Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Polk Audio SIGNA S2 review

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Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Polk Audio SIGNA S2 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YSP-5600 has a total rating of 8,4 out of 10 versus 5 for SIGNA S2. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, volume down, volume up, power and power, volume down, volume up, source, Bluetooth, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha YSP-5600 has 7.1.2 versus 2.1 for the Polk Audio SIGNA S2. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha YSP-5600 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Polk Audio SIGNA S2 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify support is available on the YSP-5600.

Connectivity

Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 can 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 1/0 of the Polk Audio SIGNA S2. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. For connectivity, the YSP-5600 received a rating of 9/10 versus 6/10, respectively.

Features

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.

Multichannel surround

Only the YSP-5600 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the YSP-5600. For multichannel surround Yamaha YSP-5600 got a rating of 8, and Polk Audio SIGNA S2 4 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over Polk Audio SIGNA S2

Advantages Polk Audio SIGNA S2 over Yamaha YSP-5600