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Sony HT-RT5 vs Yamaha YSP-2700

42.52 in
2.2 in
Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
37.17 in
2.01 in
Yamaha YSP-2700 Soundbar
Yamaha YSP-2700
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
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5
5 editorial reviews
Yamaha released their YSP-2700 MusicCast Sound Bar and wireless subwoofer at the 2016 CEDIA Expo. At $1199.95 it falls in line with other higher end soundbars with subs, but is it worth it? Read on.Read more
Yamaha YSP-2700 (Subwoofer): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 20 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
46
4.2 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
155
3.5 out of 5
155 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Audio output channels5.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Analogue 3.5mm input10
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)11
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
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version3.02.1+EDR

Decoders

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Audio format
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • DSD
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS 96/24
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • RA-Lossless
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)yesyes
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
RMS rated power550.0 W107.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power270.0 W24.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Width42.52 in37.17 in
Height2.2 in2.01 in
Depth5.04 in6.06 in
Weight8.38 lb8.82 lb

Subwoofer

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Subwoofer RMS power140.0 W75.0 W
Subwoofer width7.52 in11.61 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in12.09 in
Subwoofer height15.08 in11.69 in
Subwoofer weight18.74 lb20.06 lb

Design

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver

Features

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
  • AirPlay
  • MusicCast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono

Storage

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-RT5Sony HT-RT5
Yamaha YSP-2700Yamaha YSP-2700
Operational Power Consumption< 50< 99
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W0.3 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Yamaha YSP-2700