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Sonos · Soundbar
Sonos Arc Ultra
~C$1199
The Sonos Arc Ultra is Sonos's flagship soundbar with 14 drivers and Sound Motion technology that delivers deep, powerful bass without a separate subwoofer. Dolby Atmos with upward-firing speakers creates immersive spatial audio for movies and music. Trueplay calibrates the sound to your room, and Speech Enhancement mode makes dialogue clearer. Supports AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and all major streaming services. Can be expanded with Sonos surrounds and a Sub for a full home theatre system.
Read on Celmin Magazine →Pros
- + Sound Motion for deep bass
- + Dolby Atmos
- + 9 custom drivers
- + Trueplay tuning
- + Sonos ecosystem
Cons
- - Very expensive
- - No HDMI passthrough
- - Needs Sub for true deep bass
- - Large at 45 inches
Key Specs
- Dimensions
- 45.0 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches
- Weight
- 13.2 lbs
- Audio
- Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD
- Drivers
- 9 custom drivers
- Dimensions
- 45.0 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches
- Connectivity
- HDMI eARC, WiFi 6, Bluetooth
Our Verdict
The best soundbar money can buy. Sound Motion technology delivers bass that should not be possible from a soundbar this slim.
Best For
Home theater enthusiasts who want premium Atmos sound
How It Compares
| Spec | Sonos Arc Ultra | Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar | Bose Smart Soundbar 900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~C$1199 | ~C$899 | ~C$1225 |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD | — | Dolby Atmos, TrueHD |
| Drivers | 9 custom drivers | — | — |
| Dimensions | 45.0 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches | 41.14 x 2.29 x 4.21 in | — |
| Connectivity | HDMI eARC, WiFi 6, Bluetooth | HDMI eARC, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, AirPlay 2 | HDMI eARC, WiFi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 |
| Speakers | — | 9 transducers | — |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa | — |
| Voice | — | — | Alexa, Google |
| Channels | — | — | 5.0.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Sonos Sub?
The Arc Ultra has impressive bass on its own thanks to Sound Motion, but adding a Sub takes it to another level for movies.
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