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Yamaha YAS-408 vs Sony HT-Z9F
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Yamaha YAS-408
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Channels2.1
Channels3.1
Variants
- YAS-408BL
- HT-Z9F (Black)
Our Verdict
Yamaha YAS-408
Sony HT-Z9F
The Sony HT-Z9F is a bit better for mixed usage than the Yamaha YAS-408. The Sony is a 3.1 setup that supports Dolby Atmos content, unlike the Yamaha. It has a better center channel performance and offers some more sound enhancement features like EQ presets. That said, some users may prefer the Yamaha. It can reproduce a slightly more extended low-bass out-of-the-box, and it has a more balanced treble range than the Sony.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.2
7.2
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
7.3
Surround 5.1
4.6
2.4
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Height (Atmos)
0.0
2.0
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
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
38.6" (98.0 cm)
39.4" (100.0 cm)
Height
2.4" (6.0 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
4.1" (10.3 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
7.1" (18.1 cm)
7.4" (18.9 cm)
Height
16.5" (41.8 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)
Depth
15.7" (40.0 cm)
15.2" (38.6 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
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
N/A
Digital Optical Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Ported
Ported
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.0
7.3
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Slope
-0.09
-0.41
Std. Err.
2.35 dB
2.53 dB
Channels
2.1
3.1
Low-Frequency Extension
38.9 Hz
44.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
7.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.0
7.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Stereo
Standard
Suggested Bass Setting
0
6
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.09
-0.41
Std. Err.
2.35 dB
2.53 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
38.9 Hz
44.3 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
7.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
1.61 dB
2.20 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.8
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
95.8 dB SPL
93.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
2.15 dB
1.08 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.7
7.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.50
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.88
3.19
Center
7.1
8.0
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Discrete
Slope
-0.14
0.40
Std. Err.
2.32 dB
3.63 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.8 dB SPL
90.6 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.49
0.57
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.86
2.34
Surround 5.1
4.6
2.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.14
-1.75
Std. Err.
2.32 dB
8.29 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.7 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.48
0.51
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.88
3.31
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
0.0
2.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Not Supported
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
N/A
0.75
Std. Err.
N/A
8.11 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
N/A
82.9 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
N/A
2.73
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
N/A
0.90
Sound Enhancement Features
3.8
5.6
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
No
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
No
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
2
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
Subwoofer Output
No
Audio Format Support - ARC
7.1
10
eARC
No
Yes
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS:X (eARC only)
No
Yes
Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA (eARC only)
No
Yes
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
No
Yes
Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In
8.3
10
Dolby Atmos
No
Yes
DTS:X
No
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
No
Yes
DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
5.1 PCM
Yes
Yes
Audio Format Support - Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
Latency
8.8
8.1
Latency Video
ARC
42 ms
56 ms
Optical
30 ms
51 ms
Full HDMI In
38 ms
-47 ms
Wireless Playback
9.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
No
Spotify Connect
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
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Yamaha MusicCast Controller
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
Some
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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