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Yamaha WX-030

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3.8
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User ratings:
41
3.8 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
10
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • a great performance for a speaker of its size
  • connections are quick and simple
  • cut Fever is amazingly well recorded

Cons

  • with Yamaha a AVR Zone 2 features
  • inability of the small bass driver to produce deep bass unless wall mounted
  • inputs are displayed in a grid of large tiles

Key specs

  • yes
  • 32.81 ft
  • yes
  • 10 W
  • 6 Ω

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Yamaha WX-030 - Pros & Cons

Yamaha WX-030

Pros

  • a great performance for a speaker of its size
  • connections are quick and simple
  • cut Fever is amazingly well recorded
  • sound is admirable for a device of this size and weight
  • better-than-average job on sound quality for its size
  • exceptionally good tone quality and was highly versatile due to its
  • smooth
  • well-balanced sound will provide
  • great-sounding compact standalone speaker will be equally happy
  • Compact design Clear
  • well-balanced and punchy sound

Cons

  • with Yamaha a AVR Zone 2 features
  • inability of the small bass driver to produce deep bass unless wall mounted
  • inputs are displayed in a grid of large tiles
  • this looks for songs only on the phone itself
  • not external libraries
  • The sound becomes a little congested with particularly busy productions
  • Scroll too fast and it takes a few seconds to load the titles
  • Bass tails off significantly as you move away from the unit
  • Treble is rolled off a little
  • none of the above offers the why of my interest in home audio
  • AirPlay is not supported when using a stereo pair

Yamaha WX-030 - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconPeak power
30 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconImpedance
6 Ω
Best:
Sony MS-410
Impedance: 30000 Ω
IconWeight
2200 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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Yamaha WX-030 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Low frequency60.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
RMS10.0 W
Peak power30.0 W
Impedance6.0 Ω
Supported formats
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AIFF
  • WAV
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height6.18 in
Width9.57 in
Depth4.45 in
Weight77.6 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiveryes
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • MusicCast
  • Spotify Connect
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Connectivity
USBno
Other connectors
Ethernet
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Wired inputsEthernet
Bluetooth version2.1 + EDR
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)0
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
DLNAyes
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Electric (not USB)yes

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Yamaha WX-030 Yamaha - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.8
Based on 10 reviews
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Yamaha WX-030 Promoted: Yamaha MusicCast lets you stream music from any source
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Published: 19.11.2015
Promoted: Yamaha MusicCast lets you stream music from any source

Want to play music from multiple sources all over your house? Of course you do. Let’s just hope your music collection is up to scratch…

Yamaha WX-030 Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed
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Published: 03.06.2016
Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed

When you hear the term wireless speakers, chances are you think of Sonos. There’s good reason for that. Sonos staked out the wireless speaker category early on, establishing a solid product line known for reliable performance, engaging sound, and a user-friendly app that controls speakers in multiple rooms around the home.

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Published: 19.02.2016
Yamaha WX-030
4.0

Yamaha's new WX-030 wireless speaker not only includes Bluetooth and Airplay but also supports MusicCast, making it an easy way to start building a multiroom system.

Yamaha WX-030 Home review
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Published: 24.02.2016
Home review
3.0

A solid performance you’d expect from a wireless speaker twice the size...

Yamaha WX-030 Yamaha Musicast Wx-030 Wireless Speakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 24.02.2016
Yamaha Musicast Wx-030 Wireless Speakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Yamaha’s newest wireless speaker, the WX-030, boasts wireless connectivity and convenient pairing with your smartphone via Bluetooth

Yamaha WX-030 Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed Yamaha MusicCast WX-030
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Sound & Vision
Published: 03.06.2016
Wireless Wonders: 7 Wireless Speakers Reviewed Yamaha MusicCast WX-030

Yamaha MusicCast WX-030 Performance Features Ergonomics

Yamaha WX-030 Yamaha WX-030 MusicCast wireless speaker review: Sonos draws its strongest challenger
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Published: 23.02.2016
Yamaha WX-030 MusicCast wireless speaker review: Sonos draws its strongest challenger
4.0

This excellent speaker is part of a strong multi-room audio system.

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Published: 11.07.2020
Yamaha WX-030

Yamaha WX-030 (Speaker): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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AVForums
Published: 19.02.2016
Yamaha WX-030
4.0

Yamaha's new WX-030 wireless speaker not only includes Bluetooth and Airplay but also supports MusicCast, making it an easy way to start building a multiroom system.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 19.02.2016
Yamaha WX-030
4.0

Its performance is far from perfect but the WX-030 is an impressive member of the MusicCast range, offering a big sound for small rooms

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