Yamaha has announced the launch of the True X Surround 90A, a new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar. Powered by Yamaha-developed technologies, the 90A features newly developed front-channel speakers, proprietary sound beam height speakers, and exclusive Surround:AI for real-time spatial sound optimization, as well as MusicCast streaming, multi-room audio, and app control.
The 90A is also the world’s first soundbar to support AURO-3D, a premier immersive audio format that is especially beloved by audio enthusiasts for its prowess with upmixing stereo content to rich, 3D soundfields with remarkable realism.
The True X Surround 90A includes a soundbar, wireless subwoofer, and two wireless surround speakers, along with charging cradles and wall-mount brackets, all in a single package.
While other high-end sound bars accept a bulky enclosure in pursuit of audio performance, the 90A strikes the perfect balance—it achieves clear, dynamic, and spacious sound from a slim bar that can be placed on a stand in front of most TVs without blocking the screen or can be wall-mounted under a TV without adding unsightly visual mass. It stands at 3.3 inches tall; 2.8 inches when wall-mounted.
Achieving this feat required the development of new, eye-shaped front left/center/right full-range speaker drivers. By refining the driver structure and magnetic circuitry, Yamaha addressed issues such as cone strength and high-frequency clarity. The drivers deliver rich midrange tones and powerful volume with fewer units, reducing acoustic interference..
Over 20 years ago, Yamaha revolutionized home theater with the YSP-1 soundbar and has been refining its unique sound beam technology ever since. In this latest model, Yamaha used 12 high-performance amplifiers (six on each side) with ultra-precise beam speakers that are DSP-controlled to create height channel effects that surpass traditional height speaker approaches. As a result, the 90A provides an incredible soundfield with realistic Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and AURO-3D playback.
Unlike most wireless surround speakers, the two units included with the 90A are truly portable — they can operate on wired power or from their built-in rechargeable batteries — and they can switch from Surround to Solo mode at the push of a button, transforming them into a standalone Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.
The included wireless subwoofer uses a new Yamaha-exclusive Symmetrical Flare Port technology, developed through detailed Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurements, to deliver deeply resonant bass. The symmetrical horizontal and vertical port design ensures a smooth release of airflow during bass playback. As a result, port noise is reduced by 20 dB compared to standard models, leading to pure, deep, and powerful bass reproduction.
In addition to supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and AURO-3D, the 90A supports Yamaha Surround:AI, an intelligent optimization mode that analyzes audio content in real-time (five times per second) to enhance key elements such as dialog, music, ambient sounds, and effects. This dynamic optimization is powered by the same high-performance Qualcomm processor used in Yamaha flagship AVENTAGE AV receivers.
The 90A features MusicCast, a Yamaha platform that supports a suite of wireless technologies — including Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, TIDAL Connect, and Bluetooth — and supports streaming numerous music services — including Spotify, Apple Music (via Airplay), Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Qobuz, Pandora, SiriusXM, Deezer, Internet Radio, and more — all controlled with a free app. The 90A can be linked with other MusicCast devices for whole home audio streaming.
The 90A has an MSRP of $3499.95, will be available in September 2025 at yamaha.io/X90.
For more information, visit https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/sound_bar/truexsurround90a/index.html.
