![]() Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR ![]() It sits in at 3.4 inches tall, which is a little taller than many other models, but still an acceptable height. Many will be able to place the soundbar in front of their TV, but if you do, make sure you don’t cover up things like IR receivers if you need them. The soundbar is 45 inches wide, which isn’t small by any means. That helps play into its sound quality, of course, but it does mean you’ll have to find a good spot to place it on your TV stand or entertainment center. The first thing to notice about the Sonos Arc, especially when compared to its other soundbars, is how wide it is. It’s not cheap, at $899 for the soundbar alone, and you’ll have to pay extra if you want the deeper bass on offer by the company’s subwoofer.ĭoes the Sonos Arc do enough to warrant its higher price? Or should you stick with the cheaper Sonos Beam or Sonos Ray? BGR has been using multiple Sonos Arc’s for years, and here’s our full review. The Sonos Arc is its highest-end soundbar, above both the Sonos Ray and Sonos Beam. But what if you have more money to spend and want a higher-quality experience? Sonos has something for you too - in the form of the Sonos Arc. That can be seen in its latest soundbar, the Sonos Ray, which is priced at $279. Ever since its first speakers, the company has been known as a great option for those who want solid audio quality at an affordable price. See the "Ask Seth" video for the above HERE.Sonos is no stranger to high-quality audio. We'll be adding the "Ask Seth" segment regularly to help with your technology needs. Got any other technology questions for next week? Let us know. Want to know the pros and cons of Heos vs Sonos? See our awesome video > about Sonos vs Heos This 13 minute and 25 second masterpiece goes over many of the benefits of Heos. What is Heos: Heos is a streaming platform offered by Denon, Marantz and Sound United as a competitor to Sonos. Want to get noticeably better sound than your TV provides but want to save some $$$ ($899 vs. The verdict.if you want really good surround sound without buying a separate surround sound receiver and components, we would recommend the Sonos Arc. See link > about Dolby Atmos and why we love it. This helps to provide better and clearer dialogue.Ģ) More immersive surround sound: The Arc also provides a better surround sound experience as it adds Dolby Atmos which gives a sensation of height. The ARC also uses a better tweeter material (silk dome) for smoother highs than the Beam does. 1 on the BEAM makes a noticeable difference in the width of the soundstage. Ex: You are watching the intro of "The Mask of Zorro" and when the magic, flying "Z"s pass all around the room (you would have to see the scene), the inclusion of 3 tweeters on the ARC vs. This complement of drivers helps to provide consistency of audio panning. The benefits of the Arc vs the Beam are:ġ) More speakers: The Arc has 11 speakers and amplifiers built in vs. Both offer great sound and the ability to access the Sonos streaming "brain" which allow for more streaming partners and the best reliability of any of the streaming systems we have dealt with. Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam: These are 2 of Sonos' soundbar options. Moral of the story: Bose is good.many other speakers are great. The 3 points above normally will get you into different designs or price points than Bose normally occupies SO you would expect a different experience when you spend more $$$ or have something that is 8X the size. Companies that use materials such as titanium, kevlar or electrostatic panels will provide you with a listening experience that provides more detail and clarity as those materials don't flop around like paper does. Bigger drivers and cabinets give you fuller sound, punchier bass and more realism.Ģ) Put $$$ into your center channel and your subwoofer: Dollar-for-dollar, these make the biggest difference in providing a GREAT movie experience.ģ) Better driver material = better sound: Bose used a tiny paper cone inside their old AM series double cubes. 1) Dollar-for-dollar: Bigger is almost always better.
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