@@sachinkun21 Great question! the difference is bandwidth. eARC has a higher bandwidth which means, more data, more frequencies, better sound. However, the TV and soundbar, both need to support it and the source of audio also needs to be good for a user to take full advantage.
Your review is exactly what i was looking for, thank god i landed on this video after so many mediocre videos. You chose the right topic and that too with the movie i want to see first purchasing any sound bar. What is missing is the loudness details in terms of dBs and that too compared with clarity that could have been gauged on the dB app otherwise the wattage declaration by the companies is just a gimmick, it doesn’t tell you the detail of that moment when you loose taste while increasing the volume. I am thankful to you for that channel separation topic also. Great video.
I came here randomly and I am happy to see you here brother. Great!!! All the best🎉🎉. Your reviews are very very clean and have all the informations one need. My happiness is due to the believe that I will have a definite answer to my buyings.Again I wish this channel grows high and highest. You should have put your name in the channel description, I had to verify originality of this channel through your replies in comments.
Yo lo tengo y puedo decir que es la mejor barra precio calidad, sonido fuerte y espaciado cuando la escena lo requiere, música también no decepciona su integración con tidal y spotify es increible lo rápida que es, ya quisiera HEOS disponer de algo así, la integración con alexa de las mejores su app rápida y versátil. Recomendado.
Again a great & genuine review. Appreciate your precise presentation. I have a query, Sir: Yamaha YHT-1840 for around 39K, isn't it a better option ? For 10K more we're getting a real HTS. But there's no tweeters in the satellite speakers, that keeps me in confusion. Love to know your opinion Sir 🙏
Hi, yes. The YAMAHA YHT-1840 is a proper home theatre in a box. And if you are looking at building a home theatre, that’s a better option. But remember you need more space for the amplifier, need to do wiring for the rear speakers, etc. it isn’t as convenient as a soundbar.
@@IdiotBox86 I'm fine with the space & settings, Sir. I've seen the system at Reliance Digital, speakers are so small & no tweeters. Can they reproduce all the frequencies ? Read many bad reviews about it's sub woofer. Keen to know your take on it, Sir🙏
@@dineshmenon3820 I suggest you go and listen to it at the store. It will give you a good idea of the performance. While it isn't the best-sounding system for the price, it is a very good starting point if you are looking at building a mid-ranged home theatre in the future.
@@IdiotBox86 Thanks Sir for your prompt response. I trust an expert opinion more than my ears to understand the finer nuances 😃 You said it, so it's out of my list. I'll keep watching your reviews 🙏
Thanks! LG if you want better virtual surround sound. Yamaha for a more neutral sound. however, I recommend you visit an offline store and listen to them before making a purchase decision.
Hey bro, i like watching movies with satillite speakers tweeters sound. The sound from yas 209 is just amazing and songs are to next level. So is there a way to add additional satillite wired or wireless speakers to this sound bar as like other 5.1 home theater system?
For your requirement, I feel the Logitech z906 should work well. I remember listening to those speakers back in 2015. They sounded amazing. I played Batman: Arkham Knight on those and Metal gear Solid V: The Phantom pain. Those speakers had some fantastic output.
Amazing description I am confused between YAS 209 and LG SP 8A sound bar what do you think 🤔 should I go for..LG attracts me for meridian Technology and top firing Dolby Atmos speakers on other hand simplicity of the Yamaha Both are at same cost...pls help..
Would you prefer this over lgsp8a? It'll mostly be used for STB and OTT content no gaming. Voice clarity priority over bass. My roof height is 20ft so top firing speakers are practically useless.
I really liked your video. Would you be able to review some of the soundbars(Logitech, JBL, Samsung, etc.), 2.1, 4.1 channel home theater from Obage. I would really appreciate this. Although I have watched a lot of videos but I am not convinced yet. I am on a budget of max 10k so I dont want to waste my money on boomy bass.
Thanks. On a budget of 10K I recommend you check out the Samsung HW-T42E/XL amzn.to/3CJ3Mq8. I recommend you go to an offline store and listen to it once so you get an idea of the sound quality. Audio is very personal, so something that sounds good to me, may not sound good to you. Hence, a listening experience always helps.
Thanks much. As suggested I went on to different stores looking for it but none of them happened to have it so tried F&D HT 330 (at 7600 INR) which I liked a bit though not fully convinced but the offer was drooling on Jiomart (6000 INR) and Tata clique (6800 INR) so ordered one. Let's wait and see how it does.
Polk audio magnifi mini or Yamaha yas 209 or Denon DTH s 316 . Which is better for watching movies with clear vocal mids high and tight right amount of bass. Kindly advise
Please suggest a soundbar under 30000 rs yamaha 209 or samsung 67E/XL. yamaha 209 is not available offline here o so cant test it . Kindly advice. Or any other option which has lower bass more and sound seprations and clear vocals
Low bass is a little tricky as most soundbars on a budget tend to have more bass to suit the Indian taste. I would say that the Yamaha is your best bet, but you can check out the following as well. Philips Soundbar TAB8947, Samsung Q600C, to name a few.
Brother every one is saying bass is less in this sound bar. Is it really less? I like balanced sound. I don't like the bass of sony. Sony use heavy base. Even in dialogue sony is full of base, it makes me head ache.
I recommended going to a showroom and listening to the soundbar yourself. Preferably connect your phone via Bluetooth and judge the performance using content you are used to listening to. I personally like it. But then again I like neutral bass. You can always increase the bass by enabling bass boost in the app + increasing the level of the subwoofer to suite your taste.
@@IdiotBox86 thanks for your reply and helpful views about the soundbar. I got my yamaha yas 209 today, great soundbar with very good sound and great features. I suggest viewers not to go for Polk magnifi mini, it's an useless soundbar with a lot of bugs. I returned my Polk due to connectivity issues. Bluetooth, Chromecast in the soundbar is useless. Only you can use the soundbar with an optical cable or hdmi. Sound clarity, stereo effect, sharpness are weak in Polk than yamaha. Alexa, control app support such features you will miss in Polk. You can fully control yamaha with your mobile but not possible with Polk. One and only plus point in Polk is great and deep bass. Its bass will blow your mind. If you need a small factor soundbar with great bass go for Polk. In any other case go for yamaha. I'm not a lover of sony due to the heavy bass, I tried many soundbars even home theatre but all are full of over bass.
@@IdiotBox86 definately I'll update after one week usage. As for two day usage it's a great soundbar with very good sound and great features. Very good lows and mids. If I compair it with polk magnifi mini (used the bar for 20-22 days) yamaha 209 is far better choice in term of sound clarity, surround effect, control app on mobile ( no worries if remote lost), alexa, and many more. One and only best point in Polk is great base.. I tried yamaha, sony, jbl, samsung no one was near the bass quality of Polk. I returned my Polk magnifi mini due to connectivity issue. Bluetooth and Chrome cast is useless in the bar. (If you increase the volume it will stop the running music) Even though the bass is lesser in yamaha then polk but it is not that much less you can't enjoy the music
I happened to watch this review while searching for soundbar around 25000. I really appreciate your detailed and unbiased review. I would like to know whether Samsung q600a soundbar is good for listening music and dialogue clarity for English movies.
Thanks for your comment. While the Samsung is a good soundbar I’d recommended going to an offline store and experiencing it. You can also carry your frequently watched content on a pe drive and experience it at an offline store for a better understanding of the sound bars performance.
Is yamaha 209 fine for a living room Roughly 15 x 25 ft room. And does having rear speakers in s40r or smasung 67E xl helps? Or just having yamaha 209 without them is better?
Yes. the Yamaha is fine for a living room. Just having rear speakers is not enough. You should place them at ear height facing you for the best experience. It all depends on how important surround sound is for you. Also, what is your budget and use case?
@@IdiotBox86 around 30k, I watch movies, problem is with my tv’s speakers dialogs are hard make sense of, I play on ps5 and also would love to have balance sound for music, do not like bass much.
How it compares to the Bose 600 standalone-no base module?At this point, i am using my yas209 for 2yrs, not happy with the vocals which are slightly laid back nd that's the reason I have to use it on movie mode while watching movies, stereo for music. Thinking of selling it, for bose 600 standalone...would upgrade to base module later.. Will the 600 be signf better? Room size-200 sqft..i hope it gets decently loud Should i upgrade?
The Bose 600 will definitely be better for the vocals. as far as bass is concerned, I would suggest visiting a showroom and listening to it. the bass module makes all the difference. You can also check out the Sennheiser ambeo as well if you like.
What is ideal subwoofer volume for accurate frequency response? What is the sub volume that you have set on your yas 209? Is the neutral value of 0 the most accurate? I'll appreciate any kind of response. Thnx.
Hey, great question. So I normally leave it at 0 as my room is such that at 0 I get the best bass response for gaming and action movies. However, if at times I feel the bass is lacking for music, I increase it by 1 or 2 points or simply enable bass boost. However these settings may be different for you based on the acoustics of your room. So I recommend playing with the setting and choosing what sounds right to your ears.
Even my YAS 108 is still great in 2023. My only gripe is that I cannot make its ARC work with my TCL Android TV. Maybe it needs a factory reset. Or maybe the problem with the ARC cable. Anyway, I'm ok with the optical link.
Might be a silly question, but does your tv have ARC? Some older or budget TVs forgo the option. Also, you may want to go and tinker with the sound settings in the tv to get ARC to work. Just a thought.
Sir would comment on yamaha yas 200 and bose smart 600 soundbars which one is better which should I opt for my bedroom is approx 160 ft.what is your opinion?
The oSny Bravia 7500H supports HDMI ARC. so yes, it will connect to the TV. However, the soundbar does not come with an HDMI cable in the box. so you will need to purchase a cable separately.
Is sony HT G700 better than yamaha YAS 209 in terms of music and vocal clarity ?? Plz guide me which one would be better.....i want clear vocal and also want to hear each & every beats of instruments.
Sir, in terms of surround effects and loudness, which is better this YAS209 or sony HT-S40R given that sony is 600w compared to yamaha which is only 200w? Thanks
In terms of surround effects, the Sony since it has physical surround speakers. But in for good quality room-filling sound, the Yamaha are still better.
How to use HDMI mode? When I connected to HDMI ARC ports, sound output is not working in HDMI mode but it works on TV mode with HDMI cable (without optical cable). How can I achieve HDMI output from TV. Is there any difference between output of TV mode and HDMI mode. Can't find any video or information related to this topic in detail. Please suggest, your answer will be very helpful for me. Thnx.
You don’t need to switch to the arc HDMI input source to get from the soundbar. ARC connection is just like any other audio connection - giving you the sound output from the soundbar no matter the source, be it a streaming app or an external device connected to your tv via HDMI or AV connections. Hope this helps. If it doesn’t please let me know and I’ll link some how to articles here.
Firstly, you should go to a retailer near you like Croma, reliance digital, vijay sales, etc. and listen to them yourself. I think the Yamaha has better sound than the Sony at this price point, but the Sony has surround speakers for an immersive experience. The Samsung is one of the better of the 2 options simply based on the features it offers. However, like I said, audio is subjective, and I highly recommend you listen to them before purchasing. Take some content you are accustomed to listening to so you can judge things like bass, surround sound, dialogue clarity, music performance, etc.
Sir , I have one ( More ) Doubt . Did you passthrough any TrueHD Content to Soundbar ? . Can It be downmixed Or not ?. You said you tried some Blurays Right!? .
So I have connected a Blu-ray player to the TV and via ARC played content to the soundbar. I have played 5.1 Blu-rays and Atmos Blu-rays and in both cases, the audio from the soundbar was very good. It was, of course, downmixed.
@@IdiotBox86LG SP8A 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos - Price Around 25K(With Offers) . Any Words about that Soundbar Sir compare to Yamaha Yas 209 !? Kindly let me know Sir .
@@yuvaraj-007 the LG SP8A is also a very good option. I recommend you try and listen to them both at an offline store before making a purchase decision. The Yamaha has better overall output for music and sounds more neutral. The LG has better surround effects but the sound is not as neutral.
@@IdiotBox86 Thank You so much for your guidance Sir . Finally I decided to buy Samsung Q900A 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Speaker around 50K . Hope it works well.
@@utpalsarma3162 The X75L does not have a native 120Hz panel. You can connect the soundbar to the eARC port and the PS5 to any other port. However, the eARC ports support ALLM. so, you may want to connect your PS5 to the eARC port and use a nice pair of gaming headphones if you play competitive games online. It's a good TV overall. Someone I know purchased the TV and got the Sony HT-S40R soundbar along with the TV. good deal!
@@utpalsarma3162 Yes. Absolutely! the optical port should get the job done very well for your needs. The only downside is you cannot use the TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar and will need to keep the soundbar remote or app handy 🙂
I prefer the overall sound quality of the Yamaha, personally. But the JBL has more bass. I would recommend you go to an offline store and experience both the devices before making a purchase decision.
I got this soundbar delivered recently and I have connected this to my Sony x74H TV with HDMI cable to the arc port but it loses connection a lot. Can you suggest a good solution. Top notch sound quality otherwise. Just getting this connectivity problem will make me a lot more peaceful.
For music, I would go with the YAS 209. It has very neutral-sounding music which is good. the difference in loudness is there. But I would say look for clarity at high volumes over loudness.
No. It does not have Atmos support. But having Atmos support and giving you an Atmos experience are 2 different things. What is your budget and sue case?
Hey man ! Great review ! I think the whole internet is convinced there is no beating thi bar at this price. I had a listen to the bose 600 with the bade module 500 and was v v impressed. But that combo obviously is 3 times the price. Without the base module, it sounded nice but yes that punch was missing. My priority is music. Do you think its worth saving up for bose ? I mean is it 3 times better than the yamaha ?
It depends on your definition of value for money. At the price of 30K the Yamaha is definitely value for money. But if you think at 3X the price, the Bose is value for money, then it makes sense to save up for it. It depends on what sounds good to your ear.
I'm not sure if it is missing the punch. Or if he has the bass turned down I own this sound bar and I tell you the bass punches when it is turned up and doesn't distort at all.
@@IdiotBox86 vocals for music are not good in yas 209. They are slightly laid back.. should i sell this yas 209 nd go with bose 600(standalone) nd later buy bass module..200 sqft room... just the sound bar for now..will it be enough for volume?
@@IdiotBox86 Sir , So we can pass through the Dolby Atmos Content, It ll downmixed and we can hear the Audio !? I read somewhere, if we pass through the Dolby Digital Plus (EAC3) content, We can't hear anything. (I don't want Dolby Atmos Support, But suppose I downloaded Dolby Atmos Content and pass through via HDMI, I want to hear the Audio (Downmixed is not a problem)) Kindly Clarify this , Thanks in Advance Sir.
@@yuvaraj-007So I am not sure about the Dolby Digital Plus (EAC3). But I can confirm that Dolby Atmos content is downmixed. I have heard this from Blurays and streaming services.
@@IdiotBox86 Sorry to disturb you again Sir . Nowadays All 5.1 Content from Amazon/Netflix are EAC3(DDP) format Only Except Atmos (Tagged Specifically). So Only I worried . Downmixed need to be done in TV itself !? or Can we *passthrough* all the content and can Soundbar do downmix or not !?? . I'm going to buy this soundbar. So Before that I want to double confirm this . Once again Sorry Sir for too many questions.
@@yuvaraj-007Can pass through the content via the soundbar. it will work. I have never had any use connecting devices to the passthrough port nor for content from the TV.
Nice review. Need your input - I mainly watch movies. I’m confused between 3 options - 1. Yamaha YAS 209, 2. Samsung Q600, 3. Sony HT G700. Which one would be slightly better for movie experience? thanks:)
I would go for the Sony HT-G700 of the options. However, I highly recommend you go to an offline store and experience them before making a purchase decision.
@@kranthi.2 The JBL SB190 is a good option for your use case and budget. I would recommend you visit an offline store and check out some of the options from Sony and Samsung as well before making a purchase decision. But if you like the SB190, go for it.
Hi, I don't know a lot about good speakers and Soundbars. I am exploring few good speakers which I expect to buy in next 6 months. Can you please help me with my two queries? (i) A great 5.1 speaker/ soundbar with good sound quality for my tv. I have not thought of price till now. Probably 50k. I want to experience good audio quality for movies and music (most of the times old hindi songs, many times soft music - as much as possible in original quality rather than enhanced bass). It's a large hall where the tv is located. (ii) a portable excellent bluetooth speaker for music from phone. Price 10k-20k.
Hi, thanks for your comment. I would recommend for the soundbar you go and experience them in an offline store. you should definitely check out the Bose 600 and 700. they are modular, so you can always add the subwoofer and surround speakers later on. You can also check out the Sony HT-A3000. again, modular. You can also check out Samsung's Q990 series (can get last year's Samsung at a cheaper price). These should definitely suit your requirement. I would recommend you connect your phone to the soundbar at the store and listen to the music you like to judge the quality of bass, etc. Try changing the sound modes as well.
@@IdiotBox86 thank you so much for your prompt reply. I will explore few offline stores. I am currently in Pitampura (Delhi). I will search for some stores then explore them whenever I have time. Can you please suggest few songs and music which can be used to test sound bars? Also sometimes audio (talking) of a movie is not that clear (whereas music is clear). Can we have some good sample for that too?
@@humtum7983 So I can recommend music that I listen to regularly. However, that may not suit your taste, or may not be the music you listen to. So, I suggest, whatever you listen to, it should sound good to you. czcams.com/video/WcIcVapfqXw/video.html czcams.com/video/Xsp3_a-PMTw/video.html czcams.com/video/fJ9rUzIMcZQ/video.html czcams.com/video/a5uQMwRMHcs/video.html czcams.com/video/34Na4j8AVgA/video.html czcams.com/video/CTmKrwFu7wg/video.html czcams.com/video/lQKNOtjYWwU/video.html czcams.com/video/KLe3ObP2EL0/video.html Some other content I use Movie: Ready player one - the race at the 13 minute mark Mission Impossible rogue nation - the motorcycle chase sequence The Batman - Batmobile chase sequence Young Sheldon - any episode for dialogues Extraction - the long single cut fight sequence for dialogue + action Hope this helps
Brother, I have a few questions. I really liked this soundbar but can not make it clear if I should buy it or not I want immersive cinema hall experience It should be very good for listening to all sorts of music classicals, hanuman chalisa english songs etc. I'm not a bass lover, to be honest, but i love clear and extraordinary music listening experience. Should be good for small birthday parties at my home loud enough, maybe My room is 100sqft, that's why I'm not buying a 5.1 channel sound bar because it will not work the best. Will other soundbars like zebronics 2.1 with Dolby atmos make a big difference to this sound bar? Is it better with all sorts of music, movie experience and small parties get-together etc? funny Edit: Will the neighbors hear that there is a party or cinema hall wali experience going on at my house?
@IdiotBox86 thank you brother I'm going to order this now just 2 question is it loud enough to be used in small birthday party? or get together casual fun with friends? 2 Can it give an immersive experience like a cinema hall jaysi Zebronics ke sound bar mein milti hai thanks EDIT : bhaiya Amazon par 2 yamaha yas 209 soundbars hai samaj nahi aa raha Konsa sani hai kya aap mujhe link provide kar sakte hai proper best wale ka thanks
@@Happyboi16 It will work well for a gathering and birthday parties. Yes, it gives an immersive experience if you use the right settings. I think the Yamaha is much better than the Zebronics. You can look at this one on Aamzon.in - amzn.to/3OMHxH3
@@Tamilpasanga664 I would choose good sound quality over gimmicky virtual surround sound any day. But audio is quite subjective. I suggest you hear both the bars if possible, in an offline store to see which one sounds better to you.
@@IdiotBox86 thankyou for your valuable response brother👍, I have experienced jbl 190 soundbar at croma showroom last week, which was really great, vocals and soundstages are crisp and crystal clear originally, original deep bass not boosted, I was really surprised about the quality audio, and decided to buy that but after watched ur video I m little confused so I m going to hear yanaha yas 209 this week brother🎺🎷🎼🎹
@@IdiotBox86 HDMI from TV, I compared with other sound bar like JBl 2.1 and Yamaha 209, it's lacking depth. For movie it's an excellent but for music it's not that great
Even my YAS 108 is still great in 2023. My only gripe is that I cannot make its ARC work with my TCL Android TV. Maybe it needs a factory reset. Or maybe the problem with the ARC cable. Anyway, I'm ok with the optical link.
Correction: The Yamaha YAS 209 comes with ARC and not eARC.
How does it matter? eARC vs ARC?
@@sachinkun21 Great question! the difference is bandwidth. eARC has a higher bandwidth which means, more data, more frequencies, better sound. However, the TV and soundbar, both need to support it and the source of audio also needs to be good for a user to take full advantage.
@@sachinkun21thru eArc you get uncrompressed Dolby Atmos. With arc compressed Atmos thru Dolby plus.
Your review is exactly what i was looking for, thank god i landed on this video after so many mediocre videos. You chose the right topic and that too with the movie i want to see first purchasing any sound bar. What is missing is the loudness details in terms of dBs and that too compared with clarity that could have been gauged on the dB app otherwise the wattage declaration by the companies is just a gimmick, it doesn’t tell you the detail of that moment when you loose taste while increasing the volume.
I am thankful to you for that channel separation topic also. Great video.
Thank you! appreciate your support!
I came here randomly and I am happy to see you here brother. Great!!! All the best🎉🎉. Your reviews are very very clean and have all the informations one need. My happiness is due to the believe that I will have a definite answer to my buyings.Again I wish this channel grows high and highest. You should have put your name in the channel description, I had to verify originality of this channel through your replies in comments.
Thank you so much for your support and good wishes! It means a lot to me. :-)
Yo lo tengo y puedo decir que es la mejor barra precio calidad, sonido fuerte y espaciado cuando la escena lo requiere, música también no decepciona su integración con tidal y spotify es increible lo rápida que es, ya quisiera HEOS disponer de algo así, la integración con alexa de las mejores su app rápida y versátil. Recomendado.
Again a great & genuine review. Appreciate your precise presentation.
I have a query, Sir:
Yamaha YHT-1840 for around 39K, isn't it a better option ?
For 10K more we're getting a real HTS. But there's no tweeters in the satellite speakers, that keeps me in confusion. Love to know your opinion Sir 🙏
Hi, yes. The YAMAHA YHT-1840 is a proper home theatre in a box. And if you are looking at building a home theatre, that’s a better option. But remember you need more space for the amplifier, need to do wiring for the rear speakers, etc. it isn’t as convenient as a soundbar.
@@IdiotBox86
I'm fine with the space & settings, Sir.
I've seen the system at Reliance Digital, speakers are so small & no tweeters. Can they reproduce all the frequencies ?
Read many bad reviews about it's sub woofer.
Keen to know your take on it, Sir🙏
@@dineshmenon3820 I suggest you go and listen to it at the store. It will give you a good idea of the performance. While it isn't the best-sounding system for the price, it is a very good starting point if you are looking at building a mid-ranged home theatre in the future.
@@IdiotBox86
Thanks Sir for your prompt response. I trust an expert opinion
more than my ears to understand the finer nuances 😃
You said it, so it's out of my list.
I'll keep watching your reviews 🙏
Firstly ur doing great keep it up my Room size 200 sq lg sp8a vs yamaha yas 209 ?
Thanks! LG if you want better virtual surround sound. Yamaha for a more neutral sound. however, I recommend you visit an offline store and listen to them before making a purchase decision.
Thanks bud...amazing review... Is this soundbar good for people who like metal / rock music?
It sounds good, but the bass might be a bid underwhelming. I suggest you check out the sony HT-G700 as well
@@IdiotBox86 Thanks so much bud ..cheers
Hey bro, i like watching movies with satillite speakers tweeters sound. The sound from yas 209 is just amazing and songs are to next level. So is there a way to add additional satillite wired or wireless speakers to this sound bar as like other 5.1 home theater system?
Hey, unfortunately, no. there is no way to add satellite speakers to the YAS 209.
@@IdiotBox86 that's bad.. thanks for timely response broo 🔥
Logitech z906 vs Yamaha yas 209 which is good?
I like studio quality sound and best surround effects with deep bass.
Suggest me if any other.
For your requirement, I feel the Logitech z906 should work well. I remember listening to those speakers back in 2015. They sounded amazing. I played Batman: Arkham Knight on those and Metal gear Solid V: The Phantom pain. Those speakers had some fantastic output.
Amazing description I am confused between YAS 209 and LG SP 8A sound bar what do you think 🤔 should I go for..LG attracts me for meridian Technology and top firing Dolby Atmos speakers on other hand simplicity of the Yamaha Both are at same cost...pls help..
What is your use case for the soundbar? Movies? TV shows? Gaming? How important are the surround effects for you?
Great review.Is the sound bar still worth buying ?
short answer - Yes. Long answer, depends on your use case, size of the room, how important are elements like Dolby Atmos and surround speakers to you.
Would you prefer this over lgsp8a? It'll mostly be used for STB and OTT content no gaming. Voice clarity priority over bass. My roof height is 20ft so top firing speakers are practically useless.
What's your budget?
Sameer when did you start this channel. Glad to see you.
Thanks. Started putting content in April 23. Hope it grows well :-). Thanks for your support. Please help spread the word.
@@IdiotBox86 Surely it will.
I really liked your video. Would you be able to review some of the soundbars(Logitech, JBL, Samsung, etc.), 2.1, 4.1 channel home theater from Obage. I would really appreciate this. Although I have watched a lot of videos but I am not convinced yet. I am on a budget of max 10k so I dont want to waste my money on boomy bass.
Thanks. On a budget of 10K I recommend you check out the Samsung HW-T42E/XL amzn.to/3CJ3Mq8. I recommend you go to an offline store and listen to it once so you get an idea of the sound quality. Audio is very personal, so something that sounds good to me, may not sound good to you. Hence, a listening experience always helps.
Thanks much. As suggested I went on to different stores looking for it but none of them happened to have it so tried F&D HT 330 (at 7600 INR) which I liked a bit though not fully convinced but the offer was drooling on Jiomart (6000 INR) and Tata clique (6800 INR) so ordered one. Let's wait and see how it does.
@@mugeesshiekh All the best. hope you enjoy it. Do let me know how the system performs.
Polk audio magnifi mini or Yamaha yas 209 or Denon DTH s 316 . Which is better for watching movies with clear vocal mids high and tight right amount of bass. Kindly advise
Yamaha yas 209
Please suggest a soundbar under 30000 rs yamaha 209 or samsung 67E/XL.
yamaha 209 is not available offline here o so cant test it .
Kindly advice.
Or any other option which has lower bass more and sound seprations and clear vocals
Low bass is a little tricky as most soundbars on a budget tend to have more bass to suit the Indian taste. I would say that the Yamaha is your best bet, but you can check out the following as well. Philips Soundbar TAB8947, Samsung Q600C, to name a few.
Brother every one is saying bass is less in this sound bar. Is it really less?
I like balanced sound.
I don't like the bass of sony. Sony use heavy base. Even in dialogue sony is full of base, it makes me head ache.
I recommended going to a showroom and listening to the soundbar yourself. Preferably connect your phone via Bluetooth and judge the performance using content you are used to listening to. I personally like it. But then again I like neutral bass. You can always increase the bass by enabling bass boost in the app + increasing the level of the subwoofer to suite your taste.
@@IdiotBox86 thanks for your reply and helpful views about the soundbar.
I got my yamaha yas 209 today, great soundbar with very good sound and great features.
I suggest viewers not to go for Polk magnifi mini, it's an useless soundbar with a lot of bugs. I returned my Polk due to connectivity issues. Bluetooth, Chromecast in the soundbar is useless. Only you can use the soundbar with an optical cable or hdmi.
Sound clarity, stereo effect, sharpness are weak in Polk than yamaha.
Alexa, control app support such features you will miss in Polk. You can fully control yamaha with your mobile but not possible with Polk.
One and only plus point in Polk is great and deep bass. Its bass will blow your mind. If you need a small factor soundbar with great bass go for Polk. In any other case go for yamaha.
I'm not a lover of sony due to the heavy bass, I tried many soundbars even home theatre but all are full of over bass.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the soundbar. Do let me know your experience and the use cases for which you use it.
@@IdiotBox86 definately I'll update after one week usage.
As for two day usage it's a great soundbar with very good sound and great features. Very good lows and mids.
If I compair it with polk magnifi mini (used the bar for 20-22 days) yamaha 209 is far better choice in term of sound clarity, surround effect, control app on mobile ( no worries if remote lost), alexa, and many more.
One and only best point in Polk is great base.. I tried yamaha, sony, jbl, samsung no one was near the bass quality of Polk.
I returned my Polk magnifi mini due to connectivity issue. Bluetooth and Chrome cast is useless in the bar. (If you increase the volume it will stop the running music)
Even though the bass is lesser in yamaha then polk but it is not that much less you can't enjoy the music
@@Jaswindersingh-tb6jv aapne sab try kar liye to aap behatar bata sakte ho.
Mujhe wooden make 5.1 Dolby digital system chahiye .
Konsa lena chahiye?
I happened to watch this review while searching for soundbar around 25000. I really appreciate your detailed and unbiased review. I would like to know whether Samsung q600a soundbar is good for listening music and dialogue clarity for English movies.
Thanks for your comment. While the Samsung is a good soundbar I’d recommended going to an offline store and experiencing it. You can also carry your frequently watched content on a pe drive and experience it at an offline store for a better understanding of the sound bars performance.
You can also check out the Sony HT-S400 amzn.to/3nKOJIS
@@IdiotBox86 Thanks for your prompt response
Is yamaha 209 fine for a living room
Roughly 15 x 25 ft room. And does having rear speakers in s40r or smasung 67E xl helps? Or just having yamaha 209 without them is better?
Yes. the Yamaha is fine for a living room. Just having rear speakers is not enough. You should place them at ear height facing you for the best experience. It all depends on how important surround sound is for you. Also, what is your budget and use case?
@@IdiotBox86 around 30k, I watch movies, problem is with my tv’s speakers dialogs are hard make sense of, I play on ps5 and also would love to have balance sound for music, do not like bass much.
@@richangvgIf you dont like overpowering bass then go for the Yamaha. It is a brilliant soundbar especially once you get the settings right.
Thanks man, appreciate it, subscribed ❤️
Would yamaha give that base which can be felt like vibration in heart m not talking about boomy base like boat or sony
How it compares to the Bose 600 standalone-no base module?At this point, i am using my yas209 for 2yrs, not happy with the vocals which are slightly laid back nd that's the reason I have to use it on movie mode while watching movies, stereo for music.
Thinking of selling it, for bose 600 standalone...would upgrade to base module later..
Will the 600 be signf better?
Room size-200 sqft..i hope it gets decently loud
Should i upgrade?
The Bose 600 will definitely be better for the vocals. as far as bass is concerned, I would suggest visiting a showroom and listening to it. the bass module makes all the difference. You can also check out the Sennheiser ambeo as well if you like.
What is ideal subwoofer volume for accurate frequency response? What is the sub volume that you have set on your yas 209? Is the neutral value of 0 the most accurate? I'll appreciate any kind of response. Thnx.
Hey, great question. So I normally leave it at 0 as my room is such that at 0 I get the best bass response for gaming and action movies. However, if at times I feel the bass is lacking for music, I increase it by 1 or 2 points or simply enable bass boost. However these settings may be different for you based on the acoustics of your room. So I recommend playing with the setting and choosing what sounds right to your ears.
Even my YAS 108 is still great in 2023. My only gripe is that I cannot make its ARC work with my TCL Android TV. Maybe it needs a factory reset. Or maybe the problem with the ARC cable. Anyway, I'm ok with the optical link.
Might be a silly question, but does your tv have ARC? Some older or budget TVs forgo the option. Also, you may want to go and tinker with the sound settings in the tv to get ARC to work. Just a thought.
@@IdiotBox86 yes it has . I tried all the suggestions in CZcams but it's futile. I put The CEC on in my TV and still not working.
Any soundbar settings worth tinkering with?
@@IdiotBox86 I tried what's in the Manual to no avail. One in CZcams suggested too factory reset the sound bar but I don't like it.
@@ciriaconlinechannel8943 hmmmmm…. Tough luck I guess….
Plz.plz advice which one to go for BETWEEN YAS 209 and Sony HTS 500RF .I'm in dubai and need your suggestions as soon as possible..
Depends on your use case. the Sony has better surround and dialogue clarity. The Yamaha has more neutral bass and a cleaner sound.
Sir would comment on yamaha yas 200 and bose smart 600 soundbars which one is better which should I opt for my bedroom is approx 160 ft.what is your opinion?
go for the Bose smart 600. you won't be disappointed.
Ok
Just need a simple answer
I got a sony Bravia 7500H model 55 inch TV
Can this soundbar connect with it?
The TV somehow doesn't connect thought BT
The oSny Bravia 7500H supports HDMI ARC. so yes, it will connect to the TV. However, the soundbar does not come with an HDMI cable in the box. so you will need to purchase a cable separately.
Is sony HT G700 better than yamaha YAS 209 in terms of music and vocal clarity ?? Plz guide me which one would be better.....i want clear vocal and also want to hear each & every beats of instruments.
The Yamaha is better for music. the Sony is better for movies and gaming. The oSny has slightly more pronounced bass. The Yamaha is more neutral.
Brother, how is it for 90s(Taal,hum dil de chuke sanam kind of movies) or 2000s (any Himesh reshmiya movies) kind hindi music?
Yup. it is very good for the content you are talking about as well.
Sir, in terms of surround effects and loudness, which is better this YAS209 or sony HT-S40R given that sony is 600w compared to yamaha which is only 200w? Thanks
In terms of surround effects, the Sony since it has physical surround speakers. But in for good quality room-filling sound, the Yamaha are still better.
@@IdiotBox86 thank you sir, so overall yamaha 209 is still the best pick.
@@rrb6818 yup!
@@IdiotBox86 By the way, is the 209 also loud enough for small to medium living room sir? Thank you
@@rrb6818 Yes. it is.
How to use HDMI mode?
When I connected to HDMI ARC ports, sound output is not working in HDMI mode but it works on TV mode with HDMI cable (without optical cable). How can I achieve HDMI output from TV. Is there any difference between output of TV mode and HDMI mode. Can't find any video or information related to this topic in detail. Please suggest, your answer will be very helpful for me. Thnx.
You don’t need to switch to the arc HDMI input source to get from the soundbar. ARC connection is just like any other audio connection - giving you the sound output from the soundbar no matter the source, be it a streaming app or an external device connected to your tv via HDMI or AV connections. Hope this helps. If it doesn’t please let me know and I’ll link some how to articles here.
Yamaha YAS-209 vs Sony HT-S40R vs Samsung HW-Q600C
I'm considering buying a soundbar but I'm not sure which one is okay. Need some advice.
Firstly, you should go to a retailer near you like Croma, reliance digital, vijay sales, etc. and listen to them yourself. I think the Yamaha has better sound than the Sony at this price point, but the Sony has surround speakers for an immersive experience. The Samsung is one of the better of the 2 options simply based on the features it offers. However, like I said, audio is subjective, and I highly recommend you listen to them before purchasing. Take some content you are accustomed to listening to so you can judge things like bass, surround sound, dialogue clarity, music performance, etc.
Great video
What is your opinion about Denon S316 vs Yamaha YAS 209? My preference is balanced sound.
I haven’t heard the Denon so hard to comment on it. But I think the Yamaha is very for balanced sound. Especially if you love listing to music.
Yamaha yas 209
If I buy this in USA , will it work in india , I have doubt about 220v/110v. Online in USA it is not described
Ideally you should not have a problem, but this is something I cannot confirm.
Sir , I have one ( More ) Doubt . Did you passthrough any TrueHD Content to Soundbar ? . Can It be downmixed Or not ?. You said you tried some Blurays Right!? .
So I have connected a Blu-ray player to the TV and via ARC played content to the soundbar. I have played 5.1 Blu-rays and Atmos Blu-rays and in both cases, the audio from the soundbar was very good. It was, of course, downmixed.
Thank You Sir.
@@IdiotBox86LG SP8A 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos - Price Around 25K(With Offers) . Any Words about that Soundbar Sir compare to Yamaha Yas 209 !?
Kindly let me know Sir .
@@yuvaraj-007 the LG SP8A is also a very good option. I recommend you try and listen to them both at an offline store before making a purchase decision. The Yamaha has better overall output for music and sounds more neutral. The LG has better surround effects but the sound is not as neutral.
@@IdiotBox86 Thank You so much for your guidance Sir . Finally I decided to buy Samsung Q900A 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Speaker around 50K . Hope it works well.
Tv has only one earc port...i have a ps5 and a yas 209.. please suggest which one to plug in earc for butter result?
Which TV is this?
@@IdiotBox86 Sony x75l 55 inch.. thanks for your concern.. please suggest how do I connect both the device for butter performance
@@utpalsarma3162 The X75L does not have a native 120Hz panel. You can connect the soundbar to the eARC port and the PS5 to any other port. However, the eARC ports support ALLM. so, you may want to connect your PS5 to the eARC port and use a nice pair of gaming headphones if you play competitive games online. It's a good TV overall. Someone I know purchased the TV and got the Sony HT-S40R soundbar along with the TV. good deal!
@@IdiotBox86 thanks for your suggestion.. can I use the optical port for yas 209.. will it justify the sound bar quality??
@@utpalsarma3162 Yes. Absolutely! the optical port should get the job done very well for your needs. The only downside is you cannot use the TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar and will need to keep the soundbar remote or app handy 🙂
Do you know if you can remove the fabric grilles from the bar and the subwoofer to clean?
Nope. Unfortunately, you cannot remove the fabric.
Brother, how is this sounbar compared to JBL 2.1 Deep Bass. I need vocal clarity, crisp dialogues and good lower bass. Pls suggest
I prefer the overall sound quality of the Yamaha, personally. But the JBL has more bass. I would recommend you go to an offline store and experience both the devices before making a purchase decision.
@@IdiotBox86 thankyou
Do you think the Phillips tab 8947 is a better option?
depends on your requirement, use case and budget.
Hello sir, I confused with Samsung 550 and lg sn4. Yamaha is out of budget.
What is your use case and budget?
I got this soundbar delivered recently and I have connected this to my Sony x74H TV with HDMI cable to the arc port but it loses connection a lot. Can you suggest a good solution. Top notch sound quality otherwise. Just getting this connectivity problem will make me a lot more peaceful.
Try a different HDMI cable? maybe that can help?
@@IdiotBox86 Sure 👍🏻
S40r or yamaha 209 for 350sq feet hall for movies
If surround speakers are important to you, then go for the S40R. if not, and you want good, clean natural sound, then go for the Yamaha.
Sir which one is better YAS 209 or JBL 2.1 DB for a Music Lover. How much is the difference in Loudness? Is it marginally or too much?
For music, I would go with the YAS 209. It has very neutral-sounding music which is good. the difference in loudness is there. But I would say look for clarity at high volumes over loudness.
@@IdiotBox86 Thank you sir
@@IdiotBox86 Sir is it loud enough for 300Sq ft of area ?
@@cannizzaro14 yes.
Does it have atmos support? If not which one we should go for atmos?
No. It does not have Atmos support. But having Atmos support and giving you an Atmos experience are 2 different things. What is your budget and sue case?
Hey man ! Great review ! I think the whole internet is convinced there is no beating thi bar at this price.
I had a listen to the bose 600 with the bade module 500 and was v v impressed. But that combo obviously is 3 times the price. Without the base module, it sounded nice but yes that punch was missing.
My priority is music.
Do you think its worth saving up for bose ? I mean is it 3 times better than the yamaha ?
It depends on your definition of value for money. At the price of 30K the Yamaha is definitely value for money. But if you think at 3X the price, the Bose is value for money, then it makes sense to save up for it. It depends on what sounds good to your ear.
Cheers mate ! Will listen to it soon
I'm not sure if it is missing the punch. Or if he has the bass turned down I own this sound bar and I tell you the bass punches when it is turned up and doesn't distort at all.
Which better, sony HT-S40R or yamaha YAS 209?
Yamaha YAS 209 is better in my opinion.
1:35 You mistakenly swapped the names of soundbars...😊
Nope :-)
@@IdiotBox86 yes, image is of sony soundbar and you have written Yamaha in front of it and vice versa
@@ranjitzzz100 aah. good catch. I missed that myself. Thanks!!
I watch movies with movie mode nd clear voice on..and with music i use stereo with clear voice on.. what's ur preset for movies?
Stereo for both. But for some movies I use move mode with the virtual surround enabled.
@@IdiotBox86 vocals for music are not good in yas 209. They are slightly laid back.. should i sell this yas 209 nd go with bose 600(standalone) nd later buy bass module..200 sqft room... just the sound bar for now..will it be enough for volume?
@@RishabhSingh-xz6fz enough volume, yes. for sure.
Nice comprehensive review
Thanks!
Why nobody is talking about how it is for bollywood music?
Will try to add that going forward.
Sir , This Supports EAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus) and Atmos or Not !?
I mean , can we hear audio or not !?
It supports Dolby Digital but not Dolby Atmos. Dolby Atmos content is Downmixed for this soundbar, so you will hear the content.
@@IdiotBox86 Sir , So we can pass through the Dolby Atmos Content, It ll downmixed and we can hear the Audio !?
I read somewhere, if we pass through the Dolby Digital Plus (EAC3) content, We can't hear anything.
(I don't want Dolby Atmos Support, But suppose I downloaded Dolby Atmos Content and pass through via HDMI, I want to hear the Audio (Downmixed is not a problem))
Kindly Clarify this , Thanks in Advance Sir.
@@yuvaraj-007So I am not sure about the Dolby Digital Plus (EAC3). But I can confirm that Dolby Atmos content is downmixed. I have heard this from Blurays and streaming services.
@@IdiotBox86 Sorry to disturb you again Sir .
Nowadays All 5.1 Content from Amazon/Netflix are EAC3(DDP) format Only Except Atmos (Tagged Specifically). So Only I worried . Downmixed need to be done in TV itself !? or Can we *passthrough* all the content and can Soundbar do downmix or not !?? .
I'm going to buy this soundbar. So Before that I want to double confirm this .
Once again Sorry Sir for too many questions.
@@yuvaraj-007Can pass through the content via the soundbar. it will work. I have never had any use connecting devices to the passthrough port nor for content from the TV.
jbl bar 2.1 mk or yamaha yas 209 which is better
Depends on your use case and requirement. But I personally prefer the Yamaha.
Nice review. Need your input - I mainly watch movies. I’m confused between 3 options - 1. Yamaha YAS 209, 2. Samsung Q600, 3. Sony HT G700. Which one would be slightly better for movie experience? thanks:)
I would go for the Sony HT-G700 of the options. However, I highly recommend you go to an offline store and experience them before making a purchase decision.
Are you based out of India and are you able to setup Alexa ?
Yes. I am based out of India. Yes, i did set up Alexa and it works fine on the soundbar.
Im planning for SB190. Please help with some advise! Thanks.
What would you like to know?
@@IdiotBox86 is it a decent option to choose? Or any better alternative available
@@kranthi.2 what is your budget and use case?
@@IdiotBox86 18-20k budget. use: TV connection for movies and music, voice clarity.
@@kranthi.2 The JBL SB190 is a good option for your use case and budget. I would recommend you visit an offline store and check out some of the options from Sony and Samsung as well before making a purchase decision. But if you like the SB190, go for it.
Sir me zebronics 9900 le sakta hu
aapka budget kya hain?
Can you connect to the sound bar and stream music outside of the app? Like in Apple Music app for example?
Yea. You can. You can connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and stream music from Apple Music, Spotify, CZcams music, any music streaming app.
Dolby atmos dicoding kaise hogi sir
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. so Dolby Atmos content is "downmixed" into 2.1 or 5.1.
Wt about service after sales
Good question. I haven’t had any issues with the soundbar in the past 3 years. But definitely something to look into.
I like to buy Yamaha YAS 209 but only for listening music... is it a good deal or not ? Love to know your opinion Sir !!
It is a very good deal. What is your budget? Why not go in for a pair of studio monitors for music?
30-35k, please suggest me few more to help me out with model names... you replied... means a lot@@IdiotBox86
@@anirbansil8581 In that case, the Yamaha is a great option. If you want only for music then you can consider these as well: amzn.to/46g7aGs
@@IdiotBox86 🙏 thanks a ton
Bayya yamaha yas 209 diwali sale which prize now 27000
should go down to 25000. maybe 24000.
Please review more soundbars under 30k
Thanks! Please help spread the word about the channel and It'll help me source soundbars for review!
@@IdiotBox86 sure 👍
Price ?
amzn.to/49t2hLZ
Hi, I don't know a lot about good speakers and Soundbars. I am exploring few good speakers which I expect to buy in next 6 months. Can you please help me with my two queries?
(i) A great 5.1 speaker/ soundbar with good sound quality for my tv. I have not thought of price till now. Probably 50k. I want to experience good audio quality for movies and music (most of the times old hindi songs, many times soft music - as much as possible in original quality rather than enhanced bass). It's a large hall where the tv is located.
(ii) a portable excellent bluetooth speaker for music from phone. Price 10k-20k.
Hi, thanks for your comment. I would recommend for the soundbar you go and experience them in an offline store. you should definitely check out the Bose 600 and 700. they are modular, so you can always add the subwoofer and surround speakers later on. You can also check out the Sony HT-A3000. again, modular. You can also check out Samsung's Q990 series (can get last year's Samsung at a cheaper price). These should definitely suit your requirement. I would recommend you connect your phone to the soundbar at the store and listen to the music you like to judge the quality of bass, etc. Try changing the sound modes as well.
@@IdiotBox86 thank you so much for your prompt reply.
I will explore few offline stores. I am currently in Pitampura (Delhi). I will search for some stores then explore them whenever I have time.
Can you please suggest few songs and music which can be used to test sound bars?
Also sometimes audio (talking) of a movie is not that clear (whereas music is clear). Can we have some good sample for that too?
@@humtum7983 So I can recommend music that I listen to regularly. However, that may not suit your taste, or may not be the music you listen to. So, I suggest, whatever you listen to, it should sound good to you. czcams.com/video/WcIcVapfqXw/video.html
czcams.com/video/Xsp3_a-PMTw/video.html
czcams.com/video/fJ9rUzIMcZQ/video.html
czcams.com/video/a5uQMwRMHcs/video.html
czcams.com/video/34Na4j8AVgA/video.html
czcams.com/video/CTmKrwFu7wg/video.html
czcams.com/video/lQKNOtjYWwU/video.html
czcams.com/video/KLe3ObP2EL0/video.html
Some other content I use
Movie: Ready player one - the race at the 13 minute mark
Mission Impossible rogue nation - the motorcycle chase sequence
The Batman - Batmobile chase sequence
Young Sheldon - any episode for dialogues
Extraction - the long single cut fight sequence for dialogue + action
Hope this helps
Brother, I have a few questions. I really liked this soundbar but can not make it clear if I should buy it or not
I want immersive cinema hall experience
It should be very good for listening to all sorts of music classicals, hanuman chalisa english songs etc. I'm not a bass lover, to be honest, but i love clear and extraordinary music listening experience.
Should be good for small birthday parties at my home loud enough, maybe
My room is 100sqft, that's why I'm not buying a 5.1 channel sound bar because it will not work the best.
Will other soundbars like zebronics 2.1 with Dolby atmos make a big difference to this sound bar? Is it better with all sorts of music, movie experience and small parties get-together etc?
funny Edit: Will the neighbors hear that there is a party or cinema hall wali experience going on at my house?
haha. Considering your requirements, I think the Yamaha is a very good fit. go for it. you will not be disappointed.
@IdiotBox86 thank you brother I'm going to order this now
just 2 question is it loud enough to be used in small birthday party? or get together casual fun with friends?
2 Can it give an immersive experience like a cinema hall jaysi Zebronics ke sound bar mein milti hai thanks
EDIT : bhaiya Amazon par 2 yamaha yas 209 soundbars hai samaj nahi aa raha Konsa sani hai kya aap mujhe link provide kar sakte hai proper best wale ka thanks
@@Happyboi16 It will work well for a gathering and birthday parties. Yes, it gives an immersive experience if you use the right settings. I think the Yamaha is much better than the Zebronics. You can look at this one on Aamzon.in - amzn.to/3OMHxH3
thanks bhaiya for this kind help you just enhanced a music enthusiast experience
I'll like share 😊
@@Happyboi16 Most welcome. Let me know your experience with the device.
Is it a wireless soundbar?
The subwoofer and soundbar connect to each other wirelessly. But they both need power, so you will have to connect them to a wall outlet.
Polk magnify mini old one review
Good device for its size.
Jbl 190 vs yamaha yas 209
Yamaha YAS 209
jbl with dolby atmos, virtual surround sound but yamaha doest
@@Tamilpasanga664 I would choose good sound quality over gimmicky virtual surround sound any day. But audio is quite subjective. I suggest you hear both the bars if possible, in an offline store to see which one sounds better to you.
@@IdiotBox86 thankyou for your valuable response brother👍, I have experienced jbl 190 soundbar at croma showroom last week, which was really great, vocals and soundstages are crisp and crystal clear originally, original deep bass not boosted, I was really surprised about the quality audio, and decided to buy that but after watched ur video I m little confused so I m going to hear yanaha yas 209 this week brother🎺🎷🎼🎹
@@Tamilpasanga664 How was your experience and which one did you finally buy?
G700 has weak subwoofer when we hear music it's pathetic
What’s the source of the music?
@@IdiotBox86 HDMI from TV, I compared with other sound bar like JBl 2.1 and Yamaha 209, it's lacking depth.
For movie it's an excellent but for music it's not that great
@@patilrahulr11 fair enough. Thanks for sharing. I’ve always said, audio is subjective and you should hear the device for yourself before investing.
Even my YAS 108 is still great in 2023. My only gripe is that I cannot make its ARC work with my TCL Android TV. Maybe it needs a factory reset. Or maybe the problem with the ARC cable. Anyway, I'm ok with the optical link.