Sonos on Thursday introduced the Sonos Arc Ultra, a premium soundbar featuring innovative Sound Motion technology. Additionally, they launched the Sonos Sub 4, the latest version of their well-known subwoofer, which includes design updates and improved internal components for enhanced audio quality.
Sonos Arc Ultra
The Arc Ultra delivers double the bass of its predecessor and features a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience with Dolby Atmos in a sleek design. It incorporates advanced technology and 14 Sonos-engineered drivers, including a Sound Motion woofer, to accurately position sound within a space.
The soundbar also includes an advanced Speech Enhancement feature for improved dialogue clarity and boasts a unique curved design that complements large TVs without obstruction.
Its wrap-around grille allows sound to radiate in all directions while maximizing vocal clarity through a new center channel architecture, enabling users to adjust dialogue settings via the Sonos app.
Setting up the Arc Ultra is straightforward, requiring only an HDMI eARC connection. It can be controlled using a TV remote, the Sonos app, Sonos Voice Control, or Amazon Alexa. Discreet touch controls are located behind the soundbar to minimize visual clutter, and it includes Bluetooth line-in for additional streaming options.
The design emphasizes sustainability, featuring enhanced serviceability, recyclable packaging, and a reduction in idle power consumption by up to 20% compared to the original Arc.
Quick Specifications: Sonos Arc Ultra
- Curved shape; low-profile design with matte finish
- Fifteen Class-D digital amplifiers
- Seven precisely angled silk-dome tweeters
- Six midwoofers
- Sound Motion, a four-motor, dual-membrane woofer
- Far-field microphone with multichannel echo cancellation for quick and accurate voice control
- Trueplay measures room acoustics and fine-tunes EQ
- Adjustable EQ, Speech Enhancement, Night Sound
- Home theater audio formats: Dolby Atmos Music; 9.1.4 spatial audio
- TV Audio Swap
- Bluetooth Button, Mic switch, LEDs indicating connection, mute status, microphone activation, and errors
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI eARC, Optical
- CPU: Quad Core 4xA55 1.9GHz
- Memory: 2GB SDRAM; 8GB NV
- Touch controls
- Compatibility: Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, AirPlay 2, TV remote
- Weight: 5.9 kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 75 mm x 1,178 mm x 110.6 mm
Sonos Sub 4
The Sonos Sub 4 is designed to deliver bass you can feel, featuring dual custom woofers that create deep low frequencies without distortion, thanks to their inward-facing design.
It has enhanced processing power, memory, and new Wi-Fi radios for improved connectivity. The Sub 4 retains the elegant design of its predecessor while introducing a matte finish in black and white, allowing for versatile placement options.
When paired with the Arc Ultra, Arc, or Beam, the Sub 4 enhances the audio experience for movies and shows. Users can also connect two Sub 4 units for an even more powerful bass experience.
Quick Specifications: Sonos Sub 4 Wireless Subwoofer
- Elegant sculptural shape with matte finish
- Dual Class-D digital amplifiers
- Dual 5″ x 8″ elliptical woofers
- Ported cabinet acoustic architecture
- Frequency response as low as 25 Hz
- EQ support and Trueplay tuning
- Join button
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet 10/100 port
- Memory: 512 MB DDR4; 4 GB eMMC
- CPU: Quad Core 4xA55 1.9GHz
- Weight: 11.79 kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 389 mm x 402 mm x 158 mm
- Plug and play
- Compatible with the Sonos app
Sonos App
Sonos has also improved its app, introducing a software update alongside the launch of the Arc Ultra and Sub 4. The new app offers better performance in device setup, grouping, and system identification. It will restore 90% of the features missing from the previous app, with further enhancements planned for future updates.
Pricing and Availability
- Arc Ultra: USD 999 (INR 83,975 approx.)
- Sub 4: USD 799 (INR 67,165 approx.)
Both products are available in black and white and can be pre-ordered at sonos.com, and will be launching on October 29, 2024.
Speaking about the launch, Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos, said,
For decades, Sonos has transformed home theater and music experiences with products that are not only visually appealing but also deliver exceptional sound quality.
Our commitment to innovation led us to develop Sound Motion, a groundbreaking transducer technology that redefines what a single speaker can achieve, particularly in home theater environments where the demand for extraordinary sound matches the need for designs that integrate seamlessly into modern living spaces. The Arc Ultra represents a reimagining of our best-selling soundbar, harnessing this remarkable innovation to provide an unparalleled audio experience within a sleeker design.
We have dedicated significant effort to address critical app issues and incorporate the most requested legacy features. Our commitment to quality has empowered us to confidently introduce our extraordinary new products. As we outlined in our commitments, we will continue to enhance the software regularly, ensuring the Sonos experience is better than ever before.