Sonos Arc can connect to TVs with eARC, ARC, or optical outputs. An optical connection cannot support Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, MAT, or Dolby Digital Plus. User account menu. We'll send you an e-mail with instructions to reset your password. The Sonos Arc is a new 5.0 Dolby Atmos soundbar that can use the new Sub Gen 3 to make it 5.1. Or maybe theyâre not shipping out all the ***** ones anymore and need to manufacture more.Â. Iâm happy with it and probably will be for 5+ years. I imagine the above will hold true for B7 & Sonos Arc combo. Then I suppose that those are also getting money From Apple, Samsung, maybe even Motorola for their good reviews? Ethics donât exist?  Well the Playbar is their new flagship model again. Sonos Playbar: Ultimate Wireless Soundbar (Black) Rated 5.00 out of 5. BUT! Ive demoâd the Arc for a few friends. Night Sound reduces the intensity of loud sound effects. Got 2 for $200 and they've been great rear speakers in ⦠Sorry, we were unable to create that user account. Arc supports increased bandwidth for the higher quality audio of Dolby Atmos. Arc's advanced processing creates five horizontal phased-array channels that masterfully deliver sound to your ears from all directions at exactly the right moment. A place for all [Sonos] ... Log In Sign Up. Right now Iâm considering LS50w for the living room. Arc tries to be the jack of all trades, but gets only a few things right in my book. The sound is balanced and room-filling.  But my complaint is thereâs no midrange. https://en.community.sonos.com/home-theater-228993/sonos-arc-metallic-sound-6843110. Not exactly what you wanted? Enjoy control with your TV remote, voice, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. Great Value $2,170. P.S. Night and day difference on the mids and the overall sound stage actually sounds just as wide if not wider than the Arc. Also, MANY are happy with the Arc bass output without a sub. Eleven Class-D digital amplifiers perfectly tuned to Arc's acoustic architecture. Sorry, we're still checking this file's contents to make sure it's safe to download. Which generations of Sub will work with Arc? Emphasis on OP suggesting cutting peoples heads off for releasing the Arc. Your browser's Javascript functionality is turned off. However, enough others are that itâs either an actual issue or some people are simply more attuned to the issue. Requires TV that supports Dolby Atmos and Atmos-encoded content. Rtings.com did pinpoint the issues and itâs one of the worst performing soundbars (sound-wise) by their standards at this price range. Arc + Sub 3 + One SLs = Awesome and Loving It! You shouldâve added some DSP modes for Stereo, at least, like many other soundbars have. report. Correct? Atmos is more like a marketing gimmick and manufacturers shouldnât try to ignore basic laws of physics when designing their equipment.  Â, All they had to do was stuff 3 Sonos1s in a tube and youâd have a 3.0 sound bar that sounds great. Looking to score a deal on Sonos speakers this holiday season? Iâve recently jumped on the media bandwagon and picked up an Arc and Sub Gen 3 for $1,900 CAD (really?). But I guess those were all paid? Are we including websites like The verge? Easily control sound with your remote, the app, and your voice. Maybe thatâs by surround design, but in my view thatâs totally wrong and unacceptable for such a premium soundbar. This also makes the sound âclosed-inâ with an overemphasis on highs. People gave good reviews as well. Turn on Speech Enhancement in the app to clarify dialogue when characters talk quietly or action intensifies. I thought if Sonos is to be judged by their signature âPlaybarâ sound then you canât got wrong with the Arc. I was wrong! Great Value $2,170.  And they come in white. Sorry, our virus scanner detected that this file isn't safe to download. The sound from the Samsung is fed to the Sonos via the the TV's ARC-enabled HDMI output, and it ⦠This was probably a rushed and not fully-tested COVID release. Posted by 7 hours ago. Return it within 100 days. 46. All in all I am not as happy yet as I was with the PlaybarÂ, Mine, replacing Playbar, with sub and rears works great. Youâre far from alone when it comes to unhappy Arc customers! âMost hated Sonos product?â Thatâs harsh (if again, hyperbole), and really makes me concerned about what people who are having issues with their Arcs are experiencing. Playing stereo signal through an Arc feels like you are having 3 speakers: 1 for bass, 1 for vocals and another one for everything else. Get it right SONOS or donât release it! Compared to other reactions Iâve seen over the years from Sonos products and changes, itâs definitely on the mild side. Bring all your entertainment to life with the brilliantly realistic sound of Arc, featuring Dolby Atmos. LMFAO. And I'm not going to get a new TV until probably 2022. The Sonos Wall Mount for Arc is recommended for the best listening experience.  Iâd happily buy it back in a few months when the overwhelming majority of people say it sounds good. Â, ive never complained about a single sonos device, and Ive owned most of them.  Vocals sound clear but not natural. There is one thread with a 1000 comments, and itâs about a specific issue that Sonos has addressed, though perhaps not to everyoneâs satisfaction. There definitely are some issues with the Arc, but it does not seem to be a problem for everyone. Regardless, the Arc is currently on about 6 weeks backorder. While Iâm surely thatâs partially doing to COVID messing with shipping, and Sonos reducing inventory quantities, itâs not the sign of a failing product. Stream music, radio, podcasts, and more from your favourite services with the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2 when the TV is off. âAbout the only positive?â Thereâs a laundry list of additional major positives with the Arc which drew me (and many others) to it and are going to keep me with it. But we canât finish the review yet until we test it under final release S2 software, and we have a Sub (Gen 3) coming. Three precisely-angled silk-dome tweeters create crisp high frequencies and crystal-clear dialogue. They either received units that were different than the general public, listened to the ARC in a special room setup by Sonos, or were paid. 46. All-new Sonos Arc â Bring all your entertainment to life with the brilliantly realistic sound of Arc, featuring Dolby Atmos. Great Value $2,540. It's a platform that brings together all your streaming, voice, and control services so you can easily browse music, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks, and listen your way. Just go on Bestbuy, or amazon and check the reviews. I recently purchased a Sonos move (first Sonos product) and I have to say I am really impressed with it. If you connect to a TV using the optical adapter, the Dolby audio formats supported are dependent on your TV model and manufacturer. Best Soundbars of 2020 : The 12 Best to Buy | World Wide Stereo Iâm, personally, fairly flabbergasted at the performance from âjustâ a soundbar (though, admittedly heavily augmented by a Sub 3 and One SL surrounds) and would never have even considered a soundbar before this.Â, As for the various references to âpaidâ reviews, yeah, that smacks of paranoid conspiracy theories and I get quite enough of that just by scrolling through my Facebook feed these days. Sonos Arc and Samsung One Connect box Hey yâall, Iâm looking to buy the Sonos Arc and a Samsung Frame tv and want to know if anybody has had success getting them to work together. I mirror most of your critiques. Dang.. Methodology Sonos Arc must be connected to a power source. I would personally keep them since you already have them, but you would probably be fine with just the Arc and Sub if you want to lower the cost of the Arc/Sub combo. Paid reviews? Thatâs a pretty big acquisition. What reviews are you saying are paid? Trueplay tuning technology optimises the sound for the unique acoustics of the room where Arc is placed, calibrating the height channels for precise localisation. Sonos Discounting Speakers, Sound Bars, and More for Black ⦠It also comes with a nice bluetooth remote. How is Arc different from Playbar, Playbase, and Beam?  I can get a used pair for the same price as arc and 1s.  Thereâs no possible way every audio site thought this was a great product with exceptional sound. Arc, Power Cable, HDMI Cable, Optical Audio Adapter, QuickStart Guide, Legal & Warranty Information. Simple as that. I'd also recommend the Ikea bookshelf speakers if you want cheaper rear options.  Not one thought it was a 5 star product. This is the one product that has caused me to lose  complete faith in audio reviews.  And a wide sound stage out of âjustâ a soundbar is nothing scoff at - especially for those of us coming from 3.1 AVR systems.Â, I think there could be defective models as well. My rating would be 2/10 for this soundbar and no amount of firmware tweaks would save it. Jul 1, 2020 #2,578 Did you ever manage to solve the lip sync problem? Music is about MIDs and Arc has NONE! Iâve been enjoying our Arc / Sub / One SL combination very much and itâs interesting to hear someone have such the polar opposite experience.Â, I certainly wonât attempt to defend the Arcâs âmetallicâ sound as thereâs a giant thread about that on this forum youâve no doubt looked through.  Â. Having said that, Bose 700 is a 3.1 system and itâs sufficient for movies by my standards. Maybe that was the strategy to make fewer units which will be âsold outâ in order to boost peopleâs desire to get it combined with glowing reviews. Either thereâs an actual hardware / software problem, or some serious differences in subjective listening experience and opinion.Â, Oh, come on, now. You can also use Amp to power in-wall or in-ceiling speakers as surrounds. [email protected] Member. So, in order to make my decision, I bought the Q90R, LG SN11RG and the Sonos Combo (Arc + Sub + Rears) and compare each of them in the same living room with the same content. Even when thereâs hundreds of happy customers, great reviews on most sites etc. If for any reason you're not thrilled with your purchase, return it within 100 days. Build the ultimate wireless home sound system: a whole-house WiFi network or give the gift of great sound. Please try again in a few minutes. i agree itâs pretty good for tv/movies. ABSOLUTELY. We need basic cookies to make this site work, therefore these are the minimum you can select. If you accept you agree to our full cookie policy. Hi,Has anyone experience if the combo Sony TV A8H and Sonos Arc will work flawless together ? 46 votes, 16 comments. If your TV supports CEC (TVs with HDMI will support CEC) and you have set up a voice assistant, you will be able to control the TV with your voice. your use is 90% music? Arc + CX Combo (Sub Not Pictured) 16 comments. It feels like a numbers game; somebody slapped together a 3d puzzle from 11 speakers pointed in multiple directions and prayed that they would work well together which they donât. That would help mask some problems, but wonât eliminate them! The upwards-firing drivers create a multi-dimensional soundstage that moves around you, rendering every whisper and explosion with dramatic clarity, detail, and depth. They're not just saying, âeh, I wish it sounded better,â or âitâs nice but it's not $800 worth of niceâ - theyâre being extremely hyperbolic.Â, Obviously you canât please everyone all the time, and maybe some of this is buyers remorse (itâs a hell of a lot of money to spend for a soundbar after all), but wow.Â, Itâs nearly 4 ft long and people are excited that it has a wide sound stage. The verdict â very good for the right use cases. Iâm sorry youâre disliking your Arc so much. I donât know if people are noticing, but the big issue with stereo signal feed to the Arc is the dramatic overemphasis of the center channel. My older LG sub started showing some signs of distortion and it was time to retire it so Arcâs timing was perfect and I thought Iâd kill two birds with one stone. My other big disappointment with the Arc is lack of DTS support. iOS device required. Â. We have properly tested the Sonos Arc now that the new S2 software is out of beta testing. It surely did mine. Jul 1, 2020 #2,579 shinken said: With a B7 & Samsung HW-Q90R I could plug Xbox 360 + Sky Q into the B7 and get l Atmos to the soundbar. The Samsung HW-Q70R is an excellent soundbar and subwoofer combo that's a ⦠R 20,597.00 R 14,990.00; Sale! The premium smart soundbar for TV, films, music, gaming, and more. Any known issues ?ThanksFrank My LG soundbar sounded WAY better for stereo than the Arc at ¼ of the cost. Just trying to help, since comparing all systems in a store is not feasible these days. For all practical purposes, if youâre investing in an Arc, youâre wedded to the Sonos home theater paradigm. Yes. $0. Even you can do it, you may not have access to the content you care about. Itâs such an exceptional step-up from my old Onkyo / Athena 3.1 system that Iâm looking for excuses to fire up a good movie or show these days.Â, Which, again, is why I feel bad for those who are having bad experiences with the Arc. Arc was carefully tuned with the help of Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasise the human voice so you never miss a word. We use cookies to enhance and personalize your experience. I am not saying they are paid, but it makes you wonder if reviewers are deaf or something else. Really wide sound field with both Atmos and 5.1 content. Â, Thatâs a hot take, my friend. Sonos' direct sales have kicked off, including discounts of $100 off the Move, Beam, Sub, Sonos One and One SL. Yes. Letâs not get silly here. Do all of them have their wallets open for paid reviews? Buy it now Sonos Arc Surround Package - Black. I keep hovering over the purchase button on an Arc, Sub (Gen 3), 2 x SL's and 2 x Fives but at over £2k its a lot of money (inc. 20% off). Difference between dialogues and background music and effects is too big. Well, I finally returned Arc and the Gen 3 sub today and exchanged for Bose 700/700 sub combo after demoing different options including q90r which is probably the next best thing. Bookmark our tag page, where we'll be collecting the best savings, discounts and promotions throughout the week.. The Arc has removed this irritation for the most part. $0. I hope you find something that works for you - please make sure to come back and let us know what you decided to go with!Â. I may still purchase an Arc in due course but perhaps wait for an Arc Mark II hopefully with multiple HDMI ports for direct device connections and maybe with front left and right channels brought more forward in the mix. Sony just launched a Sonos Arc rival with Dolby Atmos audio | ⦠The bass response from my diminutive Sonos combo is no slouch either and together with natural sounding mid-range and crystal clear top frequencies this set-up is real ear candy. I donât seem to be experiencing this myself - if anything, Iâd call the dialog from the Arc âcrispâ and clean-sounding coming off the muddy and difficult-to-understand dialog produced by the Denon AVR/Athena speaker 3.1 combination it replaced. Where is your evidence to support they were all paid? Sonos S2 is more than just an app. And youâre getting a soundbar? The Arc (plus Sub 3 and One SLs as surrounds) has been my first Sonos gear so I didnât have any prior expectations. One of the things Iâve truly, truly loved about my setup is that for the first time in over a decade Iâve been able to have real surround sound since Iâve been able to get power to One SLs as surrounds where I wasnât able to get speaker wires to surrounds in the past.  Or even a good product.  Just sounds like a mess. 3D sound with Dolby Atmos â Experience shows, movies, and games with the precise and immersive sound of Dolby Atmos.  Iâd happily buy it back in a few months when the overwhelming majority of people say it sounds good. Â, ive never complained about a single sonos device, and Ive owned most of them. Arc supports Dolby Atmos, which other products do not, and increases chances of receiving a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal. lol. A matching pair of the following speakers will work as surrounds: Sonos One (including SL), Sonos Five, Play:1, Play:3, and Play:5 (Gen 2). You should be and you can. Despite a couple of notable glitches (the One SLs didnât want to pair to the app being a big one), Iâd definitely buy again and would definitely recommend to others.Â, Iâm really interested to hear that your potential replacement for Arc + Ones is a pair of stereo speakers. The product manual details all of its specifications and how to care for your Sonos soundbar. Could Sonos have sent the reviewers âperfectâ well-tested samples that are the embodiment of what Arc is capable of?  Mines on the way back. Customise your system and play what you want, where you want. You hear this Sonos? Add cinematic surround sound to your home entertainment with Arc in the centre, Sub providing the bass, and a pair of Sonos One SLs as rear speakers. If you connect to a TV with eARC, the Dolby audio formats supported include Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, MAT, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Digital.  They tried to reinvent the wheel here and really failed. That you dont agree with their opinion? I did a quick google search and I see a few people have had issues with the sound cutting in and out due to something involving the TVs eArc setting. The Two Room Pro Set consists of two of our most powerful speaker, the But paying for reviews? Our speakers are easy to set up and powerful so you can savor every moment with the most brilliant, pulse-pounding sound money can buy. Featuring eleven high-performance drivers for crisp highs, dynamic midranges, and surprising bass, Arc's slim profile can be discreetly mounted or placed on furniture. Useless post in a support community. I wanted to save my ears and decided not to try it without the subâ¦Â And here I am testing some stereo music⦠Vocals feel very disconnected from the music due to an overemphasis on the central channel. The nearly 5 star reviews on Amazon and Best Buy back that up.Â, It really does make me wonder, though, if there are some truly bad / defective units out in the field that are driving some of these posts since Arc is being described in truly horrific terms: worst soundbar ever, unlistenable, terrible, not a good product, etc. I care less about Atmos than DTS as it is a much more widely used format and Atmos maybe has like 10 movies right now. They mostly seem content to wait for a firmware fix or till better solutions come along to get atmos content. Even those that are returning them often say that theyâll look to buy again later on down the road. This is not a soundbar for music - period! We'll cover delivery costs. Adjustable EQ settings in the app, including bass, treble, and loudness.  I think the bar is pretty pathetic for music. GadgetGuy has been using a pre-release model and beta software to get a feel for the Sonos Arc capabilities. Arc is only compatible with Sonos S2.  You will see the dynamic part of the music is firing out the side drivers at the wall instead of forward where youâre sitting. Iâm enjoying mine SO MUCH and I know Iâd be disappointed if it wasnât living up to my expectations or hopes.Â, Or maybe theyâre not shipping out all the crappy ones anymore and need to manufacture more.Â. If you connect to a TV using ARC, the Dolby audio formats supported are dependent on your TV model and manufacturer. The TV may be capable of sending Dolby Digital. Experience shows, films, and video games with the precise and immersive sound of Dolby Atmos on Arc. Experience immersive 3D sound for films, sports, games, and more. Even if they were so inclined Iâm sure they felt they had a great product on their hands and wouldnât need to. The Sonos Arc is a Dolby Atmos soundbar to transform your TV | ⦠These are strong words from unhappy customers. I donât think Sonos are fully to blame as my current TV wonât spit out the right signal. eARC stands for enhanced Audio Return Channel.  The stereo sound is barely passable. Getting Atmos sound is dependent on the source material, as well as the TV passing an Atmos signal through the HDMI port. Arc is not compatible with CCFL-backlit TVs (manufactured 2004-2012). All generations of Sub will work with Arc. Sonos Arc's upwards-firing drivers create a multi-dimensional soundstage that moves around you, rendering every detail with dramatic clarity and depth. Setup takes minutes, and control is simple with the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and your voice. Regardless, I think no one should have expectations of a ⦠ Thatâs why it sounds confused. Speech Enhancement emphasises the frequencies of the human voice to clarify dialogue. save. You want to listen to music? Obviously sound is very subjective and the Arcâs sound definitely doesn't work for you which I hate to hear. Horrible app, but the sound is undeniable. Sony Trounces Sonos Arc, With Cheaper Better Dolby Atmos ⦠Enjoy free express delivery within Australia. You can always change your cookie preferences in your profile settings. This is definitely the most hated Sonos product release is history. Its all paid. I get a wide soundstage with easy to understand dialogue from the Arc, tight bass from the Sub 3, and true sound envelopment from the discrete surrounds. Sonos Arc and Sub Gen 3 Combo - Black. Enjoy thousands of stations, including live radio and exclusive programming, on your system through the Sonos app. Having said that, it is decent for movies, but stereo signal is horrible. Just dont read reviews anymore? I canât stop admiring all the âPAIDâ glowing reviews. And I don't even have Atmos up and running yet (gotta get my HD Fury Arcana for that). My sound profile is generally 90% music/music videos/10% movies so I wasnât looking for the latest and greatest dolby atmos support. Playbar has much warmer sound to it where the ARC sounds clunky and bright. This whole post made me laugh out loud. It can also signify cash flow issues to get products manufactured on a full scale. Sure, I wouldnât put it past them as theyâd want to make sure they were putting their best foot forward. Meerdere drivers, microfoons en de ingebouwde spraakassistent ondersteunen het superieure geluid van de 1,4 meter lange soundbar. Enjoy exclusive Sonos offers on 11/30. Experience brilliant sound for yourself with free delivery. Enjoy clear, richly-detailed sound that fills the room at any volume. Arc + CX Combo (Sub Not Pictured) Close. It also includes upwards-firing speaker drivers that act as height channels, reflecting sound off your ceiling for additional dimension. And no, the playbar, which is not even sold anymore, is not Sonos flagship.Â, I think there could be defective models as well. hide. Itâs a step backwards from every other product theyâve made. I didnât get my check! You shouldnât have to pay more than $300 for this! Bose achieved that at around 30-40% instead which is much more normal. I will be returning this bar within the 30-day window. If I were hearing it Iâd probably be pretty unhappy myself.Â, Overall Iâve been extremely pleased with my Arc setup, and wouldnât hesitate to recommend it to others. share. But worst soundbar in the world!!? Contact our Sales team via 1800 476 667 to request payment via Zip Pay. 96% Upvoted. If that were the case, then we would not see other Sonos products with similar back orders. Much more so than the Arc. R 21,800.00 R 19,990.00; ... Sonos Playbar With Sonos One SL Combo (Black or White) Rated 5.00 out of 5. Hi all, I'm thinking about getting an Arc+Sub+One combo for my XBOX Series X, but my TV is a LG B7 with only ARC port, although it supports Atmos via Digital Plus.  Itâs like theyâre trying to do some pseudo surround processing on 2-channel music. 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