Yamaha Soavo-900M Brochure & Specs

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The natural sound of Soavo.
Music as it should be heard.
At Yamaha, we love, understand
and respect music. We’re sure
that you love music, too, and that
when you listen to it, you want it
to sound as natural as possible.
We believe that “natural sound” is
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the original sound of musical
instruments, and of the human
voice, so they should be
reproduced with nothing added or
taken away. Giving you this
beautiful music experience is the
reason we created the Soavo
series. Listen to Soavo and
discover how truly natural music
from a speaker can be.
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Soavo and
Yamaha’s Commitment to Music
Speakers backed by over
a century of music
experience.
Yamaha’s involvement and passion for music
goes back more than a century to when we built
our first reed organ in 1887. Now we are the
world’s leading producer of pianos and other
musical instruments and are involved with music
in many other ways as well. We manufacture
professional recording equipment, we design
concert halls and we assist artists at concerts
with regards to set up and sound tuning.
This knowledge and experience benefits our
production of speakers in many ways. In fact,
the very first speaker we made was used in a
musical instrument — the Electone® electronic
organ. For the Soavo series, our speaker
engineers took advantage of Yamaha
expertise in many areas, including
woodworking, metallurgy, acoustics, sound
processing and even piano tuning.
But the most important factor is our
commitment to maintaining an extremely
high standard of sound quality that we call
“Natural Sound.” You can hear it in all of
our musical instruments, and now we are
proud to present one of the finest examples
of Natural Sound performance we have ever
created: the Soavo speaker series.
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N atur a l S ound Sp e ak er Sy s t em
Soavo-1 sets a new standard in
sound excellence, delivering
impressive power and dynamic
range, a wide stereo image and
deep bass output. This three-way,
floor-standing, dual-woofer
speaker system achieves superb
clarity from extremely low to
high levels, and a full, spacious
sound. With the Soavo-1 gracing
your home, you will appreciate
the fine qualities of your music
as never before.
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Soavo Interior
Beautiful design
that compliments
the beautiful music.
Since you are interested in the Soavo speakers,
you undoubtedly enjoy the finest music in your
home. Naturally, you want your entire decor to
be beautiful also. To ensure that the Soavo
speakers are visually as well as aurally
beautiful, Yamaha commissioned the worldfamous designer Toshiyuki Kita to create
uniquely attractive speakers that will enhance
the atmosphere of any interior.
Toshiyuki Kita
Working in both Japan and Milan, Toshiyuki Kita
has designed many successful products for
German, Italian and Japanese manufacturers. His
designs are in the permanent collections of
museums all over the world, including the Museum
of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Georges
Pompidou in Paris. He also designs traditional
Japanese crafts.
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N atur a l S ound Sp e ak er Sy s t em
Maintaining the high standards
of the Soavo series, Soavo-2
delivers extremely accurate
resolution and finely detailed
sound with an elegant and
versatile design. This two-way
bookshelf speaker system
provides crisp and clear sound
localization. Place it in any
convenient location and prepare
to be amazed as you hear every
note of the music with razorsharp clarity and outstanding
sound imaging.
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In order to achieve the most natural music
reproduction, the Soavo design team spent five
years of research, planning and development. They
created a unique cabinet design, which is shaped
and reinforced for optimum music reproduction.
They also used the expertise of Yamaha wood
craftsmen who produce our grand pianos, selected
acoustically excellent wood, and gave it a high
quality piano-type finish. Every material and
design aspect was carefully considered, even down
to the feet. The result is beautiful speakers that
bring forth out the full potential of the music.
Soavo Design
Higher performance
through innovative
design.
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Soavo Technology
Designed and built to deliver Natural Sound.
D R I V E R S
Advanced PMD Woofer and Midrange Cones
In order to provide very fast attack time
(sound rise and fall), as well as excellent
midrange clarity and bass response, Yamaha
developed Advanced PMD (Advanced Polymerinjected Mica Diaphragm) cones that are
extremely light, rigid and sturdy. They employ
a low specific gravity material called PMP
(Poly-Methyl-Pentene) that is much lighter
than either paper or polypropylene. Precisely
determined amounts of mica and talc are
added, which testing has proved contribute to
the beautiful quality of sounds in the vocal
range. These drivers’ internal loss
characteristics decrease unwanted
resonances to achieve the smooth frequency
response that results in natural sounding
vocals. The midrange driver creates a feeling
of presence as if someone is actually singing
in the room, while the dual woofer design
delivers deep and tight bass.
Soavo-1 midrange driver
Advanced PMD cone midrange driver and woofer
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Aluminium Dome,
DC-Diaphragm™ Tweeter
The high-performance 1” (3cm) aluminium
dome tweeter delivers crisp and clear highs
at all power levels. It employs a fully
integrated diaphragm/voice coil structure
called the DC-Diaphragm that eliminates
extraneous materials for a cleaner sound. It is
extremely light yet durable, and for a small
unit transmits an extremely large amount of
detailed sound information, resulting in a
denser sound field.
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Tweeter Plate
A diecast aluminium tweeter plate isolates the
tweeter from cabinet vibration and provides a solid
attachment for the tweeter unit, so the high range
sound is clear and transparent, with no colouration.
Germany. Diecast aluminium baskets ensure solid
support for high stiffness, improving sound image
localization and depth reproduction. The
midrange driver is powered by a newly designed,
compact and powerful neodymium magnet.
All Parts Selected for the Highest
Possible Performance
The edgewise-wound ribbon wire voice coil
contributes to high resolution, exceptional sound
detail and excellent imaging. The spider is a high
performance model made by Kurt Müller of
Carved Wooden Port
Each port is carved from carefully chosen, high
quality wood. The port has very thick and rigid
walls and a flared shape, ensuring a smooth
sound flow that contributes to bass sound with a
more spacious and massive feel.
Without baffle vs. with baffle
DC-Diaphragm™
Aluminium dome tweeter with
diecast aluminium tweeter plate
The diecast aluminium tweeter plate is very
effective in damping the vibrations that
occur during high frequency output.
Spider by Kurt Müller
(High linearity suspension)
Wooden port
Yamaha developed the Soavo speakers to provide extraordinarily realistic music reproduction.
We accomplished this through a combination of advanced speaker engineering, use of the absolute
best parts and materials available, and an innovative cabinet design.
C A B I N E T
Tweeter
Innovative Cabinet Design
One of the keys to Soavo’s ability to
deliver Natural Sound music reproduction
is the cabinet design. While maximizing
sound clarity and imaging, the designers
strived to drastically reduce internal
standing waves and produce an expansive
sound with an exceptional feeling of
depth. Their solution was to create a
cabinet with non-parallel sides, divide the
woofer and midrange sections by a slanted
partition, and strengthen the interior with
large, vertical ladder-type bracing.
Diecast aluminium
tweeter plate
Three-way
mitered-joint
construction
Midrange
driver
Woofer
Vertical ladder
bracing
Slanted
partition
Woofer
Three-Way Mitered-Joint Construction
for a Rigid Body
Yamaha’s excellence in woodworking is used
to good advantage in the three-way mitered
construction of the cabinet joints. This
technique ensures extremely tight joints so
the entire cabinet behaves as a single unit,
providing tight bass reproduction.
Diecast Aluminium Stands
The Soavo-1 is equipped with diecast
aluminium stands that provide the
necessary solid floor contact for tighter
bass and increased stability.
Sound Pressure Distribution Inside
the Midrange Driver
Left: Ordinary enclosure; Right: Nonparallel surfaces. The image on the
left shows that there are standing
waves. The non-parallel surfaces
restrict standing waves, preventing
degradation of midrange sound.
Carved
wooden
port
Thick
(1-1/2”; 37mm)
baffle board
Effect of vertical ladder bracing
Left: Without vertical ladder bracing;
Right: With vertical ladder bracing.
Speaker with bracing shows greatly
reduced vibration.
Diecast
aluminium
stands
45º
Conventional
Mortising
Conventional
Mortised
Construction
Three-Way
Mitered-Joint
Construction
N E T W O R K S
Independent Direct Crossover Connections
Yamaha’s total commitment to achieving rich and
vivid sound is seen in the design of the Soavo
networks. They use the highest quality parts, including
Solen metalized polypropylene capacitors of France
and large hollow centre coils with carefully selected
wire. Furthermore, rather than using printed circuit
boards, each connection is individually soldered on a
thick wooden board, providing larger, shorter signal
paths for maximum sound quality.
Solen metalized polypropylene capacitors.
Woofer crossover
network
Large hollow centre coils
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Soavo Specifications and Cabinet
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Soavo-1
3-way bass-reflex floor-standing
Soavo-2
2-way bass-reflex bookshelf
Woofers
Dual 6-1/2” (16cm) Advanced PMD cone
Woofers
6-1/2” (16cm) Advanced PMD cone
5” (13cm) Advanced PMD cone
Tweeter
Midrange Driver
Tweeter
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Maximum Input Power
Nominal Input Power
Crossover Frequencies
Impedance
Dimensions (W x H x D)
1” (3cm) aluminium dome
35 Hz–50 kHz
89 dB/2.83 V/1 m
Sensitivity
Maximum Input Power
1” (3cm) aluminium dome
45 Hz–50 kHz
88 dB/2.83 V/1 m
120 W
200 W
Nominal Input Power
30 W
50 W
Crossover Frequencies
3 kHz
500 Hz/5 kHz
6 ohms
Impedance
Dimensions (W x H x D)
13-3/4” x 41-3/8” x 19-3/16”;
349 x 1,051 x 487 mm
Weight
Frequency Response
59.5 lbs.; 27 kg
6 ohms
8-11/16” x 14-15/16” x 13-7/8”;
220 x 380 x 352 mm
Weight
SPS-900
Dimensions (W x H x D)
20.9 lbs.; 9.5 kg
Optional Speaker Stands
14-3/16” x 23-5/8” x 16-5/16”;
360 x 600 x 415 mm
Weight
16.5 lbs.; 7.5 kg
• SPS-900: Not available in some areas. • Specifications are subject to change.
Black Birch
Natural Birch
Brown Birch
Dark Brown Birch
Finishes
Birch Veneer Cabinet with Open-Pore Finish
Birch is an acoustically excellent material
that is used in Yamaha pianos. Yamaha’s long
decades of woodworking expertise have
confirmed the superior performance of birch
veneer for speaker cabinets, particularly in
the shading of bass sounds. The cabinet is
given the same luxurious and environmentally
friendly open-pore finish used on Yamaha’s
finest wood-grain pianos. It is available in
four colours: dark brown birch, brown birch,
natural birch and black birch.
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• Not all finishes are available in all areas.
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Soavo-900 Series
Natural Sound Speaker System
The Soavo-900M Surround Speaker and Soavo-900C Centre Speaker feature sound
tuning that perfectly complements the other Soavo speakers. They allow you to enjoy
multi-channel sources in an ideal surround sound environment.
This two-way speaker is compact enough for wall
mounting. Its design and tuning are based on the
same natural music reproduction concept as the
other Soavo speakers, to provide a fully realized
surround sound environment.
Soavo-900M
Woofers
Tweeter
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Soavo-900M
Maximum Input Power
Nominal Input Power
Crossover Frequencies
Impedance
Dimensions (W x H x D)
2-way bass-reflex
5” (13cm) Advanced PMD cone
1” (3cm) aluminium dome
56 Hz–50 kHz (-10 dB)
87 dB/2.83 V/1 m
120 W
30 W
3 kHz
6 ohms
8-11/16” x 13-3/4” x 9-5/16”;
220 x 349 x 237 mm
Weight
13.2 lbs.; 6 kg/unit
This two-way, dual-woofer centre speaker
utilizes innovative Soavo technology to
deliver centre-stage dialogue and other
sounds with the utmost clarity.
Soavo-900C
Soavo-900C
Woofers
Tweeter
2-way bass-reflex
Dual 5” (13cm) Advanced PMD cone
1” (3cm) aluminium dome
Magnetic Shielding
Yes
Frequency Response
56 Hz–50 kHz (-10 dB)
Sensitivity
Maximum Input Power
Nominal Input Power
Crossover Frequencies
Impedance
Dimensions (W x H x D)
89 dB/2.83 V/1 m
200 W
40 W
3 kHz
6 ohms
19-11/16” x 6-11/16” x 10-11/16”;
500 x 170 x 271 mm
Weight
19 lbs.; 8.6 kg
The Soavo-900SW Subwoofer meets the challenge of providing an ideal balance between tight
sounds (with crisp, fast attack) and deep sounds (with a spacious feeling). Designed for extremely
accurate music reproduction, the Soavo-900SW proudly takes its place in Yamaha’s Soavo series.
Soavo-900SW
Output Power
Frequency Response
High Cut Filter
(Continuously Variable)
Driver
Standby Power Consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Advanced YST II and front firing subwoofer
600 W
18 Hz – 160 Hz
40 Hz – 140 Hz
10” (25cm) multi-range
0.5 W
16-1/8” x 17-15/16” x 18-3/16”;
410 x 457 x 462 mm
Weight
70.1 lbs.; 32 kg
Full function remote unit
Soavo-900SW
Soavo-900SW Technology
High Performance Driver
The 10” (25cm) F.B.P. diaphragm driver uses
a new Yamaha-developed material
consisting of paper with a blend of carbon
and aramid fibers. Its extreme stiffness and
extra-long stroke prevent distortion from
occurring even during large, deep bursts of
sound. A large, powerful magnetic circuit
also contributes to the driver’s fast
response. The unit is firmly supported by a
strong diecast aluminium frame.
600W Digital Amplifier
The Soavo-900SW has a high-end audio
component built in! — a 600W digital
amplifier. Featuring the same power chipset
as the high-end MX-D1 digital amplifier, it
delivers exceptionally high levels of power
and sound quality, yet with low power
consumption.
Heavy-Duty Construction with ThreeWay Mitered-Joint Construction
Yamaha uses three-way mitered-joint
construction at the cabinet corners and
baffle/body connections to increase joint
tightness for better response and less
vibration. A thick (1-1/2”; 37mm) baffle
also reduces vibration.
Three-way
mitered-joint
construction
Effect of Linear Port
10” (25cm)
F.B.P.
diaphragm
driver
Advanced YST II produces rich bass sound, and the
addition of twin wooden Linear Ports help to
increase bass output.
Twin Linear Ports
Power chip
(YDA133
modulator LSI)
Power transformer
(9.3lbs.; 4.2kg) and
custom-made block
capacitors
Thick (1-1/2”; 37mm)
baffle board
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• Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.