Testseek.com have collected 149 expert reviews of the Sonos Arc soundbar and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Arc soundbar.
June 2020
(86%)
149 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
1962 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Dolby Atmos
Improved design
Fantastically wide soundstage
More bass than it should have
Excellent performance
Supports Dolby Atmos with upward firing speakers
Slimmer than previous model
Expandable with Sonos speakers
Multiroom capability (just like the other Sonos speakers)
Audio performance
Design
Sonos music services
Voice assistants
Excellent Dolby Atmos 5.0.2 (5.1.2 with the Sub)
Room-shaking sub
Premium product at a premium price
Part of the Sonos multi-room experience
Rear surrounds add extra depth
Sleek design
Impressive surround sound and Dolby Atmos
Solid bass response
Also a smart voice controlled speaker
The editors didn't like
Really expensive compared to Beam
Some software issues
Soundbar doesn't handle the rear channels all that well by itself
No optical
Not compatible with Playbar mount
Ou need a DA TV and HDMI eARC to make the best use of this
Published: 2022-06-07, Author: Christian , review by: bgr.com
Sonos is no stranger to high-quality audio. 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. That can be seen in its latest soundbar, the Sonos Ray, which comes at $...
Published: 2020-08-28, Author: Anthony , review by: audiophilia.com
So, with my tales of woe, does the Arc still deserve a Star Component Award? Assuming the sound problems are caused by the ‘handshake' between Sony and downstream, and can be sorted, it does. It's a marvellous soundbar. Worth every penny. And if you're pl...
Published: 2020-07-03, Author: Anthony , review by: audiophilia.com
The Arc at $799 is a worthy successor to the successful Playbar. Would I upgrade? Yes. It's an easy decision when comparing sound and musical effects. The Arc is a superior soundbar. Sure, it's intended for home theatre, got lots of bells and whistles, lo...
Abstract: The new Sonos Arc soundbar is the company's fourth home theater product and the clear result of an evolution. Its first soundbar, the Playbar (currently $599 and being closed out), debuted in 2013. But with only a single optical input intended to ease ins...
Published: 2020-06-22, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Incredible sound and precision Dolby Atmos, Substantial bass, even without additional sub, HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support, Sleek design, eARC is more future-proofed, Runs Sonos S2, Smart features like IR repeater and auto-dimming LED,
Best support is dependant on TV specs, May be too large for smaller TVs, Larger open rooms may not result in the best surround experience,
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Large sound field with powerful bass, even without a subwoofer, Supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Can easily be expanded with satellites and a subwoofer, Dolby Atmos compatibility with angled tweeters,
Expensive, Only works with pricey Sonos subwoofer
The impressive Sonos Arc takes the best parts of the company's other soundbars and combines them into one Dolby Atmos-compatible package...
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
Excellent sound for everything from Dolby Atmos movies to jazz piano, All-in-one unit doesn't need a subwoofer, Feature-packed including voice assistant and multiroom music
Single HMDI eARC port limits Atmos, More expensive than other single-bar competitors, No Bluetooth streaming
