The Last SONOS ARC review YOU NEED: Is the Arc STILL worth it?
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📌 The Last SONOS ARC review you need: Is the Arc STILL worth it?
00:00 INTRO - SONOS ARC REVIEW
00:11 SONOS ARC - THE ESSENTIAL INFO
01:31 SETTING UP THE SONOS ARC
02:56 SONOS ERA 300
03:35 TUNING THE SONOS ARC TO YOUR ROOM
04:06 SONOS ARC FOR MUSIC
05:11 DO YOU NEED THE SONOS SUB & ERA 300 FOR MUSIC?
05:57 SONOS ARC FOR MOVIES
06:47 ERA 300 + THE ARC and ARC vs BEAM GEN 2
08:07 SONOS ARC DIALOGUE CLARITY
08:37 COMPARISONS: SONOS vs SAMSUNG Q990C and BOSE SMART ULTRA
09:54 ANDREW’S WRAP-UP
10:25 KRISTI & ANDREW SONOS ARC CONVO
10:54 BEST SOUNDBAR 2023? BOSE, SAMSUNG OR SONOS
13:06 OTHER HEAD TO HEADS: SONOS ARC vs SONY HT-A9
15:34 SONOS ARC vs SENNHEISER AMBEO
17:31 SONOS ARC vs JBL 1300X
18:22 SONOS ARC vs NAKAMICHI DRAGON
18:29 SONOS ARC vs TRADITIONAL HOME THEATERS
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Hey do you think its overkill to have 2 sonos gen 3 subwoofers?
Hi Andrew, could you please check out the new B&O Beolab 8 for review. Would like to know if its worth that price tag or go for something else
@robinsonbrand hey, what would you say>
Naim Mu-So 2nd Generation vs Sonos Arc ?
or Naim Mu-So Qb 2nd Generation vs Sonos setup, please answer
I don't see anything wrong with reviewing a 3 year old product. Audio is audio. A good design will stand the test of time.
Agree! But in the tech game people tend to want to watch the "latest and greatest".
Only the price
@@andrewrobinsonreviews unfortunately I have been suffering from the Latest and the Greatest itis!
Sonos is allegedly replacing it in 2024 though.
Yeah the svs ultra I'm considering and those are over 5 years old.
Absolutely one of the best reviews I’ve ever watched. Subscribed and just purchased. Leaving now to pick it up with sub.
Good morning! I just want to share my gratitude to you for the welcoming I always feel when I am on your channel! Very few channels do this and it really makes a difference to me. Much love!!!
Awww. That's such a gift to hear! We're so glad you are here.
We're always happy to see you here and we love your participation in the community!
@@KristiWright ♥It came from my heart!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thank you Andrew!💖
The review isn't late; it's worth the patience.
Please, do include best speakers for low-volume listening when you make your 'best product of the year.'
Good to see you doing more “vintage” gear reviews (LOL). Sorry, but I couldn’t resist. Love your TH-cam channel!
I’d like to say thank you to you guys for this review.I know we all have been waiting for this for a while,We also understand what it took to make this happen.
I know it’s three years later, but to those that follow diligently ,value your views & opinions🙏
Keep ‘em coming.
I couldn't be happier with my Sonos setup, just the one you have over there, is amazing TNX for the great review
Thank you Andrew for covering this setup so thoroughly incl comparisons, much appreciated! Your reviews and dedication are a real contribution to the audio/video community. After seeing tour review i think im going to give this setup a shot. And my regards to Kristi as well, i love her pragmatism :)
I truly appreciate your take on products. Anyone with sense enough to understand your reviews should understand how the world of TH-cam works and that if you don’t have sponsorship, you don’t make money and cannot deliver quality content on all things audio and video!! The age of social media has people thinking that they can be disrespectful with no consequences and that’s just wrong!! I listen to your opinions and take what is useful for my research on various products and I learn from the others. We should all understand that this is opinion based on your ears, that’s why you have a partner with a different perspective and opinion about the products that you are reviewing!! I love your take on equipment and keep up the GREAT WORK!!!
Happy Sunday! Awesome and fun review! Thank you!
Appreciate you watching!
Thanks for reaffirming my purchase
Love my dual gen 3 subs, era 300s, and arc system. I had a 5.1.4 separate system and aside from the subwoofer, it actually is almost identical, if not, more immersive at times and just simple af to use.
Best part is, when sonos releases a new product to use for home theater just repurpose or sell the current product you have and upgrade to the new!
Great review Andrew. Looking forward to see and hear your review when the sonos arc gen2 arrives this year.
I don't know why but I just love all your videos and reviews folks, just great stuffs!!!
As always when i watch your videos i end up with a smile on my face. A really nice ending to a great weekend. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you so much for your review of this. I heard the Sonos system at an audio show earlier this year and was very impressed. I fully intended to buy it until I saw your review of the Samsung HW-Q990C. Given the current sale price of the Samsung I could save about $1000 and get a sound bar that suited my needs. Since I already have an excellent 2 channel system I only needed a solution for TV and movies and did not need anything for music. Your review said all of the things I expected regarding these 2 systems and I hope it will help others that are comparing the sea of options.
This review was worth the wait. I enjoy all your reviews and value your opinion. Its crazy that this product still leaves most of the competition in the dust. I think the sub is one of the best in the game. I got lucky to get my arc and sub on sale a year ago. Im waiting to get the era 300s now
I have the Sony HT-A9 w/SW5 and zero dropouts so far. Love it! Thanks for Sonos review guys!
Excellent review. The only thing I would add is this - think of the Sonos Arc home theater system as part of your whole house audio video system. You not only get a wonderful home theater, but when you host a party, you can stream audio through the Arc system AND the other Sonos speakers in the house. It is very impressive.
Can’t wait for the Arc2 !
I really like these last few videos. You have me rethinking a lot of things about this hobby. I’m quite invested already in a big traditional setup, but I think if I were starting from scratch I’d be doing something different - a system that’s not so visible or imposing. All I really want is great sound and a great image. (I’m tired of thinking about bit depth and sample rates, etc) If I could get that, in my house, while not seeing any gear or clutter I’d do it. Maybe I’d have a separate room for a traditional 2 channel analog setup.
I commend your work, not just in this video, but the overall ethos of the channel. It’s not often I arrive at such a place - rethinking my entire approach. Thanks.
First, loved the review guys you nailed it! I bought the ARC + Sub Gen 3 + One SL's for the living room for my wife who just wanted something that sounded good and required zero fuss to use. Our TV is not within viewing distance when in the kitchen cooking/cleaning and we found the added benefit of getting additional One SL for the kitchen. It's synced as an additional center channel so when we are in the kitchen we can still easily hear the TV. Not sure if the competition offers a similar benefit. Also, we use Sonos speakers in other rooms so it's nice to have whole house sound integration. And should Sonos upgrade a product they make upgrading/swapping out speakers relatively simple, thus reducing my FOMO. Thanks again!
Hey, guys, Jose from Puerto Rico here!!!! I got the 77” S90C because of FOMO’s and Classy’s reviews and I also got the Q990C because of your review. I don’t think I could be any happier. This TV takes care of my eyes with its beautifuk picture/color pop and the Q990C takes care of my audio senses.
Like your better half said on the review, what these companies are achieving with their soundbars systems is VERY impressive. This system literally creates a bubble around me despite of my irregular shaped room. My only compaint/suggestion would be for Samsung to figure out a way to allow owners to expand by adding a 2nd subwoofer. That is all it needs.
Thanks guys!!!!
Bose I had. Sent it back. Own a sonos and 100% with you. 2 subs. ❤
Haven't even started watching this yet, but just want to say man its ABOUT TIME!
I agree, there is nothing wrong with reviewing a 3 year old product. Great review, as always, really appreciate hearing both of your opinions on all the products you review. You opened my mind to considering a soundbar with your reviews. Keep up the awesome work! Cheers from the Great White North!
Great review! I just might consider this one. After over 20 years playing with home theatre (started with AC-3) I have probably spent more than the cost of this on cables. And crawling in back when a cable comes loose is getting to be a bit music. Really glad I found your channel! Also thank you for mentioning music, my interests lay there in live concerts. Also a dedicated 2 channel you mentioned. I totally agree.
Finally! Lol. I’ve been waiting for this review and enjoyed your analysis of the system. Glad you had a good experience with your Sonos system. We thoroughly enjoy ours and continue to add to our Sonos ecosystem.
one of the best and simple understanding review till today👍
OMG i still can't believe my eyes! You finally did it, THANK YOU!
Thanks for sticking with us and for waiting. Hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for finally putting out the review. This was the first time I felt both of you were not as excited to review this product and did it just to end the debate.
Glad to know that samsung q990c tested better for dialogue. Asnwered that question of mine.
Thanks for the review
Finally! Have Bose older 300 and contemplated the new Bose 900 but went Sonos in the end. Glad I did. Nice review as always Andrew!
Sonos support their products well - the Arc has got a lot of updates since release, including DTS support. So a three year review is still relevant.
What I love best about my Arc setup is that it has such great lifestyle integration, and still delivers all the competence, authority and clarity needed across games, movies, TV and music in a decent sized room. I've never felt let down by it.
So tempting! Love my 990B, so I'll wait for the updated Arc next year, and go all-out with Arc v2, 300s and *2* subs. Thanks for the great review!
Appreciate you watching!
I had to choose between the B&O Stage and the Sonos Arc+Sub. I went for the B&O and haven't looked back. The Sonos combo had more bass and did surround a lot better, but the sound of the Stage is soooo good for music I'm willing to tolerate the lack of surround. The more open platform (Chromecast, Airplay) was a big plus as well. I like the design better too, but that's personal of course.
I love the comparisons given by Kristi, especially with the Sony HT-A9. I'm seriously considering that system at the current price.
Great video! I learned so much from your channel.
I have the Sonos ARC with era 300, and dual sub gen 3. It’s a amazing system and I truly love it. You’re absolutely right regarding the dialogue. I wish Sonos can do a better job with the dialogue.
I am ready to take a extra step and get a traditional Home Theater system . Maybe you can do a video for those who want to go from a sound bar to a traditional system. What advice would you give to someone that wants to do a separated, home system for beginners?
Great review, Andrew. I have the full Arc set-up and it continues to impress. Also, Hi Kristy 🤣
Bought a Sonos Arc two weeks ago because in my opinion it’s still a great option for this price! Great Sound, great app and it just works 🤷🏼♂️
I have this exact setup with dual subs and am happyish. The second sub really helps balance the low end. I moved into a MUCH smaller place and this was my compromise from a Denon powered Klipsch floor standing 2 channel system with dual 15” subs which would have gotten me kicked out. 😂 What’s lacking is the live soundstage and vibrancy of the Klipsch. And of course, the Sonos cost an about the same as my old system, which is why I’m less than an enthusiastic proponent.😊
Always great reviews! I‘d love to see you test some Canton speakers, too 😀
Great review. As you said a few years late because they didn’t wanted to send you a unit for review! I have same setup you reviewed plus an additional subwoofer, however it is past due time for Sonos to provide a soundbar that matches the Era 300’s and the now most updated competition (dragon!!) . Great content as always entertaining and super informative!!!!
Thank you both for this review! I was waiting on Kristi to refer to the sub as the “donut” lol. Andrew, I’m so glad that you broke down that everyone has their own audio setup preferences. Some like the plug and play option and some like the more traditional setup option. Both are fine. I’ve had the arc for a few years now and what I appreciate about Sonos is that they are an update consistent company. They continuously release updates to make their products sound as best as they can, along with any bug fixes. It gives the consumer more confidence as well.
Been waiting years for this review. Plenty of review of it over the years but your opinion matters a lot
Time to review the Nakamichi!
Awesome review! I was shocked to see it pop up on my suggested videos. My eyes almost popped out of my head. 😂
Hey, TH-cam served our video to you! YAY!
Great review. I'm a Bose guy, and they have recently provided me with a 900 soundbar and bass module 700 for £750.00 in exchange for my old Cinemate 1SR. I have the option of the 700 surrounds for £385.00 too, so this makes the full system a fantastic value proposition compared to the Arc. And most of the others too
Great review! Thank you so much.
How does it compare to B&O products? Theatre and Stage??
Because I’m trying to figure out if I’m better off with an ARC or a B&O
Wow finally! Great to hear you take(s) on the arc!
Hopefully with allthose arc2 rumors we get a review for that sonner than later (like this)😂
excellent work, thanks for the comments and comparisons, after waiting for the sonos now we just need "Nakamichi DRAGON 11.4.6''. blessings
Thank you for the review. We own the full Sonos arc, large sub, and the small Sonos SL for surrounds in our bedroom. But our living room has a Denon 2700, Klipsch 6K series center/towers, Klipsch 12” sub, and Kef in ceiling surrounds. We love both, but if we want to “feel” the movie we go to the living room.
I love your thoughts/advice on how much you want manage these system’s. I couldn’t agree more, I love our main system. However, I wasn’t interested in the same complexity, wiring, or technology cabinet for our bedroom.
I’d recommend the Sonos to most people that aren’t technical, because while expensive it is an excellent low technological barrier to entry for the quality.
You both rock, thanks for throwing us a bone on this review. You nailed it as always.
I have a very similar setup in my living room. I also have the arc, gen3 sub and one SLs for surrounds in my game room/man room. I would agree with your assessment.
The arc etc is great for a smaller room and very simple to setup. The living room setup is in your face like a movie theater but is much more complicated to setup for the average person.
I just bought myself a Bose smart soundbar 600 2 days ago and I love it so much, definitely worth the money just for that sound bar 🥳🤩
Just wanted to say I bought two Era 300s and pair them as stereo speakers for the living rooms because of the previous video suggestion and I love it. I bought an Apple TV as well so I get the best of both worlds with music and movies
Just took delivery of Arc, Era 300s, Sub, Port, etc, etc .. this is an upgrade over my older Sonos surround system. Still TV shopping so I won't install it all till I get the TV ... when we'll paint the wall! ;) We have a pair of Devialet Phantom Golds for music, they sound great but Devialet are crap when it comes to software and connectivity (another aspect of painting the wall as we need to run wired ethernet to the Phantoms - their wifi connectivity is crap). You guys talked a lot about the various brand/product options out there but the clincher for me is the Sonos software offering and that smashes the rest. I was on the fence considering a Devialet Dione but my Devialet software experiences to date convinced me to shelve the idea.
Love our Sonos! Got an Arc, Sub Gen2, and two IKEA symfonisks lamps for a full surround all separately on the second-hand market, for about 40% the cost of them new. Amazing product, and I easily prefer the sound and app functionality over my outgoing Samsung 930b set.
Andrew, love watching your review. You're simply awesome to hear and watch. I have a situation where I cannot place rear speakers in my living hall setup. Therefore I want to know what's your thoughts when you compare arc with sub and bose ultra with sub. Need your straight answer without rear speakers in the mix. 990c is out as it comes with rears which I won't be able to use.
Great review. I sure wish Bluesound would play nice with you and let you review their soundbar.
Fab review as usual. I don''t have use for a soundbar - today. I'm semi-invested in speakers in a classic home theater system that serves my purpose today. I promise though, if and when I move in the future, I'll be revisiting a lot of these videos. It's all about education and the passion behind taste. Excellent excellent excellent.
Appreciate you watching all the same!
Am glad you did this review. I mentioned in one of your live streams, that i have added 3 arc systems around my house, even tho i have 2 2 channel rigs that are an order of magnitude more expensive (Linn $25k system, and Linn $100k system). Why? Because my family, kids, and now grandkids, love the ease of use of the Sonos, and even friends/guests can pop in and play music on Sonos, whether using Apple Music, Spotify, or my sonos sources. Do i still use the Linn’s? Of course, but only for 2 channel wonder. For everything else, i love our Sonos. Thanks for this ‘timely’ review…. BTW, i opted for 2 gen 3’s in 2 of the systems. It makes a difference for larger rooms
Great review. Thanks!
Great review. Won’t Sonos be coming out with a new ARC soon?
Very interesting Video👍 so which one should I go for? I was ready to pull the plug on the Samsung, but now I am debating.
Hey!! Love love love Sonos! I have had the Playbar, Sub 2 and Two 1's and loved it right off the bat. Then I discovered with abit of setup on the Samsung TV, I could get even better sound regardless of my input. Has this one solved the Dolby Pass through issue with the eARC or do we need to tinker to make it work?
I have two of these one for the master bedroom and one for the family room both with subs and the family paired with some One’s for now and they have been such great performers. Even tally we will upgrade the living room with some 300s but we have a dedicated movie space so we are not in a hurry. Having 6 beams gen 2 and the two arcs with a couple of moves and being able to just rock the whole house in one google command is great!
That was Fun thank you 🎉lol SONOS finally came around to you guys hopefully next time your first in line.😂
Good morning Andrew? Always here to support
And we appreciate it! Hope you enjoy the video.
@robinsonbrand I am still hopeful that you will review the Sony A95l before the end of the year video drops. I think those two videos are the ones I am most excited for.😊
It is clear that the arc is lagging behind the technology in the new ERA300s . Once I added the ERaA’s, it became clear that the constraints on the sound field are based on the limitations of the ARC
Great review!! I don't mean to go off topic but based on your video reviews, I finally bought the Polk r700 with the marantz cimena 70 and mm 7055. Just waiting on the marantz to ship. Love the r700❤
I got one of these 3 years ago and have been very pleased with it. I always wondered what you thought about it. You skipped over the benefit of getting free streaming music with Sonos too.Thanks for doing this.
This was excellent. Just got rid of my stereo which I loved. NS500m SP1200 knockoff etc. Scaling back to 1 bedroom apt. Saw this thing at Costco of all places and my takeaway was exactly as you described. Nice pair of book shelf speakers but it’s a bar for the TV.
I AM the guy who would put together the $4k component system and be watching in a an hour or 2. But man this thing is so elegant and does more than fine. Maybe I’m just over the Hi End audio thing.
Was wondering about the satellite speakers so thanks for clearing that up as well. Thanks again to you both.
Finally 😂 waiting at least 2 years for Sonos Arc review from Andrew's channel. 👍
Hope it was worth the wait!
The reason I think the Sonos is the better system is the ability to add new and improved Sonos units to your existing set up, not many soundbar systems offer this, I started with the arc,sub and 2 Sl speakers for the rear when the era 300s debuted I replaced the SL’s and added another sub. This is why Sonos smokes the soundbar competition in my book. Great interview as always stay in good health.
Been contemplating switching out my surround Ones for the eras 300. Happy with it? Worth it?
Great review. Seems really compelling. Though I snagged a Q990C for the AAA discount at $840 so that compared to $2k+ for the sonos bundle just really doesn't compare.
Please do the nakamichi dragon when you get a chance! Great video as always
I appreciate all your work,
I have a Klipsch Cinema 1200 with a extra Klipsch Sub SPL-120 .
I main objective is watch Movies.
That I buy the Samsung Q990c or the Sonos Arc with the sub and the era 300 or keep my Cinema 1200.
I’ve had my Sonos system with the arc since it was first introduced. I was on a waiting list to receive it. I have been pleased with the sound quality ever since years already. I’ve tried a couple of others, but luckily never gave my Arc up. I have it with the subwoofer and the surround speakers.
If you’re looking for a speaker system and want to lay out the expense, you will be very pleased. Excellent for home theater still to this day. I get comments when we watch a movie and it sounds terrific for music.
@@Sas-wk9lj not sure how I can answer that, but it sounds terrific. I’m sorry I can’t get more technical than that.
@@Sas-wk9lj plenty of bass. I have the original sub. never changed it to the two of the three
Listen you guys are great I've watched since you started and I'll continue to watch. I have the entire polk audio system of speakers and I'm not kidding. The lsim series, which in my opinion is the best polk ever made. I have six svs subwoofers. If you want a sound bar that's fine , but if you really want to hear it and feel it my system in my opinion is beyond belief ! God bless all of you !
Thank you Andrew and Kristi. I'm sure it's not easy to keep perspective when you listen to such a wide range of audio products. I endlessly debated going Sonos vs Ambeo vs Samsung vs Sony and on and on. Everybody's needs are different, right? And for most of us anything audio is a series of compromises. I wanted a bar I could mount on the pullout/pivot TV mount in our FR. That eliminated the ELAC passive bar (which I did like) I was using and the Ambeo Max I was lusting after. I knew I wanted a sub but I don't have a acceptable location for rear speakers so this eliminated any of the package systems like the Sony/Samsung. I am not a fan of having speakers stuck like warts in my main gathering area. I want my audio stuff as invisible as possible. But the deal maker for me was the ease of adding good sounding music throughout my house and outside. For me, Sonos was the answer. And yes, it isn't cheap unless like me you buy only when it's on sale or 2nd hand.
Thanks for the Sonos review. I like their sound and their app. I agree they’re the best soundbar I’ve heard for both TV and streaming music IMO. Better than the Bose and Samsung bars I’ve tried. The Beam 2 and mini sub sounds great too for smaller rooms like a den or bedroom.
Finally! Better late than never! Thx for sharing your thoughts.
And thank you for watching!
Hi Andrew,great channel ,one question are you gonna review Sennheiser Ambeo Plus ?
I just got a Sonos Arc during this year's Black Friday sales. Upgraded from Beam (Gen 2). It's fantastic. They're very rarely on sale so I think they'll release an upgrade next year.
It was on sale last year for cheaper actually. I unfortunately returned my arc last year from Costco I bought on sale for $700. went back to buy it on sale again price is now $720. Won't complain to much because it comes with a sound bar mount and an apple gift card
Loved this review. I am on the fence. Just bought a new home and one group recommended the Sonos set up another recommended the Samsun and the Kilpsch 7s. The reasoning on the sevens was they said my ceiling in the living room of new home were so tall that I may not be able to truly get a good Dolby Atmos set up. The soundbar shooting sound to the ceiling would be pointless. Not sure if that’s entirely true or not but the Klipsch 7s did sound amazing in there store. This review now still has me wondering about the Sonos. Thoughts?
Hi Andrew!
I've got the LG Oled C2 65" and i need a new soundbar. At first I was pretty sure i wanted the Beam gen 2. Our living room is about 20 sq.m. Do you think the beam gen 2 (without the subw) will be enough or do you think we need to get the Sonos Arc?
We got neighbours so we can't go that crazy, but just good sound for movies/music.
Best regards Jonathan
Sweet vid! Also you guys are right about HDMI. Just recently went from integrated w/ optical to a receiver with HDMI. So much more enjoyable.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
I like the flexibility of Sonos. I started with a Play:1, then 2x Play:1 because i wanted stereo. Then I got a beam, used the Play:1’s as surround and got some Sonos ones’s for my rooms. Then I got a sub. then we moved house and I got the arc, moved the beam to the basement, still use the Play:1s and Sub with my main TV (LG OLED). I have some play5 for stereo listening, looking for a turntable now. Oh I have a Move in the kitchen that I use in the garden when we’re outside and a roam in use around the house and sling in my suitcase when I travel for work… and my wife just uses Apple music and picks a speaker to listen on. It’s just… accessible. And I think my play:1 are some of my oldest ‘smart’ tech that is still… 100% useable and relevant 10 years after I bought it. I think it’s probably equaled out the cost over this time to tech that has aged out.
Hi Andrew, nice review, it has been said before, but it would be nice to review the Amp some day! It’s quite good and you benefit from a perfect app and tv compatibility ( more then the powernode).
Now ….. comparing Sonos arc to a Sony HT9 system , purely for surround sound movie watching. What would you say would is the best setup, Sonos or Sony surround sound setup ?
I have the arc with the original 100's for surrounds and the Gen 2 sub. You convinced me to at least upgrade to the era 300's. I also recently upgraded my TV as the previous OLED I had didn't have eArc so I now have Atmos but not from the surrounds.
Great video
And thoughts on doing the roku streambar 5.1 ?
Hey guys , had some interaction with you on your era300 review and thought it was not super fair but this was great . Not cause it’s favorable but because you were fair on many aspects and consider so much !
Appreciate it.
@robinsonbrand
Great review as always. Thanks for your time and effort.
How does the Beam tonal balance for music compares to the Arc, especially the mid range (vocals)
What about the Nakamichi Dragon? Any review on this in the near future?
👏👏👏 been waiting for this review Andrew, thank you....been sitting on the fence and taking the plunge in Jan to get this (knowing the Arc is been updated soonish)
How was your experience when paired to the Sony X95L? I just purchased the 75X95L and next is the ARC or maybe the Bose 900, but from listening to music and movies I'm leaning towards the ARC. I don't want to pair rear speakers so soundbar only with maybe a Sub
Great review, I own a beosound stage and love the sound out of the box, but I do miss the option to connect surround speakers. Sonos might be the move.
Hi there i have a question about sonos. What would you think about a sonos soundbar switch 2 sonance in ceiling speakers for a tv setup?
Great review.
One aspect that this and all other reviews miss is the multi-room capacities....so if I'm watching sports, go to the bathroom, I still have the audio playing.
The multi-room is in my mind the biggest selling point of sonos.
This! My wife loves the ease of use of the app also and groups the arc, era100’s and subs often to play music. I also add the other speakers when I’m watching the game so I don’t miss the commentary.
Perfect review. I listened arc an compare With others in a BestBuy Store and is the best of all expusered there
Another great review. What about the sony soundbar system? No one ever seems to mention it.
Great video. I came close a couple of years ago, but the issue for me (as a physical media guy is the lack of DTS X support. I ended up with the HT-A9 and sub - although I’ve moved on again since then. Now running Yamaha Aventage A6A… The Sonos’ elegance is compelling though.
Why did you moved on?
@@mixching as an audiophile I think I’ve not recovered quite like Andrew has and I was hankering after something that looked and felt and played more like a hi-fi. My current system (having moved house in the meantime) is a hub for music and movies, with vinyl, SACD, Roon, blu-ray, movie & TV streaming in a way I didn’t feel the HT-A9 could be, at least for me - as impressive and enjoyable as it was with just about anything I threw at it. I did also play with the idea of running the Arc with a separate ‘purist’ stereo system for music, but decided against it.