Sonos Playbar vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review
The Sonos Playbar vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sonos Playbar was rated 5.5, 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 Playbar has 3.0 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sonos Playbar for audio features and specs, but the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 received 6 out of 10. The Playbar can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Playbar. Soundbars from this comparison do not have Bluetooth support. Neither the Playbar nor Mythos SSA-50 has the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is not possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the Playbar at 3 out of 10, while the Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6/10.
Features
The manufacturer of the Playbar provides a device control application. Soundbars in this review are not 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 Playbar or Mythos SSA-50. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Sonos Playbar over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- App control
Advantages Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 over Sonos Playbar
- Built-in subwoofer
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
- 5.5Sonos Playbar
- 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
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