Yamaha SR-B20A
Jim from Waite Park, MN on 11/18/2022
It an alright speaker for the money and I am satisfied but it does get a little Buzzy when the bass is turned up. The controls are not vey intuitive had to really research how they worked.
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Great for the Money
William from Zeigler, IL on 10/17/2022
Good quality product. "Clear voice" doesn't seem to make a huge difference when you use it but for the most part the sound is good. Highly recommend a separate sub for the system if you expect deep punch from the bass. Doesn't come with an HDMI cable and they send a very short optical cable with it. No screws come to mount on the wall either. All in all Not bad for the money and sound is decent.
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Blew me away
Kate from Austin, TX on 10/15/2022
This sound bar blew me away! It arrived on time and in perfect condition from Crutchfield. It does not come with a HDMI cable so if you don't already have one, purchase one when you order the sound bar. Easy to hook up, less than five minutes. The sound this sound bar puts out is amazing. I was concerned the built-in subwoofer would not be enough, but it absolutely is, and you can adjust it with the remote. I purchased this mainly for the Clear Voice feature for my new 65" OLED tv. I got way more than I expected. I would highly recommend this product, great value also.
Pros: Easy to install, powerful built-in subwoofer, clear voice feature and great value
Cons: HDMI cable not included.
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Robert from North Las Vegas, NV on 9/28/2022
This is everything. and more. Easy to install. Thank you Yamaha
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Douglas from Ofallon, MO on 9/23/2022
Easy setup. Great value. Features are truly present and worthy
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Clint from Honolulu, HI on 9/13/2022
We are happy with this purchase! Impressive sound from this bar. It takes our movies, streaming music, etc to another level of enjoyment!
Pros: Easily hooks up with the included optical cable
Cons: I tried connecting via HDMI (arc) on two different TV's (Insignia/Hisense). Neither TV would synch with the sound bar this way.
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Excellent Upgrade
James from Pass Christian, MS on 9/8/2022
This is exactly what I was looking for. Since finally cutting the cord completely just recently, we've been watching a lot more movies and concerts and things that are sound intensive. Decided the stock Samsung TV speakers just weren't cutting it so went to the Crutchfield site and used their extensive library of articles about sound bars. Wanting to stay in the $200 range, I compared many that were competitive but this one came out on top for what I was looking for. The sound is SO much better. I like it best in surround sound mode for most things but there are several tweaking options to adjust for your taste and the room acoustics. I have a large Greatroom with high ceilings and this thing fills the room perfectly. Now considering buying more of these for the rest of the TVs in the house.
Pros: Easy setup Huge sound improvement over TV speakers Good remote Several modes to chose from Integrates with TV remote Ability to add a Bluetooth subwoofer if desired
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Very nice Soundbar for the Money $
Michael from Oak Creek, WI on 8/24/2022
Perfect for my small living room (12' x 14'). It's nice to know that if I decide in the future to add a subwoofer, I can just plug one into this soundbar. Nice quality feel and finish. Easy to use remote. And most importantly . . . it sounds 10 times better than the stock Samsung TV built -in speakers. Also, it was very well packaged for shipping. Arrived here perfect !!
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Great when it works...which isn't consistently
Anne from Washington, DC on 7/31/2022
When it works its great. Rich sound with lots of dynamic range. Unfortunately, it doesn't work consistently. We have this mounted under our tv using Sanus soundbar mount. Connecting a cable to the single HDMI port interferes with the mount forcing a good three inches of separation between the bottom of the TV and the top of the soundbar. And the LG TV seems to "forget" the soundbar is there between uses. It's great one day, then two days later it's "Sound bar? What sound bar?" Giving this two stars because it might work better with another TV, who knows.
Pros: Low price Great sound
Cons: Doesn't consistently show up as a "device" HDMI port poorly located
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Impressed with it!
Sean from SLIDELL, LA on 7/29/2022
What's not to like, nice clean look, easy to use, sounds great for being "just a soundbar", has bluetooth capability, and able to add a sub to it. Much cleaner and clearer sound vs the tv, great for my living room (granted it's not a BIG living room), I did add a sub only because I had one sitting unused in storage and WOW it really made it come alive! If I didn't have a sub sitting around it is still great for most listening, but add that sub for a really nice bonus.
Pros: Blue-tooth, add-on sub capability, different sound effects.
Cons: the optical cable was a pain, luckily I found a HDMI cable to use.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Timothy from New Bern, NC on 7/24/2022
This unit sounds good. The built in subwoofers are just to small and don't provide enough depth. Add a subwoofer and this is a great combo.
Pros: Ease of set up Quality Sound is precise
Cons: Bass is lacking to have built in subwoofers
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Looks and sounds amazing!
Scott from SIMPSONVILLE, SC on 7/21/2022
It's a huge improvement over the speakers in my Samsung. Set-up was very easy and sounds great. It does come with a optical audio cable, but I used the HDMI ARC output and paired it with my sets remote. Bass is incredible even without using the Bass Extension function on the SR-B20A remote. Subwoofer isn't necessary! Clear Voice elevates dialogue so that every bit of speech is distinct. Superior build-quality and low enough profile. It does come with a template for wall-mounting. At this price, you can't go wrong.
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Harold from Lexington, KY on 7/14/2022
Works well for dialogue which is what I purchased it for. Wish it included a HDMI ARC cable needed to sync with tv remote. Cannot do this with included optical cable.
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Decent with Sub
Crutchfield customer from Ypsilanti, MI on 7/8/2022
Decent sound for bedroom hookup. The selling point for me was the subwoofer output to allow for an external sub - which I already had. Combined with a sub, you get a decent, not great, sound.
Pros: Versatility of sub hookup Easy to connect Multiple sound options
Cons: High end sound is average but you get what you pay for,
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Harry David from Kula, HI on 6/24/2022
THE AUDIO FIDELITY IS NOT QUITE AS GOOD AS I WOULD LIKE, BUT FOR THE MONEY IT IS A GOOD DEAL.
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Ken from Aiken, SC on 6/22/2022
Good sound easy setup very reasonable price.
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Great Choice!
Crutchfield customer from Johnson City, TN on 6/22/2022
I needed a sound-bar that was fairly short so it would not interfere with the IR for the TV. AND, I wanted one that would be a huge improvement over my TV speakers. This Yamaha was easy to set up and puts out some pretty darn good quality sound for it's price point. All the cables and instructions are included for a seamless installation. The SR-B20A looks and sounds great and is highly recommended.
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Mike from Seneca, SC on 5/30/2022
Installed in bedroom to replace a dead samsung unit. way better.
Pros: Sound plus quality only yamaha has
Cons: none
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robert from jaffrey, nh on 5/16/2022
good value..great sound from a well thought out product..nice design, my first yamaha product..crutchfield is the best
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great for hearing dialogue
Lauren from Aptos, CA on 4/13/2022
The reason I purchased this is because I have a certain kind of hearing loss where it's difficult to hear dialogue, especially when there's music in the background. This sound bar gives you the option of having clearer dialogue or surround sound for listening to music only. I like it because I can decrease the volume with the clearer dialogue option and the tv won't disturb others in the house. There is also a sub-woofer and bass adjustment. Finally, there are ports to add speakers if you want. Definitely worth the money.
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Nice sound, easy to use.
Rick from Cleveland, OH on 3/31/2022
I really like this sound bar. The Clear Voice button really works, and it really has a pretty big sound for its size. It was really easy to hook up to my HDMI ARC output and pairing with my remote was easy, too. You can connect a subwoofer if you want, but I haven't felt the need. The speakers in this unit won't give you earth shaking bass, but it's not trying to. If you're looking for a soundbar without a sub you're probably not expecting it to sound like a theater, you just want better sound, and if you're like me you're getting sick of turning the volume all the way up and explosions and music blow your eardrums out while you still can't hear half of the dialog. The Clear Voice button really helps fix this stupid way of mixing sound on movies and this makes it so much better!
Pros: Clear Voice really works Really easy to connect Sounds very good Unobtrusive
Cons: Doesn't have as much bass as more expensive soundbars
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BRYN from GLEN BURNIE, MD on 3/31/2022
Hearing this is a nice change compared to those dumb dumb in-TV speakers. My dad loves that you don't have to fiddle with [remote controlled] power switches for the sound bar too, every time you turn the TV on. Apparently he had one that worked like that? Thats crap, dad! lol
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Yamaha SR-B20A with Samsung TV
Richard Marl from West Palm Beach, FL on 3/16/2022
Picked this up because it was difficult to hear voices on my Samsung Qled tv. Works great, sound is better than I expected for being so inexpensive. Connected to the TV as soon as I plugged it in.
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Great upgrade
Greg from Jacksonville, FL on 3/7/2022
Incredible upgrade from the Samsung Q60 series speakers. Voices are clear and full. All programming is more enjoyable.
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So-So
Robert from Cleveland, OH on 3/6/2022
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Adds Clarity and Heft to Sound Quality
Ralph from San Francisco, CA on 3/4/2022
The improvement in sound quality from the television is unbelievable, especially for this price. If you use the optical connection from the tv, the sound will definitely be improved BUT if you can use an HDMI ARC connection the improvement will be spectacular! I was always missing some of the dialog in movies or other programs when the background music or special effects drowned out the speech. But Yamaha is famous for its Clear Voice function. By pressing this button on the remote, every bit of speech is clearly distinct. I previously had another brand, Zvox, which was a pioneer in elevating tv speech quality, but it did not sound nearly as good in my living room as the Yamaha SR-B20A.
Pros: Astonishing quality for a very reasonable price. Excellent remote control.
Cons: If you want lots of complex bells and whistles, get a more expensive machine that might be more difficult to operate.
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Hector from Pickerington, OH on 2/21/2022
This unit was not blue tooth compatible with my TCL flat screen. Sounded great but I didn't want to run wires to my receiver to get the sound.
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Brenda from Schererville, IN on 2/16/2022
solid soundbar, work great with LG C1 OLED, order and delivery went smooth, will check out Crutchfield once in need of more electronics, great company, great service
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Scott from Rapidan, VA on 2/13/2022
No question the sound from this soundbar is much better than that from my LG tv. Really a surprising improvment. The augmented dialogue feature works just as advertised. Well enough that I have turned off closed caption on everything us seniors watch now. Just a few years ago the consensus was that if you didn't spend over $500 for a soundbar you were wasting your money. Not true now for sure. This unit deserves 5 stars for it's performance in this price range. Also of note was setup instructions were clear and easy. I also liked that crutchfield had the owner's manual easily available on line so I was ready to install at delivery. And shipping only took one day. Great service!
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Steven from Osage, IA on 2/11/2022
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Kevin from Ventura, CA on 2/8/2022
Very stylish. A nice compliment to the Sony 55"
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Great value for the money.
Donald from Springvale, ME on 2/8/2022
Much better than the TV speakers,Glad I purchased this system
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Satisfied Customer
Kevin from Atlanta, GA on 2/6/2022
Years ago I got off the high end audio train in favor of decent sound from small footprints in my shrinking housing choices. So, my appreciation for my Yamaha sound bar is mixed up with my appreciation for no longer having to mow the lawn and perform other home owner chores. Also, at age 73, my hearing ain't what it used to be. Measured against this lowered bar, the Yamaha is doing a great job. I may add a real subwoofer down the line. For now, the bass from the built in subwoofer is good enough to rattle the crystal. Thanks to HDMI/ARC, we really like that we are back to using just the TV remote to run both picture and sound. Why not 5 stars? We can't really vouch for the "clear voice" which was a big draw. Also, I find that if I over-boost the base for a heightened home theater experience, I muddy the high and mid ranges. But, there is no problem at normal bass levels.
Pros: One remote to control them all. Great for TV and my iTunes collection.
Cons: Will likely need a subwoofer for movies or more challenging music. Clear voice is not dramatically different from normal.
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Stephen from Hudson, NH on 1/29/2022
Delivery was on time and the soundbar box was shrinkwrapped to protect it. Had a difficult time deciding between the Yamaha SR-B20A and other bars that cost close to 5X as much. In the end decided to try the Yamaha since I have a YAS 209 in another room and have been happy with it. Made the right choice. This soundbar far exceeds my expectations in a room with very challenging acoustics. Bass is more than adequate and Clear Voice works extremely well. Installation took all of 5 minutes. Highly recommend.
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The best soundbar I've owned
Shane from Saint Paul, MN on 1/27/2022
The best soundbar I've owned. Yamaha creates sound like no other. Great upgrade from TV speakers. Add a Yamaha 8" subwoofer for unbelievable sound.
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Now using 2 remotes!!!!!
Nicholas from Washington, IL on 1/26/2022
Got some good help from Stone at Crutchfield when picking out this Yamaha SR-B20A sound bar. The problems started with hook up to our LG OLED55C1. I had to make 2 calls to both LG & Crutchfield for help. The Yamaha directions say to hook up to both an HDMI cable (not included, I happened to have one spare) and the fibre optical cable. I am using the ARC outlet on the TV to go to my receiver, so plugged the HDMI into HDMI 2. No sound. I found out there is no speaker setting on the OLED for optical and HDMI, it's one or the other. Went with just the optical. Hurrah! we have sound. The TV is now set to use just the sound bar. Big disappointment was trying to get the LG magic wand to control the sound bar. Another call to Crutchfield only to find out that won't work. The sound bar sound is great, better sound for dialog, the remote with it is just so so. Biggest disappointment is having 2 remotes instead of one.
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Doug from Sac City, IA on 1/26/2022
Installed in less than a minute. TV recognized the sound bar and automatically changed audio output. Volume controls work on TV remote. Clear voice works very well. Volume control gives you the ability to micro adjust volume levels. Android app is easy to use.
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Michael from Avon Lake, OH on 1/23/2022
Voices not very clear and it's the only reason I purchased this
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Frederick from Arapahoe, NE on 1/21/2022
This is a sound bar with well-defined highs/mids. and an immersive/resonant subwooofer.
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Outstanding
David from Grand Forks, ND on 1/12/2022
This is a great soundbar. Great for the man cave I Also bought the Yama subwoofer. My old system had wires all over this yamaha just one cable for the extra sub. Very happy with it. Cant beat the price either.. What's really great is the customer service I called them about some questions on the remote and the type of sub they recommended for what I was looking at got all my questions answered. Very polite to. Great company great customer service I'd buy again from Crutchfield
Pros: Great sound for the price
Cons: None
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Jeff from Mapleville, RI on 1/11/2022
I was hesitant to by this but all the positive reviews made me give it a chance. I must say for the money you cannot beat this deal. Sound is pretty amazing for a small soundbar. Very decent full range of sound with impressive lows for what this is. Also able to have this work using one remote. Synced up to my parents Samsung TV without issue. Using just one remote is perfect for them.
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A very good upgrade for my tv's speakers.
Crutchfield customer from Ponce, PR on 1/8/2022
Great soundbar, when watching tv or a movie the voices are very clear. I love the surround sound modes. Its integrated subwoofer works very well. When pair with my phone using the bluetooth the music sounds very well. Overall this is great bargain.
Pros: Very easy to install, the bluetooth works very well. Excellent sound, voices are very clear, great surround sound modes.
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Crutchfield customer from Colona, IL on 1/4/2022
A recent catalog explained how a HDMI-CEC sound bar could be controlled with the TV remote. This was exactly what I was looking for. The sound was very much improved over the TV speakers, and for a very reasonable price.
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Gene from Hilo, HI on 12/28/2021
For the price and size this speaker is pretty amazing. Quite a bit better sounding than my Klipsch The One. Really good with jazz, blues, dub like dub garden, mountain dub, thievery corporation etc... Not quite as good for music like Tool, RATM, and the like. I'm only using it for music right now. Surprisingly deep and articulate bass given its size. Very pleased.
Pros: Great with softer music and vocals
Cons: Not as good for rock and metal. Gets a little muddy.
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Great economical sound bar
Crutchfield customer from Dripping Spgs, TX on 12/27/2021
Gave this as a gift and it was easy to set up and has very good sound. Bass is better than some other sound bars I listened to and this was a factor in this purchase. Very good bang for the buck here.
Pros: Easy set up. Good bass. Great price.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from East Providence, RI on 12/27/2021
I was disappointed by the sound. Yamaha has always had great sound but this sound bar just does not quite do it. A small upgrade from tv speakers.
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Easy set-up, works great.
Crutchfield customer from Reno, NV on 12/27/2021
A true plug-n-play experience for me along with a great improvement over the cheesy sound from the t.v. speakers. Unpacked, hooked up the HDMI-ARC connection, plugged in the power cord, and I was up and running. No having to program the t.v. remote. Everything worked seamlessly.
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Great sound bar a d excellent price
Crutchfield customer from Sheboygan, WI on 12/26/2021
This is the perfect sound bar for a smaller area. Easy to set up also!
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Meets my needs
Crutchfield customer from Katonah, NY on 12/24/2021
This sound bar meets my need of a clearer dialogue on TV shows. I have a full theatre surround set-up, but sometimes just don't want to turn it on for a stupid sit-com I want to watch. The TV's speakers are, of course, terrible. So this sound bar is a great and simple solution. Easy set-up, easy control, good looking, decent price.
Pros: attractive, sounds great, easy to manage
Cons: If not wall mounting, the 5.5" width means you need space in front of the TV if its stand also takes space.
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High quality-low price
Crutchfield customer from Arcadia, FL on 12/23/2021
Bought for the price and the quality exceeded my expectations. It was up and running in 5 minutes with no problems. Big difference in sound.
Pros: Love the app for control.
Cons: None yet
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Great Sound Great Price
Crutchfield customer from Waynesboro, VA on 12/23/2021
This speaker works exactly as advertised. The cardboard template made mounting on the wall easy and straightforward. We have it connected to a CD Player for the holidays and the second optic audio port goes to my tv. The remote is easy to use for my wife whose only request was that she not have to push too many buttons to play her Christmas music!
Pros: Easy install Quality sound Affordable
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Crutchfield customer from Pflugerville, TX on 12/22/2021
previously had 5.1 channel amp and surround. bought bar for aesthetic reasons and it does look very nice. I do not have separate sub connected (my old one is 2wire not rca). For me I miss the eery sounds coming from behind me that make you look over you shoulder. I do have a large living area that is open to the kitchen wit only a bar separating the two. The clear voice setting does make dialogue clear from the furthest chair in the kitchen. My only remaining test is to watch Saving Private Ryan...MTF
Pros: clear voice, design,no added siri or google, simple bluetooth
Cons: no eery sounds from behind, no wall shaking
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Great sound.
Crutchfield customer from Talent, OR on 12/19/2021
Easy to install, sounds great, fills the bill for me just right. Dale
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Crutchfield customer from Hopkinsville, KY on 12/19/2021
Can't believe the new sound from my TV & shipment was outstanding, Great service!!!
Pros: Everything is 5 star.
Cons: None
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Great sound bar for the money
Crutchfield customer from Sanford, NC on 12/19/2021
Great sound bar for the money. Easy to set up and I just connected my Klipsch powered subwoofer and it made it even better. Works with my LG OLED and Directv remote without any problem.
Pros: Easy to set up Connected my powered subwoofer to increase the bass presence
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Berlin Center, OH on 12/16/2021
Great sound bar for the money if you're on a budget or fixed income works!
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Crutchfield customer from Saint Paul, MN on 12/16/2021
It is a great deal. I bought it to enhance the dialogue of mostly British TV shows and it does that well. Also, I don't need to have the volume up as much due to the clarity. This makes my neighbors happy.
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Crutchfield customer from Indianapolis, IN on 12/16/2021
i bought this to use as an in-place bluetooth speaker that would fit a vertically short but wide shelf in my eat in kitchen. i did test it with a tv i use to work out to, and it sounded great there as well, but for my original purpose it's perfect. stereo separation is awesome, clarity is good (best with voice enhancer on as i listen to primarily guitar/vocal based music) and if/when the bar attached to one of my tvs goes i have a good-sounding replacement already here. the downsides to using it for this purpose (not portable, dimensionally odd for a room speaker, no usb charging ports) are not issues for me personally, and the app eliminates the need to even keep the physical remote near it as it stays connected even with the power off.
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Crutchfield customer from Palmyra, MO on 12/14/2021
Greatly improve sound quality and TV viewing experience. I also like it for listening to music.Make sure you get an HDMI cable.
Pros: Decent price for what you get.
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Crutchfield customer from Elverson, PA on 12/14/2021
Great sound bar at a great price. What a difference with this sound bar versus the internal TV speaker. I really like all the options you can select depending on the sound you are wanting. Definitely five stars. I've been a fan of Yamaha sound equipment for sometime in the certainly did not disappoint.
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Great option
Crutchfield customer from Grand Junction, CO on 12/14/2021
Not the most spectacular sound, but very good for the size and price (hence five stars). It really is easier to understand dialogue, which is the main reason I bought it. Impressive bass, all things considered. HDMI-CEC is easy and makes using it no different than using the TV's onboard speakers. I'd definitely buy it again.
Pros: size, price, clear dialogue
Cons: Sound quality is good, but could be better.
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Crutchfield customer from Des Plaines, IL on 12/12/2021
Great Value-Good Sound-Nice Size-Highly Recommended!
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Crutchfield customer from Washington, IL on 12/12/2021
Good product and with a sub out it allows you to use an existing sub or one of your choice.
Pros: Better than the TV audio. Subwoofer output. Quality of previous Yamaha products has been good and this seems to follow.
Cons: At low volumes Clear Voice seems to try too hard. Parts of the dialog seems to get boosted while others do not. Again only at low volume, one or two clicks of added volume and everything smoothes out.
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Crutchfield customer from Bloomington, IL on 12/11/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Friendswood, TX on 12/9/2021
It's pretty good. I like that the subwoofer is inside so it's only one piece for the sound bar. The Bluetooth is helpful so I don't have cords everywhere. It's better than my TV sound but I still have to turn it up to about 80% or higher to understand the dialogue during movies. Even with the "clear voices" setting turned on. I'd say it's worth the money though. If you have more money to spend I'm sure it is worth investing more. But if you don't I think this is a solid buy
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Excellent product!
Crutchfield customer from Aguadilla, PR on 12/7/2021
Awesome product! Excellent and crispy surround sound!
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Crutchfield customer from Midland, MI on 12/7/2021
I may not have everything figured it all out yet. It was easy enough to hook up. It came with just an optic cable not an HDMI cable so I don't know if the HDMI would allow visual of the adjustments to the speakers or not. I have been hearing impaired for a while, so I was looking for something with more treble or voice focused, and this helps quite a bit. The problem is that it still has a lot of bass that I can't seem to adjust out. That is where if the screen showed me the levels I'd know where I'm at and if there were any tweaking to do that would help. I have ordered a HDMI cable, so I hope this will help. The instructions and lights don't seem to help me figure it out. Maybe it is beyond what my ears need. I know it has a clearer sound than the TV speakers give me.
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Great Sound Bar for the price
Crutchfield customer from Mount Airy, MD on 12/6/2021
This sound bar put out quality sound and packs quite a punch at a minimal price. I did connect my powered sub-woofer to give it a little more "thump." However, I reduced the volume on the sound bar's sub-woofer to increase the overall clarity.
Pros: Fills up my whole room and is very clear.
Cons: The built-in sub-woofer creates too much vibration when set to the maximum volume.
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Crutchfield customer from Huntsville, AL on 12/5/2021
Really like this sound bar. We even use if for music. Great sound especially for the price.
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Very Happy with Size & Performance
Crutchfield customer from Willoughby, OH on 12/2/2021
Excellent quality and sound. Smaller size is perfect for placement. I like this product more than the more expensive sound-bars that I purchased previously. I highly recommend.
Pros: Size, performance, connections, quality, price.
Cons: None.
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Crutchfield customer from Cockeysville, MD on 11/22/2021
I have poor hearing, and could not understand words on our main TV . This sound bar makes a world of difference. Thank you.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Proctor, AR on 11/14/2021
Great addition to my Sony tv. Love the different sound selection. Also love how it comes on when the tv comes on. Also I couldn't beat the price. Would have gave 5 stars if it was wifi capable.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Satellite Beach, FL on 11/14/2021
All in all, very pleased with my purchase. Don't have any other sound bars to compare the performance and did expect a little more bass.
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Another great product from Crutchfield.
Crutchfield customer from Rapid City, SD on 11/5/2021
Purchased this to replace an older Sound Base. Not disappointed. The sound is very good and the bluetooth feature is great as it pairs with Alexa and my iphone. And the price was good.
Pros: Slim design Good Sound. Great Price
Cons: None
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Garrochales, PR on 11/4/2021
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Very good sound
Crutchfield customer from Pekin, IL on 10/30/2021
Very satisfied with the over all sound quality.
Pros: Low profile, small foot print
Cons: Variations in volume between programs and when the commercials come on blast you out. This isn't an issue when using the TV speakers.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Lockhart, TX on 10/24/2021
Nice soundbar that is a great improvement over the standard speakers. Installation is straight forward and I appreciated the template for attaching to the wall.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Miami, OK on 10/19/2021
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Ravenden, AR on 10/9/2021
Great sound quality for the price! Easy hookup.
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Good Buy
Crutchfield customer from West Sunbury, PA on 9/29/2021
Nice sound easy hook up just one cable. Enables the voices to be heard more easily
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Upper Marlboro, MD on 9/28/2021
It's a really good soundbar for the price point. I have a Sony 43X800H and the sound wasn't good for the room it's in (which I already knew before buying it). It's not in its permanent place so I didn't wanna buy anything sound wise. but it got to be annoying. This one is pretty basic, doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles (which I wasn't looking for), and just flat out sounds good, especially when I added my Polk sub to it. If you're looking for a good 2.1 bar to make your TV sound better, then this is a good choice
Pros: Compact Easy to setup Simple to use Sounds great for the price point
Cons: Short power cable
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Petersburg, IL on 9/27/2021
This Yamaha sound bar is so worth the money. Much deeper bass and better sound than I was expecting!
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Reno, NV on 9/19/2021
Well packed, as promised, this thing is easy to set up and sounds really good, plenty loud and clear dialog for movies, so far very happy ??
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JC
Crutchfield customer from Ooltewah, TN on 9/19/2021
Purchased this sound bar for our club house. good sound quality for a very reasonable price. Would recommend.
Pros: Good quality, fair price.
Cons: Had to hook up both HDMI cable and the Optical cable.
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Sound upgrade
Crutchfield customer from Fort Pierce, FL on 9/13/2021
makes the sound of my flat screen go from bad to awesome, and the sale price is hard to beat.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from West Haven, CT on 9/5/2021
Nice sound for the price really helps with dialogue and surprisingly good surround effects
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Really Nice Soundbar
Crutchfield customer from Chevy Chase, MD on 8/14/2021
For the price, this is a very nice-sounding soundbar from Yamaha. It's suitable for a small living room or bedroom. Highly recommended! Crutchfield delivered this to my apartment within a day or two - amazing customer service!
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Snellville, GA on 7/26/2021
Excellent sound quality and very easy to set up.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Port Isabel, TX on 7/20/2021
Nice designe and prety good sound reproduction for an inexpesive product. Real good buy
Pros: Nice size and easy to installI wish it would have included a much longer optical cord
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Lk Havasu Cty, AZ on 7/15/2021
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Bethesda, MD on 7/14/2021
Very good sound quality.
Pros: Sound quality.
Cons: Directions for set up are misleading. Can use optic cable. Do not need HDMI eARC cable unless you want dolby sound.
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Don't hesitate - Buy this one!
Crutchfield customer from Orlando, FL on 7/7/2021
WOW - great sound for a simple system. Easy setup too
Pros: Good sound with rich tones Good low end base without overpowering the room Easy setup
Cons: None so far!
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Does What It Claims
Crutchfield customer from El Cajon, CA on 6/29/2021
This product is pretty awesome, I can hear talking so much clearer than my previous sound bar
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Spencerport, NY on 6/24/2021
Great sound for the money. Clear voice works great, more bass and better sound than the tv speakers and music sounds pretty good.
Pros: Price, clear voice, overall sound
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A worthy buy
Crutchfield customer from Belden, MS on 6/21/2021
The Yamaha SR-B20A sounds good. I chose it for the Clear Voice feature and it seems to help me understand dialog on my TV. Music sounds good. Not as good as bookshelf speakers, but more than adequate for listening while life goes on. Set up was super easy! And the volume and mute controls on my Direct TV control the sound bar. I am using both the HDMI cable and the optical cable.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 6/19/2021
Surprising amount of surround for a single soundbar, I've tested a few at similar price points and by far this one was the best bang for the buck.
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Not What I Was Hoping For.
Crutchfield customer from Cadillac, MI on 6/17/2021
I purchased this sound bar hoping it would help my hearing impairment, especially with the dialog issue. When I enable the "Clear Voice dialog enhancement option, There is little if any improvement. I have this connected to my TV using both the optical and HDMI ARC cables. Also, when I connected it to my LG 49UJ6300 Flat screen TV, for some reason I lost the volume up and down scale indication on the TV. The volume does change with the remote although the visual indicator is missing. When I contacted LG support, they suggested I reset the TV back to factory settings which I refused to do. I was very pleased with the sales representative, Simon, who help me and answered all my questions prior to purchase.
Pros: Compact and stylish.
Cons: Owners manual lacking detail and doesn't reflect the actual device.
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Excellent simple, clean soundbar!
Alfred from Port Chester, NY on 6/12/2021
I purchased this soundbar for my 1 bedroom apt. I previously had a 2016 Yamaha ATS-1060. It was working fine, but I wanted to upgrade, specifically for the DTS-X, Bluetooth 5 and cleaner design. First thing I noticed was how much better built this was then my 1060. Tighter and thicker cloth. The speakers were also better enclosed. On my 1060, you could pock a hole with your finger if you wanted to. Not with this bar. It is slightly larger at about .75" longer and every so slightly wider. Thickness appears the same. I should note that I had to use the included Toslink cable since my 2015 Samsung TV does not have HDMI-ARC. I did use my HDMI cable to place in the TVs regular HDMI, so I could control on/off with the TV remote. I also placed the soundbar lying flat in front of TV. I felt this speaker this speaker would sound better positioned on the wall. In stereo mode, there wasn't much difference and its just ok for that, but you need to play with the settings to get the sweet spot for YOUR ear. The Bluetooth 5 on the SRB20A worked perfectly. Much better than my 2.1 that my 1060 had. Now, with Movies, it sounds very good for a single bar. I was streaming, through FIOS, Wonder Woman 84 on HBO Max. Volume at 54, 3D surround on, extended bass on, bass set at 4, clear voice on. The DTS-X is a definitely an upgrade over my previous DTS virtual surround processor. The Bass sounded a bit tighter also. I would give it a 4.5. Thanks Cruthfie
Pros: DTS X Movies Clear voice Bass from only the bar
Cons: Stereo mode only average at best
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Sand Springs, OK on 6/10/2021
Much Better Than Your factory T.V. speakers. This Bar gives depth and volume to any room. Worth the Price.
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Yamaha Soundbar
Crutchfield customer from Clermont, FL on 6/10/2021
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Richmond, TX on 6/10/2021
Scott helped answer questions with this product and made ordering easy and used my rewards. Very happy with the ease of set up and the sound quality from this sound bar
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Newton, NJ on 5/28/2021
Sounds great - trouble turning it on and off with the tv/ direct tv remote.
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Perfect option that's affordable
Crutchfield customer from Alexandria, VA on 5/23/2021
The Yamaha SR is great for any situation, whether it be for gaming, movies, or just listening to music. It has multiple features including subwoofer, 3D sound, clear voice, gaming and movie mode. Bluetooth connection makes listening to music convenient. For the bar by itself I would rate the bass 7/10 with subwoofer turned all the way up, but you can add surround sound speakers and additional subwoofers.
Pros: Has option to set up surround speakers Sleek modern design
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Amazing sound at a low price.
Crutchfield customer from Carlsbad, CA on 5/19/2021
So stoked! Big Sound, you can actually hear people talking. The voice is clear on all movies and series. The sub hookup makes me happy as I am able to use my PSW 12 now and it's seamless! Big sound for a small price.
Pros: Clean Big Sound, Seamless Integration with TV, Sub Integration, Super Clear Voice, Great Price
Cons: -none-
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Caledonia, MI on 5/17/2021
Ordering this product was easy and it was shipped promptly. Very happy with the ease of set up and the sound quality from this sound bar! The big thing for me was that it has a subwoofer pre-out which allows me to hook up my wired subwoofer. So far, very happy!
Pros: Ease of set up Sound quality Subwoofer pre-out
Cons: Looks nice, but cloth mesh on top of sound bar can get dirty easily. Minor con.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Mountain Ranch, CA on 5/11/2021
Decent sound bar, works just fine for me, HDMI ARC was a breeze. I use it in a medium sized room, makes the sound better than the TV speakers
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As advertised.
Crutchfield customer from Bluffton, OH on 5/11/2021
Working perfectly! As others have mentioned the bass is not very powerful!
Pros: Easy to use and setup
Cons: Weak bass
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Great product!
Crutchfield customer from Rockwall, TX on 4/29/2021
Obviously there are more expensive sound bars out there. Listening to some friends' and comparing to my old, much bigger, pricier sound base, this unit is a bargain and sounds better than my old sound base. The different settings make a noticeable difference in dialog and music.Mine is connected to a small subwoofer (one of my must-haves) and the system sounds terrific. Interestingly, when I adjust the subwoofer settings on the sound bar, it seems to somehow adjust the external sub as well. Not sure if this is exactly the case, but I like it! Bluetooth works seamlessly for streaming. Also had some connectivity issues with a new TV and Crutchfield advisors are tops! Highly recommend this unit for the budget conscious.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Huntingtown, MD on 4/26/2021
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Livermore, CA on 4/18/2021
Greatly improves our ability to hear dialogue on programs with lots of background noise. Very easy to set up. Performs as advertized.
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Descent bass at moderate volume
Crutchfield customer from Cottonwood, AZ on 4/16/2021
The sound is pretty good with surprisingly good bass at moderate volume levels. At high volume the bass distorts. It works fine as an inexpensive sound bar on a secondary TV but I wouldn't use it for my primary TV.
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Bass begins to distort at moderately high volume
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Makes TV sound great
Crutchfield customer from Gadsden, AL on 4/16/2021
Made a big difference in understanding the voices and words on movies and newscasts on my brand new TV. Easy set up for this Senior lady.
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Awesome
Crutchfield customer from West New York, NJ on 4/14/2021
Best sound bar I ever bought. Crystals clear sounds and powerful bass.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Green Brook, NJ on 4/4/2021
Nice size -fits right below my new 55" Hisense TV -great sound and like that I can change the effects from my iPhone app
Pros: Good size - great sound - great control of sounds
Cons: I like subwoofer at 1 or 2 - anything higher is a bit too much
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Bellevue, WA on 4/4/2021
Met my expectations as a huge improvement on my Sony TV's sound. It seems like one of the best sound bar values. I paid a lot more for the Zvox I'm replacing, and this sounds much better. I suggest paying extra attention to whether or not the connections suit your needs. This model is a little odd about what inputs/outputs it supports. It was perfect for my needs, but may not be for yours, e.g. if you're into having Alexa built-in. I just cared about the HDMI arc support, which works flawlessly. The bass is surprisingly adequate, even without an external subwoofer. The highs and mids are also clear. It can fill our medium size living room with plenty of quality sound. The remote lays out the features in a very clear and usable way. But I only use its remote occasionally to tweak settings for specific needs when they arise. In general everything happens through the TV remote.
Pros: Very good sound for the price. Works perfectly with HDMI arc. Good bass in a small size
Cons: Odd connection assortment. No built-in Alexa.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Billings, MT on 4/4/2021
Excellent sound quality. The voice enhancement is great. Has a Sub pre-out so you can use any home theater sub with this, I'm using a Klipsch 12". Would Recommend this over any other sound bar in this price range.
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Great Low Dollar Soundbar
Zed from Grand Rapids, MI on 3/31/2021
I have got to say this the best bang for the buck I've seen this year. Performance is great, features are great. I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Yamaha delivers quality
Crutchfield customer from Prescott, AZ on 3/30/2021
The Yamaha SR-B20A fits my audio needs in several ways: the size is perfect for my TV size (55" LG), the Bluetooth capability makes listening to Spotify from my Android phone fun & easy, and the sound choices (3D surround, clear voice, stereo, extended bass, movie, game) offer listening choices from streaming movies to live news. While not meant to be a high powered audio source, this soundbar delivers quality, an attractive look, and meets my all-around listening needs on several levels. I am happy with my purchase.
Pros: Multiple audio choices, good quality sound, attractive
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Broadview Hts, OH on 3/30/2021
I purchased this sound bar as a house warming gift for my sister and brother-in-law (he's a film fanatic) and I went over to watch a movie and some tv with them. The sound was excellent, clear, and full. I thought the little subwoofers sounded great and not over bearing like a full system. It's nice to have a sub out connection though and the clear dialogue button works well. I liked it for the price and features and more importantly they like it much better than tv speakers.
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Simple setup and decent sound
Philip from Cary, NC on 3/29/2021
Bought this to replace a bulky low powered 15 year-old stereo receiver and speaker pair (Bose bookshelf) for our big 7 year-old LED TV. Goal was a simpler setup that wouldn't disappoint. HDMI ARC between the TV and soundbar basically took care of the "simpler setup" part, reducing the number of cables and remotes to just one. Although the room it's in in fairly large, the soundbar still does a decent job of proving clear audio without distortion. After trying out all of the options, I found that the Stereo preset with Clear Voice enabled to be our most used configuration.
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Easy to set up; dialogue now easier to understand.
Crutchfield customer from Tijeras, NM on 3/17/2021
I wanted a speaker bar to improve quality of dialogue on TV. It is now improved and I can understand it better. This one was easy to set up. I had some initial problems with my remotes not working the way I expected them to. I called Crutchfield tech support. The tech support person concluded that I needed to reset the speaker (internal computer). That solved the problem. All works fine now.
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good bang for the buck
Brian from Milton, DE on 3/15/2021
Easy out of the box setup using the digital optical audio cable, though it didn't come with the HDMI cable that allows it to be controlled with TV remote. Great sound in my room with 14' ceilings. Plenty of punch in the bass when watching in surround mode too.
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Nice Soundbar!
Crutchfield customer from La Grange, IL on 3/14/2021
As seniors, we were looking for a better sound and volume than our TV could provide. This is a great solution. It was simple to hook up. There are a few sound options on the remote. It is so much easier to hear dialogue and music from the movies. The sound quality is very good. It sits right under our TV on the stand, a perfect size. A good value, a good product, we are very happy. A great price and quick delivery from Crutchfield!
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Lakeland, FL on 3/10/2021
The Yamaha Soundbar provides a rich sound experience. The voice mode provides clear speech when watching movies or TV.
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Quality Soundbar
Crutchfield customer from Clayton, NC on 3/7/2021
Over the past 40 years I have owned and still own numerous Yamaha audio products. Never had an issue with any of them. About 10 years ago purchased a Yamaha YAS 101 soundbar. Still have it and it still sounds great. Needed another soundbar so I purchased a SR-B20A. No complaints. Sounds great by itself but I added a Polk PSW 111 subwoofer and it fills a large family room with amazing sound. The Clear Voice feature works as described and is a big plus when watching action movies with a lot of background noise. Highly recommend SR-B20A soundbar as well as Crutchfield.
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Fantastic soundbar!
Crutchfield customer from Cocoa, FL on 3/7/2021
The bass speakers in my 9-yr old Sharp TV crapped out, so I bought this. MUCH better sound! DEEP bass. Crisp highs. A great value. No sub is needed unless you want to move earth at very high levels.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Pittsboro, NC on 3/6/2021
Easy to setup and way better than tv speakers at a reasonable price. Not exceptional, but I'm happy with it on my bedroom tv.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Louisa, VA on 2/28/2021
Awesome sound and options. Love it. Great choice.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from West Bend, WI on 2/27/2021
I just needed something to enhance the under-powered sound from our new TV so we could hear it better. I thought I'd need to get a fancy array of speakers and mount them to the wall. But all I did was put this on the stand in front of the TV, and it worked perfectly. Easy to attach to the TV. I wish I'd looked into this sooner.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Oak Harbor, WA on 2/15/2021
This sound bar has great sound including amazing base.
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Satisfied. Great bang for the buck.
Lawrence from MARSHALL, NC on 2/13/2021
I purchased this for my Sony XBR-49X950H television. Connection was simple via HDMI and the sound is significantly better than the TV sound alone. I am completely satisfied with this soundbar. The bass is less than with a dedicated subwoofer but still plenty of bass since I'd rather not shake the walls. This soundbar also provides plenty of volume in my 45x22' room with high ceiling.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Pasadena, CA on 2/7/2021
Using it in place of my LG flatscreen's built-in speakers. Big improvement.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Somersworth, NH on 1/31/2021
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Excellent sound upgrade
Crutchfield customer from Hope, RI on 1/12/2021
I was concerned that this bar might not provide the sound improvement I was looking for, being that it's a 'lower end' unit. My concerns were unfounded. My surround sound system is more of a pain to use than it's worth, so I was looking for something that's mindless to use and still gives me the fuller sound I enjoy. I also already have a subwoofer, so wanted something that would take advantage of that and not add another piece of hardware. And I don't need WiFi or any of the smart features of higher end models. The Yamaha SR-B20A checks all those boxes. Once I got it hooked up, the difference in sound was immediate, even without the subwoofer. Voice dialog is crystal clear at very low to very high volumes and anywhere in between, so much so that it is actually clearer than my home theater system. With the sub plugged in, the sound is way more than I ever expected. Setup was quick and easy; just a little bit of fiddling and it's controlled through my cable remote. I am extremely happy with this purchase. Home theater system will be getting boxed up - I don't need it any more.
Pros: Great bang for the buck; awesome sound, especially with a sub; easy setup and operation.
Cons: Doesn't come with a HDMI cable.
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Excellent upgrade to tv sound
Ed from Coventry, RI on 1/8/2021
Really pleased with this soundbar. I already have a subwoofer from my soon-to-be-retired home theater system, so I didn't need a soundbar with another sub. The SR-B20A is one of the few with a RCA sub connector, which was a must-have for me. To be honest, I was concerned about how it would sound, being a 'lower-end' model. But as soon as I connected it, even without the sub, the improvement in sound over the tv was immediate. In fact, this bar actually outperforms my home theater system for watching tv shows and movies. Dialog is so much clearer and easy to hear, whether at super low night time levels or cranked way up for noisy movies. HDMI connection to the tv's ARC connection is simple and works flawlessly with my cable remote. Bluetooth connectivity is also simple to set up. If there are any cons, it's that the SR-B20A does not have WiFi or 'smart' features offered in the more expensive units, if that's what you're looking for. I don't need any of the frills and extras, so this one suits my needs perfectly. Overall I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
Pros: Affordable, great sound, subwoofer RCA connector (if you already own a sub), easy setup and operation.
Cons: Can't think of any.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Glenshaw, PA on 12/31/2020
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Great Performance for less tnan $200!
Crutchfield customer from Southgate, MI on 12/22/2020
Amazing performance for less than $200! I considered several more expensive options however after discussing with the Crutchfield Team this was the perfect solution for my current needs - to upgrade the soundstage from the existing TV integrated speakers . For anyone looking to spend a few dollars less, the "C" variant was surprising robust as well (SR-C20A).
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Solid upgrade
David from Howell, NJ on 12/12/2020
I compared carefully against Yamaha's SR-C20A, and noticed this one is larger and heavier, which told me it'd have bigger sound, and it didn't disappoint, from a low-profile bar. In fact maybe a little too "boomy" sometimes, which is impressive since it doesn't have a dedicated subwoofer (which I did not have room for). Definitely far better than the TV's speaker. I don't love having (yet another) remote but I'm not sure there's ever a good choice with these sound bars unless there's some vendor-specific integration models which I've never found. I took a star off for two reasons: 1) no volume indicator, which not too many models have but I'd like to know it; 2) the "clear voice" setting doesn't seem to make much difference, and sometimes dialogue in some scenes is still low but that may be my environment. Not the cheapest bar I'm sure but a solid upgrade. Be sure to check the dimensions as mine just fits between the feet of my tabletop TV.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from San Luis Obispo, CA on 12/12/2020
Great sound at a reasonable price. Typical Yamaha quality with easy set-up. I would buy this bar again.
Pros: Yamaha quality without breaking the bank.
Cons: None
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from Denmark, ME on 10/29/2020
We now have much better sound when watching movies. The Clear Voice option enhances the dialogue making conversations somewhat easier to hear. At times, though, it's difficult to discern whether Clear Voice is ON or OFF. For the price it works as expected. Easy set up.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from San Juan, PR on 10/26/2020
Just three words."I love it"
Pros: Just the perfect size
Cons: Not enough bass, but I'm adding a separate subwoofer anyways
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The Yamaha that wished it could but can't.
Crutchfield customer from Pageland, SC on 10/22/2020
Not really impressed. Unit build quality is good but sound isn't as good as I was hoping for. Unit does good on voice improvement for tv but it can not handle any lower frequency. I gave my samsung sound bar to my son and law when I got this unit which is far superior for over all sound. After I received this unit the price came down by twenty dollars. This was an open box unit but I don't believe that there is anything wrong with it other than it is not ready for the big leagues. I will use this unit in the den and just use the surround sound system when I need it.
Pros: Build quality, warranty and good voice improvement for tv.
Cons: Lower frequency Port out the end of the unit with really bad turbulence sounds.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Guest from Ft Lauderdale, FL on 10/1/2020
This is a NOT the greatest sound bar. I bought it thinking that a Yamaha would be decent even at this price. Yes, it's louder than the tv speakers but the quality of the sound is worse. It sounds tinny/metallic even at low volume. The bass is mediocre at best. Don't let the "built-in subwoofer" phrase fool you. I'm surprised that Yamaha would sell this. I didn't give it one star because of the price. You get what you pay for.
Pros: super easy to use looks nice
Cons: sounds pretty terrible if you know anything about what decent speakers are supposed to sound like
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True Surround Sound!
Mykal from USA on 9/29/2020
Best bar for stand alone surround sound without using rear speakers.
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Yamaha SR-B20A
Crutchfield customer from San Clemente, CA on 9/22/2020
Sound is much improved over the TV sound. My biggest surprise was it automatically synced with my cable system and Sony TV.
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