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Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 review: Precision, power, and a feel-first experience
Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 review: Precision, power, and a feel-first experience

Mint

time30-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Mint

Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 review: Precision, power, and a feel-first experience

There's something nerve-wracking about trying a premium audio setup for the first time, especially when it costs nearly ₹ 2 lakh. You wonder if it'll live up to the reputation. Whether it's all brand and no bite. Or worse, if you'll walk away wondering what all the fuss was about. But once the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 settled into my space, it didn't take long before that anxiety gave way to something much more compelling—comfort. This wasn't just a sound upgrade. It was a reintroduction to the content I already loved. Sonos doesn't believe in clutter, neither in sound nor in packaging. The unboxing was clean and intentional, with just what I needed and nothing more. Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 review But here's the thing: My first playthrough using only Bluetooth left me underwhelmed. Volume had to be cranked past 30 just to feel anything remotely cinematic. The moment I connected the Arc through HDMI eARC, everything changed. Audio suddenly had weight. Dialogue carried presence. Then came the Sub 4. That's when the room transformed. The Sonos app handled setup like a quiet professional, clean interface, seamless pairing, no hoops to jump through. Adding Trueplay tuning did sharpen things slightly. Nothing dramatic, but enough to notice. Both the Arc Ultra and Sub 4 feel like they're carved out of intention. In white, they somehow managed to complement my black TV and brown wooden cabinet without trying too hard. Minimal, but not sterile. And yes, they're heavy. Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 review Genuinely heavy. This isn't a setup for those who like rearranging their rooms every weekend. But it's the kind of heft that feels earned. No rattling plastic. Just cold, clean confidence. Touch controls and LED cues were intuitive during setup, but once the app took over, I rarely went back. It felt right that way. Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 review I put the system through a mixed playlist of real life like OTT dramas, fast-paced action films, cricket matches, music videos, even a few janky smartphone videos. Across everything, the system showed up. Voice-focused modes made news and daily soaps genuinely listenable without maxing volume. Background music stayed where it belonged—in the background—while dialogue stayed front and centre. No subtitles. No guessing. Interestingly, my house is home to a few very vocal pet birds. They chirp throughout the day, and yet the Sonos setup seemed to account for them, not by adjusting volume, but by subtly shaping the soundstage so that important audio didn't get lost in the ambient noise. It didn't overpower the birds or silence them, it just made room for everything. Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 review I even tried taking a couple of work meetings on this setup. I know, overkill. And while there was a minor sync lag between audio and video on one occasion, the voices felt so natural it almost felt like the person was in the room with me. For casual video calls? A bit much. But as an experiment? Surprisingly immersive. I relied almost entirely on the Sonos app. It felt native, not like a second remote. I didn't use voice assistants much, but if you're already plugged into that ecosystem, integration is baked in. It won't take effort. At lower volumes, most systems tend to go flat or timid. Not this one. Even at 20–25, the Arc Ultra delivered clarity—real clarity. And once the Sub 4 joined the party, everything became physical. But not aggressive. The bass doesn't shake your furniture, it fills the air. During a casually recorded home video, I caught subtle sounds like someone breathing off-screen, insects chirping faintly, that most systems would completely swallow. Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 review It's immersive, yes. But more importantly, it's detailed. You're not just hearing more, you're hearing better. The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 combo is a serious investment. At nearly ₹ 2 lakh, this isn't a casual upgrade. It's a system meant for those who truly care about sound and want to feel every detail, not just hear it. If you're someone who lives for great audio and is ready to commit to a long-term setup, this can genuinely recreate a theatre-like feel at home. But there are caveats. The setup is heavy, not something you'd want to move around often. And a practical note for Indian buyers: the plugs aren't suited to Indian switchboards out of the box. You'll need a separate universal adapter to get started, which feels like a small miss in an otherwise premium experience. Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 review Still, for listeners who treat sound like a sensory experience, this duo delivers on its promise. It's not just powerful, it's precise, emotionally resonant, and surprisingly intimate. The price stings, yes. But if you're buying with your ears—and a little bit of your heart—you won't regret it. Pros Cons Seamless setup via HDMI eARC and the app Steep pricing Deep, clear, room-filling audio at even low volumes Heavy—definitely not meant to move around frequently Sub 4 delivers physical bass without being overwhelming Audiophiles. Home theatre buffs. Those who want their sound system to be the experience—not just support it.

I set up an incredible Dolby Atmos soundbar experience in my living room — unfortunately, it's really annoying to live with
I set up an incredible Dolby Atmos soundbar experience in my living room — unfortunately, it's really annoying to live with

Tom's Guide

time24-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Tom's Guide

I set up an incredible Dolby Atmos soundbar experience in my living room — unfortunately, it's really annoying to live with

Just like most cinephiles, I can't get enough of a good surround mix. Something that makes it sound and feel like my movies are happening all around me, so that I'm immersed in the world of whatever movie I might be watching. For a long time, it was an assembled bunch of speakers and old gear that I'd bought from eBay that gave me my surround sound mix — but when I heard that the Sonos Arc Ultra could create a similarly excellent movie experience, my interest was piqued. So I decided to give it a test and see how good it might sound, how simple it is to use and how easy it is to live with. Spoiler alert: Unfortunately, not everything was plain sailing during my Sonos Arc Ultra surround sound journey. This is exactly the system that I used to test out the spatial audio potential of the Arc Ultra. It's not cheap, but it absolutely blew me away with its sound quality. It might be difficult to live with if you're short on space, though. Getting the Sonos Arc Ultra working on its own was super simple. I just placed it in front of the TV, plugged it into power, and then plugged the HDMI port into the eARC port on the TV. There were a couple of different setup steps required in the Sonos app, but then it was done. All sorted. From there, we had to connect the other components of the system, starting with the Sonos Sub4. This was also relatively simple. I plugged it in and then used the Sonos app to connect it to the Arc Ultra wirelessly. At least I say relatively simple — it did take a couple of tries for the app to recognize the soundbar, and I had to go over the process a couple of times before everything was sorted. Now it was the turn of the surround speakers — in my case, a pair of Sonos Era 300s. While the soundbar and subwoofer were fairly easy to place, the Eras were not. They're much larger than the surround speakers I've used in the past, so they need more space behind the couch. I borrowed the speaker stands from my upstairs HiFi, but this is hardly a permanent solution. It's also one of the primary issues with the system so far — but I'll get back to that later. Once placed, I could get the speakers set up with the Sonos app. There were a couple of issues here, although none of them really made life too annoying. Both speakers needed updates as I went through the setup process, but one of them decided it had to do something else and quit the update halfway through. Finally, they were both in the Sonos app — but now I had to join them to the Arc Ultra and the Sub 4. "Easy!" I thought. "Not annoying at all," I hoped. Alas, it was a pain. In the app, things initially looked simple — and they would be, if things worked properly. But I had so many signal dropouts and issues that by the time I'd finally managed to get them connected together, the only thing I could think was "this had better be worth the effort." I can see the vision of the surround sound setup of the Sonos Arc system — if everything worked well, it would have been much, much quicker. Unfortunately, it seems plagued by instability and all kinds of weird usability quirks afforded by Sonos' consistently disappointing app. But, my goodness, was it worth it for the sound. The Sonos Arc Ultra on its own is already pretty impressive for Dolby Atmos when you're watching movies — but adding in the extra spatial audio capability of the pair of Era 300s elevated things to a whole new level. There were now double the height channels coming from different parts of the room, working together to make things move every which way above your head. There's extra side virtual surrounds for stuff happening on either side of you, and then the physical rear channels afforded by the speakers being behind you. All in? Everything sounds unreal. Every single one of my test movie scenes blew me away. There was massive bass depth from the subwoofer, and everything happening around me made sure that I was immersed in the scenes. This whole thing took a whole lot longer to write because I just couldn't stop watching my movies — I had to force myself to turn Star Wars off. The frenetic action of the opening scene of "Star Wars: Episode III" put me directly in the middle of the space battle over Coruscant. Anakin and Obi-Wan fly over Star Destroyers and the droid fleet in the thick of battle, each laser blast zooming past my head. The dialogue was still able to cut through the rest of the din, however, making sure I could hear what the Jedi were saying. It was the spatial audio bubble that was the most impressive bit, however. It was clearer, and each element of the soundscape was easy to place within my space. A spinning buzz droid slips off Anakin's ship and wizzes behind me, disappearing into the distance. It's super impressive. The rest of my testing revealed more impressive surround sound: the car chase from "The Matrix Reloaded," the opening scene from "Kingsman," the rain in The Emperor's Blades in "Dune". Everything sounds huge and makes your movies sound amazing. So it sounds really, really good — I don't think I can deny that at all. There's incredible surround sound, the spatial audio feels like a game changer and it even sounded good for spatial music (even if I'm not entirely enamored with the format). But some liveability quirks are now persuading me to put the Eras back in their old homes. The first is down to them, in fact. They're much larger than traditional surround speakers, taking up a whole lot more space behind the sofa. There are stands that take up less space than the chunky ones that I used, but even then, there's the "uh oh, I might knock these over" factor whenever you walk behind the sofa — as I do, whenever I need to get to the conservatory. Then there are the power cables to each speaker. When it's a speaker cable, you can more easily route them out of the way and off the floor because they're generally thinner, and all going to one place. The power cables the Era's need are much chunkier and need to be plugged into the wall or an extension block. In my case, I nearly tripped over them multiple times because they had to trail across the floor in a walkway. Not ideal. Finally, there are the Sonos app problems that continue to plague all of my Sonos devices. The rear surrounds dropped out a couple of times, there were all the setup issues and I've had problems with getting music playing on the system even through the Sonos app itself. It's a massive shame, because conceptually, the Sonos Arc Ultra and its surround system are very cool. Wireless surround that uses all of its own amps to save space on your TV stand? And it's all connected to the internet? Great, sounds good. But the reality just isn't quite there. It sounds phenomenal, and it's incredibly impressive. But, as I now put it all back where it came from, I can't help but think a traditional Home cinema system might not just sound better, but also provide even better spatial audio sound quality thanks to physical surround and height channels. It would have more reliable wired connections, and there would be far less that requires connection to the internet. Considering that I could pick up a multi-channel true surround system for a very similar price, I do wonder if the wireless nature of the Sonos Arc Ultra and its accompaniments start to make less and less sense — especially considering how annoying the setup turned out to be. So, I'll be going back to the Sonos Arc Ultra on its own for now — but this experience has whet my appetite for the Dolby Atmos experience. Perhaps it's now time to start looking at amplifiers again...

Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 review: A match made in home theatre heaven
Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 review: A match made in home theatre heaven

India Today

time17-06-2025

  • India Today

Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 review: A match made in home theatre heaven

The word 'ultra' stands for something that goes way beyond what many perceive as usual or ordinary. Regardless of whether you use it as a prefix or a suffix, it is widely understood, what we're dealing with is something extraordinary. Especially in consumer tech circles – where it gets thrown around a lot these days – the word ultra represents the latest and absolute greatest thing a brand can here's the thing: sometimes, it can get tricky. What if someone made an ultra-capable thing, but did not call it ultra? Marketing would say they missed an opportunity. But what if that thing was so far ahead of its time, it didn't matter what they called it? What's in a name, right? But here's another thing: what if the same company goes and launches a follow-up model? Only this time, it names it could say that this brand – which is called Sonos – chooses its words with extreme caution. You could also say it has a crack marketing team, which decided to hold off 'overselling' its product – the Sonos Arc – with fancy naming knowing full well, its engineers could pull off something even more impressive, something truly worthy of the title ultra, even if it takes another five years to get unbelievable as it might seem, it is business as usual at Sonos, where a lot of these decisions are in fact being taken by the very people who are making these products. So, despite what you may hear about it – based on recent events – this is a company with a great culture. We don't know where it will go from here, but that is a subject for another day and another discussion. For now, what's fascinating to me is how on earth Sonos managed to make an already ultra-class product, even more ultra. We'll try and find out in this India Today Tech review of the Sonos Arc Ultra premium soundbar, and its companion piece (but completely optional), the Sonos Sub 4 Arc Ultra and Sub 4: Design and buildSonos, like Apple, is known – and revered – for minimalist design. Everything from the box to its contents and the device inside mirror the sentiment as if it were a ground rule. The Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are no exception. Unboxing is an experience and Sonos wants you to feel and enjoy it. Strange that a piece of tech brings joy like this, but in a world that is full of complexities, anything that makes your life simple is priceless. But I Arc Ultra retains the sleek, elongated, and gracefully curved silhouette that made its predecessor – Sonos Arc – an instant design icon. Available in stand-alone white and black, it is designed to sit elegantly beneath large televisions, or you can mount it on your wall. Either way, it has a general propensity to blend well with the dcor if you have a large room setup. I won't go into the specifics, but the soundbar is 117.3 cm in width, 8 cm in height, and 11 cm in depth. It weighs 5.9 kg. So, you can go It is not huge per se, but it is not small, like say, the Ray or Beam, other soundbars that Sonos makes. But – and this is the real kicker – it is noticeably more compact than the Arc, meaning that Sonos was able to shrink a lot of things, add more things, and yet, make a relatively smaller product. A newly included back panel now provides more convenient access to controls and ports. Surely, people who've had no prior access won't be able to relate, which is why, if possible, you should visit a Sonos store near you. The difference – and the spec upgrade – will blow your Sub 4, with its unique central opening, doesn't stray very far from the Sub 3 in look and feel. It is still striking to look at, yet very tasteful and functional. You can put it vertically or horizontally, much like the PlayStation Arc Ultra and Sub 4: SetupThe simplicity extends, or rather, it blends into the setup process as if it were one entity. You start by plugging in the Arc Ultra to power and connecting it to your TV's HDMI eARC port. The Sub 4 needs to be plugged into a separate power outlet wherever you feel it is convenient (you don't need to connect it to the TV or even the soundbar). Once ready, open the Sonos app on your phone or tablet, at which point, it will detect new Sonos devices nearby. Follow the on-screen prompts to add the Arc Ultra to your existing Sonos system or create a new the soundbar is set up, the app will prompt you to add the Sub 4. With a few taps, it pairs wirelessly with the Arc Ultra. The setup is now complete. You can choose to start using it at this point or, enable Trueplay, which is basically Sonos' version of Apple's Colour Balance, but for audio. It basically lets you calibrate the soundbar to the shape and confines of your room so it can deliver – per Sonos – the best possible sound stage and tonal is all technical jargon and there is an off chance, most people would simply skip it much in the same way they do with instruction manuals. But it doesn't take up a lot of your time and doesn't require you to jump through multiple hoops to call it a menial and cumbersome task, so I'd say you should go ahead with it. Watching, or rather listening to your soundbar firing invisible beams of sound in the air like in Sci-Fi movies, was definitely not something that I had signed up for. But I am glad it exists and with Sonos finally opening the platform to Android, more people can access it now. Previously, Trueplay was an Apple-exclusive feature, meaning that only people with iPhones could use Arc Ultra and Sub 4: Sound performanceWe've established that the original Sonos Arc was a strong performer, so, what does the Arc Ultra do, its predecessor couldn't? The devil, apparently, lies in the details. This starts with the hardware set itself. The Arc Ultra simply has more powerful hardware. Despite its tighter dimensions, Sonos was able to put 15 Class-D digital amplifiers and 14 drivers inside it while the Arc had 11 of each. That's four more amps and three additional upwards and sideways-firing drivers. Sonos even says the design was modified internally for better acoustics. What you might be more interested to know is, the Arc Ultra has a 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos surround sound profile. The 5.0.2 Arc, even though it sounded amazing, was technically less immersive even by Sonos's own spec Arc Ultra is also getting the first dibs at its new Sound Motion technology, which is basically a new – and proprietary – type of transducer that takes up less space and yet, theoretically delivers double the bass response. The idea is to let the soundbar itself do more of the heavy lifting even before the subwoofer kicks in. In the real world, what this means is that the Arc Ultra delivers a surprisingly and substantially more robust low-end while freeing up the other drivers to focus on mid-range and high-frequency clarity. Speech enhancement is also getting an upgrade with more fine-tuning options that work silently in the background to enhance dialogue, which is often a pain point for soundbars. Maybe you're getting the sense that this is a very thought-out product, the work of scientists and engineers who worked day in and day out to perfect the internal structuring, so everything has a distinct purpose. Good, we're on the same the Arc Ultra holds its own, pairing it with the Sub 4 – unsurprisingly – unlocks greater immersion (provided you're willing to loosen your wallet). Compared to the Arc Ultra, the upgrades here are less headline-grabbing. In fact, they are incremental at best, but frankly speaking, that is okay. There was nothing wrong with the Sub 3. It is still a compelling system, but the newer generation brings promise of more polish and refinement. Also, from pure marketing speak, your mind would say, it should work better with the Arc Ultra even if your heart says, there's merit in saving some hard-earned cash. Both are right, which is why it helps to know that the Sub 4 is an optional purchase, not a necessity. You can pick and choose your poison. Whatever works for the Sub 4 has dual 5- x 8-inch elliptical woofers. While they do deliver deep and impactful bass, what stands out more is how they do it with full and total control. Subwoofers often tend to run around like headless chickens but the Sub 4 walks into a room and owns it. Its force-cancelling design, of course, plays a key role in this, its two inward-facing woofers virtually eliminating cabinet vibration, meaning you get pure, unadulterated bass without any annoying distortions, even when you crank up the volume. But truth be told, this was mostly expected. What's surprising is how quickly it can plunge down to something like 25 Hz, letting you feel every explosion, every rumble of thunder, and every beat of a bass drum as if you were right there. Not many subwoofers can brag about a wide soundstage like the Arc Ultra and Sub 4 work like a dynamic duo. They work to each other's strengths. They lift each other up when the going gets rough. More specifically, the Sub 4 takes over the demanding low-frequency duties, allowing the Arc Ultra to focus its substantial power and drivers on rendering the mid-range and high frequencies with even greater precision and openness. The synergy creates a wider, deeper, and more open Arc Ultra and Sub 4: ConnectivityThe Sonos Arc Ultra also brings a much-needed connectivity upgrade. While Wi-Fi 6 lets it stream high-resolution audio, with Bluetooth 5.3 support, you can now also stream directly from mobile devices. It might seem small, but this quality-of-life feature was missing from the original Arc for some curious reason. Then there are the usual suspects: HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, and voice control, though this is still limited to Amazon Alexa and Sonos's own voice control offering. While not a deal-breaker, the absence of DTS:X support might be a minor concern for a very niche audience with extensive DTS:X media Arc Ultra and Sub 4: Should you buy?The Sonos Arc Ultra at Rs 99,999 and the Sonos Sub 4 at Rs 84,999 offer an amazing home theatre experience. The Arc Ultra is a big step up from the original, with more powerful insides and a fuller Dolby Atmos sound that really pulls you into the content. Even on its own, it delivers impressive if you want the absolute best sound, adding the Sub 4 makes a huge difference. It handles the deep bass perfectly, letting the Arc Ultra focus on clear voices and detailed sounds. Together, they create a wider, richer sound that fills the room. Plus, with Bluetooth and better sound tuning for Android phones, these Sonos products are a smart buy for anyone serious about great home audio despite their premium price tags. It is truly a match made in home theatre heaven.

Sonos Arc Ultra finds extensive acoustic re-engineering is its trump card
Sonos Arc Ultra finds extensive acoustic re-engineering is its trump card

Hindustan Times

time06-06-2025

  • Hindustan Times

Sonos Arc Ultra finds extensive acoustic re-engineering is its trump card

If ever there was a time when Sonos needed a product that was on-point, this was perhaps it. The Sonos Ace headphones did that to an extent, but the Sonos Arc Ultra home theatre system along with the Sonos Sub 4, is just that multi-faceted showcase the American audio maker needed to get over prolonged app troubles. This allows them to showcase a familiarly brilliant audio tuning, introduce a completely new Sound Motion technology that reworks the laws of physics, and widen the product portfolio in search of new customers. None of these is light on the pocket, but then again, nothing 'flagship' ever is. The Arc Ultra will set you back just one rupee short of the ₹1,00,000 price point, but then again, the perceptive advantage of ₹99,999 on the price tag compared with one that may be six digits, does make a world of difference. Chances are, just the soundbar wouldn't do, and if you're looking for a proper home theatre experience, the ₹84,999 Sub 4 subwoofer will be added to the bundle. In essence, this competes with the Bose Smart Ultra (around ₹1,04,900) with a Bass Module 700 (around ₹84,900) subwoofer, as well as Sony's Bravia Theatre Bar 9 (around ₹1,49,900) alongside potentially the SA-SW3 subwoofer (priced around ₹29,900). In short, whichever of the troika you pick, the outlay for their best sounding combination, is relatively similar. Sennheiser's Ambeo Max that is priced at ₹1,74,990 and with the option of an Ambeo Sub for an additional ₹54,990 does come across as possibly the least value for money premium home theatre proposition. Sonos' TruePlay sound optimisation for the room (can be configured on an iPhone, as well as an Android phone), does make a world of difference to how sound is tuned based on the room you've placed the soundbar in. First and foremost, you may encounter a bug in which the soundbar simply disappears from the Sonos app. In the duration that we had the Sonos Arc Ultra for review, there was no actual fix available as a software update, except a complete power cycle (sometimes, two in quick succession) would restore it to the rightful place on your Wi-Fi network and therefore the Sonos app on your phone. But once you do get past this foible, which we hope Sonos would fix at some point, things become smoother. The Arc Ultra retains a very familiar sound signature, something I'd label as neutrally warm and welcoming. It's the same with the other soundbars such as the Arc and the Beam, and not entirely dissimilar to Ace or even the Move 2 speaker. Basically, if you like the Sonos sound signature, the Arc Ultra shouldn't elicit any doubts before you present your credit card for payment. This, when there are some substantial upgrades over the Arc soundbar, which till now, was the flagship proposition in Sonos' home theatre range. One of those upgrades is testing conventional wisdom that has defined audio speakers till now. Most traditional speakers use a single cone or dome-shaped diaphragm to displace air and produce sound. The diaphragm is typically attached to a voice coil that moves within a magnetic field created by a single magnet — the coil and magnet assembly (that is, the motor) is positioned at the centre of the diaphragm, driving its motion. Instead of one large driver, Sound Motion uses two opposing diaphragms powered by four compact motors (each with dual voice coils). These diaphragms move in opposite directions, canceling mechanical vibrations that could distort sound or rattle the enclosure. This audio hardware architecture has an advantage of compact size, increased displacement and therefore better lower frequencies too. If you do believe that more is more, then this challenge to physics does open up room within the innards for an additional tweeter and mid-range drivers. It is very likely you'll have a big smile on your face as you meld the audio with the visuals of the opening scene of Dune, the joyride run in Top Gear: Maverick and the car chase in Baby Driver. These are just some illustrations of the nuanced layering with pristine reproduction. The more audio hardware in play has been put to good use, and having added some more, Sonos has done enough to tune the sound just right for a very detailed soundstage and much more profound bass, even without a subwoofer in play. My suspicion is, most homes would find the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar more than adequate for most of the content they consume across the collection of Blu-ray discs as well as streaming platforms including Netflix and others. Also Read:Tech and AI must advance user experience, from backstage: Sonos' Rennie Addabbo To illustrate what sits inside the Sonos Arc Ultra, it is essentially an array of Fifteen Class-D digital amplifiers, seven silk-dome tweeters, six mid-woofers for mid-range frequencies and the already detailed SoundMotion woofer. Important to note here, the physical connection is only available with HDMI eARC, via the TV's HDMI eARC/ARC port. There is the option of optical audio, but that adapter is sold separately. But if you do feel the need for bass, the Sub 4 gets the job done with some finesse. This taps frequencies lower than what the soundbar can do, and depending on how you tune it, will deliver anywhere between sophisticated lower frequency addition to your movie viewing, or furniture vibrating bass for the music playlists. The aforementioned changes in hardware have allowed Sonos to reduce the height of the Arc Ultra, in comparison with the Arc. However, it is still tall enough to get in the way of the display on most TVs. This has a fairly large footprint too, and is almost as wide as a 65-inch TV. There is little that the Sonos Arc Ultra is leaving to chance. The audio tuning is as you'd expect from a high-end Sonos system, and the powerful hardware array is delivering on the intent with a better tuned handling of lower frequencies, and a wide soundstage. Considering its price tag, Sonos hadn't given the Arc Ultra much wriggle room in terms of less than pristine performance. Luckily for them, it doesn't need that either. You must get used to not having a separate remote control with this soundbar.

Sonos Arc Ultra, Sub 4 and Era 100 Pro launched in India: Price, features and more
Sonos Arc Ultra, Sub 4 and Era 100 Pro launched in India: Price, features and more

Time of India

time08-05-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Sonos Arc Ultra, Sub 4 and Era 100 Pro launched in India: Price, features and more

Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 subwoofer, and Era 100 Pro speaker in the country. The all-new Sonos Arc Ultra succeeds the Sonos Arc soundbar and comes equipped with Sound Motion technology which the company claims reduces the size of the transducer while supercharging bass output. Sonos Sub 4 , on the other hand, builds on the iconic subwoofer's legacy with deeper, more dynamic low end and a refreshed aesthetic. Operation Sindoor Pahalgam payback continues: Operation Sindoor Day 2 keeps Pakistan on edge Military attack by Pakistan will be met with 'very firm response': S Jaishankar Fake news alert: Government fact checks 'Pak propaganda' on Operation Sindoor With the Era 100 Pro, Sonos made its hardware debut. The device is designed specifically for professional installation in light-commercial and residential spaces. Here's everything you need to know about all-new Sonos devices Sonos Arc Ultra and Sonos Sub 4 Price and features Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are priced at Rs 99,999 and Rs 84,999, respectively. Sonos Arc Ultra is claimed to deliver up to double the bass of its predecessor, offering an unprecedented 9.1.4 spatial audio experience. The soundbar has an all-new advanced Speech Enhancement feature that lets one choose their preferred level of dialogue clarity in the Sonos app. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The device is fine-tuned for Dolby Atmos content and boasts of Tune with Trueplay, now available for both iOS and Android. The soundbar has a distinctive curved profile and comes with matte finish. It boasts of HDMI eARC connection and can also be paired with TV remote, the Sonos app, Sonos Voice Control, or Amazon Alexa. Sonos Sub 4 has dual custom woofers to generate deep, dynamic low frequencies. It comes equipped with new WiFi radios for better connectivity. Sonos Era 100 Pro price and features Sonos Era 100 Pro is optimized for PoE+ as well as standard. It is claimed to offer enhanced reliability, high-speed performance and easy integration into existing networks through wired-first networking. The device offers 360-degree rotation and 30-degree pan and tilt. Era 100 Pro will be exclusively sold in pairs through select Sonos partners specialising in professional installation beginning May 8, 2025. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now

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