Yamaha

The supplied subwoofer connects to the main unit wirelessly and has been built to offer a controlled yet fluid bass response. Comprising of a large 16cm (6.5 inches) driver cone, the subwoofer is able to move vast amounts of air at one time, while the large magnet and front-firing configuration means that this vast air push is precise and meticulous; resulting in an exceptional sound.

Yamaha’s ‘Clear Voice’ technology has also been implemented within the soundbar unit to help raise the volume of speech and dialogue, something that is often drowned out during more intense movie moments.

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Bass isn’t quite as room-trembling as with systems that have an external sub, and I found that I had to set the subwoofer’s volume to max using the remote control and turn on Bass Extension. If you want more bass, the option to add an external subwoofer is useful. There’s a slight lack of detail in the mid-range, and the highest frequency audio can occasionally sound a little harsh. These are minor complaints, but you get a smoother listening experience with the Yamaha YSP-1600 or Q Acoustics Media 4. Turning the soundbar up to max maintains the quality of audio. Even at high volumes, the YAS-306 never becomes tiring to listen to. Dialogue is clear, too. If you’re watching a lower-quality source, such as regular TV, the Clear Voice feature makes dialogue that bit easier to understand.