Yamaha SR-C20A

100 W, 2.1 Channel
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Product details

A small soundbar for the room, a big leap for home entertainment. This soundbar delivers what TV speakers cannot. When the captivating sound fills the entire room, you will notice the difference immediately. Experience sound with virtual surround technology from various points in the room. Not only hear the sound but also feel it. With an integrated subwoofer, the sound reaches its full richness.

No more needing to turn up the volume to understand your favorite actor. Clear Voice technology brings the human voice to the forefront, making it stand out from background noise. Enjoy the best entertainment with various sound modes specifically designed for music, movies, games, or TV.

In just a few minutes, you can install this soundbar and open up a new world of sound. Simply place the soundbar under the TV or mount it on the wall using the mounting point. Sound modes, volume, and other functions can be easily adjusted via mobile devices using the Sound Bar Remote app. Additionally, you can control both the TV and soundbar with a single remote through an HDMI-ARC connection.

Hear and feel the entire sound spectrum, from the loud bang of an explosion to the quiet footsteps of an enemy sneaking up from behind. In the special sound mode for games, your reactions are faster and more precise than ever before. For all desktop gaming enthusiasts: This soundbar is so slim that it fits perfectly under the screen.

Once the soundbar is paired with a Bluetooth device, you can stream your favorite music, podcasts, and entertainment media. Sound richness should not depend on the size of the room. With a width of 600 mm and a height of 64 mm, this soundbar fits perfectly even in compact spaces.

Key specifications

Soundbar type
Soundbar
Audio channel
2.1 Channel
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Audio technology
Dolby Digital
Item number
13802035

General information

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Category
Sound bars
Manufacturer no.
SRC20A-WH
Release date
7.9.2020
External links
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
White
Exact colour description
White

Multimedia functions

Soundbar type
Soundbar
Audio channel
2.1 Channel
Nominal power
100 W
Frequency range
65 - 230 Hz
Equipment + functions
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
5.0
Audio technology
Dolby Digital
Audio formats
Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic II

Connections

Audio inputs
3.5mm jack (1x)Optical TOSLINK (1x)
Audio outputs
3.5mm jack (1x)
Video connections
HDMI (1x)
HDMI features
ARCHDMI CEC
USB ports
USB-A

Power supply

Power consumption
13 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.40 W

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Remote controlSR-C20A

Product dimensions

Height
6.40 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
9.40 cm
Weight
1.80 kg

Package dimensions

Length
66.50 cm
Width
16.50 cm
Height
15.40 cm
Weight
3.04 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Yamaha
    Not enough data
  • 1.HP
    0 %
  • 2.Panasonic
    0.3 %
  • 2.Razer
    0.3 %
  • 4.Dell
    0.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Yamaha
    Not enough data
  • 1.Creative
    1 day
  • 2.Razer
    3 days
  • 3.Philips
    4 days
  • 3.Sonos
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound bars» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Yamaha
    Not enough data
  • 1.Speedlink
    0.8 %
  • 2.Trust
    2.3 %
  • 3.JBL
    3.1 %
  • 4.Razer
    3.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingGood79/100
Good65/100
Stiftung Warentest Logo
Rank 7 out of 9Stiftung WarentestSoundbars im Test - Filmreifer Ton für den FernseherReleaseAugust 2022

Soundbars and soundplates are speakers that have been developed specifically for use with TVs. We were stricter in our assessment than with televisions. We do not only expect good music and speech reproduction from soundbars. Film effects and compressed streams via Bluetooth must also be well implemented...

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videoSingle testReleaseMarch 2021

All in all, the small SR-C20A offers a good package at a low price. It looks smart, convinces with solid workmanship, has the most important connections on board and can also be operated via app. Those who are dissatisfied with their TV sound and are looking for a low-priced alternative will find what they are looking for in Yamaha's youngster - but should not expect hi-fi sound for 250 euros.

This test report belongs to a different type: SR-C20A (100 W, 2.1 Channel)
Very good92/100
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Area DVDSingle testReleaseJanuary 2021

For just under 250 EUR, the buyer gets a solid and cleanly manufactured soundbar for the entry-level range. It can be controlled via the remote control, on the device or via a simply designed app. Various sound modes are integrated and can be selected for the different playbacks...