I'm looking at these two options, never owned a soundbar before, would appreciate any advice or opinions
They both seem to get similar review scores.
While appreciate that Yamaha is a better audio company, this is pretty much thier bottom end product, and I struggle to see how it would produce decent bass with an integrated and such low powered sub.
I have the samsung, sound quality is decent - I've heard better but can't complain. Had to turn the bass down because it rocked my apartment a little more than I'd want on default settings, would piss the neighbours off. I like the sub being bluetooth, less wires is nice.
I would've thought you'd consider YAS-207 to compare with the Sammy instead
Well I'm looking at a price point, of ~$250…
The yas207 is $450+
Are you saying that the HWM360 is a whole next level up from the yas107?
Price point, i see. I thought YAS-207 would be a better model to compare since it has a separate sub, just like the Yammy.
Anyway, when I checked a few days ago, back when eBay was running a 10% off everything promo, the YAS-207 could be had for $360.
Oh snap, where? I've had an eye out and the cheapest I've seen it is $447, which is about what I paid for my aldi TV 😅
@MrEs: Hmm couldn't find it anymore. But here's one you can get at 379.05 inclusive of shipping.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-YAS-207-SOUND-BAR-SUBWOOF…
Belatedly realized this is a Manufacturer Refurbished listing. :(
I am after YAS 207 as well, having read all the positive reviews. Sadly though, none of the major retailers in Melbourne has it in stock and I have not been able to get a demo as yet. A few online stores have it(~$500), but I am hesitant to buy without listening to it first. Any suggestions where one could a demo?
Personal preference, Yamaha sound quality better, Samsung more features. They are both very similar ones, its a very thin margin for Yamaha for me.