Yaesu speaker comparison

[@LivePDOfficerInterviews]

You know, I love creative videos like this. Somebody who takes a group of speakers to compare them together because they have access to all of them. What a great asset this video is! Well done my friend!

[@radioaxe6964]

More than welcome 🙂

[@PlanktoniusRex]

SP-2000 all the way. I have owned mine for 12 years and I will never part with it. I assume the 9000 is very similar but seems overkill for my needs. The frequency adjustments with the 2000 make things very comfortable as a final touch for various signal types. If I IF Shift a signal due to QRM I can roll the original tone back in with the Contour and SP-2000 combo with ease. Just my take on it and thanks for the comparison.

[@txpatriot7038]

crazy how each one of the speakers produces an accent. I assume that because they are sold in England. Thanks for the comparison. I will be getting the 101 or 2k. The 2k sounded the best but it is a shiny farthing.

[@daniele.markle6428]

Wow, I was looking at whether to get an SP-2000 or an SP-101 for my FTDX10; definitely going with the SP-2000, when you switched to the SP-101 after SP-2000 it almost sounded like you had turned the SP-10 back on!

[@radioaxe6964]

I'm glad you found this comparison somewhat useful. 73...

[@samuelkearney880]

I thought the sp 2000 came across the best on your recording anyway. The sp20 does alright for the cost of it too.

[@douglaswilliams6834]

Agreed

[@Captcasper7]

Definitely the SP 2000 sound was far better the the rest

[@Foskey83]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to post this comparison.

[@KevinModz65]

Great video. It showed me that there is a difference in height. I was looking for a matching speaker for my 3000, even though the others sounded better, this steered me to the SP-20 for asthetic purposes. 73 from North America

[@radioaxe6964]

Nothing wrong with looks over powering performance. I do it all the time 😄

[@ramilsharov9236]

Sp-20 is a good little speaker for lazy band surfing and relaxed evening ragchew. For tests we anyway switch to headsets aren't we?:)

[@a120068020]

That's the thing - even though the bigger units sound better, it would look odd having an SP-9000 on an FT-991A.

[@davec4474]

Thanks for the video. I have an sp20 ordered since the supply is running out, to go with my ftdx3000d. I got an sp10 to match my ft991a, new it would sound terrible before I got it and replace the driver with a Tymphany Peerless driver from PartsExpress like others do and it really made an improvement.

[@radioaxe6964]

Great tip. I will look into this driver replacement myself. Thanks Mike 👍

[@tonyrodriguez8166]

after seen twice your video, definetely i would not pick the 101... the sp 2000 has the crispy and loud that makes a round sound. and the sp 20, simple speaker with great great audio

[@gmanbeavis]

SP-2000 was LEAGUES above the others, at least listening through the KZbin video audio.

[@dave10524]

I have the SP-767 very similar to the middle SP-2000 , real improvement over the top mounted speaker on the radio

[@douglaswilliams6834]

I installed the PHONEMA PHITS audio foam in my Kenwood SP-890 external speaker and it improved the sound quite noticeably. It looks like they have kits available for several of the speakers in this video. 73 de WB4DW

[@Shadowpuppet-jh9vn]

The SP-20 was not bad, I liked the SP-2000 I think the best

[@PetrMiroš-h3o]

Thank You for test but missing me SP-8 compare.

[@eml3148]

Unfortunately when you played the SP-101, almost the entire play was the person on the telephone, which sounded bad compared to the woman's voice at the radio station. So based on this I thought the SP-2000 sounded better than the 101.

[@svenjabach7709]

Tolle Aktion somit hat man einen guten Eindruck

[@barryinn1778]

I like your test, for me I need the SP-9000. Because of the filters , headphone jacks, and the 2 individual speakers for my Wouxun KG1000g. I have terrible hearing so I need to be able to adjust the treble and bass depending on a persons voice. I just wish it had bluetooth, so I could use bluetooth headphones.

[@timsul3092]

How would the new sp-30 rank among these? I have the ftdx-10 but still thinking about getting the sp-2000 speaker. Only a 20.00-30.00 price difference between the two at HRO but the 30 matches the ftdx-10. Thanks and 73.

[@radioaxe6964]

Hi Tim. I honestly can not answer that question as I have not heard the SP-30 in action. However, I would go for the SP-30 based on looks alone, lol. I'm confident it would sound decent as well. Hopefully someone else will comment. Further more, the SP-30 will look super smart next to the ftdx-10 with the flowing lines between the radio and speaker ;)

[@Bernard-John]

Hi,good interesting video, I brought the Yeasu sp 9000 for the Icom ic-7300, well made solid build speaker, and well made control's 👌, but unfortunately that big empty metal box, enficises and exaggerates the lower frequencies, making it a little bass heavy, the low cut filter will certainly help,I've just ordered a PHITS kit FROM PHONEMA in Germany,its a sound damping kit,all pre cut and easy to fit,to me a purposely designed sound damping kit can only improve a great sounding speaker,the sp 9000 goes very loud and the filters are well worth it,,,,,when I receive the kit I will make a short video,,,,thanks and 73s from Rotterdam.

[@radioaxe6964]

Great comment 👍 Looking forward to your video and before and after review. I am seriously considering doing the same. Subscribed....

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

Great video! Thanks for doing this. Helped me greatly! I’ll use it on an upcoming show to help people in Ham Radio. This was really well done. 73’s to you! Larry de K7HN

[@radioaxe6964]

Hi Larry. You are more than welcome! Please feel free to share with those how may also find this comparison useful :) 73, VK2ARI.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I’m an ICOM MAN but the SP-2000 sounds the Best with ease.It was not a contest for me and the 101 sounded poor to my ears.👍🎙

[@applejacks971]

Why a minute of coverage on all the speakers, but only 15 seconds of the SP2000?

[@fab0423]

Sp2000👌👏

[@stevepatterson2290]

I have the sp 20 for my ft 3000 love it

[@eduardopower5254]

Thanks fur such nice comparison my friend 73

[@dalerobinsuk]

Great video, really interesting to see the comparison. I've just ordered the FTdx10 and the "Matching" speaker is the SP-30, but I have no idea how it sounds as there is no information about it considering its new. I'm worried it would be similar to the SP-101, out of all those I really like the sound and size of the SP-20.

[@radioaxe6964]

Thanks for your comment. I think you will be happy with the SP-30. It's a perfect match for the ftdx-10 visually anyway 😉 . I would go with the SP-30 as well and use the comprehensive on board sound settings of the ftdx-10 to your liking 👍

[@dalerobinsuk]

@@radioaxe6964 Have you compared the SP-30 with any of the other speakers? I don't mind what it looks like, the sounds is the most important thing to me :)

[@radioaxe6964]

@@dalerobinsuk No sorry. I would have love to compared it in this video however it was released after the making of this video. I do know of two local hams who have them on their ftdx-10 and are very happy with them, not disappointed, but sound can be subjective as you know.

[@dalerobinsuk]

@@radioaxe6964 I've got a SP-30 on it's way.

[@radioaxe6964]

@@dalerobinsuk Fantastic! Please share your findings and thoughts. It would be great to get your review. Cheers.

[@simonbussey7530]

Interesting to note the current range of Yaesu speakers cost a very similar amount (SP-10, SP-20, SP-30). So there's really no reason to buy the crappy SP-10 unless you have to have a small speaker to match the FT-991.

[@radioaxe6964]

True. Or if you have tight space on your bench or as I do for field work if you need loud audio as sometimes I operate near a motorway were there is substantial traffic noise.

[@Alessioalessio-qv1ff]

Sp8 the most sold is missing

[@kevinokeefe7796]

How is the 20 I have a dx1200 and that’s the one that matches

[@radioaxe6964]

I'd say go for it as it matches nicely aesthetically. Although the SP-20 might sound a bit on the deep side, nothing a bit of contour or IF shift can't fix 😉

[@k5jrx3]

Do these speaker plug directly into the transceiver? and do they required any type of external power?

[@radioaxe6964]

Directly into the transceiver. No external power required.

[@MD0MDI]

Have a look inside the box, you will be shocked at what you pay for! all of the units that you have there including the SP-9000 have basic speakers that you used to find in the old CB radios, the SP-2000 abd the SP-9000 does have filters, the SP-101 is a total rip-off, you are paying for a empty box with a CB speaker unit inside of it, if you need good sound out of any of these you really need to upgrade the speaker units fitted with something like the Visaton FRW10N Speaker Units, a much better performance.

[@jacekjanicki6192]

Up to two radios: yaesu ft-mp1000field / icom ic751A. Which speaker is better; yaesu sp-980 yaesu sp-108 Icom sp-20

[@1OFGODSOWN]

ICOM SP-23 is better than either of those.👍🎙

[@dougsvideos4441]

Great video, I have a Icom R75 ...a Kenwood 5000 and a Yaesu Frg 100. With out spending $300 in suggestions for a speaker? I mostly use the Icom R75. Thanks

[@tonyrodriguez8166]

it would be nicer to have an sp-6 and sp-5 also on this

[@tri-stateradio951]

Hello & Good Day. Do any of these "ham radio speakers" experience signal bleed through when transmitting at full power?

[@radioaxe6964]

I can say I have never experienced any at full power remembering our full power limit here in Australia is 400w.

[@tri-stateradio951]

@@radioaxe6964 - - Thanks for the reply. - Sounds great. I made the mistake of using my speaker output (turned way down) which bled through terribly, but after getting hit with the stupid stick I used the headphone output and things are working nicely! I am using a large, cheap, 15"+Horn powered speaker and saving my money for something more suitable. Thanks again! '73 W3WVA (ICOM IC-7300 @100 watts, USA)

[@Acestogie]

Why not demonstrate the controls on the 9000, as it is the "grandaddy" of them all ?

[@G0UDG]

Great video I am considering the either the sp 9000 or the SM5000 for my ftdx5000mp the sp9000 sounds great look forward to working you sometime best 73 from the uk de G0UDG

[@radioaxe6964]

Thanks Kevin. I am getting an SM5000 for my FTDX5000MP next week! If you like I can forward you a comparison review then?

[@radioaxe6964]

OK, for those interested or a comparison between the SP-9000 and the SM-5000, the SP-9000 wins hands down by a huge amount. Get the SP-5000 for the band scope - not the sound quality. It sounds very thin compared to the SP-9000. I suppose the SP-5000 sound is designed to be better than the inbuilt speaker, which it is.

[@G0UDG]

Thanks Radio AXE sounds like the SP9000 is the best choice thank you I will opt for that

[@Nathan1975Liggy]

For me it is a tossup between the SP-20 and the grandaddy. Think the Granddaddy has the edge slightly.

[@vinnieromano1336]

I bought the SP-20 after watching this video and really like it.

[@codeorangecat6978]

Hi - Can I ask what software you are using in the background? Thanks

[@radioaxe6964]

SDR UNO software. Its great 👍

[@codeorangecat6978]

@@radioaxe6964 I'm new to ham, still figuring things out. Are you able to use SDR UNO directly with the 991a or do you need a RTL-SDR dongle as well?

[@radioaxe6964]

@@codeorangecat6978 SDRuno is the software that controls your SDR not your 991A. I use it to control my SDRPlay receiver. Then I use Omnirig to control my FTDX-3000 from SDRplay software. You would need to do the same. I have ever used an RTL dongle sorry 😔 I have seen it done though. Not sure how though.

[@ericdreizen1463]

I have the 101MP. I bought the SP9000, surprised it wasn't powered. Good speaker but not loud enuf. I'm going to go w/ some kind of powered monitor. 2 is optimum if the room is there. Lotsa guys use 'em, have to be appropriate size to fit on the old deskaroonie along with everything else. Don't want computer spkrs, something a grade up. Shame I had to pay $350 for a spkr I didn't like but after all, that's how companies make their $, profiting from the mistakes of hapless bumblers. Like me! :(

[@fairlymajorstationno1298]

sp 9000 a way above the rest

[@zebclark9288]

Sp 20 all day for me.

[@mikevhx5682]

101 is poor in comparison to the others

[@dirkr7891]

the SP-101 original is ugly..modify it with a quality speaker and enjoy!

[@radioaxe6964]

Good tip!

[@dirkr7891]

@@radioaxe6964 Visaton FR 10-8 as example. It fits!

[@radioaxe6964]

@@dirkr7891 thank yoi for sharing a model. 73

[@dirkr7891]

@@radioaxe6964 maybe u need a Visaton SR10-8 for the MP... It's not so depth like the FR10-8..both works fine in the SP-101