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Yamaha SR-B40A

Name: Yamaha SR-B40A
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: index
Price: 399.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (6 reviews)

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SR-B40A Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer

Step up to spatial sound. Now it’s easier than ever to experience Dolby Atmos immersive audio in your home with this simple yet powerful sound bar with wireless subwoofer. Elevate your favorite TV shows, movies, games and music with exceptionally clear, detailed and spacious sound.

Dolby Atmos immersive audio
Wireless subwoofer for rich, full bass
Clear Voice for enhanced dialogue clarity
Stream your music, audiobooks and podcasts with Bluetooth
Easy, one-cable connection to your TV with HDMI or optical
Wall-mountable with built-in keyholes

YAMAHA TRUE SOUND WITH 3D IMMERSIVE SOUND TECHNOLOGY

Developed from the ground up with Yamaha True Sound engineering, the SR-B40A draws on all we know about sound and sound field creation. Dolby Atmos further enhances the listening experience, immersing you in spacious sound that you can feel all around you.

EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF IMMERSIVE AUDIO

Get the most out of a rapidly growing universe of Dolby Atmos content available from streaming providers and game publishers. The precision-crafted speaker drivers and advanced high-quality audio reproduction technology employed by the SR-B40A, combined with Dolby Atmos, create a sound field that envelops and transports you deeper into your favorite TV shows, movies, games and music.

CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOU

The SR-B40A gives you several ways to customize the sound to your content and personal taste: choose from four Sound Modes, adjust the subwoofer level with an independent control on the remote and dial in the EQ just the way you like it using tone controls in the app.

THRILLING & ROOM-FILLING

Hear and feel the action! The included subwoofer adds just the right low-end punch to your movies and shows, and just the right thump to your music. Plus, it connects to the sound bar wirelessly, making it easy to place anywhere in the room.

CLEAR VOICE

Find it hard to hear TV dialogue? Our Clear Voice technology makes human voices more audible. Hear every word – from YouTube videos to movies and shows, especially when background music and sound effects try to take center stage.

FOUR SOUND MODES

With four different sound modes, you can match the sound to your content and mood. Stereo mode works great for music and podcasts. Standard mode is ideal for TV programs. Try Game mode to immerse yourself in your latest battle, and use Movie mode to create an expansive theater experience.

BASS EXTENSION

Want even more bass? Use the Bass Extension feature for a broader, more muscular presentation with power and presence.

Connect the SR-B40A to your TV with just a single HDMI or optical cable. Featuring HDMI-CEC and eARC compatibility, it lets you operate basic functions directly from your TV remote control. For even more detailed control, you can conveniently adjust the volume and change sound modes with the included remote or the Yamaha Sound Bar Remote app.

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Overall Score 80/100

Just Okay

Summary: The Yamaha SR-B40A is a slim 2.1 soundbar with a wireless 6.25" sub (100 W) and 200 W total power, offering eARC, Bluetooth 5.1 and app control. It targets small-to-medium rooms with extended bass and simple setup but lacks Wi‑Fi, analog inputs and advanced streaming at a $399.95 price. Sound quality: The SR-B40A's dedicated 100 W wireless sub and compact driver size favour punchy, controlled bass and good transient response in typical living rooms. Low-frequency extension and ultimate deep-bass slam are constrained by the 6.25" driver and compact cabinet, so it excels at tight, cohesive bass rather than reference-level output. Integration potential is high on paper (eARC, wireless sub) but no outcome-based review evidence is available to confirm seamless blending with mains in real-world setups.

Sound Quality

83/100

Bass

84/100

6.25" wireless subwoofer with 100 W dedicated power and 'Bass Extended' spec. Good punch and extension for small-to-medium rooms; will not match larger reference subs.

Dynamics

80/100

200 W system (100 W to sub) and a relatively small, low-mass driver imply good transient response and punch in-room, though headroom is limited compared with larger subs.

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Integration

74/100

Features that support integration (wireless sub, eARC, app control) are present, but no review outcome evidence is available. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.

Build Quality

82/100

Yamaha-grade fit and finish implied by design; subwoofer weight (17.9 lb) and compact cabinet suggest solid construction for its class.

Features Connectivity

78/100

eARC, Bluetooth 5.1 (SBC/AAC), wireless sub and app control present. Missing Wi‑Fi, no analog inputs, no subwoofer out; limited streaming ecosystem compared with Wi‑Fi-enabled rivals.

Value for Money

80/100

At $399.95 it offers a well-specified 2.1 package with wireless sub and eARC. Lack of Wi‑Fi and advanced streaming trims perceived value slightly but price is reasonable for brand and features.