Deciding on whether to buy a product like YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red or perhaps SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red vs SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver

YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red specs

YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red
 SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver specs

SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver
Type: Sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Type: Sound bar with built-in subwoofer

Number of channels: 7.1

Number of channels: 3.0

Total power output: 120 W

Total power output: 450 W

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Configuration: – Sound bar
– Built-in subwoofer

Configuration: Sound bar

Power: – Sound bar: 60 W
– Built-in subwoofer: 60 W

Power: 450 W

AV FUNCTIONS

Frequency response: 40 – 20,000 Hz

PLAYER
Audio features: Yamaha Air Surround Xtreme

Preset sound modes: – Surround
– Stereo

Supported file formats: AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby Pro Logic II

TUNER / RADIO
CONNECTIVITY

Radio: Internet radio

Inputs: – Optical x 1
– Co-axial x 1

AV FUNCTIONS
WiFi: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

USB: No

Supported audio file formats: – MP3
– WMA
– AAC
– OGG
– FLAC
– WAV
– ALAC
– AIFF

GENERAL

Preset sound modes: – Music
– Clear voice
– Sports
– Movie
– Night mode

Audio processing: – HD Audio Decoding
– Dolby 5.1ch
– Crystal Sound Pro
– DTS 2ch

Power consumption: – On mode: 22 W
– Standby: 0.4 W

MULTI-ROOM
Colour: Black

Box contents: – Yamaha YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar
– Remote control
– Optical cable
– User manual
– AAA battery x 2
– Mounting template
– Spacer x 2

Range name: Samsung Smart Audio (R Series)

Dimensions: 53 x 890 x 131 mm (H x W x D)

Multi-room features: Create a full multi-room Smart Sound system

Boxed dimensions: 190 x 990 x 210 mm (H x W x D)

Compatible hardware components: Samsung Gear

Weight: 4 kg

APP
Boxed weight: 5.5 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

App name: Samsung Smart Audio

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

App features: – Remote control via smartphone
– Individual room management
– Add multiple households
– Direct play from home

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

GENERAL

Power consumption: – On mode: 25 W
– Standby: 0.5 W

Colour: Dark titan

Box contents: – Samsung Sound+ HW-MS650 3.0 All-in-One Sound Bar
– Remote control
– Battery

Price: £219

Price: £299

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red or SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Yamaha and Samsung, the average was £327.22 for Yamaha, £888.52 for Samsung. The max for each was £629.95/£9999.99 and minimum was £119/£9.98

Price analysis of YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red

Price analysis of SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver

  • YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red
  • 120 W with dialogue enhancement
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Bluetooth
  • Optical
  • Top features: – Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream your music wirelessly to the sound bar – Clear Voice lifts the volume of the spoken word, ideal for dialogue heavy entertainment – Designed to sit in a variety of positions to suit your needs Bluetooth connectivityThe YAS105 features a simple one-to-one Bluetooth connection, enabling you to stream music to it from your compatible smart device. By using the free HT Controller App for iOS and Android, you can control the sound bar from your smart device. This allows you to adjust the settings easily so that you can enjoy the best possible audio experience whatever you choose to watch.There are also a variety of wired connections available, including optical, coaxial and a 3.5 mm mini jack. This means that you can connect the sound bar to your TV easily for immersive sound.Clear VoiceBy making use of the Clear Voice function of the YAS105, you can enhance the vocals of whatever you are watching. With the press of a button, you can make dialogue clear without having to turn the overall volume up too high.Designed to sit in a variety of positionsThe slim design of the YAS105 allows you to utilise it in a variety of positions. Slide the unit under your TV, in front of it or mount it to the wall using the included kit. When positioned in front of the TV, the sound bar uses of a remote signal repeater to ensure that the infra-red signal from another remote isn’t blocked.You can also use the sound bar with confidence, knowing that you are saving on your household bills. In standby mode, the sound bar uses less than 1 W of power to give you peace of mind while not using the unit.Don’t forget your cables Check out our range of HDMI and optical cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new sound bar works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.
  • Product codes: 4957812585934
  • SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver
  • 9 speakers with dialogue enhancement
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Compatible with Samsung R Series
  • Bluetooth
  • Top features:- Enjoy immersive audio to enhance your home entertainment – Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology lets you connect with ease – Use your smartphone or Samsung TV remote to control the audio Enjoy immersive audioThe Samsung Sound+ HW-MS650 3.0 All-in-One Sound Bar has nine built-in speakers, creating impressive audio to enhance movies, TV and music. Three tweeters deliver crisp high notes while six mid-range drivers bring the entertainment to life.With no need for an additional subwoofer, the sound bar helps you to save space. Its distortion cancellation technology ensures crystal-clear sound, with a centre speaker that helps to make speech clear.The sound bar features High-Resolution Audio playback, allowing you to enjoy immersive sound quality.Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technologyWith both built-in WiFi and Bluetooth technology, the HW-MS650 can easily be connected to your TV and other devices. Compatible with Samsung Smart Audio R-Series, the sound bar can be used as part of a 4.1 wireless surround system.By pairing the sound bar with a Samsung QLED TV or an Ultra HD Blu-ray player, you can enjoy spectacular sound quality which complements the impressive visuals. In addition to using the HDMI and optical ports, you can also create a wireless connection between the sound bar and your Samsung TV to remove the unnecessary clutter of extra cables.Stream songs from services such as Spotify or Deezer, or connect your compatible smart devices to share your favourite music with ease.Use your smartphone or Samsung TV remoteYou can easily control the Sound+ HW-MS650 using your Samsung TV remote or your smartphone with the Samsung Smart Audio app.For added convenience, you can also wall-mount the sound bar to create your ideal home entertainment setup.Don’t forget your cables Check out our range of HDMI and optical cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new sound bar works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.
  • Product codes: 8806088690551

What’s better YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red or SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red and SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £219 cost of YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red is closer to the expectation you had than the £299 pricep point of SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red and SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SAMSUNG Onebody HW-MS650 3.0 Sound Bar, Silver scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



YAMAHA YAS105 7.1 Sound Bar, Red



Rating:
8.90 out of
10