Yamaha's soundbars have consistently been impressive, and their budget-friendly bars are no exception. The Yamaha YAS-109 Powered Soundbar has everything customers loved from the previous models--some of the most popular soundbars Yamaha has carried in recent years--and it adds voice control. Onboard amplification powers six drivers, including a pair of built-in ported subwoofers that deliver more bass than you'd expect from such a slim bar, especially at this price point. But if you want even more low-end rumble, there's a dedicated output for adding on a separate powered sub of your choice.

The YAS-109 has Amazon Alexa built in, so if you want to play your favorite Spotify playlist on the bar, all you have to do is ask. And Alexa can do more than just play some tunes. Plan your day with weather and traffic updates. Create a shopping list, set reminders or alarms and control connected smart home devices like lights and thermostats--all with your voice. Built-in voice control with Amazon Alexa gives you voice control over music features and volume. Access weather reports, set timers, generate to-do lists, issue smart home commands and more.

Sometimes you have to rewind movies and TV shows because you didn't catch what the actor just said. It can be hard to hear dialogue over the background noise. That's where Yamaha's Clear Voice processing comes in handy--it brings speech to the forefront so that dialogue is easier to hear and understand. And right next to "Clear Voice" on the remote control, you'll find a button for "3D Surround." This enables the bar's simulated surround sound via a technology called DTS Virtual:X.

How does DTS Virtual:X work? Many soundbars simulate Dolby Atmos or DTS:X by bouncing sound off your walls and ceiling. That's not what's happening here. Instead, DTS Virtual:X almost completely relies on digital sound processing. DTS uses what they call "spatial audio techniques" to make it seem like the sound is all around you. Incredibly sophisticated audio delays and adjustments create a larger, wider soundstage. That includes overhead atmospheric effects like leaves rustling on a tall tree or birds chirping above.

Options for music: The YAS-109 can handle your tunes, too. You can use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to wirelessly stream music, audiobooks or podcasts from compatible devices directly to the soundbar.

Two-channel soundbar with simulated surround sound
Two 1 in. dome tweeters
Two 2-1/8 in. cone midrange drivers
Two 3 in. cone woofers
Built-in amplifiers: 30 watts x 2 for front left and right drivers, 60 watts for bass drivers
Built-in voice control with Amazon Alexa
DTS Virtual:X digital sound processing
Emulates object-based surround sound like DTS:X and Dolby Atmos
Simulated surround and height-channel speakers create a spacious, lively soundstage
Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for wireless music streaming from compatible devices
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
Clear Voice mode for clearer, louder dialogue with movies and shows
Listening modes: music, TV, movie, sports and game
Auto lip-sync reduces latency between video and audio

Connections and general info:
1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI output
HDMI connections support 4K video with high dynamic range (HDR), 3D video, Audio Return Channel and HDMI-CEC optical digital audio input
Mono RCA subwoofer output for adding your own powered subwoofer
Ethernet port for wired network connection
Free downloadable Soundbar Controller app for Apple and Android lets you control the bar via Bluetooth with your smartphone.
Keyhole slots for wall-mounting the remote control

What's in the box:
Yamaha YAS-109 owner's manual
Active soundbar speaker
6 ft. AC power cord
Remote control (CR2025 3V battery (installed)
5 ft. Optical digital cable
2 Spacers
Quick Start Guide
Wall-Mount Template
Product Registration
Safety Brochure
Warranty Information
Contact Information

Model: YMYAS109.