Is Sonos Arc, Beam, or Ray better?We will advise you which soundbar to choose

2022-05-27 21:45:58 By : Ms. Lily zhao

Confirmation of registration will be sent by e-mail.Switch to loginPlease fill in the username or e-mail address you provided during registration.Instructions for resetting your password will be sent to this email.Switch to loginSonos currently offers three types of soundbars.If you would like to buy one of them, but you do not know which one, this overview will help you make the right decision.Sonos Arc stands at an imaginary peak in terms of price, capabilities and dimensions.A second-generation middle-class Beam model may seem like a possible compromise, and the complete basis in this case is the newly introduced Sonos Ray.In addition to price and size, however, the individual soundbars differ in many other parameters.Which one will meet your requirements?The design of all three speakers is very similar.All can be mounted on a wall or TV wall, but with the Beam and Ray model, it just makes great sense to just place it on a TV table or other piece of furniture.At the same time, these two products are more suitable for smaller televisions in the range of about 32 ″ to 50 ″.Such small screens often do not have powerful enough speakers, so Beam and Ray can greatly enhance the movie viewing experience.The use of Arc is offered mainly in combination with large screens due to the larger dimensions of the soundbar itself.All three models offer 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Ethernet for connecting to a home network.When it comes to connecting to a TV, it should be mentioned that Arc and Beam (2nd generation) have an HDMI connector that supports HDMI eARC.Ray only offers optics, which is useful in combination with older televisions.Unfortunately, this will eliminate Dolby Atmos support from the game.For the two more expensive speakers, keep in mind that Dolby Atmos must also be supported by connected television.Although Sonos Ray is the only soundbar on offer with speakers in only one direction, the waves are split and forward and backward, which is supposed to contribute to at least partial omnidirectionality.Beam (2nd generation) is equipped with four center speakers and one tweeter.This set will provide a much better sound experience than most televisions offer.Dolby Atmos support is another pleasant benefit.The Sonos Arc offers eight subwoofers and three treble speakers.Some of them are directed to the right and left side.The two point upwards for an even better experience when using Dolby Atmos.The surround sound of the Arc model is definitely the best and will draw you into the action the most.Beam tries to build these skills at least virtually, and he's doing quite well.The Ray model cannot compete with the two remaining products in this respect.However, this cannot be expected at its price.All three soundbars can be connected to the Sonos Sub subwoofer for even better bass.Combined with the Sonos One and Sonos One SL speakers, it provides multi-channel sound for your home theater.All the mentioned products can perfectly complement your television, but at the same time they also excel in listening to music.They can serve independently or as part of a larger system.The two more expensive models work with Alexa and Google Now, giving you voice control over your devices and your entire home.Sonos Voice Control support is also planned in the future.The cheapest Sonos Ray is not equipped with a microphone, so voice assistants are not available in this case.But there is also support for Apple AirPlay 2 and other features such as adjustable equalizer, TruePlay room customization or night mode.The HDMI CEC on the Arc and Beam models allows you to control your TV, speaker and other devices with a single controller.However, it is still possible to switch to infrared control.Ray only offers that infrared version.Although Arc offers the best sound and most features, its price is the highest, which can be a crucial argument in decision making and selection.You can buy the cheapest Sonos Ray with us for CZK 7,890 including VAT.The second-generation Beam currently costs about CZK 12,990, including VAT, but sometimes it costs several thousand less in interesting discounts.The most expensive Arc costs CZK 25,990 including VAT, but some sellers sometimes also make it cheaper.If you need to sound smaller spaces and don't take advantage of the extreme capabilities of the Arc, you can definitely save by choosing between two cheaper Beam and Ray products.But if you want the best with the support of Dolby Atmos and voice assistants, Arc may be the right choice for your home theater.To buy the right soundbar, you need to determine what you will use it for.If you want to improve the sound of your TV, the new Ray model will definitely help you in this regard.But if you also want virtual Dolby Atmos and smart assistants, the second-generation Beam will be a great compromise between a reasonable price and a number of features on offer.If you don't mind a higher price and you want an uncompromising device that will move your home theater a bit further and last you for a while without the need for an upgrade, choose the Arc model.