Yamaha True X Surround 90A Soundbar System

About The Yamaha True X Surround 90A Soundbar System

The True X Surround 90A from Yamaha has been created with a deep understanding of what makes a true home theatre experience. This soundbar features Yamaha’s exclusive YSP beam speaker technology to deliver an unparalleled sense of height – above all else, while truly bringing your movie experience beyond anything before, to an entirely new level of immersive 3D sound.

Beam Speaker Technology, Redefined

Over twenty years ago, Yamaha re-invented home theatre with the YSP-1 soundbar, and have been refining beam technology ever since. In this latest model, Yamaha's original YDA-141 high-performance amplifier with twelve ultra-precise DSP-controlled beam speakers mounted on the top (six on each side) create unique height channels with ceiling reflections. With realistic Dolby Atmos® playback, it delivers an amazing sound field that surpasses conventional soundbars.

Not a Successor, but an Innovator

True X Surround 90A is a system that brings new innovations to home cinema. With a slim-bodied soundbar just 71 mm tall, it features multiple, meticulously selected speaker units, encased in a sturdy, highly rigid cabinet supported by large resin legs with a substantial contact area - exceptionally solid build quality for an audio device. In addition, combining a subwoofer boasting new Symmetrical Flare Port® technology with two fully wireless rear speakers featuring built-in battery power provides unprecedented flexibility and a profoundly authentic cinematic experience.

Elegantly Shaped, Perfectly Tuned

The custom eye-shaped oval speakers are key to creating a slim soundbar with distortion-free, immersive surround sound. These speakers deliver rich midrange tones and powerful volume with fewer units, ensuring a clear, natural sound field without acoustic interference. By optimizing the speaker's structure and magnetic circuitry, Yamaha overcame challenges like cone strength and high-frequency clarity, resulting in distortion-free, immersive sound. The outcome is a soundbar that offers a sleek design and powerful, balanced sound for an exceptional listening experience.

Premium Components, Ultimate Performance

Surround:AI™ technology employs cutting-edge audio processing performance. Thanks to Qualcomm® QCS407 64-bit SoC (System-on-a chip), also used in Yamaha’s flagship Aventage Series AV receivers, Yamaha's unique surround sound feature automatically generates ideal sound field effect depending on the movie scene. Enjoy your favourite content with sound as if a team of Yamaha professional sound engineers were fine-tuning audio for each scene.

Feel the Depth, Hear the Power

The system’s subwoofer employs Symmetrical Flare Port® technology, newly developed through meticulous Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurements - delivering powerful, deeply resonant bass. The symmetrical horizontal/vertical port structure ensures extremely smooth release of the strong air flow generated during bass reproduction. As a result, port noise has been reduced by 20 dB compared to conventional models, enabling pure bass reproduction that is both powerful and deep.

Where True Sound comes to Life

With a history spanning over 130 years and being one of the world's largest manufacturers of musical instruments, Yamaha fully understands the very moment of sound creation and continues to be relied upon by world-famous artists for its audio expertise and live mixing consoles. In addition, Yamaha maintain first-class research and development capabilities in all fields related to sound and music, and have brought their long experience and extensive knowledge to sound creation in the True X Surround 90A.

Yamaha MusicCast

The True X Surround 90A is equipped with Yamaha's original MusicCast network system. Moreover, it is compatible with a variety of streaming services such as Amazon Music HD and Spotify, letting you fully enjoy exceptionally high-quality sound unique to today’s high-resolution and lossless sound sources, with complete fidelity. You can also use it to stream Apple Music with Airplay 2. And the MusicCast system lets you easily listen to music anywhere in your home by linking various MusicCast devices with just one app on your smart device.

State-Of-The Art Audio Processing - AURO-3D®

True X Surround 90A is not only amazing for movies, but also music and live concert videos. As the world's first AURO-3D® soundbar, it takes full advantage of the height beams and creates a sense of realism as if you were actually experiencing a live performance in a concert hall. In addition, with great effect thanks to AURO-3D® Auro-Matic upmixer function, stereo video content is upmixed into an exceptional three-dimensional sound field.

Advanced App Control

The height beam angles and volume levels can be easily adjusted using the dedicated MusicCast app, which also provides basic control of the soundbar.

Flexible Music Playback

The True X Rear Speaker features built-in battery power, making it perfect for a completely wireless rear speaker, and can double as a Bluetooth® speaker with a simple touch of a button. Take it anywhere you like and enjoy all the music on your smartphone with high sound quality.

Wall Hanging

Simply remove the legs from the centre unit, and it can be easily wall-mounted using the included metal fittings. Just 76 mm in height and 143 mm in depth, it does not disturb the interior of the room even when hung on the wall.

Clear Voice & Bass Extension

The unique and switchable Clear Voice feature makes it easier to hear and understand voices and dialogue. Bass Extension also adds body and depth to the bass while keeping the mids and highs clean, making movies even more immersive.

Easy Connectivity

Compatible with eARC and CEC, the system can be connected to the TV with a single HDMI cable, while power on/off and volume can be controlled with your TV remote.

Our Review

The Yamaha True X Surround 90A Soundbar System is a serious home cinema solution, blending cutting-edge audio tech with Yamaha’s signature attention to detail. At the heart of it is Yamaha’s refined YSP beam speaker technology, which uses twelve precisely controlled beam drivers to bounce sound off your ceiling and walls, creating a convincingly immersive Dolby Atmos experience. It’s not just about big sound either – Yamaha’s Surround:AI™ feature cleverly adapts audio to match the action on screen, so whether you’re deep in a blockbuster or kicking back with a concert, the sound feels tailored just for that moment. And despite all the high-end audio wizardry, the slim, elegant design fits effortlessly into modern living spaces.

What really sets the True X Surround 90A apart is its versatility and user-friendly design. The wireless rear speakers aren’t just easy to place – they’ve got built-in batteries and can double as Bluetooth speakers, making them ideal for music playback anywhere in the house. The subwoofer’s Symmetrical Flare Port® tech brings deep, punchy bass without the usual unwanted rumble, and everything connects seamlessly via HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, or Yamaha’s MusicCast multi-room system. Whether you’re mounting it on the wall or setting it up on a console, this soundbar system delivers a truly cinematic audio experience without the fuss – just great sound, wherever you sit.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Yamaha True X Surround 90A Dolby Atmos Soundbar System (Dolby Atmos Soundbar, Wireless Subwoofer & Two Wireless Surround Speakers)
• Model Numbers: SR-X90A Soundbar System and Wireless Subwoofer, 2 x WS-X3A Rechargeable Wireless Surround Speakers
• Flagship Soundbar with Height Beam Speakers, an External Subwoofer, and 2 Fully Wireless Rear Speakers
• Height Beam Speaker offers a True Dolby Atmos® Experience
• Custom Eye-Shaped Oval Speakers deliver Distortion-Free, Immersive Sound
• Pure Bass Reproduction with a Newly Developed Symmetrical Flare Port® Subwoofer
• Fully Wireless Rear Speakers, True X Speaker 3A
• Wireless Battery Powered Rear Speakers can double as Bluetooth® Speakers with the simple touch of a button
• Surround:AI, inherited from Yamaha’s Premium AV Receivers
• Equipped with Yamaha’s Original MusicCast Network System
• The World's First AURO-3D® Compatible Soundbar
• Compatible with AirPlay 2, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music

Soundbar

• Maximum Output Power: Front L/R 100 W x 2, Centre 100 W, Height L/R 2.5 W x 12
• Drivers
  • Front L/R: 2 x 110 x 53 mm Full Range Cones, 2 x 25 mm Dome Tweeters
  • Centre: 1 x 110 x 53 mm Full Range Cone, 2 x 25 mm Dome Tweeters
  • Height L/R: 12 x 28 mm Cones
• Frequency Response: 120 Hz ～ 20 kHz
• Connections
  • 1 x HDMI Input
  • 1 x Optical Digital Input
  • 1 x HDMI Output (ARC/eARC)
  • Bluetooth®
  • Wireless Lan (Wi-Fi)
  • Wireless Subwoofer & Speaker Outputs
• Standby Power Consumption
  • 5 W (HDMI-CEC off, Network standby off),
  • 0 W (HDMI-CEC on, Network standby off)
• Remote Control Supplied
• Wall Mountable: Wall Mount Bracket Included
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 1180 x 85 x 143mm
• Weight: 11.0 kg
• Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 Year

Wireless Subwoofer

• Type: Bass-Reflex (Ported)
• Maximum Rated Power: 100 W (3 Ohms, 10% THD)
• Drive Unit: 170 mm Cone
• Frequency Response: 33 Hz ～ 120 Hz
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 241 x 378 x 414mm
• Weight: 12.7kg
• Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 Year

Wireless Surround Speakers

• Maximum Output Power: 2 x 10 W (1 kHz, 10% THD)
• Drive Units
  • 2 x 58 mm Full Range
  • 2 x Passive Bass Radiators
• Frequency Response: 55 Hz ～ 20 kHz
• USB Type C Input
• Bluetooth® Ver.5.0
• Wireless 5.8 GHz
• IP67 Water & Dust Resistant
• Power: USB Type C or Charging Cradle (CC-T1A)
• 2 x CC-T1A Charging Cradles Supplied
• Battery Life: 12 hours (Charging Time: 4 Hours)
• Portable Bluetooth Functionality via 'Solo' Mode
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 88 x 220 x 88mm
• Weight: 1 kg ea
• Manufacturer’s Warranty: 1 Year

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.