Yamaha YAS-209 vs Yamaha SR-C20A review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha YAS-209 vs Yamaha SR-C20A comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YAS-209 has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 versus 3.8 for SR-C20A. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute and power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 2.1. The output power is different and equal to 200 (overall) W for the YAS-209 versus 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A. Only the Yamaha SR-C20A has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha YAS-209 got our rating of 6 out of 10, and the Yamaha SR-C20A 5 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the YAS-209.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha YAS-209 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha YAS-209 has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 0/1 of the Yamaha SR-C20A. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the YAS-209 received a rating of 8/10 versus 4/10, respectively.

Features

App control is available for the YAS-209. A built-in microphone is present only on the YAS-209. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

None of soundbars equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The soundbars do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X. For multichannel surround Yamaha YAS-209 got a rating of 8, and Yamaha SR-C20A 6 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-209 over Yamaha SR-C20A

Advantages Yamaha SR-C20A over Yamaha YAS-209