Sony HT-S350 Vs Yamaha YAS-209: Review & Full Comparison

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Sony HT-S350

Yamaha YAS-209

Check price $299.95 The Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar is a highly recommended product by experts for its exceptional audio quality and performance. It features DTS Virtual:X te... more 📑 Product review 🛒 Buy it 😄😡 Customer reviews 📑 Product review 🛒 Buy it 😄😡 Customer reviews Clear chat Expand Hide

Experts prefer Yamaha YAS-209 over Sony HT-S350

On 8 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 93 Sound Bar expert endorsements .

Currently, Yamaha YAS-209 received 1 endorsement from Tom's Guide (22 Nov 2024). Meanwhile, Sony HT-S350 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	PCMag	What Hi-Fi	TechHive	World Wide Stereo	WIRED	SoundGuys	Digital Trends
24	N/A	$300	Yamaha YAS-209 The Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar is a highly recommended product for its exceptional audio quality, DTS Virtual:X technology, built-in Clear Voice feature, range of connectivity options, built-in Amazon Alexa, and elegant design.	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$270	Sony HT-S350	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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About our ranking methodology TLDR: We read top 10 'Best sound bars' articles on the Internet, and combine all the recommendations into one mega-list. The more recommendations a product has, the higher it ranks. In more detail:

• Step 1: identify experts. Robots determine most respectable sources on the Internet, then the team manually chooses the best ones.
• Step 2: import experts' rankings. Robots try to import the rankings that experts independently publish. Since robots inevitably mess up, team manually checks the data.
• Step 3: exclude unrelated products. In their creative wisdom, experts often tend to include accessories or alternatives in their ranking. Our team has to manually exclude products that don't match product category.
• Step 4: determine if experts are endorsing the same product. For variations of the same products our team needs to determine whether the products are the same or not (is iPhone 13 64GB and iPhone 13 128GB the same model or not?)
• Step 4: assign weights to expert endorsements and aggregate opinion. Currently we use ranking methodology 0.7.2: being included in the expert ranking scores points. Being ranked #1 carries a lot more points. Being included in top 3 also carries bonus points. Then the point value of every endorsement is adjusted by a geometric progression with common ratio slightly below 1. In other words, product ranked #1 carries a lot more weight than product ranked #6; product ranked #6 carries slightly more weight than product ranked #8.
• Step 5: add it all up.
• Step 6: do it all again in a month.

Endorsement summary:

• On 22 Nov 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Yamaha YAS-209 as #2

  Rank	Sound Bar	Comment
  ...	...	...
  #2 out of 6	Yamaha YAS-209	Best value soundbar with wireless subwoofer
  ...	...	...

  Source: www.tomsguide.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized. As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Sony HT-S350 nor Yamaha YAS-209 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	PCMag	What Hi-Fi	TechHive	World Wide Stereo	WIRED	SoundGuys	Digital Trends
1	-	Check price	Sonos Arc Ultra	-	3	1	1	1	-	-	8	-	2
2	-	$483	Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.	6	-	-	7	4	4	10	-	2	-
3	-	$1298	Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.	-	-	-	6	-	5	-	6	-	1
4	-	$1498	Samsung HW-Q990D	1	4	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	-
5	-	$227	Polk Audio React The Polk Audio React soundbar is a versatile and budget-friendly device that offers big, detailed, and immersive sound for movies, music, and TV shows, with four audio modes and a variety of connectivity options.	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	-	-	-
6	-	Check price	Polk Audio MagniFi Mini The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini is a compact soundbar with various connectivity options, wireless subwoofer, and Google Cast compatibility, delivering clear and powerful sound suitable for small to medium-sized rooms.	-	-	-	5	-	-	1	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market.	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	7	-	8
8	+1	$1300	JBL Bar 1300X The JBL Bar 1300X is a highly regarded soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, connectivity options, compatibility with various devices and streaming services, a sleek design, and a range of features, making it suitable for creating an immersive audio experience in various use cases.	-	11	-	3	-	-	-	11	-	-
9	-1	Check price	Bose Smart Soundbar 600 The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a versatile and highly compatible soundbar with exceptional sound quality, a sleek design, and a range of connectivity options.	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	6
10	-	Check price	Sony HT-A7000 The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience.	-	7	6	-	-	-	-	12	-	-
11	-	$298	Sony HT-S2000 The Sony HT-S2000 soundbar is highly praised for its sound quality, clarity, and dialogue reproduction, making it suitable for both music and movie playback in larger rooms with high ceilings.	-	2	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$350	Klipsch Flexus Core 200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	9
16	+1	$2199	Devialet Dione The Devialet Dione soundbar is a high-end, innovative speaker that offers exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, and a sleek design, making it suitable for both music and movie playback.	-	-	4	-	-	-	6	-	-	-
17	+1	$1000	Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a versatile and high-end soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, advanced features, and customization options for an immersive audio experience.	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	7
18	+1	$702	Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music.	-	-	-	-	5	-	11	-	-	-
19	+1	$1400	Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	13	-	-
20	-4	$210	ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 The ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 soundbar is a great option for those who struggle to hear TV dialogue, with its proprietary AccuVoice and SuperVoice technologies improving the intelligibility of spoken words and its dedicated center channel aiding in dialogue clarity.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	-	10
21	+1	Check price	Sony Bravia Theater Quad	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	-	13
22	-1	$199	Sonos Ray The Sonos Ray soundbar is a high-quality and affordable option with excellent clarity and crispness in sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, multi-room setup capabilities, and compatibility with most TVs and wireless streaming devices.	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	11
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [11]

72 Total expert reviews: 11

• with a score: 8
• without a score: 3

Highest score by Old Time Music	90
Average score based on 11 reviews	72
Lowest score by High-Def Digest	60

Score distribution:

80-100

60-80

40-60

20-40

0-20

Expert reviews [22]

84 Total expert reviews: 22

• with a score: 16
• without a score: 6

Highest score by soundstrokesart.com	100
Average score based on 22 reviews	84
Lowest score by TechHive	70

Score distribution:

80-100

60-80

40-60

20-40

0-20

From Seller:

• Ultimate Home Theater Upgrade: Sony 2.1 Channel Sound Bar System With Wireless Subwoofer for Optimized Audio.Waterproof : No
• Audio Comes Alive:320W total power output brings content to life with incredible volume and clarity
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From Seller:

• Easy setup with HDMI or Optical cable and automatic subwoofer connection.Waterproof : No
• Wireless subwoofer for deep bass and flexible placement. Center unit-36-5/8 × 2-1/2 × 4-1/4 inches, Subwoofer-7-1/2 × 16-1/2 × 16 inches
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