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Sonos Soundbar
Posted on 4/1/23 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 4/1/23 at 1:02 pm
Who has one? What kind and how do you like it? Looking into getting one but not sure how much I need.
This post was edited on 4/1/23 at 1:03 pm
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Posted on 4/1/23 at 2:32 pm to LSBoosie
I've got a Beam (gen 1) and a Playbase and they're both great. Especially if you already have sonos stuff or are wanting to get into whole home audio.
Beams are pretty solid for average size living rooms but may look small under the massive TVs out there these days.
Beams are pretty solid for average size living rooms but may look small under the massive TVs out there these days.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 5:49 pm to LSBoosie
I’ve got two old school Playbars. They sound great. Combine them with a couple Play:1s as surround sound speakers and a subwoofer and it’s quite the system.
Posted on 4/1/23 at 5:55 pm to LSBoosie
I have an Arc with the gen 3 sub and too in-ceiling rears tied to a Sonos amp. It sounds amazing. You really need the sub with the soundbar though IMO. Takes it to a whole different level. Allows the soundbar to focus on the mids more.
Posted on 4/2/23 at 1:49 pm to PillPusher
Arc and beam in bedroom. amazing. Sub paired with arc with two play 1s in the back.
Posted on 4/2/23 at 2:31 pm to LSBoosie
I’ve got an arc and sub in living room. It’s the best sound bar set up I tried by far and it’s easy for my family to use. But in now way does it compete with a quality old school wired set up.
Posted on 4/2/23 at 3:23 pm to LSBoosie
I have a arc + 2 sub + rears in my living room and a beam v2 + rears in my bedroom.
the following is true of Sonos:
1. it's easy to use
2. sounds damn good (for a soundbar)
3. very expensive relative to the competition and thus arguably a poor value
4. the arc on it's own is mediocre, and a truly terrible value. do not buy the arc unless you plan on getting a sub and/or surround speakers
sonos is great, but it's overpriced (similar to apple products). even on the Sonos reddit page they'll tell you don't get an Arc unless you intend to go all in with the Sonos ecosystem (ie. speakers in other rooms). If not, you really get far better bang for your buck elsewhere.
the following is true of Sonos:
1. it's easy to use
2. sounds damn good (for a soundbar)
3. very expensive relative to the competition and thus arguably a poor value
4. the arc on it's own is mediocre, and a truly terrible value. do not buy the arc unless you plan on getting a sub and/or surround speakers
sonos is great, but it's overpriced (similar to apple products). even on the Sonos reddit page they'll tell you don't get an Arc unless you intend to go all in with the Sonos ecosystem (ie. speakers in other rooms). If not, you really get far better bang for your buck elsewhere.
Posted on 4/2/23 at 10:29 pm to LSBoosie
quote:
Who has one? What kind and how do you like it?
I have Beam 1st generation and Beam 2nd generation. I also have the Sonos ARC (this is "needed" if you have a big TV - 65" or bigger - as the Beam will look and feel too small).
Simplistic to use. Is it the best sounding? No. I also have Kef speakers and a Marantz AV receiver that are better.
But it's real easy to use and it makes Apple Airplay a breeze. And no wires!
This post was edited on 4/2/23 at 10:32 pm
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:47 am to LSBoosie
I bought a playbar years ago. Its nice. I don't think it's worth the money personally. if you are going to build out a whole home audio solution it would make it more worth it.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
Posted on 4/3/23 at 10:09 am to LSBoosie
I have the original play bar and 2 ones, along with some other Sonos stuff
I don't even have the sub and it's a pretty strong setup IMO. I'm obviously not a surround sound purist so ymmv
I don't even have the sub and it's a pretty strong setup IMO. I'm obviously not a surround sound purist so ymmv
Posted on 4/3/23 at 1:54 pm to PillPusher
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You really need the sub with the soundbar though IMO
This is a must. I bought the beam first, and I was underwhelmed at best, but added the mini sub in december and it makes a HUGE difference. TV and music sound awesome now
Posted on 4/5/23 at 11:18 pm to LSBoosie
I went all in on the 5th Gen Amazon Echo and the Amazon echo SUB. The subwoofer was flat out amazing. I ended up returning. Pairing with Amazon Cube or Apple TV sucked. Anyway, I am super curious about SONOS.
Posted on 4/5/23 at 11:39 pm to NPComb
If you were impressed by the Echo Sub, you'll be very happy with Sonos. The Echo Sub is downright anemic, and will make anything seem robust.
Posted on 4/6/23 at 12:37 pm to LSBoosie
I have an Arc with Gen 3 Sub and 2 One SLs. It's not going to get you audiophile-quality sound, but 98% of people don't even know what that is. I got this particular setup because it was 20% off on Sonos' website and I also had a "12% back on Sonos" offer from Capital One Offers, so it was too good a deal to pass up. Super easy to set up, very intuitive, great ease of use. Just make sure your TV has a an eARC port
Make sure you get the sub with it as well. Makes a world of difference
Make sure you get the sub with it as well. Makes a world of difference
Posted on 4/6/23 at 12:39 pm to 632627
quote:
the following is true of Sonos:
1. it's easy to use
2. sounds damn good (for a soundbar)
3. very expensive relative to the competition and thus arguably a poor value
4. the arc on it's own is mediocre, and a truly terrible value. do not buy the arc unless you plan on getting a sub and/or surround speakers
sonos is great, but it's overpriced (similar to apple products). even on the Sonos reddit page they'll tell you don't get an Arc unless you intend to go all in with the Sonos ecosystem (ie. speakers in other rooms). If not, you really get far better bang for your buck elsewhere.
this is all 100% true
Posted on 4/6/23 at 1:11 pm to Carson123987
I have the OG Playbar, the OG sub and 2 OG Play:1s as my rear channels. It seems pretty good but I wish Apple would jump into the game.
I could imagine some HomePod mini’s as rears, HomePod’s as R/L/C and then a new sub would sound good. Or just make a new sound bar and sub combo or something, who knows.
I don’t imagine getting the newer Arc is a big upgrade over the OG Playbar, right?
I could imagine some HomePod mini’s as rears, HomePod’s as R/L/C and then a new sub would sound good. Or just make a new sound bar and sub combo or something, who knows.
I don’t imagine getting the newer Arc is a big upgrade over the OG Playbar, right?
Posted on 4/7/23 at 6:48 am to DoubleDown
I have the playbar +sub and Arc + sub with One S for surrounds. The Arc is a noticeable upgrade for movies but has been a step backwards for music. The Arc is definitely clearer but just doesn't sound as good for the type of music my wife and I like (metal).
Posted on 4/7/23 at 8:10 am to humblepie
Yea, my kids, wife and I listen to music so much, I'm tempted to just put the new HomePod v2's in our living room. It's such overkill to have my Sonos setup + 2 HomePods in the same room though.
Just wish Apple would go all in and make something like what Sonos is doing.
Just wish Apple would go all in and make something like what Sonos is doing.
Posted on 4/17/23 at 4:39 pm to LSBoosie
Got the Arc + Ikea Symfonisk lamps (x2) among others in our Sonos collection.
We just got a Beam for our bedroom TV and it's fantastic.
We just got a Beam for our bedroom TV and it's fantastic.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 8:17 am to LSBoosie
Piggybacking off of this some for the Sonos crew. My question is, we currently have:
Sonos Playbar OG
Sonos sub OG
2x rear Sonos 1 OGs
Is it worth it to upgrade the Playbar to the Arc and to swap out the OG Sonos 1 rears for say the new 360 in the rears?
I've heard that you'll get simulated Dolby with that setup but not sure that's worth the cost.
Sonos Playbar OG
Sonos sub OG
2x rear Sonos 1 OGs
Is it worth it to upgrade the Playbar to the Arc and to swap out the OG Sonos 1 rears for say the new 360 in the rears?
I've heard that you'll get simulated Dolby with that setup but not sure that's worth the cost.
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