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This soundbar delivers audio above its price point, and it's not by Sonos or JBL

For its price, the Yamaha True X Bar has surprisingly strong bass and rich sound. It ranks among the best soundbar systems I've tested.

So when I started testing the Yamaha True X Bar 50A, which sells for roughly half the price, I assumed it wouldn't be able to stand up to the sound the JBL delivered. Jack Wallen/ZDNETMany soundbars in this price range (without the additional surround speakers) tend to overemphasize midrange frequencies, which makes sense since that's where vocals sit. Once everything is set up, the True X Bar 50A is easy to use, thanks to a well-designed remote that lets you switch between modes (Standard, Movie, Music, Game, and All), adjust the bass, and control surround levels.

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