Yamaha MusicCast WX021 (White) is rated
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Yamaha MusicCast WX021 (White)
Voice Activated Ready Smart Speaker
£199
From streaming music to wireless rear AV speakers, the Yamaha MusicCast 20 speaker matches quality with flexibility.
Multi-room, MusicCast
The Yamaha MusicCast 20 is part of Yamaha's hugely impressive network audio system, MusicCast. With MusicCast you can control all your compatible Yamaha MusicCast products via your smartphone or tablet. Play the same music on all the components or split the sound into different zones for different moods in each room; the choice is yours. The MusicCast CONTROLLER app also lets you operate the speaker and change settings quickly and easily.
Voice control via Alexa
With Amazon’s hugely popular Alexa voice control integration, all you have to do is ask. “Alexa, ask MusicCast to play Favourite 1 in the kitchen”, is all you need to say to get the music started.
Music streaming services. Sorted
Getting the MusicCast 20 (also known as Yamaha WX-021) to play your music is easy. Compatible with Spotify Premium, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Pandora and Napster, all of the major providers are covered. Simply sync with your smartphone or tablet and you’re good to go.
Advanced networking including Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth
Built-in Apple AirPlay means that you can stream music from your Apple iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad or other compatible Apple device, wirelessly. If you use another brand of smartphone or tablet then you've also got Bluetooth, for easy music streaming from your portable device.
Find your favourites, with three presets
Finding your favourite Internet radio stations can be a chore, which is why the MusicCast 20 has three, soft touch, presets at the top of the device. Store and recall at the touch of a button.
Pair up for stereo sound
Use the MusicCast app and you can pair up two MusicCast 20 speakers for stereo sound. Perfect in larger rooms or wherever you prefer a more immersive, stereo sound, this function doubles the ability of this already impressive speaker.
Use as wireless rear speakers
Another great feature with these flexible speakers is the ability to use them as wireless rear speakers. Simply pair with a compatible Yamaha MusicCast AV receiver, connect to the mains supply and cut out the speaker cable to the rear speakers – perfect for when you’ve hard floor coverings that accept cable underneath.
Powerful sound
A two-way speaker system gives a crisp, clear sound, throughout the frequency range. With twin ABRs (Auxiliary Bass Radiator) either side of the unit the bass is also powerful enough to easily fill most rooms.
Compact design that can be wall mounted
With its compact dimensions and unobtrusive design, the MusicCast 20 goes just where you want it. Use it on a desk, bedside table or kitchen worktop - the MusicCast 20 fits in almost anywhere. For even greater versatility, the speaker can be wall mounted via a simple keyhole slot fitting.
For a wireless speaker that does more, check out the Yamaha MusicCast 20.
Multi-room, MusicCast
The Yamaha MusicCast 20 is part of Yamaha's hugely impressive network audio system, MusicCast. With MusicCast you can control all your compatible Yamaha MusicCast products via your smartphone or tablet. Play the same music on all the components or split the sound into different zones for different moods in each room; the choice is yours. The MusicCast CONTROLLER app also lets you operate the speaker and change settings quickly and easily.
Voice control via Alexa
With Amazon’s hugely popular Alexa voice control integration, all you have to do is ask. “Alexa, ask MusicCast to play Favourite 1 in the kitchen”, is all you need to say to get the music started.
Music streaming services. Sorted
Getting the MusicCast 20 (also known as Yamaha WX-021) to play your music is easy. Compatible with Spotify Premium, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Pandora and Napster, all of the major providers are covered. Simply sync with your smartphone or tablet and you’re good to go.
Advanced networking including Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth
Built-in Apple AirPlay means that you can stream music from your Apple iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad or other compatible Apple device, wirelessly. If you use another brand of smartphone or tablet then you've also got Bluetooth, for easy music streaming from your portable device.
Find your favourites, with three presets
Finding your favourite Internet radio stations can be a chore, which is why the MusicCast 20 has three, soft touch, presets at the top of the device. Store and recall at the touch of a button.
Pair up for stereo sound
Use the MusicCast app and you can pair up two MusicCast 20 speakers for stereo sound. Perfect in larger rooms or wherever you prefer a more immersive, stereo sound, this function doubles the ability of this already impressive speaker.
Use as wireless rear speakers
Another great feature with these flexible speakers is the ability to use them as wireless rear speakers. Simply pair with a compatible Yamaha MusicCast AV receiver, connect to the mains supply and cut out the speaker cable to the rear speakers – perfect for when you’ve hard floor coverings that accept cable underneath.
Powerful sound
A two-way speaker system gives a crisp, clear sound, throughout the frequency range. With twin ABRs (Auxiliary Bass Radiator) either side of the unit the bass is also powerful enough to easily fill most rooms.
Compact design that can be wall mounted
With its compact dimensions and unobtrusive design, the MusicCast 20 goes just where you want it. Use it on a desk, bedside table or kitchen worktop - the MusicCast 20 fits in almost anywhere. For even greater versatility, the speaker can be wall mounted via a simple keyhole slot fitting.
For a wireless speaker that does more, check out the Yamaha MusicCast 20.
Smart Features
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi Built In
Yes
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
2 years
Audio
Power Output
40w
Power Output - Watts per CH
30 - 59
Features
Alarm/Clock
Yes
Number Of Presets
3
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
150 x 186 x 130
Weight
Weight (KG)
2.2
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Rated 3 out of
5
by
Rose B from
Nice but horrible lag with analogue sources
I bought this speaker to connect to an existing musicast system (R-N602 receiver) that we had in another room, for seamless listening whilst in the kitchen. I also hoped this would 'futureproof' our system as the receiver is not on the list of devices that will be supported by a fix for BBC Sounds... But that's another issue!
Good points - easy set up, quality feeling device that was reassuringly heavy and solid. Connected very easily and after initial teething problems not getting audio, I could play Spotify, Bluetooth and radio between rooms totally fine.
Bad points - unlistenable lag with analogue sources. I really wanted to be able to listen to records and CDs in the kitchen instead of just turning up the volume to max and deafening everyone. Sadly there was a massive (1-2 second) lag from both my turntable (fairly budget Teac TN175) and CD player (also fairly budget Tibo TI435CDP) that are connected to the receiver. A few web searches showed that I was not the only one, and I tried a few fixes but nothing worked. Perhaps a Bluetooth or Yamaha turntable would work... but I wasn't prepared to invest further with Yamaha to try it.
Richer Sounds customer services were initially a bit dismissive and told me just to check online or call Yamaha for advice, but after I explained I had done this they were helpful and arranged a return.
Overall incredibly disappointed that I couldn't get this to work. Proceed with caution if you want to use it for analogue listening. Otherwise a nice little speaker.
We'll just be upgrading our main speakers now and wiring the old bookshelf ones into the kitchen!
(Last observation - we have had sonos for decades and moved to Yamaha a few years ago once our gen 1 devices weren't supported. We still run some working sonos devices in parallel and so I could compare this with a Sonos 1 (older model). No contest on sound quality - Sonos 1 is a lot beefier volume-wise and has a lot more depth of sound. It's also smaller and lighter.
Date published: 2023-12-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Clowst001 from
Great sound, simple to set up
I bought this speaker to add to my existing system. Got great advice in store and whilst it was out of stock it was delivered the next day.
Date published: 2023-07-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
datadiffusion from
Great sound, shame about the temporary BBC hitch
Great but now waiting for the BBC update. Yamaha have announced that this is one of the devices that WILL be upgraded to the new DASH/HLS requirement of the BBC streaming services, but until 'Summer 2023' (their words) this will not natively play BBC net radio without being tied to your phone, except World Service.
Date published: 2023-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
M Reeves from
Great speaker
I had already purchased one speaker and purchased another one from Richer Sounds
The improvement in the whole room sound from the two small speakers has really impressed me
Date published: 2023-05-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
radioshed from
It's a mono device, but fine for small rooms!
Gives Sonos a run for its money at a huge saving. Sounds great for a mono device, ideal for the smaller room or occasional use. Yamaha MusicCast is excellent and offers a huge range of device types to choose from, though sadly some discontinued. The only bugbear is waiting for an update for BBC net streaming...
Date published: 2023-04-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kmartin_77 from
Amazing speaker - great sound!
I bought this as an add on to the yamaha speakers we have in the livingroom. We can now listen to the music in the kitchen whilst still using the amp through the Yamaha App which is very user friendly. The sound is so clear, its amazing!
Date published: 2023-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dan_H from
Really pleased with these!
Bought two of these speakers to set up as stereo and to replace an older musiccast speaker (WX-030) in our dining room and I feel the sound is definitely an improvement. Also the Bluetooth and airplay seems to be more stable which makes sense as it’s a newer product. If you are looking to add to your musiccast system, I highly recommend these speakers.
Date published: 2021-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jimmatt from
Yamaha MusicCast speaker
I have quite a few Yamaha hifi separates with the MusicCast system and decided to try a wireless MusicCast speaker it has proved to be absolutely brilliant! The quality of the speaker is second to none with awesome sound and a fantastic contemporary look. I shall definitely be investing in more Yamaha MusicCast speakers. Highly recommended. Thank you Richer Sounds James
Date published: 2021-01-08
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