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Yamaha SR-C30A

Name: Yamaha SR-C30A
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: index
Price: 299.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

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SR-C30A Compact Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer

Good on space and on bass. Virtual surround sound, Clear Voice and Adaptive Low Volume tech inside a footprint made for versatility. Bluetooth and easy setup options make listening simple.

Wireless subwoofer that you can place horizontally or vertically to fit in any space
Clear Voice for enhanced dialogue clarity
Adaptive Low Volume for rich sound, even at low volumes
Bluetooth streaming for your music and podcasts
Simple setup with HDMI, optical or aux connections
Great for small spaces and gaming battlestations. Wall-mountable.

TRUE SOUND

The size of your screen isn't the only part of an immersive experience. Become truly immersed with sound from the SR-C30A.

WIRELESS AND SEAMLESS

What good is an explosion or superhero fight scene without the punch of bass? Powerful bass is what lets you feel the action. The SR-C30A includes a wireless subwoofer with a compact footprint, for bass you can feel and fit wherever you want.

PERFECTLY MATCHED SOUND

Technology in the SR-C30A goes beyond conventional speaker directivity to create a breathtaking sound field that seems to come from the center of the TV screen itself.

REALISM AT ANY VOLUME

Unleash rich sound at any volume. With Adaptive Low Volume technology, our sound reproduction maintains a full and expressive presence, even when listening at low volumes.

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 3D Movie mode to create an expansive theater experience.

SLEEK AND COMPACT

More than 30% narrower than our normal sound bar, this sound bar takes up even less space.

SLIM, YET STRONG SUBWOOFER

A small, narrow footprint with an expressive range that is infinitely deep.

Connect easily with a single cable. Conveniently adjust volume and sound modes with included remote or dedicated app - the Sound Bar Remote App.

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Overall Score 78/100

Just Okay

Compact soundbar package with a small dedicated sub and DSP features aimed at small-to-medium rooms. Expect tight, controlled bass and decent dynamics for the size, straightforward connectivity (ARC, optical, Bluetooth) and solid Yamaha build — but limited low‑end extension and headroom compared with larger dedicated subs. Scores are inferred from specifications because no third‑party listening reviews or measurements were provided.

Sound Quality

77/100

Bass

78/100

No published listening reviews provided; score inferred from specs. Subwoofer uses a single 5-1/8" driver with 50 W dedicated amp and a 'Bass Extended' DSP — good for tight, controlled low end in small rooms but limited extension and LF impact versus larger subs.

Dynamics

76/100

Inferred from hardware: modest 50 W sub amp and small satellite drivers (1.8" ×2) imply competent transient response for dialogue and light effects with limited headroom for very deep, chest‑punching LF. No reviewer measurements or listening comments were provided.

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Integration

75/100

No outcome-based review evidence supplied. Features (wireless subwoofer, Bass Extended, HDMI ARC, app control) indicate ease of placement and tuning, but Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.

Build Quality

82/100

Yamaha parts list and dimensions suggest a compact, well‑finished product with dedicated subwoofer cabinet; weight (12.6 lb sub) and manufacturer's reputation support above-average build for the price class. No reviews detailing durability or finish were available.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive baseline applied. Good connectivity set for the price: HDMI ARC, 2× optical, Bluetooth 5.0 (SBC/AAC), wireless sub option and app control. Lacks Wi‑Fi, streaming services, AirPlay or advanced codecs.

Value for Money

85/100

At $299.95–$329.95 the SR‑C30A offers a strong feature set (wireless sub, app control, ARC, Dolby modes) and branded build; judged good value for small/medium rooms. No reviews explicitly called it a 'no‑brainer' or 'best in class.'