Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 vs Yamaha YAS-209

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 review

The 5.1-channel soundbar has 100W of power. Stylish and compact (980 x 60 x 110.5 mm, 2.7 kg) soundbar with a wireless weighty subwoofer (180 x 437 x 401 mm, 9.4 kg). The highlight of the model is the surround sound in the DTS Virtual: X format, there is also a whole bunch of decoders “on board”: from Dolby Pro Logic II to Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround. No less interesting is the video part. In addition to the Audio Return Channel, which has already become familiar to the technology of this class (ARC - the sound signal from the TV can be sent to the input of the device via an HDMI cable that outputs video signals from the device to the TV), there is a full 4K Ultra HD - Pass-through - 50 / 60 Hz, YCbCr 4: 4: 4, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, HLG. Good old 1080p 3D is not forgotten either.

Yamaha YAS-209 review

The 2.0-channel unit has 100W of output power. The YAS-209 system includes a small subwoofer. Thanks to the wireless connection, it can be freely placed anywhere in any room. Install it in the chosen place, plug it in, turn it on and enjoy the truly dynamic deep bass. Easy setup with HDMI or optical cable and auto subwoofer connection. The YAS-209 offers Alexa built-in voice control for easy control of your soundbar, smart home devices, music, and more.

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 pros & cons

Yamaha YAS-209 pros & cons