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
(95%)
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
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...
Surround sound speakers make audio more immersive, Sub adds cinematic levels of bass, TruePlay makes everything work beautifully,
Sub is very expensive,
As impressive as the Dolby Atmos soundbar was, the system can get better with a Sonos Arc Surround Sound Package. Adding two identical speakers for the rear channels gives better positional audio and a more immersive experience, making this an essential u...
Great sound quality, Easy to use and set up, Google Assistant and Alexa support
Slightly bright sound, Only one HDMI connection
The Sonos Arc is a fabulous product. Indeed, it's the best standalone soundbar in this price bracket I've listened to and it copes well with all types of source material. Atmos works well, dialogue is clear and it's musical enough to be your main living r...
Great sound quality, Easy to use and set up, Google Assistant and Alexa support
Slightly bright sound, Only one HDMI connection
The Sonos Arc is a fabulous product. Indeed, it's the best standalone soundbar in this price bracket I've listened to and it copes well with all types of source material. Atmos works well, dialogue is clear and it's musical enough to be your main living r...
Published: 2020-07-02, Author: Matthew , review by: T3.com
Fantastic tall, wide Dolby Atmos audio,Excellent with music too,Great streaming and smart features,
Just one HDMI port, Can't match a full surround Atmos system, Adding a sub is so expensive,
The Sonos Arc delivers five-star spatial sound, but it's not replacement for a true Dolby Atmos surround system on its own, and there are some lacking featuresReasons to buy+Fantastic tall, wide Dolby Atmos audio+Excellent with music too+Great streaming a...
Published: 2020-06-12, Author: Joel , review by: techradar.com
Dolby Atmos, TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus, Discrete all-in-one soundbar, Amazing surround sound and music playback
Doesn't suit every room, Trueplay Tuning is iOS only, Smart assistant integration limited
The Arc from Sonos is a streamlined soundbar that offers a premium surround sound experience without the need for supplementary speakers. If you want a minimalist surround sound package and you have a squarish home cinema room then the Sonos Arc is an exc...
Published: 2020-06-05, Author: Simon , review by: stuff.tv
Wide, tall sound, Impressive bass response, Adept with music as well as movies, Cracking control app (even in beta)
Treble has attitude, Slightly uneven frequency response, No MQA support
The part of the Sonos model range most in need of attention is now dealt with - and pretty impressively, at that. The Arc isn't your default choice of Dolby Atmos soundbar-cum-audio system, but it needs to be on your shortlist. Stuff says. Sonos Arc...
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 $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 or an...
Expansive, well-defined and invigorating sound, Good impression of audio height and width, Fine spec, Ample control options,
Slightly bumpy frequency response, Some treble stridency, No MQA support,
Despite a few issues with the sound, the Arc has plenty to recommend with its large soundstage and well-defined sound. If you're already in the Sonos system, there's little reason to look for any other Dolby Atmos alternativesProsExpansive, well-defined a...
Great Dolby Atmos performance,Excellent sound even without extra height channels,Alexa and Google Assistant on board,Easy to setup and integrate with Sonos multiroom solution
Requires compatible TV for Dolby Atmos support,No source input,Only single-band (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi
The Sonos Arc is a highly-accomplished bit of kit. There are caveats: it will only work with the Sonos S2 software, so cannot be part of the same multi-room setup as older legacy kit; and, without a separate source input on the bar, your TV needs to have...
