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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.

5.0.22Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 5.0.2 ch. This is the standalone bar. Optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

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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.

112Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 11 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

83Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

112Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 11 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

83Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

219Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-8Read 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes two top up-firing 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.

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Woofer	4	Front
Soundbar	Tweeter	3	Front
Soundbar	Midrange driver	2	Side
Soundbar	Height driver	2	Up

Source19Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-8Read 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes four front woofers, three standard tweeters, two side speakers and two top up-firing drivers. Total matches the maker driver count. Passive radiators are excluded. Driver sizes are omitted rather than assigning center/front sizes to unproved quantities.

BYamaha SR-B30A

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar	Full-range cone (front left and right)	4	46
Soundbar	Dome tweeter	2	25
Soundbar	Built-in subwoofer cone	2	75

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: front L/R 4.6 cm cone x 4, 2.5 cm dome tweeter x 2 and subwoofer 7.5 cm cone x 2, bass reflex, all in the one bar body. Converted from the published cm.

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

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no subwoofer. Optional speakers are separate.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026The bar has built-in subwoofers. An external subwoofer with its own amplifier can be connected to the SUBWOOFER OUT jack. No separate subwoofer is supplied.

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.

04Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no rear speakers. Optional speakers are separate.

03Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. All bar ends are integral, with no supplied detachable speakers.

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

SA-SW7, SA-SW8, SA-SW9, SA-SW3, SA-SW55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. SA-SW7 does not support IMAX Enhanced.

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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.

SA-RS8, SA-RS9, SA-RS3S, SA-RS55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. Accessories are excluded from package facts.

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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/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker lists maximum rated output power 30 W x 2 channels for the front L/R and 60 W for the subwoofers. The Yamaha USA specs page totals 120 W. Rating conditions are not stated.

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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54Hz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Built-in subwoofer 54 Hz to 240 Hz. The maker publishes ranges per driver group and no single system figure.

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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22kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Front L/R 240 Hz to 22 kHz. Tweeter 9 kHz to 22 kHz. Per driver group, no tolerance stated.

Audio formats

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

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos requires HDMI input or eARC.

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Specs page lists Dolby Atmos as the sound technology. DTS Digital Surround is No.

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

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. DTS:X appears in the HDMI input and eARC columns and not in the ARC column.

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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 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. MPEG AAC is region-dependent and omitted. Copy-protected SACD/DVD-Audio is unsupported.

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI input	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI input	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI input	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI input	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	DTS	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	360 Reality Audio	Not available

Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. The table has separate HDMI input, eARC and ARC columns. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos and multichannel PCM require HDMI input or eARC.

BYamaha SR-B30A

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	Linear PCM	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI ARC	Linear PCM	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
Optical	Linear PCM	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Supported digital audio signal formats tables. eARC: 2-channel PCM, multichannel PCM up to 7.1 channels (8), and Dolby Digital, TrueHD, Digital Plus and Atmos bitstreams. ARC: 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, Digital Plus and Atmos. Optical: 2-channel PCM and Dolby Digital. The tables do not state Atmos transport per format.

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

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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.

192kHz7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, HDMI eARC audio formats explicitly lists LPCM 192 kHz / 24 bit. This describes digital input capability, not amplifier frequency response.

96kHz3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026PCM over HDMI eARC, HDMI ARC and optical: up to 96 kHz. Multichannel PCM over eARC also tops out at 96 kHz.

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.

24bits7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, HDMI eARC audio formats explicitly lists LPCM 192 kHz / 24 bit. This describes digital input capability, not amplifier frequency response.

24bits3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Same tables: PCM at 16, 20 and 24-bit on eARC, ARC and optical.

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.

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to TV with eARC and ARC
AC power	1	AC power inlet
USB-A	1	FOR SERVICE only
Other	1	S-CENTER OUT for compatible BRAVIA TV center speaker

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram. USB is service-only, with no local music playback. S-CENTER is an output, not an analog source input.

BYamaha SR-B30A

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV connection with eARC or ARC (HDMI OUT)
Optical	1	Digital audio input
Subwoofer	1	Mono RCA output for an optional external subwoofer
USB-A	1	Firmware update only
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications: one OPTICAL input, one HDMI OUT/TV (eARC/ARC), one SUBWOOFER OUT (RCA mono) and one USB marked UPDATE ONLY.

HDMI ARC

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings.

Yes2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026

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

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Supported HDMI Video Formats. The bar has an HDMI IN port.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the TV output.

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

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
7680	4320	24
7680	4320	25
7680	4320	30
7680	4320	50
7680	4320	60
3840	2160	24
3840	2160	25
3840	2160	30
3840	2160	50
3840	2160	60
3840	2160	100
3840	2160	120
2560	1440	120
1920	1080	24
1920	1080	30
1920	1080	50
1920	1080	60
1920	1080	100
1920	1080	120
1280	720	24
1280	720	30
1280	720	50
1280	720	60
720	576	50
720	480	60

Source9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats enumerates these progressive modes. Interlaced 1080i is omitted because the schema has no scan-type column. Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) and an Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps HDMI cable are required for the full list. These are accepted combinations, not inferred maxima at other resolutions. Chroma and bit depth are not assigned to modes without evidence.

BYamaha SR-B30A

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HDR passthrough formats

HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats. HDMI supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.

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VRR passthrough

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports VRR.

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ALLM passthrough

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports ALLM.

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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.

2.38Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports HDCP 2.3.

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

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving is supported.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

5.211Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Bluetooth Version row.

5.13Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth Ver 5.1, Class 1, A2DP, sink function only.

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

SBC, AAC, LDAC10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving supports SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC requires compatible source and suitable network environment.

SBC, AAC3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sink function: SBC and MPEG4-AAC.

Wi-Fi

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

No2Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Specs page lists Wi-Fi No, AirPlay No and MusicCast Surround No for the SR-B30A.

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.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN frequency bands. Bands are not inferred from the IEEE standard.

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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.

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect13Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A8000/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, Network Services explicitly lists AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Local playback file formats are not established by network service support.

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

Siri14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports streaming by Siri through an external iOS Home app device. There is no built-in Siri voice interaction.

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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

Sony | BRAVIA Connect14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, About the App identifies BRAVIA Connect.

Sound Bar Remote3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Free Sound Bar Remote app. Tone control works only in the app.

Companion app platforms

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iOS, Android3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports selecting multiple speakers.

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes a remote control.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue, Night Mode improves quiet listening and Sound Field enables surround processing.

Stereo, Standard, Movie, Game3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026One stereo mode and three surround modes: Standard, Movie and 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.

Yes15Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

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Room calibration system

Sound Field Optimization15Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

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

Yes16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Night mode

Yes16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Night Mode improves quiet listening.

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

Bass level14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supplied Remote Control provides bass adjustment.

Treble, Bass, Bass Extension3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Tone control in the app adjusts treble and bass. Bass Extension is an on or off function. The press release for both models also lists an independent subwoofer volume control, which the B30A guide does not describe.

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

Quick Settings, Voice Zoom 3, Acoustic Center Sync17Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Function with BRAVIA. Requires a compatible Sony BRAVIA TV. Voice Zoom 3 replaces Voice Mode on supported TV input. Acoustic Center Sync is stored for this bar. It has an S-CENTER OUT port and a TV center speaker mode cable.

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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.

60W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. On power is bar electrical input consumption, not audio output.

23W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power consumption 23 W for the whole bar with built-in subwoofers.

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

0.5W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Standby is an upper limit. Low-power standby requires Network/Bluetooth Standby off and pass-through off or Auto with TV off.

0.3W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Standby 0.3 W with HDMI Control and Bluetooth Standby off.

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

2.3W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Network standby is an upper limit.

0.6W3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Standby 0.6 W with HDMI Control and Bluetooth Standby on. The bar has no Wi-Fi.

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

AC power cord14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Connecting to an AC Outlet identifies mains power.

AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz (US, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico models).3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

Width1,100Height64Depth113mm(43.3 × 2.5 × 4.4 in)18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Dimensions are approximate body only, excluding protrusions, feet and wall bracket.

Width910Height68Depth133mm(35.8 × 2.7 × 5.2 in)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sound bar installed in front of a TV: 910 x 68 x 133 mm. With wall spacers: 910 x 66 x 139 mm.

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

4,700g(10.4 lb)18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Weight is approximate bar only.

3,900g(8.6 lb)3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Weight 3.9 kg (8.6 lb).

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall.

Yes1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Page feature list: wall-mountable with built-in keyholes. The guide lists a mounting template and spacers.

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Two feet, Wall mounting brackets, Wall mounting template, Reference Guide, TV center speaker mode cable4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list.

Soundbar, Remote control, Remote battery (CR2025), Power cord, HDMI cable (1.5 m), Mounting template, Two spacers, Quick guide, Safety guide3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026Confirming the included items: sound bar, remote with CR2025 battery, power cord, 1.5 m HDMI cable, mounting template, two spacers, quick guide and safety guide.

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents and Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall. The package list includes wall mounting brackets and a template.

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HDMI cable included

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes an HDMI cable.

Yes3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Optical cable included

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no optical cable.

No3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 October 2026No optical cable is in the included items list.

General

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Series

BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page and model identifier.

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

HT-A80001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page and model identifier. Optional bundles are excluded.

SR-B30A1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026Yamaha USA page for the SR-B30A all-in-one sound bar with built-in subwoofers.

GTIN / EAN

02724292954821Retailer pagewalts.com/product/ht-a8000Read 8 October 2026Specifications UPC row for standalone HT-A8000 in the US. The retailer identifies the bar, not a speaker bundle.

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

17 April 20243Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release for the standalone Bar 8.

20 July 20234Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2023/yamaha-expands-its-lineup-of-dolby-atmos-sound-bars.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page. Buy button is available on the US store at access.

Available1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026The Yamaha USA product page, specs and downloads pages are live in 2026. The page offers no price.

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.

$999.993Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: standalone Bar 8 US MSRP excluding tax. Later Sony store prices and bundles are excluded.

$279.954Press releaseusa.yamaha.com/news_events/2023/yamaha-expands-its-lineup-of-dolby-atmos-sound-bars.htmlRead 13 October 2026US press release: SR-B30A $279.95 MSRP. Tax treatment is not stated.

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, CA3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: a US price and a separate Canadian price are listed.

US1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black21Retailer pagewalts.com/product/ht-a8000Read 8 October 2026Product finish and Color rows explicitly say Black.

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Links

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Product page

electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta80001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page on the US store.

usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/index.html1Maker product pageusa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/sr-b30a/index.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specifications2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Maker support specifications page, Speaker Layout section.

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Manual

helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, full PDF.

usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdf3Owner's manualusa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/1624462/web_AV23-0023_SR-B30A_ug_UABGRIN_En_B0.pdfRead 13 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.

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