Yamaha SR-B20A - Sound bar with built-in subwoofer with DTS Virtual:X

A bang-for-your-buck bar

Yamaha's sound bars have consistently impressed us, and their budget-friendly bars are no exception. This new SR-B20A offers a really simple way to improve your TV's sound quality with an easy one-cable connection — either HDMI or optical digital.

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 an output for adding on a separate powered sub of your choice.

Dedicated dialogue and surround modes

I hate when I have to rewind movies and TV shows because I didn't catch what the actor just said. Sometimes it is just too hard to hear the 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.”

Stream your favorite tunes over Bluetooth

The SR-B20A can handle your music, too. The bar has built-in Bluetooth so you can wirelessly stream music, audiobooks, or podcasts from compatible devices directly to the sound bar. 

Product highlights:

• two-channel sound bar with simulated 3D surround sound
• two 1" dome tweeters
• two 2-1/8" cone midrange drivers
• two 3" cone woofers
• built-in amplifiers: 30 watts x 2 for front left and right drivers, 60 watts for bass drivers
• 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 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: stereo, standard, movie, and game

Connections and general info:

• 1 HDMI ARC connection
• 2 optical digital audio inputs
• mono RCA subwoofer output for adding your own powered subwoofer
• free downloadable Sound Bar Remote app for Apple® and Android™ lets you control the bar via Bluetooth with your smartphone
• keyhole slots for wall-mounting
• remote with subwoofer volume control
• 35-7/8"W x 2-1/8"H x 5-1/8"D
• weight: 7.1 lbs.