Yamaha YAS-209 vs Yamaha YAS-107 review
I had a chance to test and compare two models: Yamaha YAS-209 vs Yamaha YAS-107 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Yamaha YAS-209 was rated 8.2, while the Yamaha YAS-107 has a rating 6.8. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute for the YAS-209 and input, mute, volume down, volume up, power for the YAS-107.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that YAS-209 has 2.1 and YAS-107 has 2.0. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 (overall) versus 120 according to devices. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Yamaha YAS-107. An external subwoofer connects to the YAS-209 via wireless, but YAS-107 has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-209 for audio features and specs, but the Yamaha YAS-107 received 7 out of 10. Each of the competitors can play content from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YAS-209. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Yamaha YAS-209 versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Yamaha YAS-107. As in the YAS-209, so in the YAS-107 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the YAS-209 at 8 out of 10, while the YAS-107 was rated 6/10.
Features
Each of the soundbars can be controlled using the 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 YAS-107. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The YAS-209 was rated 8/10, while the YAS-107 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Yamaha YAS-107
- Separate subwoofer in package
- WI-FI enabled
- Microphone
Advantages Yamaha YAS-107 over Yamaha YAS-209
- 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
- 8.2Yamaha YAS-209
- 6.8Yamaha YAS-107
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