Customer Ratings & Reviews

We just purchased our second Sonos-Arc Soundbar. This one was for our living room. Installation was easy. It just sits in our Entertainment Cabinet. it does not require a separate remote to use it, as all sound adjustments can be made by the TV remote. Two year ago, we purchased this same sound bar, and had it custom installed into a Fireplace/TV Wall upstairs in our Loft-Entertainment area. The Soundbar comes with brackets for mounting to the wall, and it looks great that way. Both soundbars sound great! We also purchased the Sub-woofer, but the sound bar alone provides plenty of bass for most TV shows and movies. There is no remote required for the sound bar to adjust the sound. Sound options are all found on the TV and operate through the TV remote. So, it is very easy to use.

The Arc is an outstanding soundbar for the price. I’m not a dedicated audiophile, but I can certainly tell when the sound from a speaker or soundbar is dull and muddy. I previously had a Klipsch soundbar and subwoofer for 10 years, but needed a new one after setting my Klipsch up in a dedicated music and game room. The Arc has excellent sound, clear and crisp without any dull or muddy notes. The automatic callibration for the listening space is easy and quick. I highly recommend this sound bar!!

My wife and I had date day and we stopped at bestbuy. We recently bought a new OLED tv and I've been thinking about a new surround sound system, our Onyko is just too budget for an amazing OLED tv. The JBL on an end cap caught my eye and ears, sounded good. We started talking to a sales guy and he mentioned Sonos, though he was not super knowledgeable on them. He brought another guy over who had the speakers and knew all about them. While we did not plan on spending that kind of cash, it was hard to beat the sound the demo's they had in the store. Plus Sonos has so many awesome features. I thought about starting with the soundbar and adding on other speakers, but my wife said, we might as well get it all now. I was like, well okay..... like I needed a push. lol We ended up getting the Arc soundbar, mini sub and 2 ERA100's to round it out. They had everything but the EAR 100 units but set it up to ship to us. We were not in a hurry, so that was fine. BUT... they got the 2 ERA100's from another store delivered to our house in less than 24 hours. Just amazing! Now for set up... I spent time here and there for like two days to get this "system" set up and working. They say it's effortlessly, well, there was one big tip I did not know and because of that, I could NOT get this ALL working. The bar worked fine, but the mini sub never fired and I only got one ERA100 working, but that cut out every so often. I was ready to take all this back, it was very frustrating. Decided to check out the tubes and found a video about common issues with Sonos. Come to find out, it is VERY important to make sure your phone is on the SAME wifi network as the one you use for the Sonos system. We have multiple WiFi extenders and my phone automatically switches depending on where my phone is. I checked my phone and sure enough, it was on a different network. i switched it to the right one and EVERYTHING worked perfectly. Sonos includes a quick start guide, but it's pretty much nothing and not really useful. They do so many thing right, why not put the importance of the network in the guide? Would save so many people so much frustration. Once it's all working, it's fantastic sound! just amazing. Of course it blows away our budget Onyko (been a long time fan) away. I am a huge bass fan, so I cranked it up in the EQ and actually I turned it down a hair, it was a little too much. Between the Arc and the mini sub it thumps. But, even cranked up, I do not hear any distortion. Just love it and glad we chose this system. Highly recommend!

I've had the Sonos Arc for a little while now, and I honestly love it. The sound is super clear and full-movies, music, even just regular TV all sound amazing. The Dolby Atmos really makes a difference, especially for action scenes or anything with a lot going on. Setup was easy, and it looks great under the TV-clean and modern. It also works really well with the rest of my Sonos gear. Overall, I'm really happy with it and definitely recommend it if you want to step up your home audio game.

I recently purchased the Sonos Arc soundbar, and I have to say, it has exceeded my expectations in every way. From its exceptional sound delivery to its sleek design, it has quickly become the centerpiece of my home theater setup. First and foremost, the sound quality is outstanding. The Sonos Arc delivers immersive and powerful audio that truly enhances my viewing experience. Whether I'm watching movies, TV shows, or even playing games, the soundstage created by the Arc is remarkable. The sound is rich, detailed, and well-balanced, with impressive clarity and depth. It brings out the nuances in dialogue, while also delivering thundering bass and crisp highs. I find myself rediscovering my favorite movies and songs as the Arc brings them to life in a whole new way. In terms of design, the Sonos Arc is an absolute beauty. Its sleek and minimalist form fits perfectly underneath my TV, adding a touch of elegance to my entertainment setup. The slim profile and seamless integration make it blend seamlessly with any modern decor. The build quality is top-notch, and the soundbar feels robust and well-crafted. Setting up the Sonos Arc was a breeze. It seamlessly connected to my TV and other devices, and the Sonos app made the whole process effortless. The app itself is intuitive and user-friendly, allowing me to control and customize the soundbar to my liking. The Arc also supports various streaming services and can be easily integrated into a multi-room Sonos setup, offering a truly connected and versatile audio experience. I would be lying if I didn't say that I wished it had a remote for those quick changes for the modes on the sound bar but the app overall is pretty fast. Overall, I cannot recommend the Sonos Arc enough. It delivers exceptional sound quality, looks stunning beneath my TV, and offers a seamless user experience. Whether you're a movie enthusiast, a music lover, or simply looking to elevate your home theater setup, the Sonos Arc is an excellent choice that will undoubtedly impress. It a small investment but you won't be disappointed once you hear it from your TV. It has become the heart of my audio system, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.

I have been a Bose connoisseur for a long time and decided after reading the reviews on the Sonos Arc and subwoofer that I world give it a try. Between myself, my children, grandchildren, and as funny as it sounds, my pets; we all agree that the sound produced while watching Dolby Atmos movies is as close as you can get to a movie theater experience without the cost or crowds of a movie theater. You should see my cat if a bird flies the scene. She literally looks up and back as she hears it flying or chirping. My grandson and I both jump at the explosive bass effects of Top Gun or for me during some horror movies like the Nun I jump at the sounds coming from all around or the low bass that comes from nowhere causing me to jump. All in all it’s a great system and I highly recommend it to those theater enthusiast looking for great heartfelt sound that puts you in the movie.

best sound bar ever made , easy set up clarity , can be used via your apple device

Excellent weight and design. Sound great on its own, but when I added the sub... wow. The set-up process is pretty simple. Make sure your TV has EARC to get the best out of it, but I think a standard ARC might be okay too. The app is pretty easy to use as well.

This sound bar produces great sound. In a smaller room the bass is just fine without the sub. The Dolby atmos is also a great feature of this bar. By its weight you can tell that it is well built. Also set up was very easy.

I must state that my expectations were high when purchasing the Arc, because I was looking to replace a seven thousand dollar full on 5.1 system that I've owned for several years. I was growing tired of my old system because of the clutter, cables, wires and dust that they all collected. I auditioned the Samsung Q80R Soundbar initially and it was quite good with bass and spatial awareness, but many details were lost in a heavy movie soundtrack. It developed several technical issues and I returned it. I had read so many good reviews about Sonos, so I backordered the Arc. I waited several weeks and was very excited when I received the notification that it had arrived. When I picked it up in the store, I also purchased 2 SL One's and a Gen 3 Sub. I rushed home to hook it up to my Samsung 75 inch TV with EARC, and was blown away with how intuitive the Sonos S2 App was with setting everything up. I must state that I don't have the ideal room for Atmos as it has vaulted ceilings and is an open floorplan to the kitchen. I fired up the system with a 4K blu ray with Dolby Atmos and the following was my experience. I was blown away with the small details that emanated from the Arc and the SL One's. The Sub was a little underwhelming, but I attributed that to the open floorplan and the fact that I had became accustomed to a 2,000 watt 18 inch Velodyne Subwoofer. I was also underwhelmed by a lack of height from the Arc's upfiring drivers, but I never had any faith in the reviews where people said they heard height effects from 2 reflecting drivers. But where the beauty was revealed in this system was the level of immersion between the Arc and the SL One's. I watched about 20 4K blu ray's with Atmos over the course of a week and never experienced any height effects whatsoever. When I learned that Sonos had issued a firmware update that allowed the use of dual subs, I rushed to my local Best Buy and purchased another Gen 3 Sub. Now the puzzle started to come together. The bass became so tactile, almost as much as I had become accustomed to with my Velodyne. When I realized that I had made the right decision was when watching John Wick in Atmos and in the opening funeral scene where it was raining, I actually felt as if the rain was showering from the ceiling. I immediately popped in my blu ray of the Invisible Man in Atmos and fast forwarded to the rain scenes and was even more blown away. It literally sounded like I was in the middle of a thunderstorm in my living room. The only thing I could deduce from these experiences was that Atmos really shined with atmospheric sounds, but whatever the reason I was finally 100 percent satisfied. I had actually put together a wireless system with insanely tactile bass, an immersive experience with the SL One's and the icing on the cake was the occasional dramatic height effects. The main drawback is that I had over 2,500 dollars invested in this system. Could I have put together a better traditional system for less money, absolutely! But would it have been as simplistic with no cables, absolutely not! After it is all said and done, my old 5.1 system has already been partially sold on Craigslist. Sorry for the long winded review, but I wanted everyone to be able to read an honest opinion on the Sonos Ecosystem to make an informed buying decision.

Sonos has the set up process nailed down tight! So easy to get great sound right out of the box. Power and an (included) HDMI cable is all it took. So happy with the crisp and detailed highs and mids. Amazing bass and incredible “surround” element from just one bar. We have had other major name brands (Both Bose and Sony) and NEVER experienced sound quality amd emmersion like the Sonos ARC. Highly recommend this product. Well worth the up-spend.

Been wanting a Sonos for a long time and finally took the plunge. Excellent sound. Much better than my old sound bar. Really fills the room. I added the subwoofer which I would highly recommend. It really adds a lot. You can find cheaper soundbars but after having this one it's worth it to get a Sonos.

I have the Yamaha z11 ascend speakers. The dual 12-in SVS woofer and 11.2 home theater set up in the family room. It sounds good, but the z11 does not do Dolby Atmos I needed a sound bar for the bedroom. I initially bought the Sony HT 5000 with the 200 watt sub and the SR. 5s for the surrounds and I was severely disappointed in Sony and I am a Sony fanboy. It sounded muddy and it definitely didn't sound like it was worth $1,500. I bought the arc from Sonos with the gen 3 subs on the ERA 100s and I was blown away. It sounds so much better than my 10,000 home theater in terms of the surrounds on the 3D immersion I was skeptical that the sound bar would sound as a good as it does in the bedroom. I am so impressed that I'm thinking about selling my home theater and just putting another sonos arc Make sure you get the gen 3 subs. They're amazing and they sound bar allows to subs to be connected. The only downfall of this particular sound bar is its pricey for the entire setup and you can only have two surrounds. Therefore, if you have a large living room, I'm questioning whether this would be enough. My living room is about 6,000 ft² with an average of 9 ft heights ceiling. The setup was easy but I did watch a setup video. It's on YouTube. It's a person that talks in great detail on how to set up your sonyes surrounds you first have to pair them and then to set up a home theater you have to break up the pair and redo the setup. It's odd they sent us app is easy to use and they found my surrounds easily. The subwoofer was a little bit more challenging because I am evidently cannot read. You have to swipe the phone on the blue light of the blinking light on the sub for it to connect so that took a minute to connect but eventually was able to do it and I've never been happier. I'm simply always going into the bedroom to watch cinnamon now because it sounds so much better than my home theater set up in the family room

The Sonos Arc is absolutely amazing! I am Blown away. Would great separates be better? Probably but good separates, receiver and cabling are a lot more expensiv and hard to hide wires. I love the wireless simplicity and the clean installation. The Sonos Arc, Sub and One SL surrounds replaced a Samsung Q80R soundbar/sub set up. There is NO comparison. The Sonos Gen3 Sub is LEGIT! It is not just boomy either. It goes very deep but is superbly musical as well. The center channel clarity of the ARC is exceptional. The Dolby Atmos speakers in the ARC add a nice sense of height in my media room even though my room has high Vaulted 12' ceilings. The system was installed with the Sonos Gen 3 Sub, so I have not played the ARC alone. I "highly recommend" the SONOS Gen 3 Sub. This system makes the former Samsung Q80R 5.1.2 system sound mediocre to below-average at best. I was concerned the One SL surrounds might be lacking but boy was I ever wrong. The have great pace and sound superb. I got the SANUS wall mounts and that allows me to turn, pivot and angle them toward the sweet spot of my listening/viewing space. I connected the Sonos Arc with a good Audioquest eARC HDMI cable directly to the eARC on my LG CX77 OLED. Amazing system. Music through the ARC, Sub and Surrounds makes my large great room *Family room/dining/kitchen sound like a concert hall. I am so impressed with the SONOS solution I will be buying into a Sonos MOVE for my back patio and maybe add a couple more ONE SL's for another room in the house for background music. FYI - I used to have an SVS 2000W sub, ProAc British audiphile towers and all kinds of high end equipment. I probably had $15K or more into that system. I Like this more. It has system synergy that just works! It may not be the absolute last word for audiophiles, but it is a kick-a** home theater, media solution. Love the iPhone app too. If you are thinking about a Sonos Arc/Gen3 sub and One SL Surrounds, DO IT. None of these other TV brand soundbar/sub/surround systems can come close to this.

Arc sounds great and was easy to setup just like all Sonos products. I used the latest HDMI cord, hdmi 3.1, although most hdmi wires will work fine, and connected it to my hdmi Arc on my Samsung TV. Although not Atmos compatible, the tv settings will push through a modified atmos signal that still sounds amazing. There is no audio delay like my playbar which was installed using an optical cable. Go HDMI for proper audio signal. Otherwise it was a nice upgrade from playbar and even has rich sounding lows which surprised me. It’s pricey but the packaging was fancy and the build quality is just perfect. Looks great under my tv.

See eArc adapter suggestion at end of review. Also, ARC is best designed for TVs 55 inches and over. I purchased the Arc to go along with an LG OLED CX, an Apple 4K TV and the Sony UBP X700 4K UHD blu ray player with Dolby Atmos (it has been updated to support Atmos). First, the main difference between the Sonos Arc and Beam is that Dolby Atmos is compatible on the Arc. Does the Arc have good sound without Atmos? Yes it does. Would I pay $800 for this soundbar if I could not use the Atmos feature? No. It’s just not THAT much better for the money than many other soundbars once you remove Atmos. Why wouldn’t you be able to play Atmos with this soundbar? Because you need every link in the chain to support it. If you are unable to play Atmos on the Arc because you don’t have some of the components you need (as described below), go to your local BB and compare other soundbars before you invest. So what do you need? The Arc will play Atmos Tru Hd (uncompressed audio, the very best) with any 4k blu ray player that is Atmos compatible and assuming you have a 4k UHD disk that is also Atmos compatible (Xbox and PS5 will support Atmos TruHd with UHD Atmos blu ray disks, but not with games or streaming). UHD disks are the only way to get Atmos TruHd at the moment. The Arc will also play Atmos DD+ (Dolby Digital Plus) which is the slightly more compressed audio available from most streaming services. For this you will need either an Atmos streamer like Apple TV 4K, Roku Ultra or NVIDIA Pro. You will also need to be sure you are subscribed to a 4k service if needed (for example, Netflix premium service) and that the show you are viewing is broadcasting in Atmos. You can always check the Sonos App under “now playing” or within the app to see what audio you are receiving (it will say Atmos or 2.0 or 5.1, and switches instantly). Arc vs eArc. If you have a tv with an hdmi “Arc” port, you will be able to receive the popular Atmos DD+ version. You will not be able to receive Atmos TruHd. Only TVs with an eArc hdmi port (my lg Oled cx does have one), will allow you to get TruHd from your Atmos blu ray player when playing 4k UHD Atmos compatible disks. If your tv does not have an HDMI Arc or eArc port, then you can connect the Sonos to an optical port. NOT RECOMMENDED! Namely, because the optical does not support Atmos TruHd or DD+ AT ALL. Look at a cheaper soundbar - there are lots of good ones. I will say the eArc made set up of the Sonos Arc a breeze. I was good to go in under five minutes, including the Sonos update. A few tips. The Arc integrated seamlessly with my other Sonos components. Plays music beautifully. For most TVs, you will not see a volume indicator for the Arc. You can see an indicator in the app if you wish. You will see a plus/minus sign on your screen instead. Although I miss the indicator, it is simpler for me to use my remote over the app. Your remotes should automatically link with the Arc. If they don’t, you can go into the Sonos App and add them easily. For those with the LG Cx models (and many LG OLEDs), the Arc will cover the IR button in front if your tv is located on a stand and not mounted. As a tip from a friend, I got a black floating shelf from Home Depot and my tv sits on this to avoid IR issues. Looks like it came with the tv. Silly tip, but I looked everywhere for one that would work and look good - the size is 2x42, perfect. Many people have been frustrated with the fact that when they want to use Bluetooth headphones on the tv with the Arc so as to not disturb others, their headphones connect for a moment and then default back to the Arc. There is a simple solution. On LG TVs, use the magic remote and stay “turn simplink off” (this is the hdmi cec - consumer electronics control). You can also do it manually under “devices” and “connection settings”. Simplink links your devices but all will work perfectly fine when off. When the tv turns on again (mine at least) it will be back on and Arc plays perfectly. For most other brands, find out how to turn off your hdmi cec (or what your manufacturer may call it). This will activate your TVs internal speaker and Bluetooth speakers will work! You will need to reactivate simplink or your manufacture’s cec if you intend to use Alexa or Google Assistant. Finally, if using Apple TV 4K, go into “settings”, “audio”and be sure Atmos is checked. If it is greyed out, simply turn off “change format” right above it. When I did this I had no trouble playing all apps in Atmos when available. Use Atmos certified cables, I don’t care if people tell you it doesn’t matter, especially with Apple TV 4K. There have been MANY compatibility issues with the Apple TV 4K. Apple has one on their website and it is also offered by Amazon. It is a Belkin product, 2.1 cable for about $35. Pricey, but I have never had a compatibility issue with any of my Apple TVs 4K. At least make sure your cable has “Dolby Atmos Certified” actually written on it. FINALLY, after all this, I still had an issue receiving Dolby Atmos true HD when watching a Dolby blu ray. On my LG OLED, and after calling SONOS, I discovered that in “settings”, “audio”, the eArc button was toggled off even though I had a cable connected to it. Be sure your eArc is toggled “on” in settings, because the default is “off” for some crazy reason, at least with LG. Note: the Sonos ARC cannot be connected to a receiver as it does not have a traditional HDMI port to accept an output from a receiver. There is a new eArc adapter available which allows for True HD from any external HDMI source. Have not tried it, but heard it works. Pricey at $199, but great if you want eArc and to keep your older tv. https://www.hdfury.com/product/4k-arcana-18gbps/ Enjoy your ARC!

Awesome sound, very easy to set up, I recommend pairing with the Sonos sub and 2 SL for surround, but even without them it's very surprisingly good

This is my first purchase of a Sonos product. I am so impressed with the sound quality and simplicity of the set up and system. The arc soundbar is just the right size for my 65 inch Sony tv. The sound fills the room with volume and clarity. I live in an apartment so i leave the volume at 10 or 12 and that is still plenty of sound i wish i had a house to really see what this soundbar and sub could do! The subwoofer adds just enough bass and sounds so crisp and without any distortion. I do like the app you can see what sound source you are receiving if it is Dolby digital 5.1 or Dolby digital plus or atmos. This purchase was well worth the price you will not be disappointed!

Replaced an old LG system with the Sonos Arc and 2 Play:1's that we had. The packaging is top-notch, and the feel of the Arc is pure quality. I'm a sucker for good design, and I coupled this with the Arc wall mount to get an outstanding looking and sounding system. In my small living room (16x10) this is perfect. I'm debating adding the sub, but I'm sure that will round out the system and add the super lows I'm missing. The sound quality of movies and music is superb. Since then we've added a Move, and additional Sonos One's in other rooms. If you're looking for an easy setup with spectacular sound, this is the way to go. This is the first system to rival my old wired Klipsch system.

Design - Sound - SOUND. So it's been about 3 weeks since I purchased the system. Needless to say, It works for me better than I expected it to. As it took a while to fine tune the system to where I finally think that it's best sounding and in the best position in the room. I am very happy with the purchase. The software does need some tweaking, If you can get past that and live with it until they fix the glitches. Expand on the program and just a little more user friendly. The system itself drowns out the software problem, maybe it'sjust me. BUT.... It's all the the sound, which is stunning. I didn't buy the sub woofer ( my mistake, I think ), probably don't need it because the bass it great out of the era 300 speakers. However... I can just imagine how it will sound when I do purchase it.