Yamaha YAS-107 vs Sony HT-X9000F review

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The Yamaha YAS-107 vs Sony HT-X9000F comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, YAS-107 has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 versus 7 for HT-X9000F. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, mute, volume down, volume up, power and power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha YAS-107 has 2.0 versus 2.1 for the Sony HT-X9000F. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the YAS-107 versus 300 (overall) W for the HT-X9000F. Only the Yamaha YAS-107 has a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-107 has a wired connection to separate subwoofer, and the HT-X9000F - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Each soundbar has 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the YAS-107 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the YAS-107. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-X9000F has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-X9000F. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-107 got a rating of 6, and Sony HT-X9000F 9 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-107 over Sony HT-X9000F

Advantages Sony HT-X9000F over Yamaha YAS-107