SR-C20A BLB
Yamaha Have Perfected The…
10/10/2022 14:22
I have never owned a Soundbar before purchasing the SR-C20A, although I have owned some very high quality speakers, so I'm in a fairly good position to compare.
Set Up & Basic Functions
The setup process of this all-in-one soundbar was straightforward. I tested multiple connections including Bluetooth, Optical and HDMI. I found Bluetooth had a slight delay, which is fine for music but not TV. The Optical connection was simple, but while it worked perfectly on my TV,
The Optical connection worked well for having the soundbar "Always On", however for ease-of-use, I wanted sound to still come from the TV, and only to use the soundbar when I turn it on. The HDMI connection was perfect for this.
Sound
The sound difference between the soundbar and the TV is incredible for the price point, and in such a compact device too! The bass levels are impressive and movies are a joy to watch.
Remote & Yamaha App
It comes with a handy remote with simple functions, and sound presets for Stereo, Standard, Game and Movie which seem to be calibrated well. You can also control the subwoofer and volume. Sometimes it has been hard to tell when settings such as "Clear Voices" or the sound presets have been activated, as you only get LED feedback from the soundbar, which is why I’ve actually used the Yamaha App mainly as a remote to tweak settings.
As a Standalone Speaker with Google Home
After a simple Bluetooth connection process, I have been using the soundbar as a dedicated speaker for music through my Google Home Hub. Music sound quality is good, some may say great, however my similarly priced speaker from another brand does have a better sound quality overall, so I will be keeping both for different uses.
Conclusion
Overall, the Yamaha SRC20A is an excellent purchase at this price point. It is ideal for those looking for something compact, yet powerful. If you have never used a soundbar before, this will revolutionise your TV watching experience, and immerse you into your chosen content.
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Wickford , Spojené království
Age: 34
Gender: Female