Yamaha SR-C20A Compact Sound Bar with Built-In Subwoofer and Bluetooth

Pretty easy to set up if you just want to listen in your tv room. In my case I need to also hook up my Sony wireless headphones and a speaker system that takes music outside.
This has been a challenge. When in optical I can hear through my headphones and play music to the outside. But after turning the tv off it will not turn the soundbar on upon turning the tv on...I have to put it in HDMI/ARC for that to happen. So if I can fix that I would give it 5 stars.

Love it! Nice compact size! Low profile!

Very happy with this sound bar. Highly recommend.

I love this sound bar! Great sound and super easy to set up and use.

It was easy to set up and I like the lights on the unit that provide feedback for my commands.

I use this in the salon of a yacht. It is compact but provides good sound for this use.

Yes is good

Only 23 inches wide. Virtual Surround Technology that makes it feel like movie theater. Built-in subwoofer with dual passive radiators. Clear Voice to hear the dialogues better. I like that it's bluetooth connection so I can listen to my streaming music and podcasts also.

My parents have had the same TV's + speakers at their house for quite a while. I installed this with the optical port (which I had never really utilized before) and it took less than 5 minutes. First of all the sound is a GAME CHANGER. I don't know what it is but I feel like with a lot of movies/tv-shows the background noise/music is so loud compared to the speaking, I kept finding myself lowering the volume for action scenes, then having to turn it back up to hear people talking. This fixed all of that instantly and even has a 'Clear Voice' mode to make it even crisper.

The remote works great, but I also love that I can just control it from my phone as well, the app is simple, straightforward, and easy to use.

The sound was just SO much richer than what was coming out of the regular TV. I didn't expect it to be quite as noticeable but it 100% was. I definitely have to get one for my own apartment now!

I had been looking for a speaker/sound system for my apartment and the SR-C20 Compact Sound Bar has exceeded my expectations. It is a great size- big enough to give clear sound while sleek enough to fit perfectly on my tv stand. I've been able to connect it to my tv and it has enhanced the sound quality and my overall viewing experience. I love that I can also connect my phone to it via Bluetooth, and use this feature to listen to podcasts/music when I'm cooking or cleaning around my apartment. The sound had great reach, I can hear whatever I am playing from wherever I go. Overall, I love it!

Wow. This bar is something else. It sounds like you're on the field for football, in a box for Phantom of the Opera, and next to you local newscaster. Its crystal clear, easy to use, and absolutely bangs. I mean, this thing can go loud. And it just straight up looks good. 10/10, would recommend.

For being so compact, this sound bar packs a punch. I was pleasantly surprised at the volume and sound quality this baby dishes out. Plus, you can't go wrong with the reasonable price. Not to mention the quality of Yamaha.

I like that this sound bar is compact, easy to install and easy to use. The sound quality is amazing. It totally makes a great difference. It made our movie nights extra special.

I believe considering the price of the product, the sound quality is okay. The bass is not the quality I was expecting. It is quite portable though.

I love how compact this sound bar is. It feels my apartment with sound. The quality is amazing and better than others I've used.

Granted this is not an uber-Harmon 8.1 system, this compact sound bar is no joke! Surprisingly robust bass, clear sound, and very very easy to set up!

The set up was easy. I used the HDMI method and mount the sound board on my wall. I'm no where near handy, but the paper helps to get the perfect line the holes. The sound is perfect it fills the room up and also if you have a party the volume accommodate as well.

Okay, I never knew something like this existed but it is definitely useful. I always wondered why the TV sounded louder in the next room than the room it was in. Highly recommend!

The Yamaha Sound Bar our performs anything I've ever had. This is the perfect size, not too small not too large. It connects to all my devices flawlessly and sounds fantastic. Totally recommend.

This product is compact, loud, easy to set up and connect to and use overall. This device works as a Bluetooth speaker, and a sound bar! The only downfall for me is not being able to control the volume without the TV remote. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone in the market for a compact sound bar! I'm a big fan!

Overall Sound Is decent, volume can go really high but not very much bass because there is no sub

Being overly critic if I have a complaint is that the audio controls are limited.

Really nice compact size, great for a bedroom! Doesn't take enough space and it can get loud

This soundbar isn't very large, in fact it was smaller than I had anticipated at less than 24 inches long. However, the sound that comes out of this thing sounds much much bigger. It has a built in subwoofer with some deep oomph and rich sound. I live in an apartment, and it's handy to have a simple bass volume button on the remote to turn it up or down, which is great to ensure I'm not disturbing the neighbors. This also comes with all the connections you'd expect out of modern soundbars: ARC HDMI to connect to TV's, Bluetooth to connect to phones and other wireless devises, and Digital Audio just in case. One small downside is that I wish the powercable had the power box incorporated into the bar itself. Instead, the powerbox is halfway down the power cable like you'd expect on a laptop. All in all, a small but powerful way to add robust sound to your TV or living room!

The Yamaha SR-C20 soundbar is simple to setup, has excellent performance, and an abundance of features and connection options in compact size. It has the clearest voice reproduction from the TV. It can be connected to Phone via Bluetooth. I even used it for attending meetings on laptop. If you living room is small, then this is perfect size for the sound

So I received this FREE soundbar and I was thrilled because I'm always saying how I can't hear the TV. Fast forward to getting this product. I was extremely intimidated by the box and the set up. Boy, was I wrong! IT WAS SO SIMPLE! a few wires into the correct spot and we have action! Getting my phone connected via Bluetooth was also seamless. On to the actual product. This sound bar is small compared to my TV, but woah... THE SOUND its unmatched! It even has a subwoofer. I love this and I will be recommending it to others!

This soundbar is so perfect from all the sides. the legth is just perfect the sound is so amazing

I was so excited to try this soundbar and it's even better than I imagined! It's very compact yet the sound is perfect! And the bass is quite decent too! That's the common problem for such small soundbars, but Yamaha solved it.
I tested it with my iMac and different movies as well as my record vinyl player and it works nicely with everything.
If you're looking for something small to pair with your TV or computer, look no further. Yamaha is well-known for its high-quality products and this one is no exception.

Yamaha's SR-C20 Compact Sound Bar provides good quality sound and was easy to set-up and use.

I am so happy with the quality of this sound bar. To start with it looks super sleek and adorns my living room. Because if it's sleek look it does not occupy much space and sets easily on my TV unit. It's a great quality sound bar by Yamaha and is nothing compared to other sound bars I have used. Connecting it with TV is super easy. Sound effects from this sound bar is extremely powerful and I can easily differentiate changes in sound of music or speech when I change modes from speech to bass or increase subwoofer count. Best of all is I could easily set the app to control it from my phone which in my opinion is a smart way to use it. To make it more convenient and easy to use it comes with a simple remote which is again helpful. It also has led light to adorn it's look and to top it up I can control the brightness of this light! I am really happy with it and would highly recommend purchasing it.

Let me start by saying my partner is an IT guy, so when I told him I was gifted this sound bar he wasn't thrilled. He had done research on our current bar and wasn't sure if it could be as good as what we have.
It is as good, and BETTER! The bass on this bad boy is second to none! It has crystal clear audio quality. It also has settings for different modes, music, movie, etc. I played around with that and it was really nice!
Additionally, this soundbar is far smaller than the average making is super aesthetic with our minimalist style. I love the way it looks on my tv stand!

My family and I spend our Sundays watching movies. It's our favorite weekend pastime and we deeply value the moments we spend in our living room enjoying all kinds of entertainment together. After receiving the Yamaha SR-C20 Compact Sound Bar, our favorite pastime really got an upgrade. The sound is phenomenal and it feels like our living room got transformed into a mini theater. The setup was easy and the device is intuitive to operate and connect. We were enjoying movies, playing video games, and listening to our favorite songs - all with a better sound after only a few minutes.

Really enjoying using the sound bar. Perfect for my condo.

This is a great sound bar that fills the room with sound. I love having this for sports and binging new tv series.

So happy with this sound bar my tv was loud already so i thought… this made my living room sound like a movie theater love it's

I've been wanting a sound bar and this one is perfect. It was easy to install, compact and packs a lot of sound.

It was easy to connect the sound bar to the TV and pair to my phone with Bluetooth. All you need is an HDMI cable and connect it to an ARC-compatible TV and it's ready to be used. It sounds great and provides good surround sound for my living room. The volume goes up to 50 and it's currently set to 11 (pretty loud) for my mid-size living room. The remote comes ready to use out of box. You can easily set it to stereo, standard, movie and game settings. There is a Clear Voice button that helps minimize background noise in movies to hear voices. I like that Yamaha has a dedicated remote control app to control the volume, bass and subwoofer settings. The device itself has LED lights but doesn't tell you the actual volume setting, so the app is helpful for that.

The sound bar itself is modern and sleek. I like that it is not obnoxiously large and blends it to my decor. It can be mounted to the wall, but we opted to stand on our entertainment center that is housed to the left of our TV, but the sound carries where it doesn't seem off-center. Highly recommend.

This Yamaha SR-C20A is a compact sound bar, best suited for smaller setups but also sounds great in an open area. Living in an apartment size matters! At 23" long, 3-1/2" wide, & 2' tall, it fits onto mosts desks & entertainment centers of with ease. It's for sure a space saver. Its appearance of a full wraparound speaker mesh looks great. It comes with a remote that works well to control the soundbar and its features. The remote easily identifies the sound bars presets. The SR-C20A has the following sound modes: Stereo- This is the most basic, best suited for music. The sound stage is more narrow & focused. Standard- This mode widens the sound stage a bit. Its good for TV shows, sports, etc. Movie- This mode further widens the sound stage for a more theatrical sound. Game- This is the widest sound stage & the effect leads to a more immersive experience. The different modes give an enjoyable experience for any type of content. There's also a Clear Voice mode which emphasizes the frequencies of human speech that is typically good for TV shows, podcasts & news. It definitely enhances dialogue. All of the other frequencies are still very present & maintain clarity without compromise. There's also the Bass Extension mode that accentuates the bass response without bleeding into the midrange. The sound bar utilizes a series of 5 LED lights at the front of the sound bar to visually display which connections & sources are hooked up, as well as volume & subwoofer level increases & decreases. The lights turn off after a brief period of time so you won't have LED lights glaring. It's super easy to setup. I used the included digital optical cable (the only cable that is included) to connect the soundbar to my TV. I just plugged in the optical cable & the power cable and it worked. I didn't have to do anything extra at all. It also supports HDMI or AUX connection if you want to go another route or don't have the option for the optical cable. I love its ability to connect using Bluetooth with the ease of a button. It has a clean stream between my iPhone and the soundbar. This isn't a true surround sound system, but does a great job acting like it. I'd definitely recommend for someone needing a smaller bar with a big sound. It definitely delivers a large sound considering its size. The only downside is that there's no DTS Virtual:X sound; which isn't what you'd buy this particular model for anyway.

Love that it's small so it can fit perfectly in front of the tv without blocking anything. The sound on it is perfect!

Only rated just 4 stars on quality because I want to see how it holds up. I don't know how you would beat the sound for the price. I use it in my small to medium size living space in a one br apartment. More bass than I expected( in a good way, not overwhelming), considering no separate sub woofer. Also like the clear voice feature. Very satisfied so far.

EXACTLY what we were looking for! Wife didn't want a bar that was the center of attraction, so this sound bar was perfect for us. Amazing sound in an open area (on our screened in patio). Love the ability to connect using Bluetooth with the push of a button. This is not a true surround sound system, but does a great job acting like it.
Highly recommend for someone needing a smaller bar with a big sound.

Surprisingly good sound,decent bass goes load! Pretty pretty pretty good # curb your enthusiasm, # hbo

We got the PB-1000 subwoofer. It is a perfect addition to our stereo system! We can hear it when it’s quiet but also rock the walls when we want to! We will definitely be buying more gear from you all!

OK not great

Great sound. I’m using the sound bar with my bedroom 40 inch Sony Bravia. Great sound and well worth the investment.

I've read reviews from sound experts of magazines, websites and retailers who stated that this sound bar wouldn't compare to its sister model, the SR-B20A which comes equipped with DTS Virtual:X sound and probably wasn't that adequate for a large room like a living room. Some even stated "The SR-C20A is the bar Yamaha wanted it to be, but it lacks low end sound" but surprisingly, this bar does deliver a large enough sound considering its size. If your not one who cares too much for a home theater effect and features like DTS Virtual:X sound and need a better than basic boost to TV volume, this is a recommended sound bar. If the added attractions of the other model matter and having a larger size as well, than that's understandable but this bar is a winner in its own right. It does hold its own.