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Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A) review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£490N. of audio channels:?Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:eARC

Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A) Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 2 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A)
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

35%

7.1

Technical score

30%

7.1

List score

25%

7.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 66% of soundbars
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

▼Worse than 75%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

25%

5.9

Audio

18%

7.1

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

8.5

Controls

12%

7.3

HDMI

10%

6.6

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 83%
7.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 56% of models

7.1

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

6.3

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 videos, average 8.5/10. We use 3 reviews; the 1 missing counts as the category's typical 8.2: (8.5 × 2 + 8.2 × 1) ÷ 3 = 8.4. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 56%
7.1

List score

List score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 101 lists (1%)
▲Better than 64%
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Ranked #91 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A)

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

5.9

Audio

18%

7.1

Formats

16%

7.9

Connectivity

14%

8.5

Controls

12%

7.3

HDMI

10%

6.6

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

7.1
Reviews score
7.1
List score
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.3
N. of audio channels
?
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
Max frequency
22,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 22,000 Hz, higher than 95.2% of soundbars and equal to 3.1% of soundbars.
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Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
yes
This soundbar supports DTS:X. 83.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
?
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N. of HDMI inputs
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 1 HDMI inputs, more than 58.8% of soundbars and equal to 37.4% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 71.5% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5
This soundbar has Wi-Fi 5, which is more advanced than 85.2% of soundbars and equal to 12.8% of soundbars.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
yes
This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility. 63.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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HDMI version
eARC
This soundbar has HDMI eARC, which is more capable than 71.6% of soundbars and equal to 16.3% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
eARC
This soundbar has eARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 71.5% of soundbars and the same as what 28.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
?
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AirPlay
yes
This soundbar supports AirPlay. 80.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
yes
This soundbar supports Spotify Connect. 79.5% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
yes
This soundbar supports TIDAL Connect. 91.1% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A) vs the average soundbar

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  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This soundbar supports AirPlay, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This soundbar supports Spotify Connect, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • 2,000 Hz higher max frequency
    This soundbar has a higher maximum frequency than the average soundbar (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average soundbar has a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • 1 more HDMI inputs
    This soundbar has more HDMI inputs than the average soundbar (1 vs 0). The average soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs.
    1 vs 0
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This soundbar supports Wi-Fi connectivity, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This soundbar supports AirPlay, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This soundbar supports Spotify Connect, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports TIDAL Connect
    This soundbar supports tIDAL Connect, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • App EQ customization
    This soundbar supports eQ customization (app), the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This soundbar supports voice assistant compatibility, the average soundbar does not.
  • 3 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3 in vs 6 in
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • 4.45x more expensive
    Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A) is more expensive than the average soundbar (£490 vs £110).
    £490 vs £110
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A) has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.61
  • 2.7% lower list score
    List score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 101 lists (1%)
    7.1 vs 7.3
  • 4.45x more expensive
    Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A) is more expensive than the average soundbar (£490 vs £110).
    £490 vs £110
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A) has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.61
  • 2.7% lower list score
    List score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 101 lists (1%)
    7.1 vs 7.3
  • 3 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    3 in vs 6 in
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
hxos plus
≈ estimated
16/12/2023
Unboxing and review · setup, app and sound modes
Verdict
The Yamaha True X Bar 40A is strong for movies, TV and gaming, with clear dialogue, though less suited to music.
8.0
ScreenTime with AVForums
≈ estimated
25/10/2023
Podcast review segment · movie and music listening impressions
Verdict
The Yamaha True X Bar 40A has impressive movie sound with a smooth character, though thin two-channel music holds it back.
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A)

  • Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect cover most streaming routes.
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X give a wider surround effect for films.
  • The subwoofer is included, so there is no separate unit to buy.
  • A top frequency of 22000 Hz keeps cymbals and voices clear.
  • The app lets you set tone and dialogue to your own taste.
  • eARC carries Dolby Atmos from the TV over one cable.

What customers don't like about Yamaha True X Bar 40A (SR-X40A)

  • The 3 in subwoofer driver is small, so bass is light.
  • There is no USB audio input for playing files from a drive.
  • There is only one HDMI input for devices.
  • There is no Bluetooth multipoint, so a phone and a laptop cannot both stay linked.
  • There is no Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio for lossless film sound.

Verdict

Streaming from several apps is what the Yamaha True X Bar 40A is built for. It has Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect, so music can come from the phone or straight from the service. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X add a wider surround effect for films. The subwoofer is included, but its 3 in driver is small, so deep bass will be light. The top end reaches 22000 Hz, so cymbals and voices sound clear. The app gives you tone and dialogue control, and eARC carries Atmos from the TV over one cable. It suits a buyer who streams music often and wants more width in films without extra speakers. Buyers who want serious low bass should look at a larger subwoofer.

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