Testseek.com have collected 148 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%)
148 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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1962 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Full
Immersive sound
Wide stereo field for music listening
Full Atmos support for movies
AirPlay 2 support and easy setup
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
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)
Attractive
Curved design
Clear vocals and focused sound
Strong
Sonos-quality bass
Alexa and Google Assistant built-in
Meshes with existing Sonos systems
Big
Room-filling sound
Dolby Atmos support
Low-profile build
Easy to set up and use
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
Sleek and very well-built design
Supports Atmos
Great stereo soundstage
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
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
Improved sound stage vs. Playbar
Decent bass
Clear vocals
Dolby Atmos support via eARC
Expandable
Rear speakers & subwoofer
Sonos multi-room
Stellar sound for music and TV
Dolby Atmos
Automatically adjusts to content and additional speakers
Exceptional sound
Mimics true surround-sound quite well
Multiple sound modes
Alexa/Google Assistant built-in
The editors didn't like
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
Expensive
Only works with pricey Sonos subwoofer
Relies too heavily on the capabilities of the TV it will be connected to
Only one HDMI port
No support for any DTS codecs
Very large
Pricey
Plastic body really attracts dust
Atmos can be difficult to set up
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
Compression artifacts at max volume
No full EQ
The Dolby Atmos ecosystem is frustratingly patchy
Only compatible with other speakers running Sonos S2
Can't add dedicated overhead speakers for Atmos
Single HMDI eARC port limits Atmos
More expensive than other single-bar competitors
No Bluetooth streaming
No HDMI input (only eARC)
Unconvincing Atmos
Lacks mid-range control
Choice of materials
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
Published: 2020-06-29, Author: Stephen , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Sonos delivers a big soundbar with a sound and a price tag to match.Longtime iTWire readers will know that I've been impressed by Sonos products (eg this previous review ), so I was very pleased to be given the chance to review the company's new Arc sound...
Published: 2020-06-28, Author: Jason , review by: techau.com.au
Audio performance, Design, Sonos music services, Voice assistants
No optical, Not compatible with Playbar mount
During my time with the Sonos Arc, I've been seriously impressed with its audio performance. Ideally, you'd pair the Arc with a Sonos Sub and two rear speakers, for the ultimate experience. For those that are chasing an upgrade on their TVs build-in speak...
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Published: 2020-06-21, Author: Ray , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Abstract: We have properly tested the Sonos Arc now that the new S2 software is out of beta testing. The verdict – very good for the right use cases. But you need to understand the design rationale before deciding on Sonos over any other brand.The new Sonos Arc a...
Published: 2020-06-05, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Sleek design, Impressive surround sound and Dolby Atmos, Solid bass response, Also a smart voice controlled speaker
Expensive, Doesn't display volume level
Sonos is on a winner with the new Arc soundbar which packs in the company's signature sound quality and wireless versatility into one attractive unit.Related PostsSonos introduces Arc soundbar with Dolby Atmos to enhance your home viewing experienceIKEA a...
Abstract: Is there really any chance that someone reviewing the Sonos Arc is going to have anything bad to say about it? What's your reason for reading this review?I don't think personally it's to find out how the upward firing speakers compare to those of anothe...
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),
Soundbar doesn't handle the rear channels all that well by itself
At its release, the Sonos Arc is one of those gadgets that just feels like it's an almost perfect delivery, and comes across rather a lot like something high-end from Apple: it's been built to do something so well, good luck finding problems with it. It's...
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...
