Full Sonos Arc Surround Sound System: Is it Worth It?
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The Sonos Arc Surround Sound System consists of a Sonos Arc soundbar, Sub, and 2 surround speakers. There are various options for surround speakers such as the Sonos One, One SL, Five, Play:1, Play:3, Play:5, and more.
My system has the Sonos Arc, Sub, and 2x One SLs. This is a 5.1.2 channel system. The soundbar handles the front 3 channels, the One SLs handle the 2 rear channels, there's a single subwoofer, and there are 2 upward-firing channels in the soundbar.
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I bought the Sonos system just before Arc was released. The simplicity and ease of set up, and the ability to connect to additional rooms to make one system at the pressing of a button did it for me. I have put together several music streaming systems, because I would never pay the price of the original Sonos. All those non Sonos systems are now defunct, but my friends Sonos systems are still going strong. You pay for quality and continued support! Enjoy the simplicity, your lover, wife, kids, baby sitter and even parents will thank you.
This was exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Awesome review and objective. I got my One SLs and the Sub (3), just waiting for the Arc to arrive now!
How can you tell which generation sub you have? Asking because my dad handed down his old Sonos set up to me and he went back to a traditional wired set up. Not sure if Sonos arc will work with the sub or if it only works on newest sub. I have their old playabar, sub, and one sl setup.
To be honest, I didn’t think this video would answer my very specific questions I had about this system. To my pleasant surprise, you covered mostly everything I wanted to know! So thanks so much for an in-depth review that covered pros, cons, and real life scenarios! Much appreciated! This is pretty much exactly the video I needed. I’m sold on this! Thanks!
So, what didn't he cover?
@@skynetintex5878she said it was all covered
Finally a full arc surround set review!! Thank you
Agustin Guerra III try also watch Peter video.
Nice video Jonah! Thank you. Time to put a new battery in your clock mate!
I have the same set ups in both my family room and master bedroom...except instead of the Arc I have a Playbar and Beam. It sounds amazing in both rooms. It was serious gut check buying both the subs, but don't regret it. I enjoy my shows that much more...and we can rock out the whole house when all speakers are connected! It is the way it should be.
Thanks for such a great review ,I am looking for a clean set up so I will go ahead and order the sound bar to start.
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....
This is an excellent review Jonah. You should also stress on the importance of Trueplay tuning. I have a Gen3 Sub + Beam setup and Trueplay made a big difference. I do not own anything from Apple so borrowed by nephew's iPhone to do the tuning. Also, the Sonos S2 app is available for Windows and Mac, so you can use that on your Macbook/PC. I intend to grab the One SLs later on. However, I do not think you can get a great traditional setup for $1800 alone. I have been gifted/cursed with analytical hearing by birth and from that standpoint I would at least need a Denon AVR-X2700H for example, and that alone costs $850. Add a Klipsch reference set to that plus wires and the price goes to decent levels. IMHO Sonos is among the top of the line in consumer grade devices and though it seems pricey, from an overall experience it did not feel overpriced to me. In perspective, a Senheiser Ambeo comes in at a wallet-busting $2400 for a single soundbar! The cats look smart and intelligent.
I think you hit the nail on the head about the shape of your living room. Atmos cooperates in a variety of settings, but the ideal environment is one with corners not overly far away at each end, and ceilings not too insanely high to allow for a really nice sound bounce. Again that's just the ideal environment. Just enhances the feeling of object-based sound around you.
That being said, I've also listened to the Arc and Sub 3, standing 10 feet away in an open showroom at only 75% volume and it slaps hard. It's crisp and has excellent sound separation. And that bass thumps good and proper.
IMO, if you're big on streaming your content, and your tv quality is hitting the high-point of 4K Dolby Vision and you're looking for an easy way into Dolby Atmos, this would be a highly solid option. As mentioned, it's adaptable and upgradeable.
Kept it objective-great review.
I bought it and love it. Several Sonos One SL speakers for music throughout the house. Couldn't be happier. Definitely worth the money. Sound Bar and Subwoofer about $1700. Best Buy delivered and spent two hours setting up everything at no extra charge.
Hey Jonah just wanted to let you know your video was very impressive! Super detailed and proffesional. Great job reviewing the speaker, I'm currently in the market for one at the moment for my living room so you definitely helped a lot in making my decision. Please keep up the good work and tell your cat to stop staring into my soul.... Haha
Much appreciated! He fears no one haha
I would second this comment. Your videos played a major factor in my decision to purchase this system. Tomorrow I’m running out to get the one SLs to complete the setup for my wife’s loft area (she-cave). Thanks for the great videos.
It’s expensive, but you’re buying into an ecosystem. From here, you can build a Sonos whole-home multi-zone music system. No one else does this or integrates this like Sonos does.
You are absolutely right! I guess the only other brand that can do something similar is Yamaha with MusicCast, but I don't think it is near as good as the Sonos ecosystem.
Um...pretty sure sonos dropped support in tbe last few years for a massive range of products. They willerally abandon eveyr device they have ever sold few years after lauch. Good luck in 3 years.
You can do this with even much older AVRs and a few active speakers. It's not as user friendly but more flexible if you are into tinkering. Another option would be to toss a few Chromecast into some active speakers. Again, a little more know how involved but you have the ability to achieve a better quality of sound for way cheaper. I like what Sonos is doing but I'm disappointed with some of the proprietary practices.
@@dalechalfont112 They dropped non security related support from 6 products. Each of the products are over 10 years old now and they are still usable with non s2 products.
Dale Chalfont no products were abandoned. They were just split into version 1 and 2. Everything still works just the really old stuff uses a different backend system.
I'm not even in the market for a sound bar right now and I still enjoyed this review. Great job man. Liked and subscribed to help you out.
Thanks so much for your honest, thorough, thoughtful review. Subscribed.
Very concise review. Thank you.
Just a note, AV receivers started using room calibration Audyssey way back since 2004, with Audyssey MultEQ XT32 having 32 points/measurements for optimum room calibration. Though having said that, still, Sonos did a great job of embedding that feature in their system.
Wireless things have their place but when it’s possible to run wires Sonos is awful compared to a conventional 5.1 home theater system. It does a crappy job of simulating surround from codecs that aren’t 5.1. There are no options if it comes through in two channel that’s all you get and surround channels do nothing. There also is no option for taking anything including music from your TV and playing in all channel stereo.
Jonah. Thank your for your great review of the full SONOS surround system. I just tested my ARC bar last night and had a blast watching batman begins. Gen 3 sub coming today along with SL speakers. Regarding price , it is indeed steep ,but I think this is the highest quality easy to use and setup "wireless" system out there by far based on reviews. That is what you are paying for at the end. Finally, I really enjoyed the cats at the end. Keep it up..
Totally agree with you. Thanks for the support!
I just got the sonos arc white one from best buy one of the managers return it because he wanted the black one for his setup instead of the white one. it was open box I got it for 679.00 instead of 799.00 I was soo happy i already haveva lg sk9y soundbar but the subwoofer cuts off once in a while its annoying. I can't believe the sonos arc bar by itself sounds just as good or better then the whole setup of my lg sk9y soundbar with subwoofer and rear speakers. now I see why it cost as much as it does for music it sounds awesome.
@David Mander sure I was buddy feel the 😤😡flow through you.
@David Mander Oh dear, someone does have a problem with people who can afford to buy quality products. If (as I have just done) I'm going to drop 2K on a Sonos system its not because I want to be ripped off, its basically because I have done my research well and can afford it.
@@TheHeavyend81 sorry but sonos is far from quality sound....
Its fine for normal audio sources like spotify because of the very low bitstream of it, but if you want the best sound you simply need a good hifi system. But yeah sonos is really simple to use.
Check out my comparison of the Sonos Arc Surround System to 5 other high-end Dolby Atmos systems!!
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Here are the individual reviews for each component in my system!
Sonos Arc Soundbar Review: th-cam.com/video/0JHMKLUdt9k/w-d-xo.html
Sonos Sub Gen3 Review: th-cam.com/video/CAuoo2RE6sk/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks for the review I am looking at this for my lg oled 77 inch c10 And this is exactly what i was looking at!
In Australia, this set up costs us $2,936. I know because I just bought it. I have to say that it is incredible! I think what isn’t touched on enough is that the sub is SUPER LOUD but it doesn’t rattle your windows as the sun itself doesn’t vibrate at all. Incredible design/manufacturing
Well that’s a bummer. I love the vibration and rattling effects on Sub.
I have the arc, sub 3 and 2 x Symfonisk Sonos from IKEA. From tear down videos, the insides of the symfonisk is identical to the insides of the sonos 1. Saves nearly £200 on a set of rears
Thank you for the video. I am going to start with Arc and Sub 3. It is for my family room. My main theater room has a full HT system so will watch there if it is going to be a big movie night.
Very helpful! Thank you for the tips and getting straight to the point
We just upgraded our tv and decided to give our speaker system an overhaul as well. I’ve got a Sonos system already in my studio and I love it so we were ready to go wireless in our living room. Just waiting on the Arc to arrive and we’ll be all set.
Getting mine on Feb 21..let me know what you think..and also pairing that with the top of the line 85 inch LG OLED TV.let me know
I have this same setup minus the sub and agree with all the points! Great video and thorough/honest review!
The only thing I would add is that you should consider leaving the sub out if you live in an apartment as that can overdo what your walls can block out (if you wanna be a considerate neighbor). The reason I went all in is because it truly is just that easy to set up. As someone that has to move every few years, this makes the process that much less painful and I can still enjoy a high quality surround sound/music experience. Paired with Sonos Ones or Fives throughout your home, the immersive experience and ability to seamlessly walk from one room to another with music playing is truly incredible. 10/10 recommend if you can swing it.
P.S. hidden perk is that when you play audio through Sonos speakers, your phone audio isn’t pushed through so no more random video sound bites blasting through your speakers or interrupting your music which is incredible 👏
Hey I had the same setup and I wanted to let you know that when I just upgraded to the sub gen3 it changed the entire sound of the rest of the system. It feels like a marked upgrade. Just an fyi. Also, I live in an apartment too and it actually isn’t as noisy for the neighbors as you’d think.
@@VincentVanBro I appreciate the insight into the sub gen3! I've had a lot of reservations about using one in my current building due to what others had told me/reviews, but I think I'll give it a second thought. Definitely something I've been wanting to add to the setup for sure!
Hey Jonah, glad you like the Sonos kit. I listen to music frequently and would dj at home just for fun. I almost went with Sonos but ended up going with the Klipsch Reference 5.1 powered by a Sony receiver. The receiver is able to scan the room and fine tune the speakers to the room’s acoustics. I mainly use them to enjoy studio quality music, but I also enjoy watching movies. Way better than any movie theater experience. Also enjoyed having classic looking tower speakers hooked up to a modern receiver. I have been debating if I should get a Sonos system for my bedroom as I another Klipsch sound system would be too much. But you may have sold me with this lol
Nice review. I ordered my Sonos bundle today using their trade up scheme. Can’t believe, I got the entire bundle (Arc, sub & 2 x SL) worth of £1,856 for just £1,299.
If your tired of wires and your wife complaining get this system . I did and I love it .
If this truly stopped my wife complaining I would pay thousands 😂
Maybe get a new wife? 😂
Thank you for the honest mention that you can buy a traditional system (better) for the same price. The wireless is excellent though
Could anyone actually recommend one then? A traditional system, thats better, for the same price? I'd love to know...
Unfinished footsteps I have my main system which is traditionally made piece by piece, wired to a receiver etc... Then I have a Sonos system wireless throughout my house. That’s what I would recommend. Plus many people want a good system that is easy and sounds great, that is the niche for Sonos.
@@unfinishedfootsteps1404 Sony $500 A/V receiver. ELAC Debut 2.0 reference, 2 pairs at $200 per pair for front and rear surround sound. Center channel is $160. Get an ELAC sub for $200 and you're good. Total cost is about $1300 with the wires.
I have both. I will say my traditional sounds better but the Sonos sounds great. If your a tech guy and enjoys immersing yourself in audio and don’t mind the extra space taken up then a hifi system is great with a lot of versatility. If your someone that likes a plug and play with very good sound and to save space then Sonos is a great way to go. Either one you can spend the money. My AV receiver alone was $1400. That’s not even high end.
@@Iceman-xe7jo Sonos does not support DTS, so I will most likely get an Amp and speakers, which I’m sure will give me a great sound from all my blu rays DTS audio
Great review, covered a lot of points. Thank you.
Excellent job explaining! Exactly what I was looking for. Sub and Like added!
Good video Jonah. My video is about to drop and this just came up in my feed... so, bravo. I disagree on being able to build a system for $1800, pretty hard to do from a contractor who does this. You'd pay over $2k easy for products and then another $1‐2k for install and connectivity.
Ive done it with way less. Right now soundwise I have 1250 dollars with 2 SVS SB2000 and SB12NSD ... Klipsch RP5000F line front stage and ATMOS speakers in ceiling as heights Sony SSCEs and Onkyo TXNR686. All in all 1350 dollars INCLUDING the wire (oxygen free copper), banana plugs and wall plates (my wires run through the basement joists). I can include what I spent on a 65" TV and still come at same price.
Your cats are awesome! 👏 😻😻
I recently purchased this package thanks to your review during Sonos 20% off sale. I was looking for a system primarily for music. I am enjoying it beyond expectations. Thank you ! 🙏
Great Video love your honesty i have the playbar sub surround looking at upgrading but If you didn’t know you can stream music from your computer via the SONOS windows app and then sync music library from your PC straight to your Sonos products
Purchasing on your recommendation 👍
Excellent review, I think you are very fair with your comments and detailed in your explanations without making yourself inaccessible to people with less knowledge.
One one thing i'll say with regards the Sonos, I agree about the trueplay and their reasoning, however ironically a lot of people are finding varying results with trueplay using different devices to tune. With people using newer Iphones finding the tune very treble heavy and a bit harsh. I used a borrowed Iphone 7 and that appears to be a bit flatter.
On the whole though I enjoy the system, it's expensive yes but it allows you to add to your system over time, potentially when and if Sonos add upward firing rear speakers that will be an upgrade option rather than replacing the whole system like other systems.
I’ve had my Sonos system for about five years. I can’t think of a thing I would change! My rear room surround sound speakers are a set of wall mounted Bose though that I had from a former Bose system. I purchased the Sonos amplifier to drive them.
Great Job.... purchasing based on your recommendation...
Great review and I love my Sonos too. I bought the AMP before the ARC came out, and love the setup (Two Klipsch bookshelves, Klipsch Sub, and 2 Play 1s). I’ve heard the ARC in a few stores and it sounds amazing but I really wish they would’ve added the ability to add a wired Sub like the AMP because that $700 price for the Sonos sub is ridiculous.
Yeah it would be nice if they added a sub but Sonos tries to do most things wirelessly so I understand why they don’t have that support. The Sonos sub is amazing… I’ve heard a lot of other subs and it really stands out in its looks and sound.
what's your best recommendation for a traditional surround sound system at the same price point as this?
great review captain
This is funny, I work in a audio/video store and noticed your video on my recommended searches, I didn't click it. I was looking for motivation for writing on my blog and saw you on income school. Through your site I came here and saw your video again. This was destined! I'll watch the whole video for watchtime. Good luck in your journey!
Wow! That's a coincidence haha. I appreciate the support!
Excellent review. I wish I’d had the opportunity to buy the Arc but the Playbase was the latest and greatest when I bought my system, along with two sonos ones and a sub.
I’ve got other sonos speakers dotted around my business and home with a mix of old play 1’s, a move, some play 5’s and honestly yes collectively that’s thousands of pounds worth but in my view the entire sonos eco system is completely worth the money because they are so much more than just a surround system or smart speaker.
It’s a radio, I listen to podcasts on it, it’s my alarm in the morning, I can stream audio from my iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro from anywhere in the house, my play 5 has a turn table hooked up to it and the audio from that can be streamed to any room or everywhere if I want to.
Night mode and speech enhancement on the Playbase is perfect, no more overly loud adverts or muffled speech with loud BGM due to bad mixing with a quick toggle in the app the sound is perfect. I’ve used other surround sound systems that supposedly have this feature and it never really works. I can go from a full theatre sound stage to quiet night time viewing in seconds.
Great review and very well explained but damn those eyelashes are goals bro!
Gay
Very good video man, in depth
Perfect video, just what I’m looking for.
I own both the Bose 700 and the Sonos Arc. I love both of them. The Arc sounds great with movies, but sounds terrible with music. I keep the Arc in my movie room. The Bose sits in my family room. The Bose is also excellent for movies as long as you get the sub AND rears. The Bose without those sounds terrible. But if you complete the whole system it sounds amazing!! Especially with music. If you only want a soundbar (without sub or rears), then Sonos all day. If you can afford the whole system, then I would say go Bose.
Thanks for this, you've answered a question I've been struggling to get answered. Looking to get the Arc and sub for movies, and a couple of 5s for music (as apparently the 5s are great for this)
2 years on the arc as a stand-alone speaker is most defiantly lost some grace to Samsung which is far better option both in sound and obviously price.
Came for the Sonos, stayed for the cats.
Just subbed i hope you continuesly do this on this channel
Love the cats! Thanks for the info. Very helpful
A review comparing this system with the new JBL 9.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar would be awesome!
Please make this happen
Yes interstate
A comparison of the sony HT-ST5000 would be the bar to compare in my book
I have the Playbar, 2 Play 5s and the Sonos Sub running on my LG CX OLED, I recently went to Bestbuy to get there opinion between the playbar and the Arc, 4 out of 5 people said they prefer the playbar over the Arc.
I have the Sonos Beam... But I think I might just get a pair of ones :)
@@Mak100ish I use to have the Beam, Its was good but i needed a fuller sound that why i purchased the Playbar
I also have a CX OLED. I was tempted to get the play bar at Costco. But I want a soundbar with eARC HDMI support. So I’m leaning towards the Arc.
@@SantiagoHernandez-bj3mb Yes i wanted the Arc as well but i also read the Arc is having Dolby Atmos problems and until the Update comes alone the Dolby sounds terrible with the Arc
@@monroethegreat7539 I recently bought the arc, no problems with the Dolby, sounds super!
Thank you for posting this helpful video
Great review!
Okay, that clock is freaking me out!
you are freaking out.....MAN......littering and?
It's not working isn't it?
Glad I'm not the only one that noticed. He can't afford batteries after buying a Sonos surround.
LOL
I purchased the whole set up about a month ago, I regret nothing
I plan to go this route once I complete my home theater.
i baught it but with beam
Appreciate the honest review. I had really hoped to hear better things about the integration with Android. Apparently I will have to keep looking. the other challenge for me is also the lack of HDMI port counts
Good job with the review!
Assuming room shape etc, I'm intrigued to know, given that 1 sl speakers have no upward firing drivers how the Atmos 'bubble' compares to say the Samsung Atmos bars with rear surrounds.
The surrounds are good... you can live without them but the sub is 100% necessary. When you turn the SLs on and off during scenes, you notice a little maybe adds 10-20% more. The sub is 50% better at least.
Hell I just ordered them anyways.
I have an arc - I use a gen1 matte sub, I really don’t like the piano black finish of the new ones.
Then symfonisk as rears (the Sonos 1’s are overkill imo)
I found it a bit better when I tilted the arc forward slightly. But I’m happy with the sound.
I have to turn the sub off for late night listening though 😝
Awesome video!
Thank you for cons list. That was most valuable! You answered on all questions that gave answer about purchase! NO. You saved me a lot of money!
There is no better system! Period!
What traditional surround system would you recommend over the sonos arc?.
any lmao.
@@garretts431 i sonos got my system and i love it. Lol
@@Torrico97 good to hear
This sounds like a no BS review unlike some others on here. GJ Jonah.
Yeah its worth it I bought one and I just love it 😀 😍 😊 💕
At at 6:11 the cat was trying to figure out who he’s talking to
I’m using two IKEA Symfonisk table lamp speaker as my rear audio...
They’re really good. Still made by Sonos.
Just ordered two one SLs to go with existing sub and arc. Can't wait.
I just got my arc and sub Friday. One SLs are on sale today. Debating on getting them myself.
@@poof3192 Do it... 😉
Thx for the info.i have the sub and beam right now.planning to buy some one’s soon.
Came here for Sonos, stayed for the cats😄
I like how the cats just come in and out of the video 😂
After a year of research and reviews, I purchased the Sonos arc w/ sub and one SL rears… could not be happier. I was worried coming off of an older Bose wired system that I loved for 10 years. I didn’t think a sound bar could do the trick, but I’m blown away. I was so happy to get rid of my wired system! This with an LG OLED is just breathtaking.
If you are on the fence, just do it.
Hey Christopher, just wondering if you had tried listening to the Bose 900 soundbar setup before making this call
@@corgicorgi2455 Hi no I hadn’t, just reviews. Since I came from a Bose system my biggest complaint with Bose was dialogue clarity, I feel Sonos is slightly better with crisp clear dialogue.
Thank you so much!
Here I am already with the whole sonos system watching this vid 😂
I just bought the ARC and the Sub Gen , It comes in 3 days I CANT WAIT. My SONY SB Sub Blew out and I cant live with out good audio. Decided to spend big this time.
Thoughts
@@gmotsjr13 definitely worth you will be very happy with those two combos, would definitely recommend either picking up two ones for the rears or play 5s depending on the size of the area.
@@mattyb9521 I wanted to, but I’m my living room the way it’s all laid out, I wouldn’t know where to put them. I’ll have to play around with it. Thanks!
@@gmotsjr13 just seeing your response, assuming you already got the arc and sub in. Hopefully they’re sounding great! I will say after spending 6 months with my setup so far my con is I wish there were two hdmi ports on the arc to run more stuff through the actual speaker. I will say I heard Sonos is eventually coming out with an adapter to where you can plug in two HDMIs into the Arc. I do enjoy however I can I run music through my TV either via TH-cam or Apple TV and enjoy sound all over my house in Addition to my play 5s around. Very nice how they all magically wirelessly connect and are most of the time very in sync
The beauty of Sonos is its simplicity. Easy set up and amazing sound. Sure you will pay more but I listen to my Playbar every day for the last 3 years and I have never regretted buying it. My only regret is not buying the sub.
Are you gonna update the play bar with the arc?
David C. I’m perfectly happy with the playbar. It really sounds amazing so no need right now. If I purchased another tv for another room, definitely would buy the arc.
Into the Details thank you
Great review! I originally had the q950t and the surrounds and sub kept cutting out so I switched the the LG sn11rg and not quite impressed with the sound quality so I’m replacing it with the arc. I live in an apartment so hopefully it won’t be too much!
This is my set up, except I have Play:1s. Have an open living room that opens to the kitchen. Sounds great. Got the Arcana after watching your video and the difference of atmos compared to 5.1 is something
Why is your tv 4 feet too high?
really?
@@davidgorman1671 middle of a tv should be around 45 inches off the floor for a variety of reasons. Fine the fireplace screws that a bit but still, dipshit here puts it another foot and half higher. Pretty strange
@@Bubbles99718 yeah it's kind of hard to take this guy seriously when he puts his TV over the fireplace and worse raises it way above the mantel. wtf?
Only makes sense if you’re entertaining a lot of people who are standing ... like in a bar.
@@Bubbles99718 Hey, this is Jonah's girlfriend... I see how it's strange when you don't know the backstory of it, but it's actually because we live in an apartment, and I would keep picture frames of our family and holiday decor on the mantel before he started creating these videos. Our lease is ending soon, so we didn't think it was worth messing with since we'll be hopefully moving to a house soon. So that's why the tv is so high... Because I wanted room for my stuff and not because he's a "dipshit".
Only worth it for home audio imo. I have a Sonos one in 3 rooms. It’s great for music, podcasts, virtual assistant. But definitely not worth the money for a home Theater set up. Love Sonos and always will. They make quality stuff! But they’re for a certain type of audio
I just subbed. You are insane. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Jonah,ordered your exact system.pairing it with an 85 inch LG OLED tv,their best one.your video was awesome bud.getting it set up on Feb 24.you’ve got me pumped
How are the Atmos effects? Im hearing they're not very convincing on the Arc.
U gotta have square inclose room
To have strong affect
they are pretty convincing too me I have a pretty small room and the bar sounds great 👍.
There is now a software upgrade that recognizes DTS.
You mean now Arc suports DTS too along with Dolby ATMOS??
no theres not
@@Jenkers-li4dm exactly! I was wondering how come I dint receive the same.
Hi Jonah,
Thank you for this review.
I do not know how to start my comments, let's say I love people who love cats.
I am living in a house today (a common thing in the US, not in France in cities). I am moving next year in a flat and I will have to change my system (I have a classic 7.1 Home Cinema). My wife has a low WAF and the next system MUST be as invisible as possible. I discovered in a HC forum in France the new sound bars like Arc Sonos and Seinheiser Ambeo. I also discovered the Smyth Realizer A16. So your review has been very usefull to me especially as your approach is honnest and fair. I haven't listen to the soundbar so I cannot validate your cons but iagree with the pros. I have 3 game consoles, a UHD 4K BD player and a TV Box. I am over 60, so physical is still important to me. One HDMI and no bluetooth are not enough. Let us hope next year the bar will be upgraded.
Thank you again for this great, thorough review
Waiting for arc to come in. I have been using beam with gen 2 sub and 2 ones and I’m excited to see how much better the arc is. I just recently got a Samsung 65 inch with earc so I’m excited for atmos :)
An *amazing* traditional system for $1800? With what receiver are you getting amazing and still buying speakers, sub, and cabling under $1800?
Denon avr 600$, Q Acoustics 5.1 set 800$... Who the fuck is so stupid tu buy this crapp Sonos.... and it plays only dolby not dts.
I dont have anything Apple and love physical media (especially 4k UHD) so this isnt the system for me.
You want a real home theater setup. This shit sucks. Check out Audioholics channel
support.sonos.com/s/downloads?language=en_US - Sonos app for Android. I don't get your point about physical media so isn't the system for me.
@@blanchbacker I did, and their shit sucks..
Even the apply tv 4K doesn’t stream the full potential of movies. You NEED Earc
Good review. I'm on the fence about replacing my home theatre preamp with something simpler like Sonos. I have Sonos in other rooms in the house and it's extremely reliable. Wish Sonos would support more than one sub though..... You can absolutely play your tunes from a non MAC computer. Sonos will also connect with an NAS drive.
They do now
Great video! Very helpful…just purchased all 4 pieces! Love this system…I have an iPhone…so I don’t have issues with the system. The setup was easy…should only take about 15mins but I like to play around with electronics…so it took me an hour 😆.
I don’t like that it doesn’t have Bluetooth but if you shove out an extra $800 for the Bluetooth Wireless Speakers then you can go into your Sonos App and merge them with your already setup unit.
Thank you!
2:26 Reminds me of a similar experience I had with my uncle, when I was first introduced into the home theater game! He showed us the infamous downtown shootout scene from the movie "Heat" and omg was it awesome! Then I had a similar experience afterwards when I first got my Vizio soundbar and played Black Ops 2 on it lol
Looking forward to a comparison between the Sonoc Arc system and Vizio Elevate!
I got both subs that go with and can tell you, worth every cent.
We have the Sonos 5 on our system. You can combine it to the playbar and Sonos on sl but you have to control it’s volume seperate. The true tune app of whatever it’s called can only be done with iphone
Just replaced my b and w satellites and sub for the arc, sub and satellites.. Very impressed that the Sonos sub can run toe to toe with the b and w one..
I usually take my time to subscribe to a channel but with this video, I clicked on it in the first 20 seconds. Great presentation mate.
Thank you for your review! This is exactly what I wanted to hear! Unfortunately, the set is currently unavailable.