(July 18, 2023) Yamaha has unveiled its True X Series soundbars and wireless surround speaker, a collection billed to provide a new, flexible way to enjoy a 3D sound experience. Featuring a wireless surround sound speaker that's powered by a built-in rechargeable battery, setup restrictions are no longer tethered to a wall outlet. The speaker also carries a one-touch button that instantly switches from Surround mode to Solo mode, allowing owners to use them as portable Bluetooth speakers on the go.
According to Alex Sadeghian, Director of Consumer Audio at Yamaha Corporation of America, "We understand the challenges movie, TV, and music enthusiasts face when it comes to recreating a truly immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos. That's why we are thrilled to introduce the True X Series, making it easier than ever to transform your living room into a captivating home theater, even if you prefer to avoid wires, find DIY installations daunting, or have limited electrical outlets. Moreover, our True X Speakers are not limited to your home theater setup – they can be taken anywhere, from the kitchen to the beach, with the push of a button."
The series has two soundbar models designated as the True X Bar 50A and True X Bar 40A. The 40A is a single-body, all-in-one soundbar with built-in subwoofers, while the 50A expands upon that same design with an additional wireless subwoofer for even better bass output. Both models use up-firing speaker drivers for Dolby Atmos playback and feature Clear Voice for improved dialogue clarity. Music listening is made convenient with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, and TIDAL Connect. Listeners also have the option to enable Alexa for control and access to streaming services via voice.
The portable, wall-mountable True X Speaker 1A can be paired with either the 50A or 40A, significantly improving the immersive effect of the sound bars. In Surround mode, the Speaker 1A pairs to a soundbar using a direct wireless connection for low-latency and best signal stability; in Solo mode it uses Bluetooth 5 for connection to virtually any smartphone or tablet. Its IP67 waterproof and dust-resistant rating makes it ready to take on outside elements, and like the soundbars, the Speaker 1A offers the Clear Voice enhancement. An optional charging cradle (CC-T1A) is available for effortless grab-and-go flexibility.
The True X Bar 50A, True X Bar 40A, and True X Speaker 1A are sold separately. The True X Sub 100A is available to pair with the True X Bar 40A for enhanced bass performance.
Pricing across the entire range is as follows:
- True X Bar 50A: $699.95 MSRP
- True X Bar 40A: $499.95
- True X Sub 100A: $249.95
- True X Speaker 1A: $149.95
- Charging Cradle CC-T1A: $24.95
