Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs LG SN6Y review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs LG SN6Y comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, MusicCast BAR 400 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 6.2 for SN6Y. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input, mute and power, volume down, volume up, function, respectively.

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 LG SN6Y. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the MusicCast BAR 400 versus 420 (overall) W for the SN6Y. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. Rivals have wireless connection to separate subwoofer. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the MusicCast BAR 400.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 8/10.

Features

App control is available for the SN6Y. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 got a rating of 6, and LG SN6Y 5 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over LG SN6Y

Advantages LG SN6Y over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400