Yamaha WS-B1A review
Bluetooth mini box from Yamaha targets B&O and Marshall
The Yamaha WS-B1A is one of the fanciest mini Bluetooth speakers we’ve ever tested. But how does the B&O rival sound?
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The Yamaha WS-B1A is one of the fanciest mini Bluetooth speakers we’ve ever tested. But how does the B&O rival sound?
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