It makes sense comparing Yamaha YSP-5600 vs LG SN9YG because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, YSP-5600 has a total rating of 8,4 out of 10 versus 7 for SN9YG. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, volume down, volume up, power and power, volume down, volume up, function, play/pause, microphone, respectively.
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 5.1.2 for the LG SN9YG. The output power is different and equal to 128 (overall) W for the YSP-5600 versus 520 (overall) W for the SN9YG. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha YSP-5600 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the LG SN9YG 8 for its audio features and specs. Spotify support is available on the YSP-5600.
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 1/1 of the LG SN9YG. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the YSP-5600 received a rating of 9/10 versus 8/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present in each model. Multi-room is only available for the Yamaha YSP-5600.
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 Yamaha YSP-5600 got a rating of 8, and LG SN9YG 10 out of 10.