Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs LG SPD7Y review
The Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs LG SPD7Y 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 5.6 for SPD7Y.
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 3.1.2 for the LG SPD7Y. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the MusicCast BAR 400 versus 380 (overall) W for the SPD7Y. 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, 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 SPD7Y has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SPD7Y. For multichannel surround Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 got a rating of 6, and LG SPD7Y 10 out of 10.
Advantages Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 over LG SPD7Y
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
- Multi-room support
Advantages LG SPD7Y over Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8.2Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400
- 5.6LG SPD7Y
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