Yamaha SR-C20A vs Sony HT-A5000 review

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It makes sense comparing Yamaha SR-C20A vs Sony HT-A5000 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, SR-C20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 7.8 for HT-A5000.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Yamaha SR-C20A has 2.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Sony HT-A5000. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A versus 450 (overall) W for the HT-A5000. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha SR-C20A got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A5000 8 for its audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Spotify support is available on the HT-A5000.

Connectivity

Only the Sony HT-A5000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Yamaha SR-C20A has 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 1/1 of the Sony HT-A5000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the SR-C20A received a rating of 4/10 versus 7/10, respectively.

Features

Compared soundbars have no app control. None of the models under consideration have a built-in microphone. Soundbars do not have Multi-room support.

Multichannel surround

Only the HT-A5000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A5000. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-C20A got a rating of 6, and Sony HT-A5000 10 out of 10.

Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Yamaha SR-C20A