Yamaha YAS-306 review
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The Yamaha YAS-306 is a sound bar that crams plenty of features into one slim package. It's designed to be used as part of Yamaha's multi-room audio system, called MusicCast, but what kind of spell did it cast on our expert listening panel? Read our full review to find out.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What type of sound bar is it?
- How does it sound?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
November 2021
First reviewed by Which?
May 2017
Released
August 2016
Technical specifications
General
- Controls on sound bar
- Manufacturer guarantee2 year
- Manufacturer guarantee termsYamaha sound bars have a two-year guarantee as standard.
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