Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306 vs Yamaha YSP-1600 + WX-030

21specifications compared
9differ
12identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306 has 2 channels more audio output channels than the Yamaha YSP-1600 + WX-030 (7.1 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Yamaha YSP-1600 + WX-030 has 20 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306 (80 W vs 60 W). The Yamaha YSP-1600 + WX-030 has 3 cm more woofer diameter than the Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306 (8.5 cm vs 5.5 cm). Audio decoders: DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic on the Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306, DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II on the Yamaha YSP-1600 + WX-030. Audio formats supported: AIFF, FLAC, SBC, WAV on the Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306, AAC on the Yamaha YSP-1600 + WX-030.

Audio output channels
- MusicCast YAS-306:7.1 channels
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:5.1 channels
RMS rated power
- MusicCast YAS-306:60 W
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:80 W
Woofer diameter
- MusicCast YAS-306:5.5 cm
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:8.5 cm
Audio formats supported
- MusicCast YAS-306:AIFF, FLAC, SBC, WAV
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:AAC
HDMI in
- MusicCast YAS-306:0
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:1
Number of HDMI outputs
- MusicCast YAS-306:0
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:1
Power consumption (typical)
- MusicCast YAS-306:22 W
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:25 W
Power consumption (standby)
- MusicCast YAS-306:0.3 W
- YSP-1600 + WX-030:0.4 W

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Comparison of MusicCast YAS-306, YSP-1600 + WX-030
59 specifications	A Yamaha MusicCast YAS-306 View product	B Yamaha YSP-1600 + WX-030 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	80 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic	DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of woofer drivers	2	2
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one	1.91 cm (0.75")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	1.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	5.08 cm (2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterDiffers	5.5 cm	8.5 cm
Soundbar speaker RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 W
Number of mid-range driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Mid-range driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71.1 cm (28")
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power	60 W	60 W
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	0 - 100 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer includedKnown 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
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AIFF, FLAC, SBC, WAV	AAC
Recommended usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home theatre
TV stand usageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit weightKnown for one	4.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	MPEG4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
HDMI inDiffers	0	1
Number of HDMI outputsDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	25 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.3 W	0.4 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	950 x 131 x 72 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 kg
Soundbar weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlay	Yes	Yes
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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