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Sony HT-S400 vs Yamaha ATS-1090
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Sony HT-S400
Yamaha ATS-1090
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Channels2.1
Channels2.2
Variants
- HT-SC40
- HT-S400 (Black)
- ATS-1090 (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-S400
Yamaha ATS-1090
The Sony HT-S400 is better than the Yamaha ATS-1090. The Sony has a dedicated subwoofer, so it has a better low-frequency extension, meaning you get more bass in the mix. Plus, it gets louder and has more sound enhancement features. That said, it doesn't have built-in Alexa support like the Yamaha, nor does it support DTS content.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.6
6.1
Stereo Frequency Response
7.4
6.5
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
5.5
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
35.5" (90.2 cm)
35.0" (89.0 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Depth
3.7" (9.4 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.5" (19.1 cm)
N/A
Height
15.2" (38.5 cm)
N/A
Depth
15.6" (39.5 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
No
Mountable Satellites
No
N/A
Satellite Brackets Included
No
N/A
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.4
6.5
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
2.1
2.2
Tested Preset
No Preset
TV Program (Default)
Slope
-1.02
-1.13
Standard Error
3.34 dB
3.38 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
44.3 Hz
72.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
16.5 kHz
16.5 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.4
6.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
No Preset
TV Program (Default)
Suggested Bass Setting
0
N/A
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-1.02
-0.44
Standard Error
3.34 dB
2.90 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
44.3 Hz
76.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
16.5 kHz
18.0 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
5.5
Crosstalk Error
2.42 dB
3.42 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.0
7.2
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
90.4 dB SPL
88.2 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.36 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
0.49 dB
1.62 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.6
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.80
Center
5.8
6.4
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
-2.00
-1.20
Std. Err.
5.31 dB
3.38 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.2 dB SPL
88.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
0.51
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.84
1.79
Surround 5.1
3.3
3.8
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-2.02
-0.35
Std. Err.
5.42 dB
2.90 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.6 dB SPL
80.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
6.93
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.96
4.69
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Not Supported
Slope
N/A
N/A
Std. Err.
N/A
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
4.4
3.2
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
No
No
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
ARC
ARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
No
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
Yes
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
4.8
6.3
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
0.0
7.5
Dolby Atmos
Not Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Not Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
Up To 5.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
6.5
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
9.4
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
85 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
84 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
70 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
Audio Latency: HDMI In
0.0
7.5
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
ARC
110 ms
Optical
78 ms
Full HDMI In
20 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
6.6
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
162 ms
Dolby Digital
204 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
7.4
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
No
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
No
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
Yes (Built-in)
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
Yes
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