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Sony HT-CT790 vs Yamaha YSP-2500

40.55 in
2.05 in
Sony HT-CT790 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT790
37.17 in
2.87 in
Yamaha YSP-2500 Soundbar
Yamaha YSP-2500
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
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Sony HT-CT790 (Soundbar): 3 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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3.7 out of 5
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Audio output channels2.17.1
Connectivity technologyWiredWireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsnono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs01
Analogue RCA stereo outputs00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Composite input00
Composite output00
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)01
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)12
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)00
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.42.0
HDMI ports quantity44
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)noyes
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
NFCyesno
Ethernet connectionyesno
Bluetoothyesyes

Decoders

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Audio format
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio

Audio features

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)noyes
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers216
RMS rated power330.0 W162.0 W
Soundbasenono

Subwoofer

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer width7.48 in5.79 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in13.9 in
Subwoofer height15.04 in17.48 in
Subwoofer weight17.2 lb17.42 lb

Design

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver

Dimensions

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Width40.55 in37.17 in
Height2.05 in2.87 in
Depth4.96 in5.67 in
Weight6.17 lb8.82 lb

Features

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiedyesno
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono

Storage

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-CT790Sony HT-CT790
Yamaha YSP-2500Yamaha YSP-2500
Operational Power Consumption< 330< 100
Power consumption (standby)25.0 W2.0 W
Power consumption (typical)42.0 W100.0 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Yamaha YSP-2500