Yamaha SR-C20A vs Sony HT-A7000 review
The present review is aimed to compare two soundbars - Yamaha SR-C20A vs Sony HT-A7000 that are meant to satisfy the needs of cinema and music lovers. Based on our rating, SR-C20A has a total rating of 3.8 out of 10 versus 8 for HT-A7000.
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 7.1.2 for the Sony HT-A7000. The output power is different and equal to 100 (overall) W for the SR-C20A versus 500 (overall) W for the HT-A7000. Competitors have a built-in subwoofer. The Yamaha SR-C20A got our rating of 5 out of 10, and the Sony HT-A7000 9 for its audio features and specs.
Streaming services
Spotify support is available on the HT-A7000.
Connectivity
Only the Sony HT-A7000 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 2/1 of the Sony HT-A7000. 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-A7000 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HT-A7000. For multichannel surround Yamaha SR-C20A got a rating of 6, and Sony HT-A7000 10 out of 10.
Advantages Sony HT-A7000 over Yamaha SR-C20A
- Amazon Music compatible
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
User manual
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 3.8Yamaha SR-C20A
- 8Sony HT-A7000
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