The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Dayton Audio BS36 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, YSP-5600 has a total rating of 8,4 out of 10 versus 4.5 for BS36.
The Yamaha YSP-5600 has the active amplification type, the Dayton Audio BS36 - passive. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha YSP-5600 has 7.1.2 versus 3.0 for the Dayton Audio BS36. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha YSP-5600 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Dayton Audio BS36 5 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the YSP-5600.
Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Only the YSP-5600 has Bluetooth support. Only the YSP-5600 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). For connectivity, the YSP-5600 received a rating of 9/10 versus 4/10, respectively.
App control is available for the YSP-5600. A built-in microphone is present only on the YSP-5600. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha YSP-5600.
Only the YSP-5600 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the YSP-5600.