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Yamaha YAS-209 vs JBL Bar 9.1
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Yamaha YAS-209
JBL Bar 9.1
Tested using Methodology v1.1
Updated Oct 23, 2024 07:59 PM
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Updated Sep 05, 2024 07:07 PM
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Channels2.1
Channels5.1.4
Variants
- YAS-209 (Black)
- Bar 9.1 (Black)
Our Verdict
Yamaha YAS-209
JBL Bar 9.1
The JBL Bar 9.1 is better than the Yamaha YAS-209. The JBL is a 5.1.4 setup with discrete satellites that supports Dolby Atmos content. It also has better soundstage, center, and surround performances. However, the 2.1 Yamaha is still a decent choice for listeners who prefer dialogue-centric content like TV shows as well as music.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our soundbars test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.9
7.9
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.1
Center
6.4
8.6
Surround 5.1
4.0
7.7
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
36.4" (92.4 cm)
34.8" (88.4 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.7" (11.9 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.5" (19.0 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Height
16.5" (42.0 cm)
17.3" (44.0 cm)
Depth
15.8" (40.2 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
6.8" (17.3 cm)
Height
N/A
2.2" (5.6 cm)
Depth
N/A
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Yes
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
8.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Slope
0.04
-0.31
Std. Err.
2.87 dB
2.63 dB
Channels
2.1
5.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
33.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
18.8 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
8.1
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
3
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
0.05
-0.31
Std. Err.
2.90 dB
2.63 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
33.6 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
18.8 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
8.0
Crosstalk Error
2.71 dB
3.22 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.2
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
83.9 dB SPL
95.0 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
0.65 dB
2.10 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
8.2
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.22
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.91
1.73
Center
6.4
8.6
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
0.04
-0.03
Std. Err.
2.86 dB
2.62 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.7 dB SPL
94.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.29
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.83
1.60
Surround 5.1
4.0
7.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Discrete
Slope
0.04
-0.38
Std. Err.
2.85 dB
4.10 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.6 dB SPL
97.8 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.62
0.23
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.82
1.79
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
6.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
N/A
-1.44
Std. Err.
N/A
5.40 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
89.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
1.04
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.63
Sound Enhancement Features
4.4
6.2
Room Correction
No
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
No
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
Yes
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)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
1
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
7.1
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
eARC
No
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
8.3
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
No
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
No
Supported
DTS-HD MA
No
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
8.8
8.1
Latency Video
ARC
-41 ms
53 ms
Optical
-36 ms
47 ms
Full HDMI In
20 ms
-53 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
6.3
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
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
No
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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