Yamaha has introduced two new home sound bars, the YAS-109 and YAS-209. Both models feature native Alexa voice control, enabling users to directly access Amazon's voice assistant and its various ...

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You’ve got the 4K TV, the perfect set-top box, and your smart lighting is on point. Now it’s time to upgrade your living room audio: Amazon is selling the ...

The Clear Voice mode made the vocal range sound more grainy and a bit etched. The various virtual surround modes make the sound stage somewhat wider and taller and imparts a diffuse, and to varying ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Today Yamaha launched two new soundbars, the YAS-209 and ...

Has a built-in digital audio assistant or voice control which is a programmed interface that is controlled by voice commands from the user.

While we like the standard surround modes on this budget-priced soundbar, we aren’t fans of its harsh-sounding DTS Virtual:X 3D surround mode. If you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive way to ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A good surround sound system can make a big difference in your home entertainment center, but they tend to be a bit on the pricey side — ...