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Sonos announces Arc Ultra and Sub 4 bringing, ‘Cinema-Quality Sound’ to your home

Sonos has unveiled the latest addition to its home audio lineup with the Sonos Arc Ultra, a new version of the acclaimed Sonos Arc soundbar. Alongside the Arc Ultra, Sonos has also introduced the Sub 4, a next-generation subwoofer with deep, distortion-free bass to complement any Sonos setup. As a current Sonos Arc customer, I’m excited to see how they will outshine an already great soundbar with their new Arc Ultra.

Sonos Arc Ultra

Sonos’ latest soundbar, the Arc Ultra, is designed to elevate home audio with theater-quality sound. Building on the success of the original Arc, this new model features powerful 9.1.4 audio and advanced components for immersive Dolby Atmos® sound.

  • Audio and connectivity:
    • Powered by Sound Motion™ and Dolby Atmos® for spatial audio.
    • Voice-enabled with support for WiFi, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay 2, and Trueplay™ for optimal sound customization.
    • HDMI® eARC compatibility and touch controls allow seamless integration with your TV and other devices.
  • Dialogue and enhanced listening options:
    • Customizable Speech Enhancement through the Sonos app ensures crystal-clear dialogue.
    • Night Sound mode keeps volumes balanced for late-night viewing without disturbing others.

The Arc Ultra’s sleek, curved profile and matte finish allow it to blend into any setup, while the multiple connectivity options make it easy to control with the Sonos app, Alexa, or a standard TV remote. Built with sustainability in mind, the Arc Ultra features recyclable packaging and materials that reduce idle power consumption.

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Sonos Sub 4

Sonos also announced a new Sub 4 to accompany the Arc Ultra. It is designed to add powerful, distortion-free bass to any Sonos setup. Featuring dual custom woofers and an improved internal design, the Sub 4 enhances sound depth without any vibration.

  • Immersive Bass and Connectivity:
    • Dual inward-facing woofers create a force-canceling effect for clear, powerful bass.
    • Enhanced connectivity with improved processing and Wi-Fi capabilities.

Once we get our hands on we will be able to give our full review on how it all feels and sounds when paired together.

My thoughts

As a fan of the original Sonos Arc, I’m excited about the Arc Ultra’s added spatial audio capabilities and connectivity options. Features like Speech Enhancement and Night Sound suggest a tailored listening experience for every situation, while the new Sub 4 promises deeper bass without distortion. I’m looking forward to testing this new lineup, as it seems poised to redefine home audio enjoyment.

Pricing and availability

The Sonos Arc Ultra is available for $999, and the Sub 4 is priced at $799. For a bundled option, you can save by purchasing both together for $1,618. Available in black and white, these new Sonos products are open for pre-order today, and shipments will begin on October 29.

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Fernando Silva started off his professional career in the enterprise technology space with his primary focus being moving large organizations from onsite legacy technologies to a more modern cloud infrastructure. All the technologies he dealt with were mostly in the Microsoft arena but he was always a lover of Apple at heart.

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