Yamaha YAS-209 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review

Votes 2 2
Rating 5 5

Yamaha YAS-209 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha YAS-209
8.2
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
6
10
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9
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8
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Yamaha YAS-209 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review

Yamaha YAS-209
vs
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

The Yamaha YAS-209 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Yamaha YAS-209 was rated 8.2, 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-209 has 2.1 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.

Streaming services

The YAS-209 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YAS-209. Bluetooth support integrated in the YAS-209. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the YAS-209. We rated the connectivity of the YAS-209 at 8 out of 10, while the Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6/10.

Features

The manufacturer of the YAS-209 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YAS-209 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-209 or Mythos SSA-50. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Amazon Music compatible
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Microphone

Advantages Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 over Yamaha YAS-209

  • Built-in subwoofer
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Common

Product

Yamaha YAS-209
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

Model

YAS-209
Mythos SSA-50

Brand

Yamaha
Definitive Technology

Reviews

693
36

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired

Soundbar buttons

power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

2.1
5.0

Amplification type

active
passive

Output power, W

200 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wired

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, SoundCloud
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

1/1
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
0/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

0/0
5/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

1
0

Features

Voice control

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
has not

DTS:X

DTS (other)

DTS Digital Surround
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

93x6.2x10.9/38.6x2.5x4.2
13.6 x 117.5 x 10.7/5.4 x 46.2 x 4.2

Weight, kg/pounds

2.7/6
15.4/34

Other

Release year

2019
2005
Yamaha YAS-209
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
Yamaha YAS-209
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.2
  • 6
  • 8.2Yamaha YAS-209
  • 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50