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Sonos Arc

Sonos Arc Powered sound bar/wireless music system with Dolby Atmos®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and built-in voice assistants (Black)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Donald from N Attleboro, MA on 12/3/2023

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Great sound and clear voice.

Pros: Clear voice and sound both on television and music

Cons: None so far

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John from Elkins, WV on 12/3/2023

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Easy to set-up and sounds great.

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David from Baltimore, MD on 12/1/2023

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Built in speakers pale in comparison to the Sonos Arc. I have been waiting for this speaker for a long time.

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Bryant from Ponte Vedra, FL on 11/28/2023

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Dialogue very clear...almost shill at loudness. I'm hoping to find some tone control. Haven't listened to full-blown, effects driven movie yet.

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Paul from Sarasota, FL on 11/27/2023

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Awsome

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Kornelia from Palm Bch Gdns, FL on 11/27/2023

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My Sonos Arc is very simple to connect to my Samsung 8 series tv. The Arc is great for quiet voices when streaming tv shows. Easily paired with my Sonos Move. Added music streaming services. Simple.

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Chris from West Chester, OH on 11/26/2023

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Wow! -- Easy setup. Connected Sonos Arc to e/arc HDMI port on Sony TV. Roku connected to standard HDMI port on Sony TV. Without any issues or setup on my part the Roku remote turns on the TV and Sonos Arc. Sound is amazing!

Pros: Easy to connect. Easy to use. Works great!

Cons: none

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Paul from Eagle River, AK on 11/25/2023

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super impressed with the Sonos Arc especially paired with my existing Sonos S1s The audio surround is an awesome experience ????

Pros: superior sound on stand alone even better paired with the S1s

Cons: the Sani's mount for the Arc is not the best a bit flimsy

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William from Keene, NH on 11/24/2023

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Great sound for both theTV and music.East to mount.

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0-1 star for dialog

Jeff from BROOMFIELD, CO on 8/29/2023

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One of the better sound bars available at any price. Biggest downfall is the dialog. After many calls, conversations, and emails, nothing helped. The clarity of the dialog is worse that my budget Vizio bar in my bedroom. Unintelligible because sound effects are so loud. Trueplay didnt help. Biggest mistake I made. I'm sure there's something they could do with software but they say they can't. I'd never recommend a arc to anyone.

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Sonos ARC is pretty solid

Jeremy from Cumming, GA on 8/9/2023

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I'm very impressed at the sound coming from the arc when watching movies but stereo sound when listening to music is a little underwhelming. That would likely be fixed at some point when I'm able to add surround speakers to the arc. I haven't fully perfected the setup for the height channels but the arc seems to be doing an ok job on the atmos content for being a single speaker. ARC definitely needs a sub paired so I have the sub mini which gets the job done. The Sonos app is very easy to use and I have enjoyed it so far. I thought that not having a remote would be a problem but I don't miss it.

Pros: Great with movie and tv content

Cons: Flat on music as a stand alone speaker. Needs other speakers paired to get a true stereo sound.

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Great all in one package

Michael from LOUISVILLE, KY on 7/26/2023

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I have owed definitive technology 7.2.2 system along with many other brands including focal. The arc is a great compromise to a traditional home av receiver and bookshelf speakers. Unlike most sound bars it has full deep rich sound. It sounds as if it was floor standing speakers. Only reason for 4* instead of 5* is that dialog can't not be adjusted in anyway.

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Michael from Staten Island, NY on 7/16/2023

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The Sonos Arc is just AWESOME!!! had one in my Basement(Man Cave) already. I had the Sonos Beam in my living room area, so I purchased this Sonos Arc, replaced the Sonos Beam with the Arc in my living room and placed the Sonos Beam in my bedroom. GREAT INVESTMENT!! you will also need the Sonos Sub Woofer for your hime to rock...

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Great for sound effects. Not exactly dislogue friendly

Samuel from HOUSTON, TX on 6/26/2023

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Great for loud sounds, gunfire, bombs, action, etc. theater quality. Dialogue poor. You cant have volume to hear dialogue without unleashing very, very loud action effects. Conversely if you lower volume of action, car chases, gunfire, dramatic effects, etc., you cannot hear dialogue. Full disclosure, I'm a little hard of hearing and I bought this soundbar based on ratings for dialogue clarity. But for me it just does not work enhancing dialogue without rattling the house with sound effects.

Pros: Excellent Loud sound effects

Cons: Weak dialogue enhancement without sacrificing sound effects. Very tall soundbar obscures lower part of tv.

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Gary from Cohoes, NY on 6/25/2023

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Arc Soundbar and Mini Subwoofer. Very, very satisfied with this combination's performance! This after trying two different Bose soundbars. Both Bose products were returned.

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John from San Francisco, CA on 6/25/2023

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Great Soundbar with great acoustics and a nice addition to our Sonos system.

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Steve from Cave City, AR on 6/23/2023

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Very nice. Super easy to set up

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David from Menlo Park, CA on 6/20/2023

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great sound, super easy to set up. The only downside is the price, even at the sale price.

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Christopher from Rural Hall, NC on 6/18/2023

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Great sound

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Peter from Jupiter, FL on 6/16/2023

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I live my sonos gear. You will too.

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Best overall soundbar

Ivan from Rocklin, CA on 6/14/2023

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Great for music and surround

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Nice addition

Frank from High Ridge, MO on 6/12/2023

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Sounds great. Easy,easy set up! Sonos products are great.

Pros: Set up is ridiculously easy. Seriously just plug the HDMI cable into the arc terminal on your tv and follow the directions on your phone. Done!

Cons: Sonos products are on the expensive side.

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Want to love

Jeff from Erie, CO on 5/16/2023

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I've had this arc, with the sub3, the amp and 2 in ceiling architecture speakers. The sound is really good but.... The big issue I have is the dialog (center speaker). Even with the speech enhancement engaged its still difficult making out dialog on quiet scenes and loud movies. I've spent hours with sonos on the phone and there's nothing else to do to rectify this. My buddy has a Samsung 800 bar and it has center dialog independent volume in addition to speech enhancement. It's clear as day. I dont think I can keep this system the way the dialog is controlled. A real shame sonis can't add a software update to control the center speakers amp.

Pros: Music sound quality, surround sound

Cons: Can't raise the dialog volume enough, even with speech enhancement on.

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Pretty good

Cassidy from BIG STONE GAP, VA on 5/9/2023

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Pretty good, but nothing too crazy. Definitely need a separate subwoofer to get the full effect.

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Alan from Charlottesville, VA on 4/30/2023

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Paired with One SL's and 65" tv in a 20'x30' room. tv sound is great, spatial audio music is even better.

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Brian from Nolensville, TN on 4/1/2023

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The detail is unbelievable! Hearing things in movies we never heard before!

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Jake from Norton, VA on 3/24/2023

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The Arc is great! I love it for TV and the dialogue clarity is pretty solid. I didn't really get a chance to experience the surround capability only because my room is really quite poor for reflective surround sound but as far as a LCR it's rock solid. Musically I would have liked a bit more energy in the treble out of the box but the Arc still makes for an impressive package. Especially when paired with their Sub!

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Tim from Ithaca, NY on 3/20/2023

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Bought the Sonos arc to upgrade from my Sonos playbar. It was very easy to add to my existing Sonos surround system ( 2 play ones for rear fill and a Sonos sub in my living room).Watched Top Gun Maverick after installing. No need to go to the theater anymore. Sounds fantastic. Thanks Sonos for your incredible products.

Pros: No messy wires Great sound Easy to setup and use.

Cons: A little pricey, but worth it

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Chelsea from Ruckersville, VA on 2/27/2023

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Amazing sound quality, enjoyed the easy connectivity to devices in the house, and software is very user friendly.

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Great sound bar!

James from Henrico, VA on 2/19/2023

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The Arc has great sound, making everything on TV sound better. It improves dialog intelligibility and just makes watching TV more enjoyable.

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Wil from East Greenwich, RI on 2/10/2023

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Fast delivery. Great sound and very easy to set up with the TV and integrate with the Sonos system. Appears solidly built. BTW, looks great.

Pros: See review.

Cons: None if paired with a sub or 2 Fives

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John from Wading River, NY on 2/7/2023

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The sound quality is excellent. The build quality is extremely good, the only thing I feel could be improved is I would prefer a manual for setup and operation.

Pros: Excellent sound

Cons: No written manual

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Ps4 Minecraft never sounded crisper

William from Charlottesville, VA on 2/6/2023

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Slaps. Works with my old optical digital output and even takes IR signal from my TV remote. Sounds good watching Marvel or playing music for D&D ambiance in my open-ish floor plan. Can switch between the two or whole home audio with a couple button presses on your phone.

Pros: Amazing sound, easy to use & set up, just works.

Cons: Sound bar is El Gigante but that's only a con if you're a coward.

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Amazing!

Michael from MIDDLESBORO, KY on 2/3/2023

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Absolutely astonishing sound! I have pretty much owned or tested every sound bar out there and this is head and shoulders above the rest. Lori, was definitely right in suggesting this.

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Tom from Garner, NC on 1/23/2023

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Great looking sound bar. The sound sure fills the room and improves TV sound greatly. Easy to set up.

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Great sound bar - super easy to install

Patrick from Folsom, CA on 1/15/2023

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Wow, so easy to set up and sounds great. My wife insisted we get rid of the "dorm room" speakers so we splurged on this sound bar. We have a big room and it fills it with sound very well. Cool install, as all we needed to do was provide power and a 2.1 HDMI cable so that TV would transmit eARC signal to Sonos. So simple and volume control works off TV remote. Next, we will purchase the base cube so that we can improve the bass and shake the windows with my favorite Led Zeppelin tunes!

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Jerry from Jacksonville, FL on 12/8/2022

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Very easy setup with Sonos app. Crisp highs and clear dialogue.

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Sonos Arc is a great product

Barry from Columbia, TN on 12/5/2022

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I've been a Bose customer for a long time, the Sonos Arc is replacing a Bose 900 Soundbar, for some reason it would not work properly with my QN90 Samsung Tv. The Arc works great, sounds great and it's a good quality build, have also purchased a Sonos Beam 2nd Generation, which is also good, will be adding speakers and sub in the near future. As usual great service from Crutchfield.

Pros: Craftsmanship is good, sound is good, service from Crutchfield is great

Cons: None

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John from Loomis, CA on 12/2/2022

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Absolutely Amazing

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Roger from Voorheesville, NY on 12/2/2022

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Arrived fast. Setup was easy, integrates nicely via HDMI ARC. Happy with it - will be adding the sub.

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Vern from Roswell, GA on 12/2/2022

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Easy to set-up

Pros: Great stereo separation.

Cons: Not as much mid-bass response at the play 5. There's a slight gap between the Arc and my sub.

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Robert from Navarre, FL on 12/2/2022

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Works great! Has a lot more bass than others I have tested. Can't wait to try it when Maverick, Top Gun comes out!

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Alan from COMFREY, MN on 11/30/2022

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Amazing sound!

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Cons: a little bit of a pain to get connected to network, but was more my network than this unit.

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Brian from Falls Church, VA on 11/29/2022

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Upgraded from a Beam. Better clarity, surround effects, and still in a good size..

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SONOS or SONOS? :-)

Elliott from Ft Wayne, IN on 11/28/2022

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What can be said that hasn't already been covered? Well, I discovered the hard way that the word SONOS, on the front of the Arc, is the same right-side-up as upsidedown. Yes, I had it mounted on my wall upsidedown for 4 days before I realized my idiotic mistake You know, it makes a big difference!

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Favorite purchase

Emilia from Odessa, FL on 11/28/2022

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The sound is unbelievable. I don't understand this type of technology but I definitely see a difference between this sound bar over my other cheaper one. Dialog is very clear and crisp. I feel like I can hear things I didn't hear before.

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Jesse from Bountiful, UT on 11/28/2022

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Shipping was quick! Packaging was in good condition! Setup took less than 15 minutes! Sound for our family room TV is exactly what we were looking for! Would highly recommend this product!

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Theodore from Garner, NC on 11/13/2022

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Sound is coming around me from different areas in my family room.

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Randy from Pace, Fl on 11/13/2022

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I've never been a fan of open box items, but decided to take a chance. I got the Arc in 2 days, so great shipping. While I could tell the box had been opened before, I could not see any signs of use to the Arc itself. I saved money and am glad I took the chance. Thank you Crutchfield. The Arc is a fantastic piece of gear. Sounds great for Dolby Atmos and sounds great for music too. I also got the Sanus tv/soundbar mount made specifically for the Arc and it rocks. Now I need a subwoofer. Probably will go for the Sub Mini. :)

Pros: Ease of setup with integrated Sonos S2 app. Excellent sound.

Cons: None

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Tony from Feasterville, PA on 10/31/2022

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Great addition to my wall mounted TV. It really upgraded the sound even as a stand alone unit.

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James from CHARLESTOWN, NH on 10/26/2022

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2 day shipping - on time! Setup in less then 10 minutes and I am impressed by the sound. I have a old tv but can't wait to get this soundbar hooked up to that tv! Well boxed and packed. Thanks Hunter and Crutchfield!

Pros: Great sound

Cons: None yet

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Cooper from NORTON, VA on 10/26/2022

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The sonos arc sounds great and made me regret not using a sound bar sooner. This is a great product if you're looking for a surround sound system without needing speakers everywhere. O

Pros: Sounds great Easy to setup Very good for gaming and movies

Cons: It's a little large and bulky

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Top Notch

Jody from NORTON, VA on 10/17/2022

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So, I initially got to hear one of these not long before I started at Crutchfield and I was very impressed but also didn't have a great reference point as I didn't often use sound bars personally. Recently, I wanted to check it out with a more critical eye (or in this case ear). Two huge take aways for me. First, the ease of set up was impressive. It actually took way more time for me to fix an issue I personally was having with my Apple account to get the app than it did for me to get the set up finished. Secondly, the way the Arc fills the room with sound is quite impressive and you really don't get that with most bars under 1k, not to the extent that the Arc is doing it. I tried it with and without the subwoofer and even without that sub being used, I would not call the sound "thin", though the subwoofer did impact the sound greatly. Add in the ability to work this into a multiroom audio system that is VERY expandible, and I find it to be one of the better soundbars overall.

Pros: Ease of set up

Cons: No glaring weakness

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Seth from KESWICK, VA on 10/9/2022

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Fantastic sound bar! Setup was easy, and the sound bar itself sounds fantastic when listening to music or movies. Plenty of bass on its own, with great surround sound presence made even better with Trueplay. Once tuned, there was a noticeable difference in the surround effects as well as the overall stereo separation in music. Clear dialogue for TV and movies, while being noticeably improved by the subwoofer addition. Can't recommend it enough, anyone considering going wireless instead of a traditional system should give it a try!

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Sonos Arc is A++++

Crutchfield customer from WAUSAU, WI on 10/6/2022

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Purchased the Beam (Gen2) and was very impressed so decided to move up to the Arc. Amazing bass, separation and clear and concise midrange and treble. App is very intuitive and set up was easy. I have a $2000 B & O soundbar in another room and the Arc is on the same level as my B & O. Now I know why it is a best seller!!

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Donald from Lake Mary, FL on 10/6/2022

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A very nice soundbar. Excellent sound and clarity. Very stylish. I highly recommend the Sonos Arc.

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Phillip from Chapel Hill, NC on 10/1/2022

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I like the product, do wish it would produce more bass. The clarity from my TV is great. I had a terrible time connecting to my iPhone. Also had to hard wire from my router with the help from Kit. Finally contacted Sonos and Mark walked me threw the process. Over an hour on the phone with Mark.

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Miriana from San Juan, PR on 9/26/2022

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Soundbar sounds good and it is a great quality product. The only downside is the need for earc for it to work to its highest potential.

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Joseph from Albrightsville, PA on 9/9/2022

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Easy set-up...good tech...excellent sound quality

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Kelly from Greeley, CO on 8/29/2022

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Amazing sound! Watched Top Gun and Maverick and it was like being in the theatre.

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Tom from Kennett Square, PA on 8/19/2022

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Sounds great. It isn't a substitute for separate speakers but it is great for a soundbar.

Pros: Size, aesthetic, sound, ease of use

Cons: Really wish it had more HDMI source inputs so that it would work for Atmos with older ARC only TVs. I am having to use a HD Fury Arcana and separate HDMI switch. All that could be avoided with a few HDMI inputs included on the Sonos

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Comparison of Beam Gen 1, Gen 2 and Arc.

Nicholas from Huntsville, AL on 8/15/2022

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I own a Sonos Beam Gen 1, Sonos Beam Gen 2 and the Arc. I bought them, respectively, in the preceding order. Each sound bar is in a different room of my house and my main setup is a dedicated Atmos system with in-wall Polk Speakers and an SVS Subwoofer. This review is to help people understand the difference between the 3 units and decide if the price difference is worth the upgrade. In my opinion, there is as much of a difference between the Beam Gen 1 and the Beam Gen 2 as there is between the Beam Gen 2 and the Arc. I know a lot of reviews indicate the Arc is "very close" to the Beam Gen 2, but I can assure you that the nuanced differences are significant. Notably, the overhead sensation from Arc's upfiring speakers is superior to that of the Beam Gen 2 (which lacks up firing speakers). The subtle sound differences the Arc has over the Beam Gen 2 are also quite noticeable. I have read MANY reviews on Amazon, various website, etc. that seem to indicate that the Beam Gen 2 is better for music. I am going out of my way to write this review to say THAT IS NOT THE CASE. I don't know what is wrong with people's ears, but the Arc's reproduction of music in my environment is leaps and bounds better than the Beam Gen 2. I actually setup the Arc and the Beam Gen 2 in the same room to compare them both. The Arc wins by a landslide. Granted, I also have the Sonos Sub but some may not find that necessary.

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Chris from Overland Park, KS on 8/4/2022

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Best soundbar out there.

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J.J. from Haverford, PA on 7/25/2022

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Purchased Sonos Arc and have had for a week. Decided to purchase Arc after getting a new TV and finding that TV internal speaker sound was not fulfilling. Sonos Arc changed our experience of watching sports, movies/shows/music- with more dense and complete sound. It has also been added to other Sonos speakers we have. Highly recommend!

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Arc rocks!!

Todd from Morehead City, NC on 7/7/2022

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A very good speaker. I don't really consider it a "soundbar" as this term doesn't do it justice. Very good center channel dialogue, surprising good bass without a subwoofer. I also have a Beam and this a huge step up from the Beam. Fantastic with a large flat panel.

Pros: Clear dialogue, good bass, very solid build, good looking.

Cons: Its expensive but very much worth it.

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William from BUTTE, MT on 6/28/2022

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Based from reviews I read, I expected more from this soundbar. After installing the Arc alone, I decided to add a pair of Sonos One surround speakers and I have to say doing so brought the system to life!

Pros: Build quality, packaging, and instructions.

Cons: Cost, lack of bass and immersive sound quality when installed solo.

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Solid Sound in a Large Room

Jason from CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA on 6/23/2022

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My family room is an open concept with high vaulted ceilings and few walls to contain sound. I had been using a home theater receiver and a traditional 5.1 speaker arrangement for over 15 years, but the sub had died and the center channel had always been underwhelming for producing clear dialogue so decided to look at options. Gave the Sonos Arc and Sonus Sub a try. Very pleased with the clarity of sound, the amount of base, and especially with the clarity of dialogue. Given the open concept of my room, it seems like having all of the sound projected at the listening position from the front is a better solution than spreading out speakers. Being able to ditch the home theater receiver and other speakers and simply mount the arc below the TV is an added bonus. Setup was relatively easy. Plugged it in, downloaded the app, and followed the instructions. Took a couple of tries to get the Sub connected, but overall a smooth experience.

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George from Katy, TX on 6/17/2022

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Thought Victoria very helpful. Sonos great sound

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Jacob from NORTON, VA on 6/14/2022

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The ARC is really amazing with the sound quality and the amount of bass that comes out of it. App is very easy to use with the ARC and also connecting surround sound speakers in the app is the easiest thing you can do. Great sound bar for the price and cant ask for a better unit.

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Not Worth It

Jay from Port St Lucie, FL on 6/9/2022

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It's just ok, maybe. You have to set up an account with Sonos, with no remote control with an app on your phone. Annoying. The sound is meh, in terms of surround it probably doesn't do it and I have Dolby atmos. I was advised I didn't need sub woofer or surround safelights, but maybe I do? Might return, and have to say this is my 4th sound bar over the past 6 years, and they all kind of stink, to be honest. Much money for not a lot of return on sound. Not right.

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Mary from Holbrook, NY on 5/31/2022

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Great sound !!

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Cons: Only issue I've had is that the remote for the lg magic TV remote can't control the volume.

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Great speaker

Chad from Emmaus, PA on 5/26/2022

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Great speaker well made great sound Easy to install

Pros: Great speaker and the sound is excellent easy to install on your Sonos app highly recommended it!

Cons: None

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Scott from Hiawassee, GA on 5/23/2022

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Awesome product !awesome sound! Excellent service Thank you

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Good, But not Great

Jim from Aurora, OH on 5/20/2022

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I suppose I had high expectations. Great packaging. The installation manual was a joke. The SONOS app was finicky to say the least. I suppose I'm a bit disappointed. The sound quality of my Sony ST5000 was almost as good. I'm going to keep it. Maybe I was expecting too much.

Pros: Great packaging.

Cons: Installation manual. SONOS app.

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Outstanding Sound Bar

Steve from Grand Rapids, MI on 5/16/2022

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The Sonos Arc is a great sound bar that does not require a subwoofer to hear the low end. The white color is really clean looking!

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Ed from Mount Pleasant, MI on 4/26/2022

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I'm now a former wired Home Theater user, really happy with less wires. Sound is better than I expected.

Pros: Great sound

Cons: A bit pricey.

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Lack of qc.

Paul from Sunbury, OH on 4/6/2022

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The unit shipped with the wrong power cord so it can't be used. There is no sense of urgency in getting me the correct power cord. I hope it ships "next day air".

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Christopher from Waltham, MA on 4/6/2022

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Very easy to install, great sound quality, works flawlessly over HDMI-ARC, and pairs well with Spotify.

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Jeremy from Denver, CO on 3/27/2022

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Super easy to set up with fantastic sound

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Amazing Sound

Derek from Costa Mesa, CA on 3/27/2022

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I have the sonos beam and sub. I heard a lot of amazing things about the arc. The arc blows the beam out of the water. I paired it with my sub and wow it sounds amazing. I still use the beam. It's now up stairs in the bonus room. The beam still sounds great. Love Sonos products. Highly recommend. Also enjoyed Crutch field 2 day shipping!

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Randy from Winter Garden, FL on 3/27/2022

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Great sound set up was easy, however I m old school and would prefer more print instruction, trouble shoot.

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Larry from Ronkonkoma, NY on 3/25/2022

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Upgraded my old Sony home theater system to a Sonos audio system. Truly an immersive experience. Night and day difference. Definitely recommend.

Pros: Killer sound.

Cons: A little on the expensive side.

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What's next from Sonos?

Lee from Marana, AZ on 3/23/2022

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The Sonos Arc takes sound clarity and range to the next step in high performance stereo. Currently synced with 2 Sonos One speakers, two questions for the Engineers: what's next from Sonos? How long do I have to wait?

Pros: Leaps and bounds above the Playbar.

Cons: None.

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Best Bar I've had

Andrew from Pleasant Pr, WI on 3/18/2022

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Big Sound from the Arc. It is big, and its heavy, but its worth the room it takes up. I went with the sub and 2 Sonos 1 SL's for full surround and its the best sound I have gotten out of any of my past setups. But honestly, just this alone would be enough to still have great sound. Crutchfield was the only place with these in stock as well.

Pros: Sound Quality

Cons: Large, Heavy

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Allen from Hilton Head, SC on 3/17/2022

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Great

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Great from Packaging to Sound

Mark from Hilton Head, SC on 3/17/2022

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I love every part of this product! From the clever and safe packaging (save the box, you'll thank me later) to the Trueplay room sound optimizer feature, to the product design to the Dolby Atmos eleven speaker sound. It's all so great. Set up was a breeze and it fit perfectly under my new Samsung 75" 4K QLED TV. I opted not to get the subwoofer and haven't been unhappy with the lower end movie sounds. I might miss it with music, but so far, I'm loving it!

Pros: Packaging, TruePlay, Atmos, Design

Cons: None

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Steve from Fairbanks, AK on 3/15/2022

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Nice sound bar. Need to get the bundle to get the full sound

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Leonard from Exeter, NH on 3/15/2022

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Just got my Sonos Arc and so far, I'm loving it. I'm not sure I'll get the subwoofer because I can detect the low rumbling in various scenes when watching a movie. I considered other brands but decided to spend more on a system that had good reviews.

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Great sound lousy interface

Daniel from Leesburg, VA on 3/15/2022

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Great sound. Lousy interface

Pros: Sounds like your in a theater

Cons: The setup and management is really flakey. The yield is not intuitive. If you give minimal instructions on how to set up the system everything needs to be intuitive. I have several times in the week I've had the device had to restart various components, I.e. LG OLED TV, Apple TV, everything, etc. Poorly written software running on Sonos results in a non robust device.

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Worth the price

Gary Don from Belton, TX on 3/11/2022

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Outstanding. Can't wait to add the sub.

Pros: Great Sonos quality. Set up is very easy with the app.

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Sounds great, works great

Robert from Bethlehem, PA on 3/9/2022

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Purchased as part of the Sonos home theater (Arc+sub+ 2x Sonos 1 for surround) bundle to replace a traditional 5.2.1 wired home theater speakers and receiver. It simply works, and sounds every bit as good as the traditional setup with a lot less space and complications. My research started with less expensive options, but all had reviews with complaints about setup, app, sound out of synch, wireless speakers not staying connected, etc. I have experienced none of these gremlins (one month in). Ease of use + it just works + Sounds great = I'm content with the premium price.

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Michael from Chesapeake, VA on 3/1/2022

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The best quality surround sound and easy to install, very pleased and highly recommend.

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Clear simplicity

Richard from Valhalla, NY on 2/28/2022

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The sound of the Sonos Arc is clear and warm. I discovered though surround speakers were absolutely necessary for my room. I am now convinced the subwoofer will be needed to make me happy. Having said that I can hear dialog clearly. Movies sound great with a full dynamic range and precise placement of sounds. I have no idea if I am listening to Atmos or not, it just sounds full and rich. The TruePlay setup is so so easy to do unless you don't have an iPhone but then I don't know anybody without one. With the Arc, Sonos One surrounds and a couple of other Sonos Ones in other rooms I have started to enjoy listening to music at home again. Sonos makes music enjoyable. Thank you!

Pros: Simplicity of setup Great sound right out of the box Pretty good control app

Cons: The add ons including surrounds and subwoofer are really needed in a larger room

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Great product. Even better retailer111

Russell from Fairport, NY on 2/24/2022

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Bought open box which added a small level of difficulty setting up. Thanks to Crutchfield support( on a Sunday morning!) once that was done the sound is amazing and the integration into my existing components was seamless. Great product. Even better retailer.

Pros: Excellent sound. Adaptable to surround with existing speakers I already have. Sonos app is the best app I've used.

Cons: Open box required factory reset and tech support intervention which went very well. Especially pleased they were available Sunday.

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Diana from Bayamon, PR on 2/20/2022

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I love the sound. I will buy the subwoofer now!

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Perfect product and customer service!

Tracy from Sacramento, CA on 2/20/2022

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I never used Crutchfield in the past and was worried to try an online sales process for a higher priced speaker purchase vs the local "big store". The sales person was very knowledgeable and gave recommendations for my current purchase/situation and future options when we are ready. The Sonos Arc was perfect for our needs and Sonos is by far one the best sound bars on the market. That is my 2nd Sonos and I don't think I will be able to change brands anytime soon( always worth a little more $ to get high quality products) Also, this product was delivered out with free shipping out of state and tracked exactly as advertised (2days) thank you - we will definitely purchase from Crutchfield again.

Pros: Excellent service, excellent Sonos Arc product, excellent shipping

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Joanne from New Castle, DE on 2/20/2022

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The sound is great

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Patrick from Bedford, VA on 2/14/2022

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The bar sounds pretty good. The big problem is that to set it up you need a Apple product(IOS) and that is has to be a certain version of Apple product. They need to include a mic so this not such a bug problem.

Pros: Sounds good

Cons: You need a Apple product for set up

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Outstanding!

Daryl from Fargo, ND on 2/14/2022

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Not the full package of separates, but, paired with a Gen 3 Sonos Sub, this thing is awesome. Completely transformed my experience, would recommend it highly.

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Traci from Mesquite, NV on 2/8/2022

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Love the Arc and the sound quality.

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Alex from Henderson, NV on 1/26/2022

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Great sound quality. Easy to install and use.

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Sonos is the BEST!

Brad from Winter Garden, FL on 1/26/2022

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Amazing sound! This was an upgrade from the Sonos Soundbar, makes a big difference!! Highly recommend Sonos to everyone!

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Kevin from Fishers, IN on 1/26/2022

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Great product and great service from Crutchfields. Still waiting from Beat Buy.

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Doug from Brookings, OR on 1/25/2022

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Let me start off by saying, Crutchfield was great . However, as another reviewer stated regarding the Arc soundbar, I am also "underwhelmed". He sent his back. I sometimes look at my Arc and I can't believe I just spent $900.00 on it. I know others have talked it up and written about the "Sonos Community". People can sell you on the idea that its just part of the bigger picture with Sonos. I can relate it to an Apple product, (very expensive and simple to use but expense vs value is very subjective to the user) I am disappointed that I was sold on the hype and not sold on the sound). I was expecting to be at least a little blown away by the sound out of the box but I was not. The sound coming from the bar was not very full and as rich as I was expecting. Very average sounding to me. Granted I only have the sound bar, no Sub, I have not used any sound apps for my room size and have very little expertise to offer up to a reviewer. Unless, of course, you count laying between two speakers listening to Aerosmith back in the day. That sounded pretty great BTW ;) I will keep the soundbar, however, and save up for a Sub and give that a try. I'm at a point where I can absorb an extra expense in my life but not so enthusiastic about the purchase. I might follow up if any are interested after I get the Sub in the future.

Pros: Small enough footprint . Easy set up. Options to have more speakers with better sound.

Cons: Average Sound Expensive Value is subjective, (sound vs bells and whistles)

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Eric from Pittsboro, NC on 1/24/2022

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Quick shipping from Crutchfield. Well boxed and easy to setup. Can hear dialogue much better now and have been impressed enough to order the Sonos 1 speakers as surrounds. Wireless subwoofer will be next :)

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Beware of bass issues!

Chris from Arlington Hts, IL on 1/24/2022

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I am so surprised that the bass issue with the ARC is not in any one of the reviews online like Youtube or any other sort of write up. They must have used the Sonos Sub to review. For the most part like everyone else in this thread I thought the Arc would be able to play some sort of bass with clipping/distortion/muddy sound. I was very wrong. When watching any sort of 2.0 programing on YouTube TV, the bass issues were fine. However when watching 5.1or Atmos content I would hear the low bass frequencies get muddy as if one of the speakers went loose. It sounded to me like a cheap car speaker from the 80's when there was too much bass. When watching Yellowjackets on Showtime with 5.1 some of the music was clipping. I did all the things you are supposed to do like run true play or turn off true play. Normal listening levels for us is around 20%, so not very loud at all and still got the bass issues. On the flip side the ARC compared to our Playbase, the dialog and mid's are out of this world for a sound bar, just not nearly as good with the bass as the Playbase. So, to solve the problem and match what all the reviews did in 2020 was I got the Sonos Sub. And yes, it solved the bass issues and the fidelity was even better. What disappointments me is that you really need the sub to deal with the Arc bass issues and that is very pricey. There should be a disclaimer that when a low bass frequency occurs at a certain (low) output that there is an asterisk on promo materials.

Pros: When paired with Sonos Sub the sound is amazing for a sound bar. Easy Setup.

Cons: You need the Sonos Sub. Very expensive.

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Christopher from Bradenton, FL on 1/24/2022

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Looks superb under the TV (we chose the white one) and the sound is superb. Looking to invest in the Sub next to finish of the look and great sound.

Pros: Superb look and sound

Cons: Expensive

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Amy from Wauconda, IL on 1/24/2022

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Great sound and system was very easy to set up

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Lisa from El Dorado Hills, CA on 1/19/2022

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The sound on our television has greatly improved with the addition of our Sonos Arc. We haven't tried streaming music yet, but are looking forward to it.

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Excellent

Rick from Bellefonte, PA on 1/15/2022

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This us a very good soundbar! I have been a long time bluesound user so this was my first step into Sonos. I paired the ARC with two play 1's and the gen 3 sub and I can say, it has exceeded my expectations. We only use this system while watching movies on our Lg cx1 Oled TV and it works very good in this setup. I can't say how it would be for music as I haven't listened to a lot of music through it but I would imagine a majority of people would be happy with it.

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Awesome soundbar!

Joshua from Newnan, GA on 1/15/2022

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Incredible sound when paired with a sub and two ones! Easy setup and connection.

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Laura from Springfield, IL on 1/15/2022

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This sound bar is fantastic! The latest technology fills the entire room with sound. It has a very sleek design as well

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Elwood from CHADDS FORD, PA on 1/12/2022

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I'm very happy with the sound of this soundbar. Coming from the Playbar it is a large improvement. My TV does not have EARC but only Arc but I purchased HD Furry Arcana which can push through Dolby Atmos.

Pros: Easy setup and mounting system with great sound.

Cons: None

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Bobby from Portland, OR on 1/12/2022

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Perfect for my new tv. amazing sound

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Lee from Stow, OH on 1/12/2022

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Great equipment and service from Crutchfield!

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Christopher from Plymouth, MA on 1/11/2022

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This system enhanced my new Smart TV sound which is ok by itself but not great. If you like to hear bass, you will need to add other sonos speakers. After initial setup and hearing it by itself, I added my sonos play one's to complete the surround system experience. What a difference! I really like the sound the 3 sonos units provide. I will be adding the sonos Sub as soon as money permits. This system is not cheap. Well made. I have other Play's in the house. Easy to setup, overall Im satisfied with Sonos. .

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Sarvesh from Ellicott City, MD on 1/11/2022

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great product

Pros: Excellent sound for everything from Dolby Atmos movies to jazz piano

Cons: missing Hardware to connect TV mount

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Michael from Larchmont, NY on 1/11/2022

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The Arc sounds great and is really easy to setup and configure in the Sonos app. It might not be the BEST sound quality for the money but it does sound good and it is really easy to use. Plus if you are buying other sonos devices it makes this purchase even more worthwhile. I put my arc in the bedroom and I have a 5.1 setup with a reciever in my living room. However I am sure this would sound great in a living room too. My bedroom TV did not have an eARC connection just ARC. I bought an eARC audio extractor to go between Apple TV and TV to take full advantage of Dolby Atmos. Overall, very happy

Pros: easy setup sounds great no-brainer if you are buying other Sonos products

Cons: Your TV must have eARC to take full advantage. Otherwise get an eARC extractor like HD Fury and you are set. Well worth it

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Tandi from LA on 1/9/2022

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Great design. Very clean and stylish look. Sound is amazing and the app is user friendly to customize for individual needs.

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Crutchfield customer from Groton, MA on 1/2/2022

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Huge improvement over our old sound bar. Brings Atmos audio to life! Rich and dynamic sound.

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Crutchfield customer from Valparaiso, IN on 1/2/2022

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Made a 180-degree difference from the old Sony soundbar.

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Crutchfield customer from Fayetteville, NY on 12/27/2021

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ARC! Life As It Should Be!

Joseph from FREDERICK, MD on 12/21/2021

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I bought the Sonos Arc a couple of months ago and it was my first exposure to the Sonos line and we paired it to a Sony TV with Dolby Altmos. The last two sound bars I had bought both my wife and I had problems understanding dialog on many TV programs. So, my first thing I want to say is the Arc solved that problem right out of the box. Packaging is exquisite, setup was simple, the Trueplay adjustment feature was easy, the first impressions stunningly positive in every regard.The Sonos app is easy to setup, a little cumbersome to find all of what it has to offer, but once you get it, it's a decent, if limited, EQ. Alexa is something I could live without, but I added it and find it mildly amusing. Now, to the overall sound quality. Many people would be totally satisfied with the Arc by itself. It's crisp & clear, with more than adequate volume and great mid-range and highs. The bass is actually pretty impressive coming from just a sound bar, not bad at all, On a 1 to 10 scale I'd give the bass a 7. But.I missed the rear surround speakers, enough so that a couple of weeks later I added a pair of Sonos Ones. That really brought a WOW factor, not just with the TV, but especially with music! I felt like I was sitting in a grand music hall..but now I was really longing for the whole enchilada. Though seriously straining the pocket, I plunged into the deep end and bought the Subwoofer.Total decadence. Watched a 4K Lord of the Rings. Oh, my! I rarely leave the room.

Pros: Fantastic sound, best TV sound bar ever! Easy setup. Great looking. Crutchfield's advice and quick shipping. Fully recommend!

Cons: One problem. Warning! You quickly fall in love with this, but you easily can get sucked into wanting to add the whole package! Your charge card company will love you, as it ain't cheap.

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Crutchfield customer from Georgetown, KY on 12/15/2021

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My Klipsch sound bar died after 5 years so on a few friends suggestions I bought the Arc. They said it had enough base and didn't need the sub. I will get the sub. Movies and music just don't have the dynamics with out it compared to my Klipsch. Over all I think the sound quality is better and the I really like the features such as ability to replace Alexa devices and ability to link to any Sonos speakers on the network, same music every where. The build quality is very robust and looks great.

Pros: Great sound, ability to link multiple units, Alexa compatible, great build quality

Cons: needs woofer in my opinion

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Crutchfield customer from Charlottesvle, VA on 12/14/2021

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Easy install and set-up. Fantastic sound. Can't wait to get the sun and back speakers.

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Great sound and beatiful looking

Crutchfield customer from Redwood City, CA on 12/14/2021

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After only 2 years, the JBL 5.1 wireless sound bar no longer charged the rear speakers. Picked up the Arc and 2 Sonos 1 instead, it has been fantastic so far, sound is crystal clear, high and midrange are great. Love the speech enhancement on the app. Bass is surprisingly good, but I will pick up the Sonos sub soon to make it even better, Just one caveat, if you use an WiFi extender for setup, you will keep getting a failure message so make sure your system is connected to your router and not the extender. Yes, the system is pricey, but if you look at it as a long term investment, it is well worth it.

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Crutchfield customer from Cumming, GA on 12/5/2021

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I love this system. I bought the Arc, the subwoofer and 2 SL speakers and the sound is amazing! Simple to install (even for me) and once you download the app you can control the system from your phone. Could not be happier! Great system, great price, great sound!

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Crutchfield customer from Arlington, WA on 11/27/2021

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Amazing realistic full range acoustics- intuitive interface, brainless setup and installation. The system practically installed itself with minimal inputs, except for personal preferences and room tuning.

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Great buy

Crutchfield customer from Rochester, MN on 11/17/2021

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The Sonos Arc and subwoofer are great products. The shipping packages protected the product from the usual banging around that all products get put through by shippers. The sound is good for both TV and music. I can play my Sirius radio and Amazon music with the Sonos app. The TV sound without the bar had an issue with not being able to understand voices. With the bar peoples voices are crystal clear. The Sonos app gives you access to all kinds of content providers. I would recommend the addition of the subwoofer as it really gives you the theater experience. The wall mount made for the system is well designed.

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Bang for your buck

Rogelio from El Cajon, CA on 11/4/2021

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One of the best purchases I've made. Perfect for daily use during the day and night since it has night mode you can still bump without having to worry about bothering other people. Now pair this puppy with a sub and you'll be thanking yourself. Sound quality is ridiculously good, no lag or distortions of any sort or cut outs. I've been owning the arc for a few months now and I can't remember the last time i ran into a problem with it or if I've ever even had a single issue with it

Pros: Wireless Easy to use with the app Sound quality is crisp

Cons: Need Sonos sub as well as 2 ones to really pull out the potential on the speaker and can be expensive to do so

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Crutchfield customer from Mc Cormick, SC on 11/2/2021

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If you love music, this is your sound bar. Easy setup, and maneuverable should you need to have music in another room.

Pros: Ease of setup

Cons: Cost

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Crutchfield customer from Sebring, FL on 11/1/2021

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Great sound bar, the best I ever had.

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Awsome

Crutchfield customer from Bronx, NY on 10/28/2021

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Awesome money well spent worth every penny absolutely 100% love it.thank you crutchfield.

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Crutchfield customer from Hansville, WA on 10/27/2021

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Great product. Just amazing. Arc and sub. Really recommend it. ??

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Crutchfield customer from Sarasota, FL on 10/24/2021

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This bar is outstanding! In my house this is replacing a 7.1 Onkyo / Integra based home theater. Is it as capable? No. Does it do a good job at presenting Movies and Music? Yes. I don't even have the Sonos One SL's for surround and it has a pretty enveloping sound field. Just played Dune and it was really well done.

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Crutchfield customer from Deland, FL on 10/21/2021

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Sound is amazing!!

Pros: Excellent product

Cons: Instructions can be improved

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Crutchfield customer from Placerville, CA on 10/17/2021

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I like the soundbar so far but need to wait till I have other speakers for surround sound and to be able to evaluate the overall sound. On it's own it's "ok". Has been a little challenging to get it to work with my Apple TV/Home and Home Pods. Sometimes it works perfectly and sometimes I have to figure out the combination it (and Apple) wants today. Hopefully just a learning curve on my part. It also started to crackle a little but I had just moved the tv and seemed to have wiggled the connection. Once wiggled again the crackling has gone away so far. I did have to call Crutchfield to get help connecting it originally due to my lack of knowledge and they were very friendly and quickly got me hooked up. PS, this soundbar is fairly large so if your space is small, keep this in mind. Just an FYI, It works (surround sound) with Apple Home Pod minis when playing music or watching off the Apple TV hub thingie but directly from TV the Home Pods don't work with it at this point and you'll need more speakers for surround sound.

Pros: Large Soundbar

Cons: Large Soundbar Not sure it's worth the $$$ especially as a stand alone product

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Crutchfield customer from Hood River, OR on 10/16/2021

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Set up information is too limited. Be aware that they recommend 4" minimum between tv and sound bar. They also do not give you the optimum placement info for the bar. Your room set up affects the sound and placing the bar at hearing level is optimal. Ceiling height makes a difference and so tilting the bar may be best. Having it at the edge of your shelf may also be best placement. You may wish to do your homework for best set up but Sonos does not provide this information.

Pros: Solid build

Cons: Poor technical info and support

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Crutchfield customer from Venice, FL on 10/13/2021

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Had the old Sonia Bar. This one surpasses it by miles. Worth every penny..

Pros: ATMOS system

Cons: A bit larger than older model

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Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 10/9/2021

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Easy to find what I wanted on Cruthfield's website. Reviews were very helpful.. Quick and easy shipping and tracking. Once arrived, on time mind you, installation and set up were very easy.

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Crutchfield customer from The Villages, FL on 10/7/2021

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Terrific

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great soundbar!

MICHAEL from NEW ROCHELLE, NY on 10/5/2021

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great soundbar for TV ...but you definitely need Sonos 1s for surround.

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Crutchfield customer from Burtonsville, MD on 10/1/2021

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I had long desired to replace the 5:1 ceiling system and its associated Receiver and sub woofer for long time. I decided to go with a Sonos Bar and after doing lot of research, decided to purchase it from Crutchfield. This was the best decision. I had some issues to set up Sonos and, instead of calling Sonos, I contacted Crutchfield and the issue was resolved in one minute!

Pros: .Ease of research at Crutchfield Web. .Outstanding Customer Service

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Orland Park, IL on 9/30/2021

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Great place to deal with great support product Sonos arc great

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5stars

Crutchfield customer from Topeka, KS on 9/30/2021

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I am very happy with the bar(with surrounds added). The soundstage is awesome it does a great job of surrounding you with what is going on in whatever you are watching on the screen. I am impressed.

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Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 9/26/2021

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LG TV and Sonos Arc/Sub/One SL Home Theater Bundle.as reunited my family. Thanks to the Chuchfield Team

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