Yamaha SR-C30A vs Bose TV Speaker Soundbar Comparison

Yamaha SR-C30A vs Bose TV Speaker

Yamaha SR-C30A

2.1-channel | $300

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Bose TV Speaker

3.1-channel | $279

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Yamaha SR-C30A vs Bose TV Speaker: the short answer

We can compare 13 features from the published specs. The Bose TV Speaker is ahead on 2, the Yamaha SR-C30A on 1, and 10 are ties. Only the Yamaha SR-C30A comes with a subwoofer, which matters when comparing the prices.

Reasons to choose Yamaha SR-C30A over Bose TV Speaker

Subwoofer: Included vs Optional

Reasons to choose Bose TV Speaker over Yamaha SR-C30A

Channel layout: 3.1 vs 2.1
Height: 2.25 in vs 2.56 in

Side-by-Side Comparison

	Yamaha SR-C30A	Bose TV Speaker
Channel layout Counts speaker channels the bar actually has. More ear-level and height channels means a wider, taller sound field.	2.1	3.1
Height channels Drivers aimed at the ceiling, which is what makes Dolby Atmos sound overhead rather than just wide.	0	0
Dolby Atmos	No	No
DTS:X	No	No
HDMI to the TV eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV; plain ARC compresses them.	ARC	ARC
HDMI inputs A spare HDMI port for a games console or disc player.	0	0
Subwoofer Included beats optional beats none: a separate subwoofer is where deep bass comes from.	Included	Optional
Rear speakers Real rear speakers put effects behind you; without them surround is simulated from the front.	None	None
Room correction	No	No
Streaming	Bluetooth only	Bluetooth only
Voice assistant Built in, rather than through a separate smart speaker.	No	No
Dialogue enhancement	Yes	Yes
Height Lower is less likely to block the bottom of the TV picture.	2.56 in	2.25 in
Width / suits TVs from Neither is better: match the bar to your TV. See the size simulator below.	23.63 in / 32-inch	23.44 in / 32-inch
Drivers in the bar	2	3
Power (total, as published) Makers rate soundbar power differently, so the totals are not a like-for-like comparison.	40 W	—
Weight	2.9 lbs	4.3 lbs
List price	$300	$279

Green marks the better figure where one is better. Dashes are specs the maker does not publish.

Size: Both Soundbars in Front of a TV

Drawn to scale. The solid bar is the Yamaha SR-C30A, the dashed outline the Bose TV Speaker. Pick your TV size and how it stands to see whether either would cover the picture.

Full Specifications

Yamaha SR-C30A Specifications

Sound
Channels	2.1
Dolby Atmos	No
DTS:X	No
Drivers	Midrange: 1.8125" Cone Drivers (2); Subwoofer: 5.125" Cone; Enclosure: Sealed(bar),Ported(sub)
Power (bar, total)	40 watts
Power (subwoofer)	50 watts
Frequency response	40-22k Hz
Subwoofer	Included
Rear speakers	None
Virtual surround	3D Movie
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	Yes
Room correction	No
Connections
HDMI to TV	ARC
HDMI inputs	0
HDMI version	1.4
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	3.5mm
USB	No
Subwoofer output	No
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Voice control	No
App	Apple iOS, Android
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	23.63 x 2.56 x 3.75 in / 600 x 65 x 95 mm
Weight	2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg
Subwoofer size	6.38 x 13.19 x 15.44 in (W x H x D), 12.6 lbs
Wall mounting	Yes (no bracket supplied)
Warranty	2 Years parts, 2 Years labour
List price	$300

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

Bose TV Speaker Specifications

Sound
Channels	3.1
Dolby Atmos	No
DTS:X	No
Drivers	Tweeters: Dome (1); Woofers: Cone (2); Enclosure: Ported
Subwoofer	Optional
Rear speakers	None
Virtual surround	No
Dialogue enhancement	Yes
Night mode	No
Room correction	No
Connections
HDMI to TV	ARC
HDMI inputs	0
HDMI version	1.4
Optical inputs	Yes
Analogue input	3.5mm
USB	No
Subwoofer output	3.5mm
HDMI CEC	Yes
Streaming and Control
Wi-Fi	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Voice control	No
Remote included	Yes
Learns TV remote	No
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	23.44 x 2.25 x 4.56 in / 595 x 57 x 116 mm
Weight	4.3 lbs / 1.95 kg
Wall mounting	Yes (bracket sold separately)
Warranty	1 Year parts, 1 Year labour
List price	$279

Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.

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