Yamaha YAS-109 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review
The Yamaha YAS-109 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Yamaha YAS-109 was rated 8, while the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 has a rating 6.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - active versus passive respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that YAS-109 has 2.1 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. Rate 5 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-109 for audio features and specs, but the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 received 6 out of 10.
Streaming services
The YAS-109 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YAS-109. Bluetooth support integrated in the YAS-109. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the YAS-109. We rated the connectivity of the YAS-109 at 8 out of 10, while the Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the YAS-109 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YAS-109 equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the YAS-109 or Mythos SSA-50. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- App control
- Microphone
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)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8Yamaha YAS-109
- 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
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