United Kingdom
Catalog   /   Sound & Hi-Fi   /   Hi-Fi & Hi-End Components   /   Soundbars

Comparison Yamaha YAS-107 vs Yamaha YAS-106

Add to comparison
Yamaha YAS-107
Yamaha YAS-106
Yamaha YAS-107Yamaha YAS-106
Outdated Product
from $260.34 up to $297.00
Outdated Product
TOP sellers
Audio format2.12.1
Mount typeshelf / wallshelf / wall
Virtual surround sound
3D
Ultra HD (4K)
Tech specs
Rated power120 W120 W
Soundbar speaker power60 W60 W
Frequency range60 – 23000 Hz55 – 23000 Hz
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
 /two speakers/
 /two speakers/
Acoustic designbass-reflex typebass-reflex type
Subwoofer power60 W60 W
Subwoofer speaker size76 mm76 mm
Interfaces
Interfaces
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Audio decoders
DTS
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS
Dolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
Connectors
Inputs
mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
optical
mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
optical
HDMI input1 pc1 pc
Outputs
to subwoofer
to subwoofer
HDMI output1 pc1 pc
Speakers
Number of speakers4 шт4 шт
Tweeter size25 mm25 mm
Woofer size (LF/MF)55 mm54 mm
General
Control
remote control
 
from smartphone
remote control
TV remote control
from smartphone
Power consumption27 W27 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)890x53x131 mm889x54x130 mm
Projector weight3.4 kg3.2 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogjuly 2017november 2016

Frequency range

The audio frequency range supported by the projector's speakers.

When evaluating this parameter, it is worth remembering that the audibility range of the human ear is about 16 – 22,000 Hz (and narrows with age). If the projector's frequency range is narrower, this can result in "cutting" low or high frequencies (however, with a slight narrowing, this effect is almost imperceptible). There are models in which the frequency limit is much wider — however, this is a kind of "side effect" of high-quality acoustics and has no meaning other than advertising.

Also note that a wide frequency range in itself does not guarantee high-quality sound — a lot depends on other parameters of the projector.

Woofer size (LF/MF)

The diameter of the woofers (or combined woofers, in two-way systems) of the speakers installed in the sound projector. For speakers in this range, large size is especially important - it is the cones of large diameter that work best at low frequencies, while providing good power. It is believed that for a head operating in the subwoofer format, a size of at least 200 mm is desirable. But the low-frequency speakers of the general range can be relatively small.

Control

The ability to control the soundbar, in addition to the standard push-button from the device case, also includes control from the remote control, the TV remote control to which the acoustics are connected, through the application from a smartphone or tablet, and in some cases using a voice assistant. More details about each of them:

— Remote control. The presence in the configuration of the classic remote control on IR sensors, like those used in TVs. It can contain much more settings functions than the controls on the body of the device and, of course, makes it easier to control the soundbar.

— TV remote control (HDMI-CEC). Connecting the soundbar via the HDMI port allows you to control it via the HDMI-CEC protocol via the TV remote control. This solution will reduce the number of remotes in the room and facilitate the comfort of the settings. However, the functionality of the "non-native" remote control may be limited. In this case, the compatibility of the TV and the soundbar can be achieved using other protocols (not necessarily HDMI-CEC).

— Smartphone control. The ability to control the soundbar through the application. This makes it easier to “search” for the remote control, because the phone is always at hand. The application also has extensive settings and such control is highly likely to be supported by t...he TV, which allows you to execute absolutely any commands from your smartphone for a comfortable pastime on the TV.

— Voice assistant. This is not about the assistant built into the soundbar itself, but about compatibility with external devices that have this function (for example, with a smartphone or tablet). But even such compatibility allows you to give commands to the voice projector by voice — this is often more convenient than more traditional control methods. The specific set of supported commands and languages may vary depending on the voice assistant and its specific version. And among the most popular at the moment are Google Assistant, Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa.
Yamaha YAS-107 often compared
Yamaha YAS-106 often compared