Sonos Rules Dolby Atmos | Sonos Era 300 Review With Arc, Sub

We brought the Sonos Era 300 speakers in to see what they would do for an all-Sonos Dolby Atmos surround system, but what happened after we unboxed them was totally unexpected.

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Video chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:06 Setup
02:55 Performance: Era 300 Single Speaker
05:35 Performance: Era 300s in Stereo Pair
07:27 Skip the Sonos Sub?
08:25 Era 300s as TV Speakers
10:20 Full 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos: Sonos Arc + Era 300s + Sub
11:56 Final Thoughts

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[Caleb_Denison]

Hey everyone! Really appreciate all the great comments and engagement. One clarification: When using AirPlay 2 to get sound from Apple devices to the Era 300 -- I did experience "Atmos-like" effects (I checked and each speaker was pumping sound out through the up-firing drivers and I was hearing effects very similar to those I heard from the HomePods) HOWEVER, I have not gotten confirmation from Sonos or Apple that discreet Dolby Atmos information is actually being sent to the Era 300 from, in this case, the Apple TV 4K 2nd Gen box I was using. I await clarification from the manufacturers and will update here when I know more. For now, the only sure way to get Atmos from the Era 300 is to link them to a Sonos Arc or Sonos Beam soundbar with an HDMI input.

[Omigoggles]

This is BY FAR the most comprehensive review out there and I super appreciate your level of specificity and comprehensiveness. Thank you!

[brycequerubin]

I work for geek squad and installed a sonos beam and just one era 300 for someone and was when paired together i was blown away. My dream home setup would be Sonos arc, sub, and two era 300 as surrounds.

[xguy]

I have this set up in my living room. Everyone, including myself, have been blown away.

[oilcitywoodworks]

Both my wife and I absolutely LOVE our current Sonos arc, woofer and pair of SL Ones setup. She is surely going to love the fact that I now NEED to replace the SL Ones with two Era 300s. ;) But silver lining, I can use the existing SL Ones in other rooms for whole home audio. (Steps away from desk and heads to Best Buy.)

[LeezahB]

I so enjoy this enthusiastic review. If I were in the market for a Sonos powered speaker or a full on Dolby Atmos sound bar system, you would certainly have me taking a look at the Sonos Era 300 speakers.

[williamvirta]

My buddy has a Sonos sound bar that blew me away! SONOS is awesome stuff.

[MrTxnok]

We have the Arc, Sub and surround and several other SONOS speakers throughout our home and outdoor patios....they are

[bowlman]

I have the arc, sub and 2 era 300s paired to my Samsung S95B. As incredible a picture as the S95B has, the upgrade with this Sonos system makes movie watching the very definition of immersive. Worth every single penny.

[kobiel.]

This is the exact set up I have in my living room and it sounds incredible.

[laynesmith]

I think there has to be a comparison video between this setup and the Sony ht a9. Both of these systems deserve another review.

[champ]

Great review Caleb! How does this compare to the Sony HT-A9 setup? I own one with the big subwoofer and eager to know your thoughts since you’ve heard both 😊

[greengoosehobbies]

I was planning to buy the Arc/Sub/300s kit for my living room surround setup and this video sealed the deal!

[siggenx]

Hey Caleb! I would really like a comparison between the Era 300 and Era 100/One for back surround speakers. Also a comparison between this expensive surround sonos system, with a cheaper one, Beam+Era 100s+Sonos mini. That would be a great video in my opinion.

[cameron]

This review has talked me into it. I have the Arc, two subs and two ones for surrounds. I think I’ll go out and get the 300’s. But maybe I’ll wait for a little sale. 😂

[racemanbe]

Since I always come back for every review to your channel it seems not seems fair to review the channel.

One word

AMAZING ❤

You are so easy to listen to, amazing thx a lot for all your effort, keep up the great work! 🤗

[williamashland]

We did the Arc, Sub Mini, and a pair of the Era 100’s due to space constraints for our new RV (for full-time living). Now I need to upgrade my TV to take full advantage of Atmos.

[dacook]

Wow sounds like sonos finally accomplished that home theater experience without bundled speaker wire everwhere. Been waiting for a really full depth review of the whole system together. Thank you!

[marshallwilliams]

I've been looking to get the Era 300s to complete the setup. Very tempting now with this review.

[sweetgregt]

Caleb, would love to see a Era 100 review paired with a turntable.