Polk Audio SIGNA S2 vs Yamaha YSP-2700 review

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In this article, we will talk about Polk Audio SIGNA S2 vs Yamaha YSP-2700 comparison. The Polk Audio SIGNA S2 was rated 5, while the Yamaha YSP-2700 has a rating 7.6. The soundbars are equipped with a different number of buttons, power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth for the SIGNA S2 and power, volume down, volume up, input, mute, connect for the YSP-2700.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that SIGNA S2 has 2.1 and YSP-2700 has 7.1. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer can be connected to any of the units in this comparison. Rate 6 out of 10 received the Polk Audio SIGNA S2 for audio features and specs, but the Yamaha YSP-2700 received 7 out of 10.

Streaming services

AirPlay supported by both soundbars. The YSP-2700 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the YSP-2700. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 1/0 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Polk Audio SIGNA S2 versus 3/1 HDMIs in the Yamaha YSP-2700. As in the SIGNA S2, so in the YSP-2700 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the SIGNA S2 at 6 out of 10, while the YSP-2700 was rated 8/10. The manufacturer of the YSP-2700 provides a device control application. The Yamaha YSP-2700 equipped with a microphone. The Yamaha YSP-2700 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the SIGNA S2 or YSP-2700. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The SIGNA S2 was rated 4/10, while the YSP-2700 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Yamaha YSP-2700 over Polk Audio SIGNA S2