The Yamaha True X Bar 90A is a 3.1.2-channel soundbar from Yamaha, listed at $2,800. It ships with a wireless subwoofer, so the price covers the bass as well as the bar.
Yamaha True X Bar 90A Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Dedicated height channels (3.1.2) for Dolby Atmos, not only virtual processing
- ✓Decodes both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- ✓A dedicated centre channel for dialogue
- ✓Subwoofer included in the box
- ✓Can grow into true surround with optional rear speakers
- ✓HDMI eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV
- ✓HDMI input with 4K pass-through - a spare port for a console or player
- ✓Wi-Fi streaming with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
- ✓Dialogue enhancement
- ✗At 3.38 in tall it can block the bottom of a TV sitting low on its stand
Channels and Surround Sound
The 3.1.2 badge means 3 ear-level channels (left, centre and right), 1 subwoofer channel, 2 height channels firing at the ceiling. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Virtual surround: Surround AI.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
A wireless subwoofer is included, rated at 100 watts, measuring 9.5 x 14.88 x 18.13 in (W x H x D). Rear surround speakers are optional, so it can become a true surround system later. Wall-mountable: Yes (bracket included).
Connections
The Yamaha True X Bar 90A has HDMI eARC to the TV - the connection that carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV's own apps and inputs; 1 HDMI input with 4K video pass-through (HDMI 2.1); optical digital input.
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5.0 GHz), with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn; Bluetooth; app control (Apple iOS, Android); a remote in the box. Sound features: dialogue enhancement, automatic volume levelling.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 46.5 x 3.38 x 5.63 in (W x H x D), or 1181 x 86 x 143 mm, and weighs 24.3 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 55-inch TV (47.9 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 3.38 in tall, check the gap between the stand and the bottom of the screen: on many TVs with feet at the ends it is under 3 inches, and the bar would block the picture or the IR receiver.
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Yamaha True X Bar 90A Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| Drivers | Tweeters: 1" Soft-Dome (3); Midrange: 1.125" Cone (12); Woofers: 4.375"x2.125" (4); Subwoofer: 6,75; Enclosure: Sealed(bar),Ported(sub) |
| Power (bar, total) | 450 watts |
| Power (subwoofer) | 100 watts |
| Frequency response | 33-20k Hz |
| Subwoofer | Included |
| Rear speakers | Optional |
| Virtual surround | Surround AI |
| Dialogue enhancement | Yes |
| Night mode | No |
| Room correction | No |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | eARC |
| HDMI inputs | 1 |
| Video pass-through | 4K |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Optical inputs | Yes |
| Analogue input | No |
| USB | No |
| Subwoofer output | Wireless |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Streaming | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn |
| Voice control | No |
| App | Apple iOS, Android |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Learns TV remote | No |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 46.5 x 3.38 x 5.63 in / 1181 x 86 x 143 mm |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs / 11.02 kg |
| Subwoofer size | 9.5 x 14.88 x 18.13 in (W x H x D), 28 lbs |
| Wall mounting | Yes (bracket included) |
| Warranty | 2 Years parts, 2 Years labour |
| List price | $2,800 |
Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.