The Yamaha YAS 209 smart speakers are a good choice of smart speaker for an addition to any kind of a smart home. Inbuilt Alexa makes it super easy and comfortable to work with the gadget while the MediaTek chipset makes it a powerful and reliable one.
Erin, I have this exact same soundbar but after a few months a red dot on the Alexa indicator apeared and I can’t get it to work again. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Thank you for the great review Erin.I love watching your video reviews on tvs & soundbars.I am thinking about getting a TCL 43" 4k Roku tv,and this one is Roku ready.I already subscribed to you channel and i am also following you on Twitter.
Erin, I bought this specifically for its alexa capabilities and am disappointed to find out that it is not currently supported in alexas multi room listening feature. I cannot add the soundbar to any of my groups in the alexa app. I have 3 echo dots connected throughout the house and was going to use this soundbar as my livingroom speaker. Any idea if yamaha plans on releasing an update to make these work with multi room listening? If not then I'm afraid I'll have to return it for the polk or sonos.
Hello. I’m using this product with my Xbox and connecting it with my phone via Bluetooth since a month and it’s so much immersive one with a splendid sound! The Yamaha! Mind blowing!!! But the issue I’m facing is can’t connect with my Bravia LED tv which has no HDMI arc support.. if I wanted to watch a movie by connecting a pendrive on tv - this bar is not supporting on my normal hdmi port. Will be there any solution for this?
Question, the one annoying thing about this soundbar is the fact that it "times out" very quickly for my liking. Is there any way to adjust this setting? To this point I have not been able to find a way to change this. Appreciate the help!
I think it’s still going to sound great, but that subwoofer does add an amazing low end element. It’s hard to replicate that Rumble otherwise… depends how much you like the bass I guess…
I bought this Yamaha sound bar and compared it to my sony satalite speakers which are 10-15 years old and the sony str-dn1080 amp wow what are difference the quality of sound at high volumes was incredible the Yamaha couldn't cope so I took it back to the shop and got my money back
Hi. My Sony Bravia 24'' have only 2 HDMI in ports. Will this soundbar can able to have get tv sound? 2nd question, is this subwoofer will able to give lowest frequency responce so as to experience deeper thump ?
Thanks Erin for your great video. Yamaha is the best for audio. I own a Yamaha RX-V377 receive e since December 2014, it sounds great with great options between movie and music setting. However I am thinking switch to sound bar. Without a doubt Yamaha will be my first choice. May I ask more details regard the best sound setting for this sound bar in order enjoy the best features out of it? Thanks Erin.
Hi Erin. Enjoyed your review and bought the YAS-209. Fantastic sound bar, very happy. QQ. When I switch to 3D Surround, the led indicator is supposed to turn blue. Mine simply goes blank. Not a major issue. Any suggestions.
Question! While watching a movie, is it hard to get Alexa to activate? Does it hear you over the loud sounds of the movie? Looking to purchase this, so your input would be helpful, thanks!
Great presentation and info. Question though...I bought this and hooked up via hdmi arc. However I have to turn it up about 27 or 30 to hear thoroughly. My last vizio soundbar I turned it up to about 10 and it was loud and it used the same hdmi cord and same TV. Is it normal to have to turn it up to 30. This is watching a 4k movie on Netflix.
I think that's what we use it at; it always depends what the makers set their levels at. Plus some will label their levels from 1-10, while others go from 1-100. Every one is different.
I’ve been using this bar for quite some time now. Has anybody figured out a way to have an Alexa routine reliably change the input setting? Bonus question: why don’t I see the bar in my “all devices” on Alexa?
How important is it not to have or not Dolby Atmos license??? I’m considering buying it but not having Atmos makes me step back..Dts-x can used with any content or it has to be content specifically prepared for it¿? Thanks
Buy the Yamaha I have it of course and it’s amazing! Really! I’m an audio aficionado! I love Bose, javra, Sonos, but this thing whith the 3D sound mode on its just amazing!!!!!
WOW! That’s really awesome sound bar I ever see or hear! I just they change from Alexia to your voice instead. Just kidding. Thanks for sharing Erin! 👍🏻❤️🌹
I agree with you about most high end HDTVs having poor audio but with the exception of the LG C9 OLED. I bought one last week with the intension of buying a sound bar shortly afterwards but I've been pleasantly surprised with the sound. Its not 5.1 surround sound but it sounds very good and it gets loud if you like that. For most people it sounds perfecty acctepatble but I agree, most HDTVs today have really weak sound.
@@ErinLawrenceTV thank you very much, I have good space, I am also lean to Yamaha. But can we consider polk command bar as a good competition to Yamaha?
Great review Erin, I own this sound bar and its amazing still not into Alexa, but for movie/tv shows this bar is amazing.
Thanks Erin. Mine is being delivered Monday. This video put my mind at ease that I made a good choice.
Glad you found it helpful!
@@ErinLawrenceTV I just got done setting it up. Your video was very helpful. I can't believe the quality. Very happy customer.
Great review. Probably the best I’ve found for the YAS-206 on TH-cam. Subscribed and looking forward to exploring your other reviews 👍🏻
Mine will be delivered today! Great review and thanks!
Hope you enjoy it! And thank you!
The Yamaha YAS 209 smart speakers are a good choice of smart speaker for an addition to any kind of a smart home. Inbuilt Alexa makes it super easy and comfortable to work with the gadget while the MediaTek chipset makes it a powerful and reliable one.
Erin, I have this exact same soundbar but after a few months a red dot on the Alexa indicator apeared and I can’t get it to work again. Any suggestions? Thank you!
First I’ve heard of this problem… That’s probably very frustrating!
Good review, thanks! One unit is on its way to me. Even at COSCO it sounded super.
Thank you for the great review Erin.I love watching your video reviews on tvs & soundbars.I am thinking about getting a TCL 43" 4k Roku tv,and this one is Roku ready.I already subscribed to you channel and i am also following you on Twitter.
Hello and welcome Dale! TCL makes pretty good TVs in my experience, that would probably be great. Glad to have you subscribed to the channel 😃
Erin, I bought this specifically for its alexa capabilities and am disappointed to find out that it is not currently supported in alexas multi room listening feature. I cannot add the soundbar to any of my groups in the alexa app. I have 3 echo dots connected throughout the house and was going to use this soundbar as my livingroom speaker. Any idea if yamaha plans on releasing an update to make these work with multi room listening? If not then I'm afraid I'll have to return it for the polk or sonos.
Have the same issue - please let me know if you find a solution
No solution ? Its sad
Hello. I’m using this product with my Xbox and connecting it with my phone via Bluetooth since a month and it’s so much immersive one with a splendid sound! The Yamaha! Mind blowing!!!
But the issue I’m facing is can’t connect with my Bravia LED tv which has no HDMI arc support.. if I wanted to watch a movie by connecting a pendrive on tv - this bar is not supporting on my normal hdmi port.
Will be there any solution for this?
Does the subwoofer provide good deep bass even at lower to medium level? Or would a person be better off looking for a bigger unit?
It was more than enough for me and my space. Guess it depends on personal preference
Erin Lawrence thank you
Question, the one annoying thing about this soundbar is the fact that it "times out" very quickly for my liking. Is there any way to adjust this setting? To this point I have not been able to find a way to change this. Appreciate the help!
I just reconnected this to my TV... I'll see. I think I set it up to turn on when the TV is turned on, but I'll have to look again
Hi Erin, If i choose the Yas 109, will I compromise the sound quality due to the lack of the sub woofer?
I think it’s still going to sound great, but that subwoofer does add an amazing low end element. It’s hard to replicate that Rumble otherwise… depends how much you like the bass I guess…
I bought this Yamaha sound bar and compared it to my sony satalite speakers which are 10-15 years old and the sony str-dn1080 amp wow what are difference the quality of sound at high volumes was incredible the Yamaha couldn't cope so I took it back to the shop and got my money back
Hi. My Sony Bravia 24'' have only 2 HDMI in ports. Will this soundbar can able to have get tv sound?
2nd question, is this subwoofer will able to give lowest frequency responce so as to experience deeper thump ?
Did you try it on low volume to see how it performs?
Yes, it sounds great even at lower volumes.
Ma’am how is it as compared to JBL 2.1 DB
Thanks Erin for your great video. Yamaha is the best for audio. I own a Yamaha RX-V377 receive e since December 2014, it sounds great with great options between movie and music setting. However I am thinking switch to sound bar. Without a doubt Yamaha will be my first choice. May I ask more details regard the best sound setting for this sound bar in order enjoy the best features out of it? Thanks Erin.
Hi Erin. Enjoyed your review and bought the YAS-209. Fantastic sound bar, very happy.
QQ. When I switch to 3D Surround, the led indicator is supposed to turn blue. Mine simply goes blank. Not a major issue. Any suggestions.
Whats the difference between the YAS-209 and YAS-209BL?
Does the sound bar stay on even if the tv is off so I can use alexa anytime?
Question! While watching a movie, is it hard to get Alexa to activate? Does it hear you over the loud sounds of the movie? Looking to purchase this, so your input would be helpful, thanks!
Great presentation and info. Question though...I bought this and hooked up via hdmi arc. However I have to turn it up about 27 or 30 to hear thoroughly. My last vizio soundbar I turned it up to about 10 and it was loud and it used the same hdmi cord and same TV. Is it normal to have to turn it up to 30. This is watching a 4k movie on Netflix.
I think that's what we use it at; it always depends what the makers set their levels at. Plus some will label their levels from 1-10, while others go from 1-100. Every one is different.
Excellent presentation ... bought one this afternoon.
Oooh. Let us know what you think when you get it.
I installed mine yesterday🤭
Hye erin. Does the product value for the money?
I feel like it is worth it. Also, my husband loves it too. We have had a chance to try new ones and he wants to keep this one.
I’ve been using this bar for quite some time now. Has anybody figured out a way to have an Alexa routine reliably change the input setting?
Bonus question: why don’t I see the bar in my “all devices” on Alexa?
How important is it not to have or not Dolby Atmos license??? I’m considering buying it but not having Atmos makes me step back..Dts-x can used with any content or it has to be content specifically prepared for it¿?
Thanks
How does soundbar stack up against the Samsung 550?
Your intros are pretty good....something I could take with me for my channel.
Would you recommend yamaha yas 209 or samsung HW-T650 ?
Right now I’m loving the Yamaha. Also I’ve not reviewed the 650. 😉
@@ErinLawrenceTV thanks, please comment when you have a chance to take a look at them.
Buy the Yamaha I have it of course and it’s amazing! Really! I’m an audio aficionado! I love Bose, javra, Sonos, but this thing whith the 3D sound mode on its just amazing!!!!!
Hi Erin.. i wanna know about the peak of volume and bass..??
WOW! That’s really awesome sound bar I ever see or hear! I just they change from Alexia to your voice instead. Just kidding. Thanks for sharing Erin! 👍🏻❤️🌹
ha! That would be fun.
Does it have 5.1?
Yeah but how do you turn it on with your voice
Yamaha yas 209 vs klipsch cinema 600 . Which one has better surround
????
I’ve not tried the klipsch So I can’t compare I am afraid… Which one are you leaning towards?
I agree with you about most high end HDTVs having poor audio but with the exception of the LG C9 OLED. I bought one last week with the intension of buying a sound bar shortly afterwards but I've been pleasantly surprised with the sound. Its not 5.1 surround sound but it sounds very good and it gets loud if you like that. For most people it sounds perfecty acctepatble but I agree, most HDTVs today have really weak sound.
That's good to know! Sounds like you won the audio lottery.
ohplezz I second that. C9 sound is awesome,
Can built-in alexa, good to open apps on a smart TV?
The Yamaha Subwoofer is the best
what is the best between this and the Sonos Beam
Good question! I like them both for different reasons. They both sound great but the beam is small and blends in a bit better into my space.
Disappointed unit cannot be used as amazon echo multi-room speaker, would have purchased otherwise. Hope Yamaha/Amazon fix this, then I will buy.
Can surround speakers be added to this soundbar?
Yes.
@@ErinLawrenceTV Thank you.
@@ErinLawrenceTV how is this done? I have no ability to add this to any of my alexa speaker groups.
I do not think it is possible to add additional speakers for surround based on what I have read. Hope I'm wrong.
Good review
I am confused between Polk magnifi mini and yamaha yas 209. Please help
Depends how much space you have . Both sound great. I might lean to the Yamaha though...
@@ErinLawrenceTV thank you very much, I have good space, I am also lean to Yamaha.
But can we consider polk command bar as a good competition to Yamaha?
What a voice
😁😁😁
My alexa is not responding tho
Is the microphone muted?
@@ErinLawrenceTV When i say alexa the light come on but it doesnt do anything
Whats the exact soudbar app name ? And how do i unmute alexa. Thank u
Rare by Selena Gomez in this vid
Ela tem quantos RMS quantos canais por favor ?
Sony hts350 is better option
How does this one compare to Atmos ones?