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Updated Mar 12, 2025 10:24 PM

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Updated Mar 12, 2025 10:26 PM

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Our Verdict

Yamaha YAS-209

Samsung HW-A450

Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Yamaha YAS-209 or the Samsung HW-A450. The Samsung offers more sound enhancement features, including a graphic EQ, and it gets louder. However, unlike the Yamaha, it doesn't have any HDMI inputs or built-in voice assistant support. The Yamaha is also better built, with better center and surround performances.

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Variants

YAS-209 (Black)

HW-A450 (Black)

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Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

Dialogue/TV Shows

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Music

0.0

0.0

Movies

0.0

0.0

Design

Style - Bar

Style photo - bar

Yamaha YAS-209 Style photo - bar Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 Style photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

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Style - Subwoofer

Style photo - sub

Yamaha YAS-209 Style photo - sub Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 Style photo - sub Sample

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Sub Wireless

Locked

Locked

Enclosure

Locked

Locked

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Style - Satellites

Style photo - satellites

Yamaha YAS-209 Style photo - satellites Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 Style photo - satellites Sample

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Satellite Wireless

Locked

Locked

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Dimensions - Bar

Dimensions photo - bar

Yamaha YAS-209 Dimensions photo - bar Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 Dimensions photo - bar Sample

SAMPLE

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Subwoofer

Dimensions photo - sub

Yamaha YAS-209 Dimensions photo - sub Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 Dimensions photo - sub Sample

SAMPLE

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Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Dimensions - Satellites

Dimensions photo - satellites

Yamaha YAS-209 Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 Dimensions photo - satellites Sample

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Width

N/A

N/A

Height

N/A

N/A

Depth

N/A

N/A

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Mounting

Bar Mounting Holes

Yamaha YAS-209 Bar Mounting Holes Sample

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for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Bar Mounting Holes Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Satellite Mounting Holes

Yamaha YAS-209 Satellite Mounting Holes Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 Satellite Mounting Holes Sample

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Mountable Bar

Locked

Locked

Bar Brackets Included

Locked

Locked

Mountable Satellites

Locked

Locked

Satellite Brackets Included

Locked

Locked

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality photo

Yamaha YAS-209 Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung HW-A450 Build quality photo Sample

SAMPLE

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In The Box

In The Box photo

Yamaha YAS-209 In The Box photo Sample

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Samsung HW-A450 In The Box photo Sample

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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Stereo Setup

Yamaha YAS-209 Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Stereo Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Raw Frequency Response

Yamaha YAS-209 Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Raw Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response Small

Yamaha YAS-209 Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Frequency Response Small Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Tested Preset

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Channels

Locked

Locked

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response Calibrated

Yamaha YAS-209 Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

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Samsung HW-A450 Frequency Response Calibrated Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Suggested Preset

Locked

Locked

Suggested Bass Setting

Lock

Lock

Suggested Treble Setting

N/A

Lock

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension

Lock kHz

Lock kHz

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Stereo Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Crosstalk

Yamaha YAS-209 Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Crosstalk Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Crosstalk Error

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Dynamics

N/A

N/A

Dynamic Range Compression

Yamaha YAS-209 Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Dynamic Range Compression Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

DRC @ Max Volume

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

THD

Yamaha YAS-209 THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 THD Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

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Center

N/A

N/A

Center Setup

Yamaha YAS-209 Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Center Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Yamaha YAS-209 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Surround 5.1

N/A

N/A

Surround Setup

Yamaha YAS-209 Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Surround Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Frequency Response

Yamaha YAS-209 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

Lock

Lock

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

SPL @ Max Volume

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

Lock

Lock

7.1 Rears

Locked

Locked

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Height (Atmos)

N/A

N/A

Height Setup

Yamaha YAS-209 Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Height Setup Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

H Frequency Response

Yamaha YAS-209 H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 H Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Localization

Locked

Locked

Slope

N/A

N/A

Std. Err.

N/A

N/A

SPL @ Max Volume

N/A

N/A

Weighted THD @ 80dB

N/A

N/A

Weighted THD @ Max Volume

N/A

N/A

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Sound Enhancement Features

N/A

N/A

Room Correction

Locked

Locked

Dialogue Enhancement

Locked

Locked

Auto-Volume/Night Mode

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Bass Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Treble Adjustment

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

Surround Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Rear Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Height Level Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Yamaha YAS-209 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Yamaha YAS-209 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optical Audio In

Locked

Locked

HDMI ARC

Locked

Locked

HDMI Out

Locked

Locked

Full HDMI In

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)

Locked

Locked

RCA In

Locked

Locked

USB for Files

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

Subwoofer Output

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - ARC

N/A

N/A

eARC

Locked

Locked

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

DTS:X (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM (eARC only)

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Full HDMI In

N/A

N/A

Dolby Atmos

Locked

Locked

DTS:X

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Dolby TrueHD

Locked

Locked

DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

5.1 PCM

Locked

Locked

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Audio Format Support - Optical

N/A

N/A

Dolby Digital

Locked

Locked

DTS

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Latency

N/A

N/A

Latency Video

Yamaha YAS-209 Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ARC

Lock ms

N/A

Optical

Lock ms

Lock ms

Full HDMI In

Lock ms

N/A

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Wireless Playback

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi Playback

Locked

Locked

Chromecast built-in

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPlay

Locked

Locked

Spotify Connect

Locked

Locked

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Other Input Specifications

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

HDR10 Passthrough

Locked

Locked

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Additional Features

Interface

Interface photo

Yamaha YAS-209 Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Interface photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Display

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Bar Controls

Controls photo

Yamaha YAS-209 Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Controls photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Remote

Remote photo

Yamaha YAS-209 Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Samsung HW-A450 Remote photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

Voice Assistants Support

Amazon Alexa

Locked

Locked

Google Assistant

Locked

Locked

Apple Siri

Locked

Locked

Microphone Mute

Locked

Locked

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Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Black

YAS-209

Black

HW-A450

Yamaha YAS-209

Samsung HW-A450

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