so all is good. We have this hooked up in our bedroom feeding a tv and running a DVD and Roku through it. The sound quality is quite satisfactory and I am able to control it with a mulit-device remote control. Pyle is not listed in most remote set-up guides, but my remote has a "learning" function that let me copy the Pyle remote codes. For the price and features I think this is a great buy.

A very decent alternative to a multi speaker entertainment unit. Great value for money given the multiple connectivity options and sound quality. The sound quality is very good if you consider watching movies on this. Adds much punch to the action and the dialog. However, my only gripe is the music, as i don't find the sound very well balanced. I feel the bass speakers is a tad too large for the overall size of the unit which results in a unrealistically bigger bass. Only a minor gripe given the value for money. Don't be fooled by the size. I have never properly tested it at even near close volumes. This can get very .. very loud- before distortion sets in.

The item shipped on time and in sturdy packaging. All listed components were in the box. From what I can tell, the speaker sounds good, but the remote that came with it doesn't seem to want to operate it. The three star rating will likely go up if/when the remote control issue is resolved.Upgraded to 4 stars from 3. After several follow-ups with a cumbersome customer service system, a was sent a new remote.Quality and sound are impressive for the price.*****6 month update*****The speaker still works impressively well. Visitors who have seen & heard it have been impressed with it's sound. All in all, a great purchase.

I bought this specifically to use as a stand-alone FM radio (not too many of these are available anymore). The bluetooth, USB and micro SD card slot give added functionality. After using it for awhile at home, I liked it so well that I bought a second unit for my office.NEGATIVE - there seems to be a design flaw in the remote which makes it difficult to preset the FM radio stations for recall. I thought at first that the remote was defective, so I contacted Pyle and they sent me a new remote. The remotes for the two units I bought and the replacement remote from Pyle all have the same problem. From which I have to conclude it is a design issue.If you can live with this annoyance, then I'd recommend this purchase. It is a solid, well-made unit, nothing like the cheap plastic you might expect for something this inexpensive.

OK the voice enhancement is the best part

Pretty good sound, looks nice.Not disappointed

Good sound for the price. Sometimes sw is disconnecting and u have to unplug and plug it again.

Nice :)

I have a hearing loss and that affects how I hear things on TV...especially dialogue. I found this sound bar and read ALL of the reviews and I even asked questions which were answered. And I bought this sound bar and I am more than happy with the result. There is a button on the remote called "clear voice" and it really presents voices with more clarity and distinctness. So far less is lost and I can follow what characters are saying. It is a huge improvement although I do think that improvements will be made in the future. Set up? Too easy. And the unit is attractive and unobtrusive. Great price!

Good enougth, but 5.1 feature is bad

Odd, loud but not loud, voice is distinct and clear, Has some humming on inputs, remote only works on standby and imputs, nothing else. Must connect rear line in for antenna to be their workings. Has slightly odd sizing, too high to fit under TV on shelf, and deep to fit their also. Had to place under TV table. Bass and treble do not function, yet. Not bad, just nice to be able to use if I wanted to. Not a bad price, so, decide for yourself.

It sounds good BUT when I use the Bluetooth function to connect my Samsung s7 to play music, it CONSTANTLY pauses itself! Multiple times an hour and I have to go pick up the remote and press play again. I hate it because of that. It has crappy Bluetooth technology I believe.

Pros: decent bass but doesnt it the low lows.PriceGood bluetooth works great rather than the vocal announcement when you activate it. "Now is blue tooth mode, waiting for connecting"Cons:Doesnt sound as clear as other systems, fine for most but ive never considered myself an audiophile but not impressed with clarity when used as tv sound bar.No optical inPretty large, once again better for use as a stereoAll in all id purchase for music but would not use for television.

pretty good unit. i bought based from reviews mostly. sounds great for movies, less great for music. it IS very large. the worst part is while the sub port is positioned toward the wall, the actual sub opening (cloth covered with the sub behind it) is facing up on the unit. this means you cannot set your center-pedestal tv over it or you'll get that farting sound. my TV is off-centered now and is terrible for the OCD in me. the LCD screen is ENTIRELY too bright- it'll light up the room if you don't turn it off w the TV, really. some kind of remote turn on would be reallllly nice, but it must be turned on/off manually w the remote.pretty decent, especially for the cost. a few extra bucks may get you what ya pay for.

The blue light on the front of it is over powering. I had hoped it would have a digital audio connection but it only has the RCA connections in the back. The Bluetooth feature is nice, I it hooked to my phone but I can't get it to connect to my TV. Over all in happy with the purchase. It sounds great and other than the 300,000 candle power blue light on the front of it, ha ha it's great!!Thank you

I couldn't give 5 stars because it has no optical input. My smart tv has optical out of course, and this sound bar has no provision for that at all. I had to order an adapter to convert optical to AV input for the sound bar. Just not a great solution in the digital age. Not that loud either, I think the wattage is over rated.

It was a pain to set up, the sound is ok but not as good as I hoped it would be. All the lights on it are distracting

Must be used in smaller rooms. The so-called woofer inside the unit is a joke. However the sound quality of this unit overall is clear and nice. Should cost at least 40% less than I've paid. Now goes to my kids room.

I expected better sound than it produced. I was attempting to replace a pair of Polk towers with something smaller. Wasn't even close. Probably is an improvement over TV speakers, but definitely not Hi Fi.

It worked great for 4 mths and now when connected via Bluetooth there is a lot of static. Very disappointed.

I have this unit plugged directly in to my new Vizio smart TV. The speakers sound like "ripping paper" even on the lowest bass setting. I emailed support a week ago and am still waiting on a response. If they respond to me and I get the issue resolved, I will change my rating.

The radio and bluetooth worked just fine, but I could not get this to work with my Roku Smart TV. I followed the online suggestions of Tosilink cable to digital/analog converter to RCA cables, but that didn't work for me. I believe the problem is just the old technology with this product as it "only" has the older RCA cable outlets. The Pyle comes with no cables, and you have to order those separately. I returned this and orderd a new Vizio soundbar and had absolutely no problem with hooking it up. The Vizio also included 3 different cable options with cables included.

2 weeks after opening the box..DISTORTION! If you like rattles and muffled sound this is your sound bar. We are an older couple, we just listen to reality shows, Ninja Warrior, etc. I did not blow out the speakers watching Transformers the Movie at high volume. We used it with lower volume levels. as I write this I have to set the treble setting to +5 and bass setting to -5 to get undistorted sound. not worth even the low price on here

Potentially a wonderful product, and we enjoyed it for several months, until it refused to turn on. There is power, the power light glows briefly, and then it lapses into a stubborn and petulant refusal to operate. The manuals offer no help. Amazon says I can't return it, although it theoretically has a one-year warranty.

This is such a great speaker...totally ruined by horrible remote control. If i was not counting on the remote in 90% of the time when i am using the speaker it would be 5 stars all the way. Problem is that remote simply works on its own terms. I have clear vision and about 10ft distance between my tv and couch - changing input source or volume control is hit and miss 100% of the time. It works once and then just looks dead. Replaced the batteries few times - same thing. So this awesome speaker is out in my garage now, putting some nice vibes in my home gym. There i don't care much about using remote control.

product was perfect, for about 40 days, then it quit working altogether.

My 73 inch Mitsubishi tv speakers are just horrible, I have a fantastic sounding creative sound labs radio hooked up via the analog outputs but I wanted to be able to control the sound thru my tv remote vs having to use the creative's remote each time I adjusted the sound.I bought this Yamaha looking for the best of all worlds, better sound, bluetooth use, tv sound control etc I got it all hooked up and working fast and easy, programmed it to my tv remote fast and easy too, but the final output sound I got (compared to my creative radio sound) was sub par, I tried movies, music, sports, even tried all the different sound modes the soundbar offered yet none was as clear or full as just using the creative soundworks unit.Sadly I had to return it due to the sound difference, even my 6 yr old eyes closed picked the creative radio over the soundbar sound wise.It was better than my tv speakers but I really hoped for more sound wise from it.

Would love to rate it four stars but can't because the Bluetooth feature malfunctions. For wired connections, it seems great, but when connected via Bluetooth to my MacBook, the sound gets completely distorted about every five minutes. When streaming a movie, the only solution is to pause the movie, turn off the sound bar, turn it back on, restart the Bluetooth, and then restart the movie...completely useless. Same issue when playing music via Bluetooth with the TV turned off (just in case the signal was being disrupted by the TV).In speaking with Yamaha support, we agreed that the bar isn't too far away from my computer (only eight feet), so they suggested moving the bar to an adjacent room, to test whether there was unique interference in the original room. Moved the bar twenty feet away to the next room, but the problem persists. So, either: (1) I bought a lemon; or (2) it's a design flaw; or (3) my laptop is the problem and not the bar (however, I haven't previously had a problem with the laptop).IF the Bluetooth worked, I'd give it four stars, not five, because although the sound is significantly better than my TV speakers, it's not THAT much better. It's ideal, however, in a tiny apartment where one can't crank up the sound and drive the neighbors mad with a thumping subwoofer.A handy feature is that the bar can "learn" basic commands from your TV's remote control (mute, volume, power), to reduce the need for multiple remotes. Trouble is, if you can't turn off your TV's internal speakers (as opposed to turning them all the way down), "learning" the volume is useless because it'll wake up the TV speakers along with the sound bar speakers.Am off to Costco to see if an exchange solves the problem. Knock on wood...

So I saw all the 5 star reviews hoping I would get a good device, but after a month, it just stopped working. The same problem that many others have suffered. I called Amazon customer services, and despite it being a few days after 30, they are still letting me return it for free with a full refund! So great customer service by Amazon, crummy speaker set by Pyle. When it was working, the sound was awesome.

Doesn't get the radio stations, it doesn't work good.

This has lasted less than three months and now the speakers are full of static sounds. This is a Horrible product! My son also bought this and the same thing happened to his. I wish his had failed before I bought mine!

Impossible to get customer service.Update the unit no longer connects to any device with Blue Tooth. Since there is no Optical or other modern method of connection this unit no longer serves any purpose. I would stay away from it.Difficult to connect. Inconsistent reconnection after pairing blue tooth......

I had this product for three months and then it went out. Blue screen comes on and you can connect to blue tooth but nothing displays on the screen and no music ever plays.Tried to return to manufacturer and Amazon but both have a 30 day return policy. I guess if it is going to go out in 90 days you better have a short return window.

Avoid product. Within a month of purchase unit ceased to function. The 300 watt speakers operated well when the system worked. However, the overall quality and reliability of the internal electronics are poor. I purchased this item over the higher priced android hardware Pyle 300 watt system because of the numerous reliability complaints of that product. I guess both Pyle products are no different in quality. Save your money and avoid this item.

Very disappointed. Bought this for clear speech for hard hearing. Barely better than TV.

Very poor sound out put. Looks like it was used.I wasn't satisfied at all.