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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

3.11Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Speaker Channels 3.1 (built-in subwoofer). The reference package is this soundbar-only listing.

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Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two woofers. That is 8 drivers. What Hi-Fi and Cord Busters repeat it. Expert Reviews lists only tweeters and woofers.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: under the grille are three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two subwoofers. That is 8 drivers, as on the Amazon page.

63Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 73: two front L/R cone drivers, two tweeters and two subwoofer drivers, all inside the bar. No separate speaker is supplied.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Same page text. All listed drivers are in the bar. No separate subwoofer is in this package.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Same review text. All listed drivers sit in the bar.

63Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 73: front L/R x2, tweeter x2 and built-in subwoofer x2.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

06Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the bar has no upfiring speakers.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no physical upward-firing speakers. The advertised Dolby Atmos is virtual.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no up-firing speakers. Atmos comes from processing.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar has an integrated subwoofer and no up-firing height drivers.

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Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Full-range speaker	3
Soundbar	Tweeter	3
Soundbar	Woofer	2

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters, two woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: three full range speakers, two woofers and three tweeters.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review calls the two low-frequency drivers subwoofers. Amazon calls them woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.

BYamaha SR-B20A

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Front L/R cone driver	2	55	Up when the bar stands on a shelf, forward when wall mounted
Soundbar	Dome tweeter	2	25	Front edge when the bar stands on a shelf, down when wall mounted
Soundbar	Built-in subwoofer cone driver	2	75	Up when the bar stands on a shelf, forward when wall mounted

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 73: 5.5 cm (2-1/8 in) cone x2, 2.5 cm (1 in) dome x2, 7.5 cm (3 in) cone x2 in the built-in subwoofer.4Maker product pageeurope.yamaha.com/en/audio/home-audio/products/sound-bar/sr-b20aRead 10 October 2026European overview text: dual built-in 75 mm (3 in) subwoofer units, two 55 mm (2-1/8 in) woofers and two 25 mm (1 in) tweeters.6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/yamaha-sr-b20aRead 10 October 2026Review of March 2021 describes six drivers. Four fire upwards when the bar is benched and forward when it is wall mounted. These are the 55 mm mid-range units near each end and the 75 mm bass drivers. The two 25 mm tweeters sit on the front edge when benched or fire down when wall mounted. Sizes and counts come from the user guide.11Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/yamaha-sr-b20aRead 10 October 2026Review says that on its feet the two 25 mm tweeters face forwards while the two 55 mm midrange drivers and the two 75 mm bass drivers fire upwards from the top. It also says the tweeters fire down when the bar is wall mounted.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for more bass consider the Fire TV Soundbar Plus with subwoofer. The listed package has only a built-in subwoofer and a separate subwoofer is not in the box.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026The two subwoofer drivers are built into the bar. No separate subwoofer is supplied. A SUBWOOFER OUT jack allows an optional external one.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The comparison table lists surround speakers only for the bundle with subwoofer and surround speakers. The in-the-box list has none.

03Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supplied accessories list, printed page 9, has no rear speakers.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026One-piece bar. The in-the-box list has no detachable end sections.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Single-piece bar. Part names show no detachable section.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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120W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 73: maximum rated output power is 30 W x 2 channels for front L/R plus 60 W for the subwoofer, 120 W in total. The guide gives no distortion or load condition, so it is stored as a maximum and not as an RMS value.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/yamaha-sr-b20a-sound-barRead 10 October 2026Review also quotes 120 watts of power, half for the two bass drivers.

Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. Best results over HDMI ARC or eARC. Atmos here is virtual because the bar has no up-firing drivers (TechRadar).

No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page lists only Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Digital Surround. Dolby Atmos is not listed.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. The bar has no up-firing drivers.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026The decoder list has no DTS:X. DTS Virtual:X is a virtual 3D surround processing mode and does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED chart: one green light for Dolby Digital or DTS playback, three green lights for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X playback. No connection is named.

PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Pro Logic II2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page comparison column for SR-B20A lists Dolby Digital yes, Dolby Pro Logic II yes and DTS Digital Surround yes. The page compares three Yamaha bars side by side and the middle column is the SR-B20A.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for playback in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port of the TV. Reviewers say DTS:X works only over eARC, so no DTS:X row is stored for ARC.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: optical connections do not support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. HDMI ARC or eARC is used for Atmos.

BYamaha SR-B20A

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI ARC	PCM	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	6
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround	6
Optical	PCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	6
Optical	DTS Digital Surround	6

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 73: HDMI (ARC) and optical input accept PCM up to 2 channels, Dolby Digital up to 5.1 channels and DTS Digital Surround up to 5.1 channels. Max channels count the 5.1 layout as 6.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP36Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the USB port plays MP3 files from a USB drive. No other file formats are stated.

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Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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96kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supported digital audio signal formats, printed page 76: 2-channel linear PCM at 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz for TV, OPTICAL and TV (ARC).

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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24bits3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supported digital audio signal formats, printed page 76: 2-channel linear PCM at 16, 20 and 24 bit for TV, OPTICAL and TV (ARC).

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	ARC/eARC	HDMI ARC/eARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Not available	USB audio playback from a USB drive
AC power	1	Not available	Soundbar power input

Source5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your Fire TV Soundbar Plus, back view: optical port, HDMI port, USB port and power port. Screw holes for wall mounting sit on the bottom. The HDMI port is the TV connection and its text says HDMI ARC/eARC.

BYamaha SR-B20A

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT/TV (ARC) output to the TV
Optical	2	Digital audio inputs labelled TV and OPTICAL
RCA	1	Mono analog SUBWOOFER OUT
USB-A	1	UPDATE ONLY, firmware update
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Rear part names, printed page 13: AC power input, reset button, SUBWOOFER OUT jack, UPDATE ONLY jack, OPTICAL input, TV input and HDMI OUT/TV (ARC). The TV input is a second optical jack. SUBWOOFER OUT is a mono RCA analog jack. The reset button is not stored.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Overview: HDMI supporting ARC connects the TV and sound bar.

HDMI eARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV. Cord Busters also names eARC.

No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page lists the HDMI port as 1 out (TV ARC) with ARC yes and no eARC row. The user guide names the jack HDMI OUT/TV (ARC). The CinemaConfig listing marks eARC yes and is not used.11Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/yamaha-sr-b20aRead 10 October 2026Full specs table of the Trusted Reviews review (28 December 2020) lists ARC/eARC as ARC.

HDMI-CEC

Yes5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your TV with HDMI, step 2: check that your TV's HDMI CEC setting is enabled.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Overview: with compatible TVs the single HDMI connection also controls the sound bar with the TV remote.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: the HDMI port is ARC-enabled and the reviewer would have liked a second HDMI passthrough port. The bar has one HDMI port.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar lacks an HDMI output port, so it uses up one TV HDMI port.

No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page lists HDMI 4K pass-through as No.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Bluetooth Support Yes.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Overview: Bluetooth streaming with easy switching between two devices.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

58Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Wireless Bluetooth 5. No minor version and no codecs are stated.

5.03Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 74: Bluetooth version 5.0.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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SBC, AAC3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 74: sink function codecs SBC and AAC, profile A2DP.

Wi-Fi

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no built-in streaming like Roku soundbars, no Alexa and no app.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no streaming capabilities are built in and there is no Alexa or other smart feature. The maker's connectivity row is HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth, USB. No Wi-Fi is listed by any source.

No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page lists Wi-Fi as No for the SR-B20A.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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Sound Bar Remote1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Overview names the Sound Bar Remote app for input, sound mode, Clear Voice and Bass Extension control.

Companion app platforms

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iOS, Android3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Additional features: install Sound Bar Remote from the App Store or Google Play.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page lists Wi-Fi no, AirPlay no and MusicCast Surround no. The bar has no network connection.6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/yamaha-sr-b20aRead 10 October 2026Review states the bar has no networking of any kind.

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Remote. The page says a TV remote is not included.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your remote page and the included items page show the soundbar remote and 2 AAA batteries.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supplied accessories list includes a remote control with a CR2025 battery already inserted.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, Sports, Night1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: EQ Modes Movie, Music, Sports, Night.

Stereo, Standard, Movie, Game1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Overview lists four sound modes: Stereo, Standard, Movie and Game. A separate 3D surround switch applies DTS Virtual:X.2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Surround Mode row: Stereo, Standard, Movie, Game.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Dialogue Enhancer elevates voices above background sounds.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Clear Voice makes dialogue and human voices more audible.

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Night mode gives crisp dialogue at low volumes and minimized bass.

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Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote: Treble and Bass buttons, each with levels 1 to 9. Dialogue Enhancer levels 1 to 5.

Subwoofer level, Bass Extension3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Playback section: SUBWOOFER (+/-) adjusts the subwoofer volume alone. BASS EXT enables Bass Extension. There are no bass, treble or band controls.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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25W2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Power consumption 25 W (Rated). This is a rated figure and not a measured or typical value.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

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0.2W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 74: 0.2 W with HDMI Control and Bluetooth Standby off. It is 0.5 W with them on.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 30 W electrical rating3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Product specifications: Electrical Rating 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz, 30W. This is the electrical rating of the bar and not an operating consumption figure.

AC 100-120 V, 50/60 Hz (USA, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico). AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz (UK, Europe and other areas)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 74. Input rating, not consumption.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width942Height64Depth131mm(37.1 × 2.5 × 5.2 in)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Size (LxWxH) 94.2 x 13.1 x 6.4 cm. That is length (width) 942, depth 131, height 64 mm. The US page gives 37 x 5.2 x 2.5 in, which agrees within inch rounding.

Width910Height53Depth131mm(35.8 × 2.1 × 5.2 in)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 75: 910 x 53 x 131 mm (W x H x D) installed in front of a TV. Wall mounting with spacers is listed as 910 x 131 x 62 mm.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

4,000g(8.8 lb)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Weight 4.0 kg. The US page gives 8.8 lb, which agrees.

3,200g(7.1 lb)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications, printed page 75: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs).

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit. The bar has two mounting holes on the bottom (Amazon safety page).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting the soundbar on the wall section.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Overview names keyholes for wall mounting.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 cable, AC power cord, AAA batteries (2), Wall mount kit, Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 Cable, 1 AC Cord, 2 AAA Batteries, Wall mount kit, Quick Start Guide.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Also included page: High Speed HDMI cable, power cord and 2 AAA batteries, plus the wall mounting accessories.

Sound bar, Remote control with CR2025 battery installed, Power cord, Digital optical audio cable, Spacers (2), Mounting template, Quick Start Guide, Safety Brochure3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supplied accessories, printed pages 9 and 10: sound bar, remote control with CR2025 battery, power cord, digital optical audio cable, 2 spacers, mounting template, Quick Start Guide and Safety Brochure.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wall mounting accessories: paper template, 2 anchors, 2 wall screws, 2 soundbar screws and 2 brackets.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall mounting steps: the supplied template and spacers are used with screws that are sold separately. No bracket or screws are supplied.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: HDMI 2.0 Cable.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026The guide names an HDMI cable as sold separately.6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/yamaha-sr-b20aRead 10 October 2026Review also states no HDMI cable is included.

Optical cable included

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: connect to the TV optical port using an optical cable (sold separately).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Other TV connection options: optical cable sold separately.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026Supplied accessories list a digital optical audio cable.

General

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Series

Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: Meet the Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series. The series has a soundbar only, a soundbar with subwoofer and a soundbar with subwoofer and surround speakers.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HM34BR3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance page for the soundbar only: Model Number HM34BR. The bundle with subwoofer lists HM24BR and HM24SW instead.

SR-B20A, SR-B20ABL2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Yamaha's pages and the user guide name the bar SR-B20A. A US retailer lists the black US model as SR-B20ABL.8Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/yamaha-sr-b20abl-sound-bar-with-dual-built-in-subwoofersRead 10 October 2026US retailer page lists Model: SR-B20ABL for the black SR-B20A.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 November 20246Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026AFTVnews article date 14 November 2024. Amazon Japan opened pre-orders the same day.

18 August 20207Press articletrustedreviews.com/news/yamaha-announces-affordable-compact-soundbars-c20-b20-4045984Read 10 October 2026Trusted Reviews news dated 18 August 2020 announces the SR-C20A and SR-B20A. The article says the bars go on sale in the following months at 219 and 249 pounds.9Press articleavforums.com/news/yamaha-announces-sr-b20a-and-sr-c20a-soundbars.17884Read 10 October 2026AVForums news dated 18 August 2020 announces the SR-B20A and SR-C20A.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The page is live. The listing carries a rating count and shows no discontinued notice.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.996Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026US price of the soundbar only: $249.99. Excludes sales tax. The subwoofer and surround bundles were $374.99 and $489.99.

$199.9510Reviewreviewed.com/home-theater/content/yamaha-sr-b20a-soundbar-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewed review, updated 11 November 2020, lists Cost: $199.95 and an Amazon price of $219.95. Trusted Reviews lists USA RRP $199.95 too. TechRadar quotes $179 and What Hi-Fi $200.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, DE1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US from this Amazon US page.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026CA from this Amazon Canada page for the same ASIN.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026UK review of the bar sold in the UK with UK and EU power cables.11Press articlechina-gadgets.deRead 15 October 2026German article from January 2026 says the Soundbar Plus is sold on Amazon Germany at 189.99 euro.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: all the units come in a matte black.

Black6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/yamaha-sr-b20aRead 10 October 2026Review describes a black fabric wrap. No other colour is offered on the maker page.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MT1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026

usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.html1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/index.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker US product page for the exact model.

Spec sheet

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usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.html2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b20a/specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Manual

d1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdf5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fire TV Soundbar Plus quick start guide, 4 pages, file 22-005394-01. The PDF has no text layer. Read through OCR and by eye.

usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdf3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/1318413/web_AV19-0292_SR-B20A_ug_UCRABGV_En_D0.pdfRead 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US: 1-year limited warranty and service.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Canada page also states a 1-year limited warranty.

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