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Yamaha TRUE X SPEAKER 1A
TRUE X SPEAKER 1A Portable Surround Speaker
Forget the limitations of a traditional home theater with True X Surround. Pair with a TRUE X sound bar for rear surround sound that you can place anywhere in your room! When in Solo mode, the TRUE X SPEAKER 1A turns into a Bluetooth speaker that you can take anywhere you go.
- Works with True X Sound Bars for True X Surround: Truly wireless surround sound
- Surround Mode - Charge and place anywhere in your room as rear surround channels
- Solo Mode - Take your speaker on the go with Bluetooth connectivity
- IP67 waterproof and dust resistant rating for on-the-go durability
- 2 1/8" speaker driver and two passive radiators for powerful sound
- USB Type-C charging
- Up to 12 hours of playback on a full charge. Fully charge in 3 hours or less
- Hand-held size for portability
YOU MOVE THE SOUND. THE SOUND MOVES YOU.
Discover a revolutionary new crossover in sound. The True X Series brings together the cinematic immersion of Dolby Atmos® for your TV with the freedom of portable speakers you can take anywhere, at the touch of a button. True X sound bars along with True X speakers create True X Surround: exhilarating realism and clarity for your movies and games with remarkable flexibility.
IMMERSIVE AND FLEXIBLE REAL SURROUND SOUND
If you thought you knew what a home theater was, think again. Escape in your favorite movies and music with the freedom of easy placement. The True X bars connect wirelessly to the surround True X speakers, which can be put anywhere in your room. Set your sound free.
True X speakers and sound bars sold separately.
ULTIMATE PORTABILITY
Portable. Flexible. Rechargeable. The True X speakers also function as portable Bluetooth® speakers. Just hit the Solo button and you've got music wherever you go!
HAND-HELD POWERHOUSE
Fantastic sound, right beside you—anywhere! At Yamaha, we know Hi-Fi quality inside and out. And we packed all our sonic expertise into a tiny package — so your music can fit fully into your life. Whether you’re just listening casually or completely immersing yourself in the sonic power and detail.
True X lets you take your entertainment anywhere you want, anytime you want. And the more you use it, the more it blends into your daily life. Create the soundtrack to your life!
True X speakers and sound bars sold separately.
PERFECT TEAMWORK
ADVANCED ENGINEERING
The size of the True X Speaker 1A is small but its expressive range is huge. To make this compact speaker a reality, we shifted our design paradigm and loaded all the high-quality sound of a full-sized speaker into this small footprint.
STYLISH DESIGN
Bringing True Sound into your intimate circle. The speaker fabric is specially designed to let sound through unaltered. The exterior design fits and enhances any interior, lending style and great sound anywhere you place it.
KEEPS UP WITH YOU
The True X Speaker 1A is stylish but rugged. It has IP67 grade waterproof performance, allowing you to play your music anywhere, anytime – even outdoors.
SUBSCRIBE TO CLEARER SOUND
Make listening to podcasts and TV even better with Clear Voice technology that boosts dialogue so you can easily hear vocals and speech.
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Surprisingly weighty low end and confident surround imaging lift film and music beyond typical pocket speakers, thanks to dual passive radiators and Yamaha's True X Surround. Compact, rugged and IP67-rated, the 1A doubles as a Bluetooth speaker with up to 12 hours of battery life, while reviewers like Michael Darroch highlight its detailed mids and non-fatiguing treble.
Pros
- Surprisingly strong low-end weight and body for its size, aided by dual passive radiators.
- Clear, detailed midrange and smooth, non-fatiguing treble that suits vocals and small-room listening.
- True portable flexibility — USB‑C charging, IP67 waterproofing and up to 12 hours battery; also works as a standalone Bluetooth speaker.
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Cons
- Limited deep-bass authority and grunt for very bass-heavy tracks; the small drivers and sub combo can hit a flat spot.
- Height/Atmos effects are modest — more a mild vertical expansion than a definitive overhead presentation.
Sound Quality
86/100
Bass
86/100
For a very small driver (2-1/8") with dual passive radiators, reviewers repeatedly note it “manages the low-end surprisingly well thanks to the passive radiators.” The low end has good weight and body for the form factor, with reviewers calling it ‘surprisingly deep’ while still limited compared with full-sized sub/soundbar systems.
Mid
87/100
Reviewers describe ‘ample detail in the mid…to make listening enjoyable in a small environment,’ with vocals and instruments carrying clarity and presence. The presentation leans slightly smoothed—‘it does take the edge off heavy rock’—but remains accurate and engaging for casual/home use.
Treble
85/100
Upper frequencies are detailed and well-rendered for the compact driver—reviews cite ‘ample detail in the mid and upper frequencies’—with no repeated complaints of harshness or sibilance, suggesting a refined, non-fatiguing treble tuning.
Soundstage Imaging
88/100
Stereo pairing and integration with the True X bar are praised: ‘there was no point where I found it obvious that there was a missing centre channel,’ and surrounds add tangible spatial benefit. The height effect is mild but the overall stereo image is confident and stable for small-room listening.
Dynamics
84/100
Dynamics scale ‘surprisingly well’ according to the review, handling explosions and transients with reasonable punch for the size, though lack of deep grunt limits big-venue impact. The speaker remains clean and unfatiguing at typical listening levels.
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Build Quality
87/100
Physically compact yet solid—reviewers note it ‘really is almost pocket-sized but carries a feeling of weight.’ IP67 rating, USB-C charging and robust feel support a high build-quality impression for a portable unit.
Features Connectivity
86/100
Includes Bluetooth (Ver. 5.0 A2DP/AVRCP), USB‑C charging, battery (up to 12 hrs), IP67 waterproofing and True X Surround compatibility; reviewers highlight Bluetooth pairing and portable surround use. Connectivity is modern and well-suited to its intended portable/home-hybrid role.
Value for Money
88/100
At the listed price (~$179.95) reviewers call the system ‘versatile and balanced’ and suitable for apartments where big bass is problematic, and highlight the ability to use the surrounds portably. Performance-to-price is strong for urban/home users seeking flexible, compact surround elements.
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