Testseek.com have collected 150 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%)
150 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
1981 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
Exceptional audio quality for the price, Can be expanded with a wireless subwoofer and surround speakers, Your choice of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, Best-in-class multi-room audio features (plus support for AirPlay 2)
Relies too heavily on the capabilities of the TV it will be connected to, Only one HDMI port, No support for any DTS codecs
The Sonos Arc is a great soundbar, but it would be even better if it had two HDMI ports to get around the limitations of TVs that lack eARC support...
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Kate , review by: tomsguide.com
Attractive, curved design, Clear vocals and focused sound, Strong, Sonos-quality bass, Alexa and Google Assistant built-in, Meshes with existing Sonos systems
Expensive, Very large
If you’re a Sonos fan with some money to spend, you won’t find a more satisfying soundbar than the Arc. Its Dolby Atmos support and speech enhancement feature bring the movie theater experience to your living room, plus it looks sleeker than a lot of its...
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Dave , review by: macobserver.com
Full, immersive sound; wide stereo field for music listening, full Atmos support for movies; AirPlay 2 support and easy setup
As wide as many 60inch TVs, the Arc's 45inch width may prove too wide for some setups and stands; no HDMI passthrough makes Atmos a trick for many setups; the $799 price tag makes it a very considered purchase
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Excellent audio quality for TV and music, Handsome design should blend into most decor, Trueplay auto-tuning takes the pain out of EQ setup, Sounds even better with easily-added wireless rear speakers
The Dolby Atmos ecosystem is frustratingly patchy, Only compatible with other speakers running Sonos S2, Can't add dedicated overhead speakers for Atmos
As with so many Sonos products before it, part of Arc's charm is its convenience. One speaker, one power cable, one HDMI cable – all three of which are in the box – and in theory you're up and running. Any subsequent frustration comes from the nature of t...
Improved sound stage vs. Playbar, Decent bass, clear vocals, Dolby Atmos support via eARC, Expandable: Rear speakers & subwoofer, Sonos multi-room
No HDMI input (only eARC), Unconvincing Atmos, Lacks mid-range control, Choice of materials
With Arc, Sonos has launched its first Dolby Atmos-capable product and the ability to wirelessly connect rear speakers and a subwoofer to the soundbar make it versatile choice with a reasonable starting price, although the full package is as expensive as...
Big, room-filling sound, Dolby Atmos support, Low-profile build, Easy to set up and use
Pricey, Plastic body really attracts dust, Atmos can be difficult to set up
Source: Daniel Bader / Android CentralThere aren't many straight-up competitors to the Sonos Arc that offer as many features in as accessible a package. You have some products, the $799 Bose Soundbar 700, that is almost all the way there but lacks Atmos s...
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Billy , review by: engadget.com
Stellar sound for music and TV, Dolby Atmos, Automatically adjusts to content and additional speakers,
A single HDMI input, Expansion gets pricey quickly, Sound favors treble at high volumes, Summary, Sonos has finally given us an upgrade to the Playbar, and it's impressive. The Arc has an improved design, modern features and stellar sound. Like the Beam,
Sonos has finally given us an upgrade to the Playbar, and it's impressive. The Arc has an improved design, modern features and stellar sound. Like the Beam, it only has one HDMI port, which will be an issue for some. However, if you have a TV that support...
Excellent surround sound, Easy and simple setup, Decent Dolby Atmos from a single speaker, Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant
No HDMI inputs, Not ideal for all music genres
Yes. For Sonos users, the Sonos Arc is an absolute no-brainer. It's just $100 more than the Playbar it replaces, yet it offers better sound, Dolby Atmos, AirPlay 2, voice assistants, and more. As long as you're OK with having to use your TV's HDMI inputs...
Published: 2020-08-20, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
sounds fantastic with music, great Dolby Atmos reproduction, superclear vocals, Night Sound, wide soundstage, looks good, Alexa or Google Assistant, extensive music service support, simple setup, surprisingly good bass without a sub
expensive, ARC/eARC rather than HDMI passthrough, takes up a port on your TV, can have lipsync issues like any soundbar
The Sonos Arc is a big, sleek, premium soundbar that sounds every bit as good as you'd expect from a £799 speaker.It looks the part. Despite being about the length of a 55in TV, it is neither thick nor tall which makes it easier to position on the wall or...
Incredibly spacious sound, Dolby Atmos support, Slick user experience, Smart features
Expensive, No HDMI pass-through
The Sonos Arc is an incredible piece of tech and if you're in the market for a premium soundbar then you're very unlikely to be disappointed.As long as you can afford it and have space for it, the Arc offers a seriously impressive set of features and soun...
