Yamaha YAS-109 vs Yamaha YAS-108

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Votes 18 18
Rating 5 5

YAS-109 vs YAS-108 comparison chart

Overall
Yamaha YAS-109
8
Yamaha YAS-108
6.2
9
8
Multichannel surround
8
5

Yamaha YAS-109 vs Yamaha YAS-108 review

Yamaha YAS-109
vs
Yamaha YAS-108

Let's take a look at the comparison between Yamaha YAS-109 and Yamaha YAS-108. It will become clear that among these two devices, the YAS-109 is more suitable for the role of a home soundbar. According to the results of our comparison, YAS-109 received 8 points out of 10 possible, and YAS-108 was rated 6.2 points.

Advantages Yamaha YAS-109 over Yamaha YAS-108

  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi

Advantages Yamaha YAS-108 over Yamaha YAS-109

  • We do not know advantages

Audio features

The YAS-109 is rated 5 of 10 against 7 for the YAS-108 according to the audio features rating.

YAS-109
5
YAS-108
7

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the YAS-109 and the YAS-108.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the YAS-109 has 2.1 channels, while the YAS-108 has 2.0 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Yamaha YAS-109 has 120 (overall) W, and 120 W has the competitor.

YAS-109 YAS-108
Built-in channels2.12.0
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W120 (overall)120
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionswirelesswired, wireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. Both are not equipped with an external subwoofer. Yamaha YAS-109 has the ability to handle wired connections from an external subwoofer, while Yamaha YAS-108 only has wired and wireless connections.

YAS-109 YAS-108
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswiredwired, wireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The YAS-109 received rating 8 out of 10 for multichannel audio processing, but the YAS-108, in the same category, earned 5 out of 10 points.

YAS-109
8
YAS-108
5

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we look at the models in terms of Dolby Atmos support, then none of these soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is not implemented in any of the soundbars in this comparison.

YAS-109 YAS-108
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Digital
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS Digital SurroundDTS Digital Surround, DTS Virtual:X

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services. For the ability to work with streaming services, the YAS-109 received 10 points, and the YAS-108 - 4 on a 10-point scale.

YAS-109
10
YAS-108
4

The popular Spotify service is available on both soundbars.

YAS-109 YAS-108
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, SoundCloudhas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. The devices received different ratings for connectivity: Yamaha YAS-109 was rated 8 out of 10, and Yamaha YAS-108 was rated 7 out of 10.

YAS-109
8
YAS-108
7

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the YAS-109.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The competitors in this comparison has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

YAS-109 YAS-108
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)10
NFC
HDMI input/output1/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/01/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output11

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The ability to control the soundbar using the application is implemented in each of the competitors. Both soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

YAS-109 YAS-108
Voice controlAmazon Alexa
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

YAS-109 YAS-108
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in89x5.3x13.1/35x2.7x5.788.9 x 5.3 x 12.9/35 x 2.1 x 5.1
Weight, kg/pounds3.4/7.53.1/7.1
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