Yamaha YAS-108 vs Sony HT-X9000F review

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The Yamaha YAS-108 vs Sony HT-X9000F comparison proves that these soundbars have many common features. Based on our rating, YAS-108 has a total rating of 6.2 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-108 has 2.0 versus 2.1 for the Sony HT-X9000F. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the YAS-108 versus 300 (overall) W for the HT-X9000F. Only the Yamaha YAS-108 has a built-in subwoofer. The YAS-108 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the HT-X9000F - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha YAS-108 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/0 of the Sony HT-X9000F. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 7/10. App control is available for the YAS-108. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-108. 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-108 got a rating of 5, and Sony HT-X9000F 9 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-108 over Sony HT-X9000F

Advantages Sony HT-X9000F over Yamaha YAS-108