Rating of the TOP-4 Yamaha soundbars: review, features, pros and cons of the best models

The soundbar is a compact alternative to a music center or home theater, which is in no way inferior to these devices in sound quality, but great for small spaces.

device designed to improve on-board audio TV.

It makes the sound more voluminous, high-quality, louder, helping to get more pleasure from watching video content or listening to music.

Features of Yamaha Soundbars

It should be noted right away that Yamaha soundbars cannot be classified as budget devices: models are quite expensive compared to competitors, but their cost is fully justified:

1. Acoustic panels of this brand are more functional than all others on the market.
   The control panel includes many buttons, levers and knobs, which means more modes, settings and functions.
2. Since the company deals exclusively with musical equipment, the sound quality of the devices is impeccable.
   In addition, modern technologies, such as Clear Voice or 3D sound, help to completely eliminate extraneous noise and interference while watching movies, listening to music, and any other processes that require audio playback.
   Fans of good sound call Yamaha products a first-class option for aesthetes.
3. The brand leads in the number of multi-channel models.
   If all other companies offer 2.1 modifications in terms of the number of channels, then Yamaha also introduces eight-channel soundbars.
4. Yamaha soundbars full of modern technologies and possibilities.
   Including Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone control, voice control, MusicCast technology for listening to music in different rooms, and more.

Overview of the best models

In this review, you can take a closer look at some of the Yamaha soundbar models included in our rating.

YAMAHA YSP-2700

7-channel soundbar with great immersive sound, Bluetooth interface and remote control included.

The most powerful soundbar YAMAHA YSP-2700, consisting of a subwoofer and a front speaker, is presented in silver and black colors.

It is compact, lightweight, suitable for wall mounting, equipped with a large number of connectors and interfaces, and enhanced with many decoders, including Dolby Digital.

The power of the model is 107 watts. The device is equipped with Wi-Fi and AirPlay.

Specifications:

• standard: 7.1;
• power: 107 W;
• wireless interfaces: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay.

YAMAHA YAS-209

Powerful soundbar with Alexa voice control, deep bass and smartphone control.

Active audio system YAMAHA YAS-209 with support for two channels has a total power of 200 watts.

This causes a clear, high-quality, surround sound with the effect of presence at any frequency.

The soundbar reproduces sound in the frequency range of 34-22000 Hz, is suitable for smartphone control and supports Alexa voice assistant.

The subwoofer connects to the main unit wirelessly.

Specifications:

• standard: 2.1;
• power: 200 W;
• wireless interfaces: Bluetooth.

YAMAHA YSP-5600

Tiny 7.1 soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.

The 128W 7-channel soundbar is built from just one module, making it fit in the smallest of spaces.

The weight of the device is only 11.7 kg.

The YAMAHA YSP-5600 model is equipped with a large number of connectors, including 4 HDMI and Ethernet inputs.

There are 6 speakers on each side of the soundbar. Adjustment of a timbre of any frequencies is provided.

Specifications:

• standard: 7.1;
• power: 128 W;
• wireless interfaces: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay;
• decoders.

YAMAHA MusicCast BAR 400

Compact 200W soundbar with DTS Virtual:X decoder and AirPlay support.

The YAMAHA MusicCast BAR 400 soundbar consists of a subwoofer and main unit, being a compact device with low weight.

The model supports 2.1 audio standard, is equipped with several inputs for connecting other equipment, as well as HDMI connectors, supports Wi-Fi, AirPlay and is equipped with a mounting bracket.

Specifications:

• standard: 7.1;
• power: 128 W;
• wireless interfaces: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay.

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conclusions

Buying a Yamaha soundbar is a good investment for several reasons:

• all models have impeccable sound quality;
• compactness of devices allows you to place them even in the smallest rooms;
• to most models, you can choose the way to control: manually, using the remote control or via a smartphone.

Useful video

This video provides an overview of the Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar: