Yamaha SR-C20A Black
Score: 69/100
Samsung HW-T400
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Samsung HW-B450 is a budget-friendly 2.1-channel soundbar that offers clear dialogue and wireless subwoofer convenience. Its trade-offs include weak bass, missing HDMI/eARC, and limited smart features. Best suited for small apartments or secondary TV rooms where cost and simplicity matter.
The Yamaha SR-C20A is a compact 2.1 soundbar with a built-in subwoofer, delivering 100 W of power and Clear Voice dialogue enhancement. Its main limitation is the weak built-in subwoofer and lack of wireless or Wi-Fi features. Best for small apartments or bedrooms where space is at a premium and dialogue clarity is valued.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2.1best | 2.1best | |
100 W | 140 Wbest | |
7.62 cmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.8 kgbest | 2 kg |
10.1 mbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
4best | — | |
60 cmbest | 48 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(3) | ||
Total Power Output (W) | 100 W | 140 W |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II | WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF |
Wireless Subwoofer | false | true |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 1.80 kg | 2.0 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 60.0 cm | 48.0 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 6.35 cm | 50.0 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 9.53 cm | 10.0 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the SR-C20A for its ultra-compact design, 100 W output, and dialogue-enhancing Clear Voice, noting the premium fabric finish and flexible Dolby processing. However, they criticize the wobbly sub-bass, muted mids, and lack of wireless expansion, positioning it as a solid small-room solution but not a contender for high-end home-theater setups.
Everyday users generally like the easy installation, decent bass for its size, reliable Bluetooth streaming, and Clear Voice clarity. Recurring complaints focus on weak deep bass, mids that get buried, and occasional Bluetooth dropouts, with several wishing for more power or an external subwoofer.
Professional reviewers consider the HW-B450 a solid, budget-friendly option that delivers clear dialogue and decent virtual surround for casual viewing, but they note its shallow bass, lack of HDMI/eARC, and basic construction make it less suitable for serious home-theater enthusiasts.
Everyday users appreciate the clear sound improvement, easy wireless subwoofer placement, and compact footprint, while common complaints focus on weak bass, missing HDMI input, unreliable app control, and occasional dimension mismatches.
“Great value for clearer sound and bass over TV alone”
“Wireless sub is easy to place”
“Bass is weak without tweaks”
