Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Bose Soundbar 500 review

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An affordable soundbar is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha YSP-5600 vs Bose Soundbar 500 comparison definitely makes sense. Based on our rating, YSP-5600 has a total rating of 8,4 out of 10 versus 7.4 for Soundbar 500. The competitors' control buttons are different: input, volume down, volume up, power and microphone, 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 3.0 for the Bose Soundbar 500. Only the Yamaha YSP-5600 has a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha YSP-5600 got our rating of 7 out of 10, and the Bose Soundbar 500 6 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

The Yamaha YSP-5600 has support AirPlay, and its competitor in our comparison has AirPlay 2. 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 1/0 of the Bose Soundbar 500. 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.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the YSP-5600. For multichannel surround Yamaha YSP-5600 got a rating of 8, and Bose Soundbar 500 4 out of 10.

Advantages Yamaha YSP-5600 over Bose Soundbar 500