Sonos Arc, Beam or Ray: Choosing the best soundbar for your home

So you've heard about Sonos soundbars. You love the sound and the ease-of-use of them. But the real question is – how do you choose the best one for your home? Here’s a breakdown for each soundbar to help you make an informed decision.

Why Choose Sonos

Getting your hands on a Sonos soundbar means you get the following perks:

• Night mode, speech enhancement, EQ
• No separate remote control
• WiFi streaming via app, AirPlay 2, and multiroom listening
• Add surround and sub, up to 5.2.2
• Trueplay™ feature tuning your soundbar to your room (Supported iOS devices required.)
• Software updates so your soundbar never gets outdated
• Expand the system when you are ready

Comparison 1: The Outside

Sonos Arc – The largest of the three, the Sonos Arc is a mean machine for the avid movie and music enthusiast. Suitable for TVs of 55" and above.

Sonos Beam – The middle ground, the Sonos Beam is perfect for the budding music or movie fan. Suitable for TVs below 65".

Sonos Ray – The starting ground. The Sonos Ray is an all-in-one introductory soundbar for anyone looking to upgrade from their TV speakers. Suitable for TVs below 55".

Comparison 2: The Inside

Size and aesthetics aside, there are some differences in the sound quality of the three soundbars at three difference price points. Whether you're a full-on movie buff or a new homeowner looking for your first upgrade from TV sound, there's a great-sounding Sonos to elevate your listening experience.

Final Guiding Questions

Choose the Sonos Arc if,

• You want a soundbar with the best, immersive sound experience.
• You want to hear every detail in your music, TV, movies and more.
• Your TV is more than 55”
• Your TV has a HDMI Arc or eArc output

Choose the Sonos Beam if,

• You want Dolby Atmos immersive audio
• Your TV is smaller than 65”
• Your living room space is between small to medium
• Your TV has a HDMI Arc or eArc output

Choose the Sonos Ray if,

• You’ve just spent a large sum of money on your home renovation
• You’re looking to upgrade from your TV speakers, without blowing your budget
• Your TV is smaller than 55"
• You’re unsure of your TV output ports
• Start small with your home sound system and explore more in the future

Source: Sonos