Yamaha YAS-209 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Yamaha YAS-209 vs Klipsch Cinema 600 and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Yamaha YAS-209 was rated 8.2, while the Klipsch Cinema 600 has a rating 4.8.

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 Cinema 600 has 3.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 200 (overall) versus 600 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the YAS-209 via wireless, but Cinema 600 has wired connection type. 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. 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 Klipsch Cinema 600. As in the YAS-209, so in the Cinema 600 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 8/10.

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 Cinema 600. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The YAS-209 was rated 8/10, while the Cinema 600 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Klipsch Cinema 600