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Yamaha YAS-209 — $349
Yamaha

Yamaha YAS-209

$349

80
/ 100
From $349
VS
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wins by 9
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — $1399
Sony

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

$1399

89
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Yamaha YAS-209 lands at 80 and Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 at 89. That puts Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Yamaha YAS-209 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough

Pick Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 if…

  • ✓Dolby Atmos on most
  • ✓One-box simplicity
  • ✓eARC passthrough
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 leads on sound (89 vs 80).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Yamaha YAS-209

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Yamaha YAS-209 more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,399).

Yamaha YAS-209 80
vs
89 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Score breakdown

Yamaha YAS-209
80
sound 80
features 78
design 84
ease 86
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
89
sound 89
features 87
design 84
ease 86

Specs side-by-side

Yamaha YAS-209 versus Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — full spec comparison
Spec Yamaha YAS-209 Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Yamaha YAS-209

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Pros
  • +Dolby Atmos on most
  • +One-box simplicity
  • +eARC passthrough
Cons
  • −Rear surrounds sold separately on some
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cabinet depth needs space

FAQ: Yamaha YAS-209 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9

Which is better, Yamaha YAS-209 or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Yamaha YAS-209 worth the price? +

At $349, Yamaha YAS-209 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in ease.

Is Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 worth the price? +

At $1,399, Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Does Yamaha YAS-209 or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, Yamaha YAS-209 or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 — leads on sound (89 vs 80). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, Yamaha YAS-209 or Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9? +

Yamaha YAS-209 — more score per dollar ($349 vs $1,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.