Nov 22, 2019
Read MoreSony HT-Z9F vs Yamaha YAS-209 review
Sony HT-Z9F review
The Sony has 3.1 vs 2.0 channels from its opponent. The output power is 400W (overall) against 100W. Sony HT-Z9F supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2 and the Bluetooth LDAC codec, except for SBC and AAC codecs. Support for standard audio formats, the Sony HT-Z9F includes various Dolby formats, up to Dolby Atmos, DTS to DTS:X formats. In addition, the Sony HT-Z9F soundbar works with Google Assistant using the Chromecast audio standard and supports Spotify Connect, for streaming music over Wi-Fi. The Sony HT-Z9F is best connected to your TV or home entertainment system via HDMI, as it allows you to use 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision mode. 
Yamaha YAS-209 review
On many soundtracks, the DTS YAS-209 displays impressive lively sound. All sound effects gain real strength and weight. And their distribution over the sound stage, offered by DTS Virtual:X processing, is also quite adequate to the video sequence. As expected, the Yamaha YAS-209 panel gives a lot of bass, but it does not suppress the sound. Yamaha remains crisp and well-projected even during intense operations. Possessing an energy and punch compared to some soundbars in this class, there is a nagging feeling that the panel tightens the front of the punch. 
Sony HT-Z9F pros & cons
Pros
- Great for the everyday person who appreciates fantastic sound but just wants an easy living room setup
- There's a very noticeable difference with or without the rears
Cons
- Awful for large spaces, those who want huge amounts of volume, those expecting tower-level performance out of a soundbar
Yamaha YAS-209 pros & cons
Pros
- Including downloading the related app and making an account, total set up was maybe 5 minutes max
- This sound bar is made to disappear into your home
Cons
- It can’t pull off multiroom audio through Alexa
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Common
Product
Sony HT-Z9F
Yamaha YAS-209
Model
HT-Z9F
YAS-209
Brand
Sony
Yamaha
Reviews
349
769
General
Placement type
table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable
Connection to source
wired, wireless
wired, wireless
Soundbar buttons
power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up
power, source, demo, volume down, volume up, microphone mute
Audio features
Built-in channels
3.1
2.1
Amplification type
active
active
Output power, W
400 (overall)
200 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)
0
0
Separate speaker connections
has not
wireless
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
wireless
wireless
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Chromecast
Pandora, SoundCloud
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
NFC
HDMI input/output
2/0
1/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
1/0
1/0
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
1/0
0/0
Headphone output
0
0
Subwoofer output
0
1
Features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS:X
DTS (other)
has not
DTS Digital Surround
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
100 x 6.4 x 10/39.4 x 2.5 x 3.4
93x6.2x10.9/38.6x2.5x4.2
Weight, kg/pounds
3.1/6.6
2.7/6
Other
Release year
2018
2019
Soundbars CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.2Sony HT-Z9F
- 8.2Yamaha YAS-209
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