SONOS SUB Wireless Subwoofer, Gloss Black

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With the Sonos Arc, I will just straight-up recommend it if you already have the soundbar and would like a better soundstage overall. As a long-time Arc user, it fills exactly the hole I wanted it to, and for a price I think is reasonable. One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable And while doing this, it also releases the bass from the soundbar. Ideally, low frequencies should be directionless, and just act as a foundation for the rest of the sound. The Sonos Ray and Beam in particular feel like the bass is powering from the small bar unit; the Arc is a little better, but still feels constrained. The Sub Mini feels like it's just coating the whole area. Setting up the Sonos Sub Mini is as easy as any other Sonos speaker. Plug it in, fire up the Sonos app, ask to add a new device, and follow the instructions. There's a spot on top with an NFC chip that's used to speed things up further, but the on-screen guide will talk you through this. Crossover Frequency: Adjust the frequency at which the sound transitions to the subwoofer. By default this is 80 Hz.

But to get all these to a level where I was happiest with the added effect of the bass, I used the Sonos app to dial the Sub's output up to +5. Straight out of the box, it still made a difference, but it's much more subtle.

The Sub works with just about any Sonos speaker configuration, but we decided the most natural way to test it would be with a Sonos Beam soundbar. At the default volume level for the Sub (which is midway, or 0, on a scale of -15 to 15), the bass gets a notable increase—toggling between the Sub being on and off presents a striking contrast, though some listeners might still find it subtle. We found that a little extra boosting (say, levels 2 or 3) goes a long way when listening to music with serious sub-bass depth. For films, the levels seem most natural at roughly 0-5. Again, these findings are all when paired with the Sonos Beam, so depending on your setup—not to mention your room and personal tastes—your results will vary. Its sound is not big – in fact, out of the box I'd say it's a little too restrained and polite – but it offers a level of bass extension that none of the Sonos soundbars can match on their own, so there's no question it offers a real improvement for them all. Mercifully for me, testing this with three different soundbars, Sonos also made it easy to switch the Sub between different rooms – you just remove it from one room, and then the app will suggest a different room that has a speaker in it, and then handles the rest. As I've discussed, the Sub Mini's value depends partly on what you're thinking of pairing it with. Purely as a high-quality subwoofer, I think its price is perfectly fair for how controlled and high-quality it is. It works with the Ray, Beam and Arc soundbars, but could also be used with a pair of Sonos One speakers to beef up a stereo system, or even with a pair of Sonos Five speakers, though Sonos says that's less recommended because they have strong bass already. It'll also work with bookshelf speakers connected to a Sonos Amp, but it doesn't work with the Sonos Port, Sonos Move or Sonos Roam.

Unfortunately, there have been few rumblings of Sonos releasing a new "Three" speaker, but given that the company is trending towards smaller speakers (with the Roam and Sub Mini), we aren't giving up all hope just yet. What Speakers Has Sonos Recently Released? Used with the Sonos Beam and Sonos Arc, it doesn't make a big difference to the overall soundstage that I identified, but it does just deliver that deeper, richer rumble that those soundbars simply can't manage on their own. Two force-canceling speakers positioned face-to-face for deeper, richer sound and zero cabinet buzz or rattle. The main thing to know about the Sub Mini is its driver configuration. It features two six-inch woofers, which offer frequency response reaching down to 25Hz, according to Sonos' figures. It would be awesome if Sonos introduced an updated Play:3 with a new look and new streaming capabilities. And, like the Five, the new "Three" would play stereo sound instead of immersive audio like the Era 300, which is still pretty niche.

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Sonos is rumored to be working on a set of true wireless earbuds, too. A patent was discovered in February 2021 that showed a pair of wireless earbuds with a unique long-and-flat (wedge-shaped) design and a silicone eartip for fit. This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products.