Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 vs Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels

26specifications compared
11differ
15identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- MusicCast BAR 40:2.0 channels
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- MusicCast BAR 40:100 W
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:120 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power
- MusicCast BAR 40:30 W
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:60 W
HDMI ports quantity
- MusicCast BAR 40:1
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:2
Power consumption (standby)
- MusicCast BAR 40:0.3 W
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:2.2 W
Width
- MusicCast BAR 40:980 mm
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:890 mm
Depth
- MusicCast BAR 40:110.5 mm
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:131 mm
Height
- MusicCast BAR 40:60 mm
- YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels:53 mm

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Comparison of MusicCast BAR 40, YAS-109
61 specifications	A Yamaha MusicCast BAR 40 View product	B Yamaha YAS-109 Black 2.1 channels Model YAS-109 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	100 W	120 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Soundbar speaker RMS powerDiffers	30 W	60 W
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of woofer driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Mid-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.4 cm (2.12")
Mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 cm
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	62 - 170 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in
Features1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
FM radio	No	No
Built-in display	No	No
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, MP4, RA-Lossless, WAV, WMA	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa
Virtual surroundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountable	Yes	Yes
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Recommended usageKnown for one	Home theatre	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.2	4.2
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Soundbar power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.3 W	2.2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	980 mm	890 mm
DepthDiffers	110.5 mm	131 mm
HeightDiffers	60 mm	53 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.7 kg	3.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth range	10 m	10 m
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
AirPlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
SubwooferKnown for one	2 x 50W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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