Testseek.co.uk have collected 150 expert reviews of the Sonos Arc soundbar and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Arc soundbar.
June 2020
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Fantastic tall
Wide Dolby Atmos audio
Excellent with music too
Great streaming and smart features
Great sound quality
Easy to use and set up
Google Assistant and Alexa support
Sounds fantastic with music
Great Dolby Atmos reproduction
Superclear vocals
Night Sound
Wide soundstage
Looks good
Alexa or Google Assistant
Extensive music service support
Simple setup
Surprisingly good bass without a sub
Excellent surround sound
Easy and simple setup
Decent Dolby Atmos from a single speaker
Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant
Expansive
Well-defined and invigorating sound
Good impression of audio height and width
Fine spec
Ample control options
Surround sound speakers make audio more immersive
Sub adds cinematic levels of bass
TruePlay makes everything work beautifully
Incredibly spacious sound
Dolby Atmos support
Slick user experience
Smart features
Wide
Tall sound
Impressive bass response
Adept with music as well as movies
Cracking control app (even in beta)
Great Dolby Atmos performance
Excellent sound even without extra height channels
Alexa and Google Assistant on board
Easy to setup and integrate with Sonos multiroom solution
Abstract: The new Sonos Arc soundbar is the company's fourth home theater product and the clear result of an evolution. Its first soundbar, the Playbar (currently $599 and being closed out), debuted in 2013. But with only a single optical input intended to ease ins...
Published: 2020-06-22, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Incredible sound and precision Dolby Atmos, Substantial bass, even without additional sub, HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support, Sleek design, eARC is more future-proofed, Runs Sonos S2, Smart features like IR repeater and auto-dimming LED,
Best support is dependant on TV specs, May be too large for smaller TVs, Larger open rooms may not result in the best surround experience,
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Dave , review by: macobserver.com
Full, immersive sound; wide stereo field for music listening, full Atmos support for movies; AirPlay 2 support and easy setup
As wide as many 60inch TVs, the Arc's 45inch width may prove too wide for some setups and stands; no HDMI passthrough makes Atmos a trick for many setups; the $799 price tag makes it a very considered purchase
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Large sound field with powerful bass, even without a subwoofer, Supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, Can easily be expanded with satellites and a subwoofer, Dolby Atmos compatibility with angled tweeters,
Expensive, Only works with pricey Sonos subwoofer
The impressive Sonos Arc takes the best parts of the company's other soundbars and combines them into one Dolby Atmos-compatible package...
Exceptional audio quality for the price, Can be expanded with a wireless subwoofer and surround speakers, Your choice of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, Best-in-class multi-room audio features (plus support for AirPlay 2)
Relies too heavily on the capabilities of the TV it will be connected to, Only one HDMI port, No support for any DTS codecs
The Sonos Arc is a great soundbar, but it would be even better if it had two HDMI ports to get around the limitations of TVs that lack eARC support...
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
Excellent sound for everything from Dolby Atmos movies to jazz piano, All-in-one unit doesn't need a subwoofer, Feature-packed including voice assistant and multiroom music
Single HMDI eARC port limits Atmos, More expensive than other single-bar competitors, No Bluetooth streaming
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Kate , review by: tomsguide.com
Attractive, curved design, Clear vocals and focused sound, Strong, Sonos-quality bass, Alexa and Google Assistant built-in, Meshes with existing Sonos systems
Expensive, Very large
If you’re a Sonos fan with some money to spend, you won’t find a more satisfying soundbar than the Arc. Its Dolby Atmos support and speech enhancement feature bring the movie theater experience to your living room, plus it looks sleeker than a lot of its...
Big, room-filling sound, Dolby Atmos support, Low-profile build, Easy to set up and use
Pricey, Plastic body really attracts dust, Atmos can be difficult to set up
Source: Daniel Bader / Android CentralThere aren't many straight-up competitors to the Sonos Arc that offer as many features in as accessible a package. You have some products, the $799 Bose Soundbar 700, that is almost all the way there but lacks Atmos s...
Published: 2020-06-04, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Excellent audio quality for TV and music, Handsome design should blend into most decor, Trueplay auto-tuning takes the pain out of EQ setup, Sounds even better with easily-added wireless rear speakers
The Dolby Atmos ecosystem is frustratingly patchy, Only compatible with other speakers running Sonos S2, Can't add dedicated overhead speakers for Atmos
As with so many Sonos products before it, part of Arc's charm is its convenience. One speaker, one power cable, one HDMI cable – all three of which are in the box – and in theory you're up and running. Any subsequent frustration comes from the nature of t...
Improved sound stage vs. Playbar, Decent bass, clear vocals, Dolby Atmos support via eARC, Expandable: Rear speakers & subwoofer, Sonos multi-room
No HDMI input (only eARC), Unconvincing Atmos, Lacks mid-range control, Choice of materials
With Arc, Sonos has launched its first Dolby Atmos-capable product and the ability to wirelessly connect rear speakers and a subwoofer to the soundbar make it versatile choice with a reasonable starting price, although the full package is as expensive as...
