Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Sony HT-A3000 review

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The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Sony HT-A3000 comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, MusicCast BAR 400 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 7.6 for HT-A3000.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 has 5.1 versus 3.1 for the Sony HT-A3000. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the MusicCast BAR 400 versus 250 (overall) W for the HT-A3000. Only the Sony HT-A3000 has a built-in subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Sony HT-A3000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the MusicCast BAR 400 received a rating of 8/10 versus 7/10, respectively. Compared soundbars have no app control. A built-in microphone is present only on the MusicCast BAR 400. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-A3000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A3000. For multichannel surround Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 got a rating of 6, and Sony HT-A3000 10 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over Sony HT-A3000

Advantages Sony HT-A3000 over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400