Name: YAS-209
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 418829
Rating: 3.5 (410 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

The subwoofer is more articulate and offers more headroom than the competing Polk
sounds better
it looks better and the microphones work more reliably when things get loud

sounded a tiny bit compressed once the chorus came in
no onscreen display and the LEDs on the top are too small to see from your chair
Bar's sub sounded a little bloated in comparison

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes
Bluetooth: yes
Handheld remote control: yes
Rms rated power: 200 W
Subwoofer included: yes

Yamaha YAS-209 - Pros & Cons

The subwoofer is more articulate and offers more headroom than the competing Polk
sounds better
it looks better and the microphones work more reliably when things get loud
a quality which indicates speed and air movement
of bass depth and weight and efficient performance respectively
best sound quality and the greatest convenience
The process is very easy
Title scores and background music are nicely rendered
better-balanced frequency response and performs better with music
remote is functional and well-designed
great dialogue clarity and plenty of punch
Yamaha YAS-209 handles all of the above extremely well
Alexa is a welcome addition and the specialist audio modes work well
The sound quality is great
too
accurate and responsive
soundbar feels well-made and finished to a nice standard
nicely focused and well placed in the sound field
a better center channel performance and more wireless playback options
is better built with better soundstage and center channel performances
better center and surround performances and more wireless playback options
supports Wi-Fi connectivity and has built-in voice assistant
Bose is better-built
better soundstage
center
and surround performances
better-built and has a better center channel performance
built-in voice assistant support and offers more wireless playback options
Sony is better built
detailed and alive during the opening acoustic
excellent depth and gravitas
music - and responsive voice controls
styling is neat and tidy
Alexa is generally a godsend
the process is very easy
itself ensures the YAS-209 handles music very well
The subwoofer is also nicely integrated
the preset equalizer settings are very good as well
ARC HDMI function works flawlessly and is reasonably responsive with the TV remote
The connections are extremely simple
The bass performance of the subwoofer is excellent
Cinema via HDMI is also rendered effectively and meaningfully

sounded a tiny bit compressed once the chorus came in
no onscreen display and the LEDs on the top are too small to see from your chair
Bar's sub sounded a little bloated in comparison
film cracked loud and alarming
The indicators on the bar itself are a little less useful
the remote is not backlit
the lack of Dolby Vision passthrough is really disappointing
a bit sibilant and tinny
no up-firing drivers and no dedicated surround speakers from
Low Points Multi-Room Streaming is expected in a future update
Yamaha does not include a HDMI cable so
Both elements are quite weighty
see them when sat watching the TV
the bar is pulling its punches
lack of MusicCast is disappointing but
lack of surround sound and height channels
doesn't have any HDMI inputs or built-in voice assistant support
audio issues with our Polk Audio model
Only the power source is plugged in the back
Mesh fabric is prone to attract dust and get dirty
confusing design makes using it a chore
app's interface is needlessly confusing
played the Superman opening credits again
slippery sound of the dialog-which
have a lot of soundbar-specific skills
home cinema system
It may not display this or other websites correctly
Alexa wake-up button
also doesn t have Amazon Alexa built-in
no separate subwoofer
Not tested Automatic room calibration View more details
rating is not included in our total score
Apple iPhones do not support NFC connectivity between devices
does not need tuning at all the signal received
Matte plastic only at the bottom of the front panel
recesses for connectors and holes for hanging from the wall

Yamaha - Video Reviews (6)

Yamaha YAS-209 Soundbar Review | Wireless Sub and Clear Voice

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Yamaha YAS-209 - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	5.1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Audio format	DTS Virtual:X DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital
Supported audio files	AAC ALAC FLAC MP3 WAV WMA

Subwoofer included	yes
Subwoofer location	Separate
Subwoofer RMS power	100.0 W
Subwoofer impedance	2.0 Ω
Subwoofer frequency range	34 - 190
Subwoofer width	7.52 in
Subwoofer depth	15.98 in
Subwoofer height	16.54 in
Subwoofer weight	17.42 lb

Width	36.61 in
Height	2.44 in
Depth	4.29 in
Weight	5.95 lb

Digital optical input (S/PDIF)	1
HDMI ports quantity	2
Number of HDMI inputs	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless
USB	yes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Ethernet connection	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth version	4.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes

RMS rated power	200.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power	500.0 W

Colour of product	Black
Built-in display	no
On/off switch	yes

FM radio	no
Handheld remote control	yes
Apple docking compatibility	no
TV stand usage	no

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Yamaha YAS-209 Yamaha - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.8

Based on 11 reviews

RTINGS.com

Published: 21.02.2020

Yamaha YAS-209 Review

3.5

The Yamaha YAS-209 is an entry-level soundbar with a 2.1 setup. Overall, it's a decent soundbar with a well-balanced sound profile. The subwoofer helps create go...

Yamaha YAS-209 Great sound for TVs and music meets the convenience of Alexa

CNET

Published: 03.12.2020

Great sound for TVs and music meets the convenience of Alexa

The YAS-209 soundbar with Alexa offers excellent sound quality, whether it's playing music or movies.

whathifi

Published: 14.10.2019

Yamaha YAS-209 review

4.0

Does Yamaha have another soundbar hit on its hands?

Yamaha YAS-209 Yamaha YAS-209 review: A great Alexa soundbar for less

Tom's Guide

Published: 22.01.2021

Yamaha YAS-209 review: A great Alexa soundbar for less

4.0

The Yamaha YAS-209 delivers solid, all-around sound for a midpriced soundbar, and Alexa makes controlling it easy

Yamaha YAS-209 Yamaha YAS-209 Soundbar review

TechRadar

Published: 21.02.2020

Yamaha YAS-209 Soundbar review

4.0

An affordable virtuoso sonic performer

HomeTheaterReview

Published: 17.02.2021

Yamaha YAS-209 Soundbar Review - HomeTheaterReview

Yamaha’s affordable two-piece delivers good bass and works well for music and movies alike.

AVForums

Published: 14.12.2019

Yamaha YAS-209

4.0

The Yamaha YAS-209 is the company's latest soundbar, with virtual DTS:X and built-in Amazon Alexa, making it a fully-functioning smart speaker with more immersive sound.

Home Cinema Choice

Published: 10.03.2020

Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar review

Yamaha adds Amazon Alexa voice interaction to its YAS soundbar stable – but doesn't forgot to focus on performance too, says Mark Craven Yamaha's soundbar lineup can feel confused at times, with models dating back as far as 2015 still available (the YSP-5600 and YAS-105), joined but not replaced by later arrivals.

Yamaha YAS-209 Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar with Alexa review: DTS Virtual:X 3D surround effects aren’t worth the harsh sound

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 16.09.2019

Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar with Alexa review: DTS Virtual:X 3D surround effects aren’t worth the harsh sound

3.5

While we like the standard surround-sound modes on this budget-priced soundbar, we aren’t fans of its harsh-sounding DTS Virtual:X implementation.

Yamaha YAS-209 What is your review on Yamaha YAS-209 & YAS-109 Soundbars?

Quora

What is your review on Yamaha YAS-209 & YAS-109 Soundbars?

Answer: The new soundbars from various brands are literally driving me crazy and the sound quality is so awesome that switching them on would switch on the party animal in me. My recent interaction was exactly with the devices that are mentioned in the question and I believe Yamaha has thrown the...