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Yamaha YAS-209 vs Samsung HW-A650
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Yamaha YAS-209
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Channels2.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- YAS-209 (Black)
- HW-A650 (Black)
Our Verdict
Yamaha YAS-209
Samsung HW-A650
The Samsung HW-A650 is better than the Yamaha YAS-209. The Samsung is a 3.1 setup that's better-built and has a better center channel performance. It also comes with more sound enhancement features, like a graphic EQ and auto-volume mode. However, the 2.1 Yamaha reproduces a more extended low-bass. It also has built-in Wi-Fi and voice assistant support.
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Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.9
7.4
Center
6.4
8.1
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
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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
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
36.4" (92.4 cm)
38.6" (98.0 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.2 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Depth
4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.5" (19.0 cm)
8.0" (20.4 cm)
Height
16.5" (42.0 cm)
13.9" (35.3 cm)
Depth
15.8" (40.2 cm)
11.9" (30.3 cm)
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
7.9
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Slope
0.04
-0.34
Std. Err.
2.87 dB
2.10 dB
Channels
2.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
41.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
7.9
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
2
Slope
0.05
-0.07
Std. Err.
2.90 dB
2.05 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.6 Hz
41.8 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.71 dB
2.45 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.2
7.8
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
83.9 dB SPL
93.0 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
0.65 dB
1.49 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
7.3
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.46
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.91
3.87
Center
6.4
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
0.04
-0.98
Std. Err.
2.86 dB
3.26 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.7 dB SPL
87.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.63
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.83
2.70
Surround 5.1
4.0
3.7
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.04
-1.43
Std. Err.
2.85 dB
4.43 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
82.6 dB SPL
89.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.62
0.48
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.82
2.48
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
7.4
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
Yes
EQ
Presets
Graphic + Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
Yes
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
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
7.1
7.1
eARC
No
No
Dolby Atmos
No
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
No
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
No
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
No
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
No
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
No
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
8.3
7.4
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
No
No
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
No
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
No
No
DTS-HD MA
No
No
5.1 PCM
Yes
No
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
8.8
7.1
Latency Video
ARC
-41 ms
80 ms
Optical
-36 ms
84 ms
Full HDMI In
20 ms
102 ms
Wireless Playback
8.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
Yes
No
Other Input Specifications
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
No
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10 Passthrough
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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