The Yamaha True X Bar 50A soundbar impresses for its price, delivering a balanced sound experience that competes with higher-end models. While initial setup can be tricky, particularly with the surround speakers, once connected, it offers a notable improvement over built-in TV audio. Although testing focused on TV sound, the device stands out in the budget soundbar market. Users should be prepared for potential setup challenges, including charging speaker batteries fully and following a confusing manual for optimal configuration.
Many soundbars in this price range tend to overemphasize midrange frequencies, which makes sense since they are often designed to enhance spoken dialogue. However, the Yamaha True X Bar 50A distinguishes itself by delivering a more balanced sound across low, mid, and high frequencies.
Even though my audiophile ears could easily tell the difference between the two, for the money, the Yamaha True X Bar 50A is hard to beat.
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