Yamaha's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is a spec-heavy audio system to rival them all — and it'll set you back $3,500
It's called the Yamaha True X Surround 90A, and offers a total of 12 up-firing drivers, three tweeters, and four full-range speakers. You'll also find two rear wireless satellite speakers for added surround sound and a redesigned wireless subwoofer in the box.
The Yamaha True X Surround 90A is set to hit store shelves sometime in September, but before you get your wallet ready, you're going to want to hear the price.
It will set you back a whopping $3,300 (£2,499 across the pond).
Yamaha has made some of the sleekest and most advanced soundbars for nearly 20 years, and its new True X Surround 90A is a worthy addition to the lineup.
The speaker array is a one-of-a-kind high-end offering with some of the most advanced features on the block. Not only are there 12 up-firing speakers (an insane amount, even for a $3,000 plus system), but you'll also find six speakers used primarily for height channels, four oval full-range drivers, and three tweeters.
Yamaha's YDA-141 amplifier powers the unit. It uses similar technology found in Yamaha's home cinema AV receivers, called Surround:AI processing, which optimizes the surround sound audio five times per second for a more immersive experience.
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Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support is here, which should come as no surprise. Yamaha claims it offers an auditory experience "that goes beyond the realm of conventional soundbars," which sort of feels like an understatement.
While the True X Surround 90A soundbar is the beating heart of the system, it wouldn't be able to compete with the best soundbars without including a wireless subwoofer and dual rear speakers.
The subwoofer has been completely redesigned to ensure the audio is as bombastic and immersive as can possibly be. It uses a special symmetrical flare port with an internal plate for improved airflow, limiting speaker movement and vibrations.
Yamaha claims that these advancements in the subwoofer design limit port noise by 20dB when compared to most major rivals. Port noise is often ascribed as "chuffing," in which high-velocity air moves through the subwoofer (often at lower frequencies) and creates annoying noises.
Then there are the two rear surround speakers, which can act as stand-alone Bluetooth speakers as well. When coupled with the soundbar and subwoofer, they utilize Yamaha's True X wireless connectivity to bring the full system to life without any distortion.
Is it all worth a whopping £2,499 ($3,300)? That's tough to say right now, but we'll definitely be getting the Yamaha True X Surround 90A in for testing, so stay tuned to Tom's Guide for a full hands-on and review later this year.
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