Sonos ARC ULTRA Sets the Standard for Dolby Atmos Soundbars: Review & Comparison!

The Sonos Arc Ultra is here, redefining premium soundbars with a sleek design, Dolby Atmos support, and new Sound Motion technology. In this video, we break down the specs, including its 9.1.4 channel setup, Bluetooth support, and enhanced dialogue clarity. Plus, we dive into the Sonos Sub 4’s upgrades and whether the Arc Ultra is worth the investment, especially if you already own the original Sonos Arc. Ready to elevate your home theater? Watch now to see if the Arc Ultra is the ultimate upgrade! Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest Apple and tech updates.

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Chapters ➡
0:00 Intro
0:58 Features and design
1:47 Updated controls
2:24 Sonos Sub 4
4:23 Sound Motion technology?
5:04 Audio quality
8:02 Should you buy the Sonos Arc Ultra?
9:16 Sonos app

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[whatby]

There are a lot of arcs available in the second market because of people upgrading. I almost bought one for $500, but went for the arc ultra instead for $940. Saw too many reviews saying it was worth the upgrade. Plus I am upgrading from just tv speakers and won't have a base to pair, which I heard is more important on the arc. Pretty excited for the ultra to arrive.

[elliotbazuaye]

I heard BRAVIA Theatre Quad is a better option than getting the ultra and sub4. Who has tried both?

[bacphi]

Buy the Arc, sub3 and two era 300, then get a wiim pro plus.

[raypaige]

Since I have only read here mention of apple airplay, Will the bluetooth work with Android?
Asking for a friend.

[hugodebosson]

Awesome! Kind of a weird statement: I don't have a back wall. You don't need a back wall for an amazing surround experience with Era 300's just buy the Sonos era 300 stands and place them behind your couch. In all of the advertisement pictures Sonos uses to show of this setup their is no back wall you see this exact setup. This setup is even beter because of the placement, with no back wall and the Sonos era 300 speakers behind you the audio is exactly on regular ear height. Also is the experience way better if era 300 is behind the couch otherwise the audio comes more from the sides than really behind you!
Their are no tweeters facing and shooting at the back so audio don't needs to bounce at the wall behind you. Putting era 300 near your sealing or in mid air is also not recommended! This is because of the upward facing speakers. When you do this the Atmos effect won't sound amazing and simply sound terrible ! So for everyone who has this config, take them down, and read the statements on the website of Sonos!

[ryanweng]

If I already have arc+sub mini+era100×2, do you think it is necessary to upgrade arc to arc ultra

[awesomeclips]

which is better? Bose ultra or Sonos Ultra?

[LUCB]

Génial, la traduction vocale de YouTube 🇫🇷

[ssiddi]

arc for $550 or ultra for $1000, which would you choose?

[lotharvonrichthofen]

Thank you for the review

Costco Black Friday sale total cost is $699

2024

[ratheeshkaran]

I have arc ultra(no sub). The problem I noticed is when I play a YouTube video which has audio 5.1 I can’t hear anything until I increase the volume to 50+ can anyone help me? I played interstellar movie in YouTube which is free and has 5.1 audio channel😊

[jpjameson]

The arc ultra doesn’t work for me at all with my AppleTV 4k. No atmos audio. I couldn’t be more disappointed with the experience.

[stanrock]

Black Friday sales has arc at $699 now

[danielsch.]

Please stop using AI Voice for different languages- its creepy and it sucks

[djfm]

I have arc with era 300 for full surround sound and there is absolutely no lack of audio quality.

[MrSelvin]

Why Ultra has similar horrible tinny voice like original Arc..any findings? What is use of redesigning with just different name but with same primary issue?

[georgebmac]

No soundbar can match a 5, 7 channel or Dolby Atmos component system -- especially when the music or movie is broadcast in multiple channels. It is REAL multi-channel where the sound actually comes from around you instead of just being virtualized.

[Arrozconchopsticks]

I would never pick this over a reciever, except if i chose to use this for the bedroom. Otherwise, receivers are king

[MrSelvin]

Same tinny voice like crap original arc despite they claim clear dialogue statement is true in some cases

[dineshpanara]

I am going with World class brands in Audio systems Only sony HT -20 -Wired surround speaker cheap price and best quality / wireless surround system never give better support for electric wave reaching to speakers ( HDMI, Optical too good than copper wire but copper wires it's good than wireless ) look World large cinema hall multiplex i Max huge concerts you never seen there wireless audio system why because of i explained as above wire technical reason 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉