The Sonos Arc is a top-of-the-line smart soundbar designed to deliver a cinematic audio experience at home. Featuring Dolby Atmos technology and eleven high-performance drivers, including two upward-firing speakers, Arc creates a three-dimensional soundstage that envelops you in lifelike sound. From the subtle rustling of leaves to the thunderous roar of a jet engine, you’ll feel fully immersed in every scene. Fine-tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers, Arc ensures crystal-clear dialogue, so you never miss a word of your favorite shows and movies.

Perfect for music enthusiasts, Arc supports streaming from all major services, including Dolby Atmos Music, for an unparalleled listening experience. The sleek and minimalist design blends seamlessly with any home décor, and setup is quick and easy with just two cables and the Sonos app. Whether placed on furniture or mounted on the wall, Arc optimizes its sound to fit your space with automatic Trueplay tuning. Control your soundbar effortlessly with the Sonos app, your TV remote, or hands-free using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Key Features

• Immersive Dolby Atmos Sound: Elevate your home theatre experience with Dolby Atmos, creating a multi-dimensional soundstage that brings every scene to life.
• Eleven High-Performance Drivers: Arc’s eleven custom-engineered drivers, including two dedicated height channels, fire sound in all directions for precise localization and deep immersion.
• Crystal Clear Dialogue: Fine-tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers, Arc delivers clear and nuanced dialogue, perfect for following every word in movies and shows. Enhance clarity further with the Speech Enhancement setting in the Sonos app.
• Music Streaming with Dolby Atmos Music: Stream music from all your favorite services in stunning clarity, including support for high-resolution formats like Dolby Atmos Music.
• Automatic Trueplay Tuning: Using your iOS device's microphone, Trueplay tuning technology adjusts the soundbar’s EQ to match the unique acoustics of your room.
• Seamless Setup and Control: With just two cables and step-by-step guidance in the Sonos app, Arc is easy to set up. Control it with the app, your TV remote, touch controls, Apple AirPlay 2, or voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.
• Customizable Sound: Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, and loudness. Activate Night Sound to reduce the intensity of loud noises and boost quieter sounds for late-night listening.
• Expandable for Surround Sound: Add a subwoofer and a pair of rear speakers to create a wireless surround sound system for an even more immersive audio experience.

Full Specifications

Audio:

• Amplifiers: Eleven Class-D digital amplifiers are perfectly tuned to the soundbar's unique acoustic architecture for powerful, room-filling sound.
• Tweeters: Three precisely angled silk-dome tweeters provide crisp high frequencies and clear dialogue, enhancing vocal clarity.
• Midwoofers: Eight elliptical woofers deliver accurate playback of mid-range and vocal frequencies, along with rich and deep bass.
• Microphones: The far-field microphone array enables advanced beamforming and multi-channel echo cancellation for precise voice control. You can turn off the microphone with a dedicated touch control for added privacy.
• Adjustable EQ: Customize your sound experience with adjustable settings for bass, treble, and loudness using the Sonos app.
• Trueplay: Automatically calibrates the soundbar’s audio to the unique acoustics of your room using your iOS device. Adjusts the height channels for accurate localization of sound effects.
• Speech Enhancement: Enhances voice frequencies for clearer dialogue, making it easier to follow conversations even during action-packed scenes.
• Night Sound: Reduces the intensity of loud sounds while boosting quieter sounds, ideal for watching late at night without disturbing others.

Home Theatre Audio Formats:

• Supports a wide range of formats, including:
  • Stereo PCM
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
  • Dolby Atmos (True HD)*
  • Dolby TrueHD*
  • Multichannel PCM*
  • Dolby Multichannel PCM*
  • DTS Digital Surround**
    (*Requires HDMI eARC connection; **Not an indication of a licensed decoder.)

Details & Dimensions:

• Dimensions:
  • Height: 87 mm
  • Width: 1,142 mm
  • Depth: 116 mm
• Weight: 6.25 kg
• Colours: Available in Black and White to complement any room.
• Finish: Matte finish for a sophisticated and understated look.
• Mounting: Includes a threaded mount (12.7 mm / 10-32 threaded mounting socket) for easy wall mounting.
• Controls: Capacitive touch controls on the soundbar allow for play, pause, skip, replay, volume adjustment, and microphone toggling.
• LEDs: Indicator lights show connection status, microphone activity, and mute status.

Power & Connectivity:

• WiFi: Compatible with 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n WiFi networks. For 5 GHz routers, enable 2.4 GHz mode in your router settings or connect a Sonos product via Ethernet.
• HDMI eARC: Connect Arc to your TV’s HDMI eARC/ARC port for the highest-quality audio. An Optical Audio Adapter is included for TVs with optical output only.
• Ethernet: A 10/100 port is available for hardwiring to your router for a more stable connection.
• Infrared (IR) Receiver: Syncs with your TV remote for streamlined control.
• Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply.
• CPU: Quad Core 1.4 GHz A-53 for fast processing and response.
• Memory: 1GB SDRAM and 4GB NV storage ensure smooth operation.

Apple AirPlay 2:

• Stream sound directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Compatible with iOS 11.4 and higher.

Voice Assistants:

• Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control of your music, smart home devices, and more.

TV Compatibility:

• Not compatible with CCFL-backlit TVs manufactured between 2004-2012.

Box Contents:

• Sonos Arc Soundbar
• Power Cable: 6 ft (2 m) length.
• HDMI Cable: 4.9 ft (1.5 m) length.
• Optical Audio Adapter: For TVs with optical output.
• Documentation: Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information.

Requirements:

• WiFi: An internet connection is required for setup and streaming.
• Power Source: A nearby electrical outlet is required to power the soundbar.
• Sonos App: The latest generation of the Sonos app is needed on a compatible device for setup and control.

Conclusion

The Sonos Arc is a premium soundbar designed for those who demand exceptional audio quality and immersive home theatre experiences. Its support for Dolby Atmos and expansive driver array deliver unparalleled sound clarity and depth. With easy setup, versatile control options, and the ability to expand into a full surround sound system, Arc is a perfect addition to any entertainment setup.