The New Sonos Arc Soundbar

Posted on July 23, 2020 By Alison P

TVs have gotten slimmer and sleeker with each new year, but the sound quality may be inadequate for a true home theater experience. Battle scenes could be bolder, music could be sharper, and you shouldn't have to reach for your remote each time a movie switches from action to dialogue and back again. Is it too much to ask for movie theater sound quality from the comfort of our couches? Enter the Sonos Arc. This hi-tech gem is a treat for music lovers, audiophiles, and home viewing enthusiasts alike - and you're going to want to check it out.

Let's Talk About Sound

The Sonos Arc soundbar, with eight elliptical woofers and eleven Class-D digital amplifiers, sits you dead center in the movie theater from the comfort of your own home - whether you're watching your favorite action movie, or singing along to the newest Frozen flick for the fiftieth time.

A leading feature that sets the Sonos Arc apart from the competition is Dolby Atmos surround sound, which uses an object-based audio format. This means it designates various sounds to specific parts of the room for a dynamic listening experience that incorporates height, surround, and front channels. The Arc even utilizes upward firing speaker drivers to reflect sound off the ceiling for a truly dimensional sound, and supports increased bandwidth needed for the top-quality Dolby Atmos audio.

Additional sound technology for the Sonos Arc soundbar includes:

  • An adjustable EQ setting within the App to let you control bass, treble, and volume.
  • Three silk-dome tweeters for crystal clear dialogue.
  • Speech enhancement to clarify dialogue.
  • Night sound to reduce the intensity of loud sound effects
  • Trueplay software that autotunes the speakers to the acoustic of the room (iOS Device required).
Sonos Speakers

Streaming & Smart Features

At PC Richard & Son, we love a setup with multiple functions, and the Sonos Arc offers just that. Whether the TV is on or off, you can use the Sonos App or Apple AirPlay2 to stream music, radio, podcasts, and more from your favorite service providers. If you already have an account with a music provider, just log into your account through the Sonos app and hit play. It's that easy to start playing music throughout your home! No outside music service plan? Go ahead and use Sonos Radio. With over 60,000 local and global stations, there is something for everyone.

If you've got a smart home, your Sonos Arc will fit right in. Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are built directly into the system so you can check the news, set alarms, ask questions, and more without touching anything. The far-field microphone array uses multi-channel echo cancellation and other technologies so your voice assistance can be activated when called.

Sonos Sub

Additional Benefits

If the stellar sound quality and connect capabilities haven't sold you already, the Sonos Arc boasts more top-of-the-line benefits:

  • An infrared receiver that syncs with your TV remote for easy control.
  • Easy WiFi connection to your home network.
  • Designs available in a black or white matte finish to match any home d‚cor.
  • An auto-adjusting LED light for minimal distraction with nighttime viewing.
  • Touch controls: tap to play, pause, adjust volume, and mute the microphones.
  • Construction that can rest below the TV or mount to the wall easily.

After you've fallen for the Sonos Arc soundbar, you can build your collection for a complete in home surround sound system with the new Sonos Sub and Sonos Speakers, all available now! Happy listening!