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Yamaha YAS-209 vs JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
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Yamaha YAS-209
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Channels2.1
Channels5.0
Variants
- YAS-209 (Black)
- Bar 5.0 MultiBeam (Black)
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Yamaha YAS-209
JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
The JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam is better than the Yamaha YAS-209. The JBL is better-built, and it supports Dolby Atmos content. It has better center and surround performances and more wireless playback options. Also, it comes with a room correction feature. That said, the Yamaha comes with a dedicated sub, which helps reproduce a more extended low-bass. Unlike the JBL, it also has built-in voice assistant support.
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Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.9
7.2
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.0
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.1
Center
6.4
8.2
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Surround 5.1
4.0
6.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Ported
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
36.4" (92.4 cm)
28.0" (71.0 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.5" (19.0 cm)
N/A
Height
16.5" (42.0 cm)
N/A
Depth
15.8" (40.2 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
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.0
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Slope
0.04
-1.07
Std. Err.
2.87 dB
3.38 dB
Channels
2.1
5.0
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
51.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
15.6 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
7.0
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
0.05
0.18
Std. Err.
2.90 dB
3.07 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
55.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
15.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.71 dB
2.83 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.2
7.6
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
83.9 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
0.65 dB
1.57 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
8.0
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.32
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.91
1.33
Center
6.4
8.2
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
0.04
-0.30
Std. Err.
2.86 dB
2.96 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.7 dB SPL
88.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.24
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.83
1.11
Surround 5.1
4.0
6.0
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Phantom (Front Firing and Side Firing, Bar)
Slope
0.04
-0.77
Std. Err.
2.85 dB
3.80 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.6 dB SPL
89.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.62
1.11
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.82
2.36
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
5.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Surround (Downmix)
Slope
N/A
-1.81
Std. Err.
N/A
5.25 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
84.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
1.66
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
1.01
Sound Enhancement Features
4.4
4.7
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
Presets
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 ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
1
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
7.1
8.8
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
8.3
8.7
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
No
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
Dolby TrueHD
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
6.0
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
No
Latency
8.8
9.5
Latency Video
ARC
-41 ms
-19 ms
Optical
-36 ms
-7 ms
Full HDMI In
20 ms
27 ms
Wireless Playback
8.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
Yes
No
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