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were focused on whether they sounded better than their predecessors, and by how much.
As our fullSonos Arc Ultra reviewreveals, its the best one-box Dolby Atmos soundbar for the price.
The Sonos Arc (top) is shorter and taller than the Sonos Arc Ultra (bottom).
In reality, there certainly isnt much to separate them, and the Ultra is still unmistakably Sonos.
The change in depth is also another bonus for me.
Speech-y clean
OK, so this one is sort of sound related, but not entirely.
The Sonos Arc (top) is shorter and taller than the Sonos Arc Ultra (bottom).
You also have the option of turning it off.
Long-overdue Bluetooth
Sonos and Bluetooth havent always had the most harmonious of relationships.
It is a multi-room speaker brand, after all.
The Sonos Arc Ultra is shorter in depth, making it easier to accommodate on a TV unit.(Image credit: Future)
Its also possible to activate Bluetooth pairing from within the Sonos app.
Its a quick process, and youll have music streaming around your home in no time at all.
As with almost everything, that depends on your use case.
The Sonos Arc is a little fatter in comparison.(Image credit: Future)
To me, it’s worth the upgrade, but to you, maybe not.
I didn’t notice much difference in the bass output.
Do I prefer the new matte finish?
The Sonos Sub 4’s new matte finish makes it that little bit less noticeable in my room.
Is it worth spending $799 / 799 / AU$1,299 just for that finish?
The Sonos Sub 3 (left) has shinier, whiter finish that makes it stand out more in my room.(Image credit: Future)
Sonos Sub 3 (left), Sonos Sub 4 (right).(Image credit: Future)
The Sonos Arc Ultra (bottom) introduces a new Speech Enhancement feature that dramatically improves dialogue clarity.
A Bluetooth button can now be found on the rear panel of the Sonos Arc Ultra, for easy streaming from a range of devices.
