The Yamaha ATS-1070 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Yamaha ATS-1070 was rated 6,6, while the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 has a rating 6.
Soundbars have different amplification type - active versus passive respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that ATS-1070 has 2.0 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking. The ATS-1070 can play audio from Spotify.
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Bluetooth support integrated in the ATS-1070. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the ATS-1070. Connecting devices via USB is not possible in both models. The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 6/10.
The manufacturer of the ATS-1070 provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the ATS-1070 or Mythos SSA-50. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.