Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in - Black

Name: Yamaha - 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in - Black
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: 6355896
Rating: 4.3 (150 reviews)

Model: YAS-209BL

SKU: 6355896

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Key Specs
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model Number: YAS-209BL
- Product Name: 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in
- Color: Black
Audio
- Surround Sound Supported: Other (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- RMS Power: 200 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Audio Only Inputs: 1 x Optical digital audio
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 1
- Number of USB Inputs: 0
- Number of Optical Audio Inputs: 1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
Speaker
- Subwoofer: Included
- Number of Tweeters: 2
- Tweeter Size: 1 inches
- Number of Drivers: 7
- Driver Size: 6.5 inches
- Number of Woofers: 4
- Woofer Size: 1.75 inches
Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 36.6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 4.3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Subwoofer Height: 16.5 inches
- Subwoofer Width: 7.5 inches
- Subwoofer Depth: 16 inches
- Subwoofer Weight: 17.4 pounds
Included
- Remote Control Included: true
- Cable(s) Included: Optical digital audio
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Other
- UPC: 027108958279

Upgrade your sound entertainment experience with this Yamaha sound bar. The robust construction ensures longevity even with rugged use, while built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies provide convenient wireless connectivity. This Yamaha sound bar (winner of the 2020 CNET Editor’s Choice Award) has a compact design for easy placement, built-in Alexa technology for hands-free operation and four woofers for immersive sound reproduction.

Amazon Alexa Built-in: Easily control your sound bar, music, smart devices, set alarms and more with Alexa built-in.
200W total output power: Provides quality sound for your favorite movies, shows, games and music.
Two 1" tweeters and four 1-3/4" cone woofers: Enhance the frequency range of audio playback to ensure crisp voices and dynamic soundtracks.
Wireless subwoofer: With 6-1/2" driver for powerful bass.
Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual:X: Reproduces multichannel audio to deliver a cinematic audio experience.
Bluetooth music streaming: Makes it easy to enjoy tracks stored on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device (not included).
Sleek appearance: Fits seamlessly along most HDTVs for a streamlined look.
Inputs: Includes optical digital audio and HDMI.
Outputs: Includes HDMI ARC.
Remote Control and free Home Theater Controller app: Offer simple operation with options for control.
Amazon Alexa Built-in: Easily control your sound bar, music, smart devices, set alarms and more with Alexa built-in.
200W total output power: Provides quality sound for your favorite movies, shows, games and music.
Two 1" tweeters and four 1-3/4" cone woofers: Enhance the frequency range of audio playback to ensure crisp voices and dynamic soundtracks.
Wireless subwoofer: With 6-1/2" driver for powerful bass.
Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual:X: Reproduces multichannel audio to deliver a cinematic audio experience.
Bluetooth music streaming: Makes it easy to enjoy tracks stored on a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device (not included).
Sleek appearance: Fits seamlessly along most HDTVs for a streamlined look.
Inputs: Includes optical digital audio and HDMI.
Outputs: Includes HDMI ARC.
Remote Control and free Home Theater Controller app: Offer simple operation with options for control.

Whats Included

Yamaha 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in
Remote Control
Yamaha 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in
Remote Control

Q: I connected the soundbar via the HDMI (ARC) port. It was playing through the tv as well as the cable box. now the sound only comes from the cable box. do anyone know why this is happening?

A: Not sure if this relates to your situation or not. I also have my soundbar connected via the HDMI ARC port and noticed sound stopped playing from TV sometimes, usually after asking Alexa to play music or playing music from my phone through a Bluetooth connection. In my case when this happens I can get sound back again by pushing the TV button at the top of the remote. I noticed that the white LED light on top of the soundbar was on NET and needed to be put back in “TV” input mode again.

Q: I’ve purchase the Yas 209 and Samsung 55 Q60R. Tv. Do I need to hook up the optical cord and HDMI or just the HDMI? Thank you

A: Just the hdmi cable should work. Just be sure to hook up the cable to the "hdmi arc" input on the tv...if not, it won't work.

Q: Hi, Does it work with Samsung un65j6200 tv? Does it need hdmi arc on tv? What is the downside without hdmi arc?

A: So long as your TV has an optical output you’ll be able to use the soundbar system by plugging it into the optical port on the TV with the included optical cable. HDMI (ARC) allows you to turn the unit and the TV on/off using only your TV remote. Without that connection you’ll need to turn the soundbar on/off using a separate remote that comes with the soundbar. BTW, the soundbar and included wireless subwoofer sound great in our master bedroom. We no longer have rear speakers as we used to but for a bedroom audio system and for the price, this is a nice system.

Q: Can anyone tell me how to connect with internet ?? When I receive the item there was no internet cable so I guess it can connect through wi-fi???

A: Correct: no internet cable (CAT-5 cable) comes with unit, although the unit DOES have an ethernet (CAT-5) jack. If your house is wired for ethernet and you want to connect to the WIRED ethernet, then you have to buy an appropriate length of CAT-5 cable, then use the new cable to attach the soundbar's ethernet jack to the nearest ethernet jack in your house (i.e. ethernet wall jack). If your house is NOT wired for ethernet (or if you prefer to connect wirelessly even if you house IS wired for ethernet), the soundbar is able to connect to a home wireless network. However you have to use the "sound bar controller app" in order to do so. The app is the only way you can do things like (a) select your wireless network to connect to, (b) enter the network security key/password... You cannot do that stuff via the (very basic) remote that comes with the unit. I'm not a big smart-phone guy, but I did download the Yamaha Sound Bar Controller App to connect the soundbar to my wireless home network. The download/install process on my Samsung phone was free and surprisingly easy. Once you get the app installed then you can do all the network-selection/enter-network-password stuff required to connect the soundbar to your wireless home network. So the bottom line is you have to install the Yamaha Sound Bar Controller App on either your smart phone or a tablet device in order to configure the soundbar to be able to connect to a wireless network.

Q: Does this system work well with a 65” Sony Bravia 850f?

A: works very well with my 900F

Q: This product has Amazon Alexa built-in. Does it require an Amazon Alexa hub or other product to work? Or is the only requirement an Amazon Alexa account?

A: It doesn’t require any additional Amazon/Alexa components other than an account.

Q: Can the soundbar be mounted on the wall like my previous Yamaha soundbar?

A: Yes, the soundbar can be mounted on the wall.

Q: Can I put the subwoofer 3’ from the sound bar or should it be farther away?

A: undefined

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the exceptional sound quality and easy setup process of the 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Alexa Built-in. Many users also appreciate the compact size and stylish design of the soundbar, which fits unobtrusively below their screens. While some customers have concerns about the remote control and subwoofer performance, the overall positive feedback highlights the soundbar's impressive sound quality and user-friendly features.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Our Master Bedroom
This is a perfectly sized system for our master bedroom. It was very easy to set up and mount to the wall underneath the TV and sounds WAY BETTER than the internal TV speakers. The downloadable app allows you to control it from your phone or tablet or you may use the included remote. Also, if you have an HDMI (ARC) connection on your TV you can simply connect it via that with just one HDMI cable and then you’ll be able to use your TV remote to turn the unit on/off as well. The sound is very good although it doesn’t hold a candle to our main AV system in our Family room. Having Alexa built in is awesome too; it has replaced my alarm clock. The system is also equipped with Bluetooth so you can stream music or podcasts from your mobile device very easily. The wireless subwoofer sounds good when playing movies and so far the connection has been flawless. For a clean-looking, good-sounding system for the bedroom at this price point, you’re not likely to find anything that beats this one at the moment.
Posted 5 years ago by Shiprat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound
Overall good product. Is kind of a pain the way it has to be hooked up to work with everything but great sound quality.
Posted 3 years ago by RoxieS
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Flawless performance/unequaled value
I've used a lot of soundbars over the years with both wired and wireless subs. Each of them has had it's quirks and left much to be desired. When I had the opportunity to get my hands on this yamaha soundbar I couldn't wait. Yamaha is one of the oldest names in the game when it comes to high end home audio equipment. So how did they do? They nailed it. This bar is built like a beast; solid, heavy, and very durable feeling. Ditto for the sub. Setup is a breeze. Plug the ac cables into the bar and the sub, plug your arc cable from tv into soundbar and you're off and running. Out of the box the sound is very good, but you can make fine adjustments using the remote. Unfortunately the led lights on the soundbar that indicate volume level and other setting changes don't give you much in the way of information, so you're going to need to use the app ... speaking of The app is mandatory. If you don't have a smartphone or tablet by now, don't buy this bar without one. The app is absolutely necessary for updating firmware and knowing exactly what settings you're changing on the soundbar. The app quickly found and paired the soundbar and updating was smooth and fast - no problems whatsoever. In the app you'll find options to rename your soundbar, link the built-in alexa to your amazon account, as well as more sound settings. In order you have 3d surround, Sound Program (EQ settings), Clear Voice, Bass Extension, and your independant subwoofer volume. On the main menu you can control the volume of the whole system. 3d surround provides a faux 3D effect, it's kind of gimmicky and I don't really care for it but it does give you more of a room filling experience. Your personal taste will of course vary, but it's not for me. Sound Program is what Yamaha calls their equalizer, I don't know why they didn't just call it EQ but whatever. You can select from 6 presets; Movie, Music, Sports, Game, TV Program, and Stereo. They all sound a bit different, but they're so similar that you're preference will be entirely subjective. The movie setting seems to offer the most balanced sound so that's where I keep it. I don't know why there isn't a custom setting where you can modify the sound to your exact preferences, seems like a huge omission. Maybe it'll come in a future firmware update? Yamaha if you're paying attention, please give me custom EQ. That said I'm very happy with the sound in Movie mode. Highs are clear and crisp, mids are present but not overwhelming or washed out, and bass is very punchy without any distortion even at higher volume levels. Without exaggeration I can say that this is the best sound I've heard from a soundbar, besting even two high end ATMOS bars I've used that cost well over 2k. Very good job from Yamaha. Clear Voice accentuates "voices" or really the frequencies that human voices tend to fall into. I've heard this on soundbars and tv sets for years and never been overly impressed, but the Yamaha bar does an amazing job of bringing voices - and only voices - to the front of the soundscape. It doesn't feel phony or overprocessed, the voices of actors in movies and tv shows and vocals in music come across very clean. There's definitely some magic going on behind the scenes here that I haven't heard before. I keep this on all the time, and if you knew me you'd know that I never use any post-processing effects in AV equipment. And yet here I am. It's just so good and natural sounding, I don't know what to say. Again you may or may not like it, but I happen to love it. Bass Extension ostensibly is there to provide a richer fuller bass if the massive subwoofer isn't bumping hard enough for you, but I found the performance to be very inconsistent. In some movies and tv shows it seems to offer a wider sound field while in others it seemed to actually mute the thump of punches landing or explosions booming. In music it's the same story, at times yielding a window-rattling thump and at others completely muting the bass line in the song. This one is most definitely staying off for me. Lastly we have the subwoofer volume - so let's talk about the sub. It's big. It's heavy. It's awesome. Stock settings are certainly adequate with this subwoofer, but I like to increase the volume to +3. Any higher and it's honestly just too much bass for me, still very clean and precise just ... too much. The bass provided here should surpass all but the most hardcore bass-head's expectations. It's simply put, very very good. And another thing! A common problem with wireless subwoofers, every one I've used up until now, is that they routinely lose connection to the soundbar. Sometimes briefly sometimes for awhile, but it's always jarring when it happens. I've watched several movies and more episodes of TV than I'd care to admit with this Yamaha soundbar already and I have not experienced a single drop. Not once out of more than 40 hours of play time. It's unheard of. Even my high end ATMOS soundbar's sub cuts out when the bass on a soundtrack fades out, taking a second to kick back in. It's something you quickly grow accustomed to but now that I have a system with a wireless sub that works flawlessly I hate watching TV in my other rooms. In other words, this thing is perfect. Lastly I want to talk about the remote. It's a perfectly functional remote, but without any sort of visible readout on the soundbar itself the remote is kind of pointless. You'll need the app to know exactly what the settings are, and since you can change them far more quickly and easily on the app the remote just sits in a drawer not getting used. The remote, strangely, uses one of those flat watch type batteries, which means when it runs out of juice you're likely going to have to run to the drug store as chances are you don't have any of these lying around the house. I don't really get why Yamaha went with this battery as opposed to triple or double As, but it's a minor annoyance. There's also a button on the remote for swapping between different audio codecs which is crazy. Does everyone know what audio codec (DTS, dolby true HD whatever) the movie/tv soundtrack is using when they play back? No of course not. On every other device the system just takes whatever source it's fed and processes it correctly. This soundbar does the same thing. So why is that button there? It's very confusing, and even more confusing when you realize that this option isn't even available in the app. It's almost like this remote is a pre-existing design that they just tossed in the box as an afterthought. Don't use it, just stick with the app. It's far more convenient and feature rich. So overall this soundbar gets 10 out of 10 for me. I wish I could rate it higher. It's class-leading at it's price point, and although it doesn't feature ATMOS support but I've found it produces higher quality sound than systems that are 3 or 4 times the price. The remote is pretty much garbage, but I've never used it outside of checking to see if the buttons work. I really wish there was a way to set custom EQ but I'm not going to knock off a star for that. The performance of this system is just too good. Yamaha have a long tradition of making industry-leading speakers and receivers. They're carrying on that tradition with this soundbar, which is hands-down the best soundbar I've ever used. It's worth your hard-earned coin. Buy it.
Posted 6 years ago by NoFaceLIves