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Brand Name
Sony
Sonos
GENERAL
Number of Channel
7.1.4 Channel
5.1 Channel
Placement Type
Wall-mountable
Table-top , Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type
Both (Wired & Wireless)
Both (Wired & Wireless)
Subwoofer Feature
Without Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer , Wireless Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
N/A
N/A
Central Channel Speaker
N/A
Yes
Audio Enhancement Features
Yes
Yes
HDMI input/output
Yes
N/A
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
N/A
N/A
Loudness
Moderate ( ± 80db)
High Volume ( > 92db )
Warranty
12 months Months
12 months Months
Connectivity:
Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink )
None
Adapter into HDMI ARC
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
1 (shared)
None
Full HDMI In
1
None
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
None
None
RCA Ports
No
No
USB Port
None
None
Ethernet Jack
Yes
Yes
Audio Quality ( Tested )
Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games)
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is more than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage)
audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel )
No Dedicated Center Channel Speaker. So, it can not produce sound quite as clear as 3.0, 3.2 , 5.1 or 7.2 channels Soundbar. But It has decent center performance to produce accurate audio and dialogue.
It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel )
No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ):
Dynamic Range Compression @ Standard Volume (80 dB) is less than standard deviation (<2 dB).
Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is more than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is less then 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency
Here no visible latency via ARC (74 ms) and Optical (N/A) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (54 ms).
Here no visible latency via ARC (17 ms) and Optical (39 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A).
Audio Enhancement Features:
Digital Room Correction:
Yes
Yes
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode:
Yes
Yes
Equilizer Options:
Presets
None
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound)
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio)
N/A
Yes
Surround Level Adjustment:
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround Effect:
Yes
N/A
Supported Audio Format ( HDMI ARC)
eARC Standard
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Yes
DTS
Yes
Yes
DTS: X
Yes
N/A
Dolby True HD ( eARC only )
Yes
Yes
DTS- HD MA (eARC only)
Yes
N/A
5.1 PCM ( eARC only )
Yes
Yes
Supported Audio Format (Full HDMI In' port ):
Dolby Atmos :
Yes
N/A
DTS:X :
Yes
N/A
Dolby Digital :
Yes
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus:
Yes
N/A
DTS :
Yes
N/A
Dolby TrueHD :
Yes
N/A
DTS-HD MA :
Yes
N/A
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support ( Optical Port ):
Dolby Digital :
N/A
Yes
DTS :
N/A
Yes
Build Material
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
Acoustic Suspension
Finish
The speakers have metal grilles to protect the drivers inside. The control box is made of plastic.
Sonos Arc setup is excellent build quality. The bar is made of solid plastic, the subwoofer and the satellites add even more to its premium feel to their metal erection.
Color
Light Gray
White
Soundbar Width
6.3
44.9" (114.1 cm)
Soundbar Height
12.2
3.4" (8.7 cm)
Soundbar Depth
5.8
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Subwoofer Width
N/A
6.2" (15.7 cm)
Subwoofer Depth
N/A
16.1" (41.0 cm)
Drivers Specs
Tweeter Size and Type :
Soft-Domes (3)
Midrange Size & Types:
Not Given
Woofer Size & Type :
None
Elliptical Cones (8)
Subwoofer Driver
None
3x6" (2)
Other
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