Yamaha YAS-209 vs Sony HT-S40R review

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In this article, we will talk about Yamaha YAS-209 vs Sony HT-S40R comparison. The Yamaha YAS-209 was rated 8.2, while the Sony HT-S40R has a rating 5.2.

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 HT-S40R has 5.1. 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 HT-S40R has wired connection type. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Yamaha YAS-209 for audio features and specs, but the Sony HT-S40R received 7 out of 10.

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 0/1 HDMIs in the Sony HT-S40R. As in the YAS-209, so in the HT-S40R there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Connecting devices via USB is possible in both models. We rated the connectivity of the YAS-209 at 8 out of 10, while the HT-S40R was rated 7/10.

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 HT-S40R. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The same score of 8/10 was put to the soundbars for multichannel surround support.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Sony HT-S40R