Reddit mentions of Yamaha YST-SW012 8-Inch Front-Firing Active Subwoofer

Hmm I think this is a good game to play. I would like to open this up to everyone and have them comment on the exact model of what I have in my picture. I'll edit my post with the confirmation and links of what everything is. Clues: look at old version of my battle stations

Go!

Laptop: [Dell XPS 15 L521X] (http://www.amazon.com/Dell-XPS-XPS15-9062sLV-15-Inch-Laptop/dp/B009FX7BWS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022233&sr=8-1&keywords=l521x) [System Specs] (http://i.imgur.com/x4VrjFg.png)

Laptop Stand: [Cooler Master Ergostand] (http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-NotePal-ErgoStand-Adjustable/dp/B003GCQ1YI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022264&sr=8-2&keywords=cooler+master+ergostand)

Webcam: [Logitech C/B 910] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-960-000683-B910-HD-Webcam/dp/B0040508OY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022290&sr=8-2&keywords=logitech+910)

Speakers: [2 pair of Dayton B652] (http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022347&sr=8-1&keywords=b652)

Keyboard: [CM Storm Trigger Black Switches] (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129009)

Mouse: [Anker Gaming Mouse] (http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Programmable-Gaming-Cartridge-Switches/dp/B00CDINUTK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022458&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+5000+dpi)

USB Hub: [Anker 13 port USB 3.0 hub] (http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-13-Port-Charging-VL812-B2/dp/B00GSLMTQ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022483&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+10+port+hub)

Computer screens: [2 of LGE2242] (http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-EB2242T-BN-22-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B007XNRAQY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022508&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+e2242)

Monitor Mount: [Vivo Monitor Stand] (http://www.amazon.com/Monitor-Mount-Stand-Adjustable-Screens/dp/B009S750LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022540&sr=8-1&keywords=vivo+stand)

Receiver: [JVC 703VBK] (http://i.imgur.com/LvoOg2x.jpg)

Hexagonal device: [Moto Stream] (http://www.amazon.com/Moto-Stream-Wireless-Music-Adapter/dp/B00L4VZZFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022672&sr=8-1&keywords=moto+stream)

Subwoofer: [Yamaha YST-SW012] (http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YST-SW012-8-Inch-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/B000TQ4D8K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414023087&sr=1-1&keywords=yst+sw012)

Headphones: [Monoprice 108323] (http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-108323-Premium-Hi-Fi-Headphone/dp/B007SP2CO2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414022699&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+headphones)

Hard drive: [Seagate 3TB expansion drive] (http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Expansion-Desktop-External-STBV3000100/dp/B00834SJU8/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414023141&sr=1-2&keywords=seagate+3tb)

Cased device on top of hard drive: [Raspberry Pi B] (http://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-Model-512MB-Computer/dp/B00LPESRUK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1414023042&sr=1-1&keywords=raspberry+pi)

Chair (this is a hard one): I forget

Here are some options I would look at.

• Vizio $80-100 & a Yamaha subwoofer $100/ refurb $85 or a Dayton Sub-800 $105
  
  
• Yamaha ATS-1050 refurb $140 Built in "subs" handle lows but you can add a powered sub later or push the budget to get it now.
  
  
• Yamaha YAS 106 $180 Newer version with built in subs. Actually sounds good for the price. If you're happy with the sound do nothing, if you want more low end add in a powered sub.
  
  This way you're not depending on wireless, or a proprietary connection. The powered sub can be moved to another system when the soundbar dies. This way you're not out of everything you bought.

What about something like this receiver?

this sub?

And the Daytons you link to before, plus a center channel?

So the best way to test a set of surround speakers is to use them without a sub and see how they sound?

I currently have Simple Audio Listens and I'm looking for a subwoofer to pair with them. This sub will be used for desktop use under my desk and my budget is around $90

Currently I'm looking at a Yamaha 8' and a Dayton 8'.

I've also been looking around ebay for used products but I thought I would come here first to find what is good then go back to ebay.

To be honest, not sure yet. Budget is a key driver currently, so something around $100? On Amazon I saw these that I think could work, but again, open to critiques! (not sure if I'm okay to include links below)

Acoustic Audio, https://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Audio-PSW-8-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B002AT94HE/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1494435398&sr=1-2&keywords=home+subwoofer&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A7022947011

Yamaha, https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YST-SW012-8-Inch-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/B000TQ4D8K/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1494435393&sr=1-4&keywords=home+subwoofer

Complete novice here, and I'm looking for suggestions and/or reassurance before I pull the trigger on a 2.1 desk setup. I'll try not to waste your time, so here is what I'm working with:

• 100 sq. ft. computer/office room.
  
• Speakers need to fit on my 6.5 foot wide desk without looking ridiculous (nothing taller than about 1 foot).
  
  
• Source will be my PC with a variety of media, incl. gaming, music, movies, etc., so I'm looking for well rounded performance.
  
  
• I want to mount any peripherals (amp, DAC, etc.) to the under side of my desk to eliminate clutter. Smaller is better.
  
  Edit - Price range is about $400 - $600.
  
  
  Okay, with that out of the way, here is what I've put together so far:
  
  
• (Speakers) Elac B5 Debut Series 5.25" http://www.amazon.com/Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Andrew-Jones/dp/B014GSER6O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462926103&sr=8-1&keywords=elac+b5
  
  
• (Amp) SMSL Audio Q5 Pro http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Q5-Pro-black-Amplifier/dp/B017W12UCU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A1KM4QXTQQPGX4
  
  
• (Sub) Yamaha YST-SW012 8-Inch Front Firing Active Subwoofer http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YST-SW012-8-Inch-Front-Firing-Subwoofer/dp/B000TQ4D8K?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
  
  My fears are that this combination will not work, or that I've made a terrible mistake in the equipment chosen. How would you all spend roughly the same amount of money to get great sound out of a computer, starting from scratch?
  
  Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
  
  Edit - I'm not sure about this subwoofer. I know I'll need a powered sub because the amp I've chosen isn't very powerful, but should I get a downward firing sub instead of front firing? Is there another sub in the $100-200 range that I should go with? Again, this is in a fairly small room, and it will likely be on the floor about 3 feet from my... feet.
  
  Thanks again!
  

Hello, I've purchased the Presonus Eris E4.5 for my computer speakers and wanted to add on a subwoofer for a 2.1 setup. I'm debating between the
-Dayton Audio SUB-1200 vs the
-Martin Logan Dynamo 300 and finally the
-Yamaha YST-SW012.


The primary usage is for music in a small room approximately 7'x14' (dorm). I plan to place the sub near my desk. Is there anything else that I need to know about how to hook up my speakers and a subwoofer to my computer? Are there any other suggestions? I'd like to keep the price under $150.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but would I have to connect a 3.5mm to RCA from the computer to the sub, then speaker wire to RCA from sub to active speaker, and then speaker wire from active speaker to passive speaker?

OK, to sum up what I've learned today. To set up a basic 2.1 set up I need:

• AMP [this] (https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-60-black-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00PA3ECGK)
  
• Speakers this
  
• Sub , this
  
  Edit: Added a Sub a found