Yamaha YaS-109 Soundbar
Yamaha has expanded its range of sound bars by adding the Yamaha YAS-109 and YAS-209, both of which will improve the audio quality of your TVs and also add Alexa voice control. Both models also offer enhanced music playback capabilities for Bluetooth and music streaming over Wi-Fi including Spotify Connect, Amazon Music and other Alexa-supported music services, as well as a free app for locally-stored content. ‘ The YAS-109 and YAS-209 deliver the trademark audio performance you’d expect from a company that has shaped the way we listen to music in the home,’ said Boyd Gill, of Yamaha Music Australia, ‘ and the Alexa voice control enables users to simplify their home entertainment system so there’s no excuse for putting up with hard-to-hear audio from your TV.’
Both new models are ultra-slim so they’ll fit neatly in front of any TV, but can be wall-mounted without requiring additional brackets. The YAS-209 includes a separate wireless subwoofer that enables it to deliver more powerful bass than the YAS-109. Yamaha collaborated with the Alexa so it includes volume ducking, which automatically decreases the volume of a movie or music to make it easier to deliver voice commands, plus the included remote control has a dedicated button to invoke Alexa, which can in turn be muted when desired or disabled when the sound bar is turned off to ensure complete privacy.
Both the YAS-109 and YAS-209 support Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround decoding as well as DTS Virtual:X for immersive 3D surround, and Yamaha’s ‘Clear Voice’ mode allows users to enhance dialogue during movies and TV shows which can be particularly useful during action scenes and live sports programs when background sound might otherwise make dialogue and narration difficult to hear.
The YAS-109 and YAS-209 include an HDMI input and output with ARC. 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) video is supported for use with HDMI-connected 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc players or 4K streaming media players. Both sound bars support CEC, enabling users to use their existing TV remote control to adjust the sound bar volume when connected to a CEC-compatible TV. An optical input is provided for devices without HDMI connections.
Available now, the Yamaha YAS-109 retails for $399 (RRP) and the Yamaha YAS-209 for $599 (RRP) and both come with 90 days of free access to Amazon Music Unlimited. For more information, contact Yamaha Music Australia on 1300 739 411 or (03) 9693 5111.You can also visit the website at au.yamaha.com