Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Samsung S800B review

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In this article, we will talk about Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Samsung S800B comparison. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 was rated 8.2, while the Samsung S800B has a rating 8.6.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that MusicCast BAR 400 has 5.1 and S800B has 3.1.2. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 (overall) versus 330 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 7 out of 10 in our ranking. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.

Connectivity

Both models have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 versus 0/1 HDMIs in the Samsung S800B. As in the MusicCast BAR 400, so in the S800B there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the MusicCast BAR 400 at 8 out of 10, while the S800B was rated 7/10. The manufacturer of the S800B provides a device control application. The soundbars in this review are equipped with a microphone. The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the S800B. The S800B can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The MusicCast BAR 400 was rated 6/10, while the S800B received a mark of 10/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over Samsung S800B

Advantages Samsung S800B over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400