Yamaha True X Surround 90A Dolby Atmos soundbar launched with 12 up-firing speakers, wireless rear units

Yamaha True X Surround 90A

Yamaha has announced its new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar system, the True X Surround 90A (model SR-X90A), which features a total of 12 up-firing speakers and a modular four-box setup. The premium system will be available starting September 2025, with a recommended retail price of £2,499 / AU$4,499 (approximately $3,300), with U.S. pricing to be confirmed.

Features
The True X Surround 90A includes a main soundbar, a subwoofer, and two wireless rear speakers. The standout feature is its 12 upward-firing height channels, powered by Yamaha’s YDA-141 amplifier, aiming to simulate overhead audio without ceiling-mounted speakers. This significantly exceeds the four or five up-firing drivers typically found in rival soundbars from brands like Samsung and LG.

Yamaha has also integrated Surround:AI from its AV receiver line into the system for adaptive audio processing, a first for its soundbars. The main unit houses four large oval full-range drivers and three tweeters arranged in a left-center-right configuration to deliver clear and full-spectrum sound.

Connectivity and design
The system supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Apple AirPlay, and Yamaha’s own MusicCast multi-room platform. It also uses the True X wireless system for seamless audio sync between the soundbar, subwoofer, and satellites. The wireless rear speakers can double as standalone Bluetooth speakers.

The subwoofer features Yamaha’s symmetrical flare port with redesigned airflow plates to reduce internal vibrations and port noise by up to 20dB.

The Yamaha True X Surround 90A will be positioned above the existing True X 40 and 50 series and incorporates elements from the company’s Sound Projector lineup. Early reviews are expected ahead of its commercial availability.