Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Sony HT-ST5000 review
Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Sony HT-ST5000 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YSP-5600 has a total rating of 8,4 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HT-ST5000. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, volume down, volume up, power and power, volume down, volume up, input Bluetooth, music service, respectively.
Audio features
Both soundbars have active amplification type. Soundbars have the same number of channels on 7.1.2. The output power is different and equal to 128 (overall) W for the YSP-5600 versus 800 (overall) W for the HT-ST5000. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha YSP-5600 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Sony HT-ST5000 9 for its audio features and specs. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars.
Connectivity
These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha YSP-5600 has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 3/1 of the Sony HT-ST5000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, each of the soundbars received a rating of 9/10. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is available to every soundbar.
Multichannel surround
Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review. For multichannel surround, each of the opponents received 8 points out of 10.
Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over Sony HT-ST5000
- Built-in subwoofer
- Amazon Music compatible
Advantages Sony HT-ST5000 over Yamaha YSP-5600
- Separate subwoofer in package
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 8,4Yamaha YSP-5600
- 8.6Sony HT-ST5000
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