The main reason to use a Sonos soundbar over any other soundbar is if you have other Sonos speakers, you can link them together to play music even while your TV is off. If you’re not interested in multi-room audio, don’t bother. Any sound bar will be better than built-in TV speakers. Answer from Aqualung812 on reddit.com
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Soundbar questions - Sonos ARC or? - Home Cinema General Discussion - StereoNET
Hi all, Just chasing some advice. The wife wants a soundbar instead of a Hifi. I’d previously tried to placate her by downsizing a separates Hifi to a NAD D3045 (with HDMI ARC), Wiim mini, and some MA Silver 100’s, but now she’s saying she still wants a soundbar. More on stereonet.com
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Sonos: Please implement 7.1.2 in software. Or make a non soundbar home theater ATMOS-capable device.
I think its more likely that they will allow you to add additional speakers for left and right front and surround. I know I'm far more likely to buy 4 more 1s than buy two amps + speakers. More on reddit.com
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LG B9 on stand with sonos beam soundbar
A little more than two inches but that's including the black frame of the tv behind the class. So our TV's aren't edge to edge with screen, it'll just be a hint of black. I'm counting with that. I use a Z9F soundbar with mine for reference and it's it too high when I lean back on my couch. I too have a 55" B9 More on reddit.com
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Sonos ARC or Bose Soundbar 500 with subwoofer

You can still get Atmos via ARC, it’ll just be compressed (and depends on your TV support for Atmos decoding)

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Can you pair a subwoofer to a Sonos soundbar?

All of Sonos's current soundbars work with the brand's Sub 4 or Sub Mini subwoofers. The flagship Sonos Arc Ultra even supports dual subwoofers using the Sub 4 or Sub 3 for deeper bass. Just note that Sonos soundbars don't support subwoofers from other brands.

If you prefer a soundbar that comes with a subwoofer out of the box, check out our guide to the best soundbars with subwoofers.

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Can you wall-mount a Sonos soundbar?

Yes, all of the best Sonos soundbars featured in this guide support wall mounting. Sonos sells mounts designed for each model, but you'll also find third-party options that cost less. Mounting your soundbar can help declutter your setup, especially if you have limited space on your TV console.

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Can you pair rear speaker units to a Sonos soundbar?

Sonos soundbars can connect to certain Sonos speakers to create a larger surround sound system. You can pair two Sonos Era 100 speakers with the Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2), or Ray for wireless rear channels. The Beam and Arc Ultra also support pairing with Sonos Era 300 speakers for an even more immersive Dolby Atmos audio experience.

If you're looking for a soundbar or speaker system that already includes dedicated rear satellites, see our guide to the best surround sound systems.

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r/sonos on Reddit: What's the advantage of getting a Sonos soundbar?
January 19, 2025 -

So to preface, I know nothing about the sonos system, I only started considering this when I was thinking of wanting some far-away (not next to my bed) alarm system to actually get me out of bed (very long story, just trust that I've tried other options) and someone suggested sonos for this (though I'm not sure how it would work).

And costco has it for $250 off right now, for a final price of $650, so I thought I might just go ahead and buy it and worst case return it if I can't find the value of it within their 90 day return policy.

But $650 is quite the alarm clock...I know the soundbar is often paired with TV systems. But I have a Samsung Neo QLED tv and I'm quite happy with the sound from there. When I look up "what's so great about sonos" the answers are pretty much "it's the best"...does that mean this is something like once you switch to it, you'll never want to go back?

Basically, while the primary reason for my interest in sonos was from the alarm system suggestion, I'm obviously not going to drop $650 just for an alarm clock. I'm trying to figure out how else this would improve my life somehow.

I'm also not tech-savvy at all. I've heard some rumblings of some kind of major screw up with the app and the CEO getting fired over it...can someone briefly ELI5 what that's all about and if that impacts whether it's worth getting a sonos now? Would it impact my alarm system plans?

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The main reason to use a Sonos soundbar over any other soundbar is if you have other Sonos speakers, you can link them together to play music even while your TV is off. If you’re not interested in multi-room audio, don’t bother. Any sound bar will be better than built-in TV speakers.
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As far as these things can be measured objectively, the audio quality from a Sonos soundbar will be dramatically better than the sound from your TV. This isn't unique to Sonos; most external audio systems will sound much better than the TV's own speakers. Even the best TV's have pretty awful sound quality because of their form factor. You just can't fit good speakers into the frame of a modern TV. When I look up "what's so great about sonos" the answers are pretty much "it's the best"...does that mean this is something like once you switch to it, you'll never want to go back? The value of audio quality is highly subjective, and many people can hear that it sounds better but also not appreciate it enough to justify the expense. You'll probably need to try the soundbar to judge whether or not the improvement is worth it to you. Some people will try their first decent sound system and hear the dramatic improvement over their TV's speakers and never be able to go back. Others will just shrug it off. When I look up "what's so great about sonos" the answers are pretty much "it's the best"...does that mean this is something like once you switch to it, you'll never want to go back? Sonos has good audio quality, but they aren't necessarily best in class. It's a competitive space. What Sonos has traditionally been considered the best at is combining comparitively very good audio quality with an excellent multi-room audio system. For a very long time they were basically the only multi-room audio system. I'm trying to figure out how else this would improve my life somehow. Sonos' main differentiator is that their soundbars and speakers can form a multi-room audio system where you can play audio throughout a home, in individual rooms or in groups of rooms. You can even have different audio playing in different groups of rooms at the same time. The Sonos app lets you control what's playing in each room, from your own music library or from most of the streaming services, control the volume, and group and ungroup rooms at will. I'm also not tech-savvy at all. I've heard some rumblings of some kind of major screw up with the app and the CEO getting fired over it...can someone briefly ELI5 what that's all about and if that impacts whether it's worth getting a sonos now? In May of last year Sonos rebuilt their app from scratch and released it before it was ready. The new version of the app was missing many features from the previous app (including alarms, but they're back now), but more significantly it was extremely buggy. Many users were not able to use their multi-room systems at all. It's been 8 months now and things are better, but many users are still experiencing issues. The damage to Sonos' bottom line has been enormous, and their reputation is in tatters. There are still circumstances where Sonos is worth considering, because a lot of the way their multi-room system works is still unique, and there isn't much else like it with the same range of speakers. If you're just looking at getting a single soundbar, so you're not necessarily interested in multi-room, and TV usage isn't even your main use case? I think there are probably better options. You may have trouble finding better audio quality at that discounted price though, but then we're back to how much you value audio quality. Would it impact my alarm system plans? Alarms are one area where I still see a lot of complaints. Frankly I would not rely on a Sonos alarm for anything important.
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This Sonos Arc Soundbar Costs $500 Less Than the Arc Ultra, and You Can Still Get it By Christmas - IGN
4 hours ago - As part of a greater Sonos Cyber Sale on select certified refurbished sound bars, speakers, and subs, you can pick up the Sonos Arc for just $399 with free delivery before Christmas.
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Experience clearer, more powerful sound than ever before possible by a small standalone soundbar. Dynamic sound that enhances the drama and creates a surprisingly wide soundstage. Zero-stress setup with only two cables and help from the Sonos app.
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Sonos PLAYBAR is the mountable sound bar for TV, movies, music and more. Enjoy crisp dialogue and impressive bass from wall to wall with PLAYBAR. Control It with the Sonos app, your remote, and more.
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Arc: The Wireless Dolby Atmos Home Theater Soundbar | Sonos
Bring unmatched clarity and depth to your home theater experience with Arc, the world's best all-in-one wireless Atmos soundbar.
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Home Theater & Surround Sound Speaker Sets - Sonos
Pair Sonos audio to your TV and get theater-quality sound without the wiring. Customize your home theater with Sonos soundbars, speakers, and subwoofers.
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What Is a Soundbar? And How To Choose One - Sonos
A soundbar is a slim, horizontal speaker designed to improve the sound quality of your TV, typically placed on furniture in front of your TV or mounted on the wall.
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Arc Ultra: Home Theater Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Sonos
October 23, 2025 - Arc Ultra is more than a soundbar. It’s also our most powerful spatial audio speaker. When the TV is off, stream music and more with WiFi and Bluetooth. Listen all around your home with Sonos speakers in other rooms.
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Sonos Sound Bars - Premium Audio Experience – Safe and Sound HQ
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Compare Sonos Soundbars: Arc vs Arc Ultra vs Beam vs Ray
Upgrade your TV sound without the complexity and clutter of traditional home theater setups. Sonos soundbars are easy to set up over WiFi and effortless to control with your TV remote or the Sonos app. Surround yourself in the story with Dolby Atmos.
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Soundbar questions - Sonos ARC or? - Home Cinema General Discussion - StereoNET
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Sonos Arc Soundbar - White
Arc Soundbar - White. The premium smart soundbar for TV, movies, music, gaming, and more. Bring all your entertainment to life with the brilliantly realistic sound of Arc, featuring Dolby Atmos. Enjoy control with your remote, the app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2.
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