Comments on: Yamaha MCR-730BL Micro Component System http://www.music-system.com/138/yamaha-mcr-730bl-micro-component-system/ Your ultimate guide to music systems Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:58:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Laine http://www.music-system.com/138/yamaha-mcr-730bl-micro-component-system/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Laine Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:41:51 +0000 http://www.music-system.com/yamaha-mcr-730bl-micro-component-system/#comment-259 </div> This truly mini-system offers far better value than the comparably priced Bose radio. The speakers can be separated for true stereo and their bass response is amazing considering the size of the drivers (4-inch midrange/woofers). All three units are about the size of a shoebox--about 4 by 8 by 11-inches deep--and the receiver has been designed to play many different kinds of media. <br/><br/>About a month after purchasing this system, I added Yamaha's YST-FSW150 subwoofer to it and now have full-range response. Although it's not the equivalent of a carefully selected system costing twice as much, it will be more than adequate for those who don't want to accommodate multiple components and lots of wiring. <br/><br/>A couple of minor gripes: I wish Yamaha had designed the system so that random/shuffle play could be accessed without having to turn on the TV in order to scan a menu. And, I wish they had added a system connection jack to the back of the receiver so that my subwoofer could be turned on or off by the receiver. This truly mini-system offers far better value than the comparably priced Bose radio. The speakers can be separated for true stereo and their bass response is amazing considering the size of the drivers (4-inch midrange/woofers). All three units are about the size of a shoebox–about 4 by 8 by 11-inches deep–and the receiver has been designed to play many different kinds of media.

About a month after purchasing this system, I added Yamaha’s YST-FSW150 subwoofer to it and now have full-range response. Although it’s not the equivalent of a carefully selected system costing twice as much, it will be more than adequate for those who don’t want to accommodate multiple components and lots of wiring.

A couple of minor gripes: I wish Yamaha had designed the system so that random/shuffle play could be accessed without having to turn on the TV in order to scan a menu. And, I wish they had added a system connection jack to the back of the receiver so that my subwoofer could be turned on or off by the receiver.

]]> By: Itzel http://www.music-system.com/138/yamaha-mcr-730bl-micro-component-system/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Itzel Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:45:33 +0000 http://www.music-system.com/yamaha-mcr-730bl-micro-component-system/#comment-258 </div> This Yamaha system offers incredible sound in a small, solidly built package. However, what is not clear from the description is that it is not designed as a stand-alone audio system (the reason I bought it). To access many of the menu functions it must be connected to a TV. So, if you are looking for a compact home theatre system, this could be a good choice. If all you want is a small but high-quality music player, continue shopping. This Yamaha system offers incredible sound in a small, solidly built package. However, what is not clear from the description is that it is not designed as a stand-alone audio system (the reason I bought it). To access many of the menu functions it must be connected to a TV. So, if you are looking for a compact home theatre system, this could be a good choice. If all you want is a small but high-quality music player, continue shopping.

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