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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.

3.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Page name: 3.0ch All-In-One Soundbar.

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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.

53Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Number of Speakers 5 with a center speaker. The Samsung UAE page says the same.

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.

53Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026

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.

03Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: up-firing No, side-firing No and wide range tweeter No.

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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.

ASamsung HW-S50B

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Woofer	2
Soundbar	Tweeter	3

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Page text: the soundbar has 2 woofers and 3 tweeters. A US retailer table splits the five drivers as two low-frequency, one midrange and two tweeters. The maker wording is stored. Diameters 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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The component list holds no subwoofer. The wireless subwoofer SWA-W510 is sold separately.

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.

02Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The component list holds no rear speakers. The rear speaker kit is sold separately.

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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The bar is one piece. The manual describes no detachable ends.

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.

SWA-W5102Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 16: wireless subwoofer SWA-W510, sold separately.

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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.

SWA-9100S, SWA-9200S2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 16: wireless rear speaker kit SWA-9100S or SWA-9200S, sold separately.

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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.

140W2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: rated output power (30 W x 2) + (30 W x 2) + 20 W, which sums to 140 W. The sum is stored. No distortion or load is published. Almo also lists RMS output power 140 W.

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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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40 lists no Dolby Atmos. The sound modes include DTS Virtual:X only. The Almo and distributor copy mentions Dolby Atmos, which does not match the maker format list or the Which? table that says Dolby Atmos no.

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.

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital), DTS and DTS Virtual:X. DTS Virtual:X is virtual processing. DTS:X decoding is not listed.

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.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, DTS2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital and DTS. DTS Virtual Surround is played in DTS format. DTS Virtual:X is not stored as a decoded format. 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.

ASamsung HW-S50B

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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.

MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 25 file format table for USB storage: MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV, FLAC and AIFF.

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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.

192kHz2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 25: WAV, FLAC and AIFF files from USB storage play at 32 kHz to 192 kHz. MP3, WMA, OGG and AAC are 48 kHz at most. Bit depth is not stated.

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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.

ASamsung HW-S50B

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV connection with ARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
Micro USB	1	USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A, used with the supplied micro USB to USB adapter cable
DC power	1	Power input, DC 19 V from the supplied AC/DC adapter

Source2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 7 to 8, bottom panel: DC 19 V power in, USB (5 V 0.5 A), DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) and HDMI (ARC) to the TV. A micro USB to USB adapter cable is supplied for USB sticks, so the bar connector is stored as micro USB. The manual does not name the connector type in text.

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 17 describes the HDMI (ARC) port on the bar, to connect to the ARC port of the 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

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes. No eARC is listed by the maker. SoundGuys lists eARC yes, which does not match the manual port label HDMI (ARC).

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

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.

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.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In No and HDMI Out 1.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 21 to 29 describe Bluetooth connection to a TV and mobile devices. The bar supports SBC data at 44.1 and 48 kHz and needs the A2DP function.

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.

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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.

SBC, AAC3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth codecs SBC and AAC. The US manual only says the bar supports SBC data. The Samsung UAE and France pages also list SBC and AAC.

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

No9Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/samsung-hw-s50bRead 16 October 2026Public specification list: Wi-Fi No, HDMI ARC and CEC supported. Which? names the UK model. The US manual describes Bluetooth only and no Wi-Fi setup.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 lists the remote control and batteries, marked not available in some locations or models.

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

DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Music, Game, Adaptive Sound2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 12: sound mode button cycles DTS Virtual:X, Standard, Music, Game and Adaptive Sound. Samsung product pages name the last one Adaptive Sound Lite.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10: Voice enhancement under Sound Control. It is not supported in DTS Virtual:X mode.

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10: Night mode under Sound Control. It is not supported in DTS Virtual:X mode.

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

Bass, Treble, Woofer level, 7-band equalizer, Center level2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 10 to 13: tone control for treble and bass, woofer level, 7 band EQ from 150 Hz to 10 kHz in Standard mode, and center level on CH LEVEL.

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.

Q-Symphony2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 20: Q-Symphony syncs the bar with a Samsung TV. It needs the HDMI or optical connection and works with some Samsung TVs and some soundbar models.

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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.

25W3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: operating power consumption of the main unit 25 W. The Samsung UAE and France pages give the same value.

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.

0.5W3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Spec table: standby power consumption of the main unit 0.5 W. The European manual says overall standby power consumption 0.5 W.

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.

External AC/DC adapter with power cord, connected to the DC 19 V input on the bar2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 6 and 16: an AC/DC adapter and a power cord are supplied. The adapter connects to the DC 19 V input. The adapter's AC input range is on a label and is not stated in the manual.

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.

Width670Height62.3Depth105mm(26.4 × 2.5 × 4.1 in)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: dimensions W x H x D 670.0 x 62.3 x 105.0 mm.

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.

2,400g(5.3 lb)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 40: weight 2.4 kg.

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

Width935Height120Depth156mm(36.8 × 4.7 × 6.1 in)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Gross, one packing: 935.0 x 120.0 x 156.0 mm as width, height and depth. The Samsung UAE and France pages give the same size.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

3,600g(7.9 lb)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Gross, one packing: 3.6 kg.

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Wall mountable

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pages 32 to 33 describe the wall mount installation.

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

Soundbar main unit, Remote control, AAA batteries for the remote (2), HDMI cable, AC/DC adapter, Power cord, Micro USB to USB adapter cable, Wall mount guide, Wall mount brackets (2), Holder screws (2), Screws M4 x L10 (2)2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 component list. The remote and batteries are marked not available in some locations or models.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 lists wall mount guide, two wall mount brackets, two holder screws and two M4 screws. Screws for the wall are not supplied.

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

Yes2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 6 shows an HDMI cable among the components. The Almo listing also names an HDMI cable in the package contents.

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

No2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 19 calls the optical cable not supplied.

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

S-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Page title: S-Series Soundbar HW-S50B.

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

HW-S50B/ZA, HW-S50B/ZC, HW-S50B/ZF, HW-S50B/ZN2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026The US manual covers HW-S50B. The ZA, ZC, ZF and ZN codes come from the Samsung US, Canada, France and UAE product pages.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-znRead 16 October 2026UAE page for HW-S50B/ZN.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zfRead 16 October 2026French page for HW-S50B/ZF.

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

8872766375878Retailer pagealmoproav.com/productdetails/SAMUPP/HW-S50BRead 16 October 2026Distributor listing for HW-S50B/ZA gives UPC 887276637587.

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

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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 pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026US page offers the model in stock at $279.99. The current price is not the launch price.

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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.

$249.997Press articleecoustics.com/products/samsung-soundbars-2022Read 16 October 2026Roundup updated 2022-06-30 lists HW-S50B at $249.99 at Samsung.com and says prices are a reference. US sales tax is not included in a listed price. Samsung US now lists $279.99.

$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, CA3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-devices/soundbar/s50b-gray-hw-s50b-zcRead 16 October 2026Canadian page for HW-S50B/ZC. The US market comes from the US page and manual.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Gray1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 October 2026Product data lists the colour Gray.

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.samsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-za1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-devices/soundbar/samsung-hw-s50b-3-0ch-all-in-one-soundbar-w-dolby-5-1-dts-virtual-x-2022-sku-hw-s50b-zaRead 16 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

static.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdf2Owner's manualstatic.pcrichard.com/docs/HWS50B_Owners-Manual_01.pdfRead 16 October 2026US owner's manual for HW-S50B, 80 pages with English and Spanish, hosted by a retailer.

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.

1year8Retailer pagealmoproav.com/productdetails/SAMUPP/HW-S50BRead 16 October 2026Listing repeats Samsung copy: 1-year limited warranty. Samsung US.

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