The Last SONOS ARC review YOU NEED: Is the Arc STILL worth it?

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📌 COMPARABLE SOUNDBARS: SONOS SOUNDBAR vs
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📌 TESTING THE SONOS ARC SYSTEM

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📌 The Last SONOS ARC review you need: Is the Arc STILL worth it?

00:00 INTRO - SONOS ARC REVIEW
00:11 SONOS ARC - THE ESSENTIAL INFO
01:31 SETTING UP THE SONOS ARC
02:56 SONOS ERA 300
03:35 TUNING THE SONOS ARC TO YOUR ROOM
04:06 SONOS ARC FOR MUSIC
05:11 DO YOU NEED THE SONOS SUB & ERA 300 FOR MUSIC?
05:57 SONOS ARC FOR MOVIES
06:47 ERA 300 + THE ARC and ARC vs BEAM GEN 2
08:07 SONOS ARC DIALOGUE CLARITY
08:37 COMPARISONS: SONOS vs SAMSUNG Q990C and BOSE SMART ULTRA
09:54 ANDREW’S WRAP-UP
10:25 KRISTI & ANDREW SONOS ARC CONVO
10:54 BEST SOUNDBAR 2023? BOSE, SAMSUNG OR SONOS
13:06 OTHER HEAD TO HEADS: SONOS ARC vs SONY HT-A9
15:34 SONOS ARC vs SENNHEISER AMBEO
17:31 SONOS ARC vs JBL 1300X
18:22 SONOS ARC vs NAKAMICHI DRAGON
18:29 SONOS ARC vs TRADITIONAL HOME THEATERS

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[charlesking]

I don't see anything wrong with reviewing a 3 year old product. Audio is audio. A good design will stand the test of time.

[LeezahB]

Good morning! I just want to share my gratitude to you for the welcoming I always feel when I am on your channel! Very few channels do this and it really makes a difference to me. Much love!!!

[edwarddiogu]

The review isn't late; it's worth the patience.

Please, do include best speakers for low-volume listening when you make your 'best product of the year.'

[werthliving]

Absolutely one of the best reviews I’ve ever watched. Subscribed and just purchased. Leaving now to pick it up with sub.

[garretts]

Love my dual gen 3 subs, era 300s, and arc system. I had a 5.1.4 separate system and aside from the subwoofer, it actually is almost identical, if not, more immersive at times and just simple af to use.

Best part is, when sonos releases a new product to use for home theater just repurpose or sell the current product you have and upgrade to the new!

[jasonsellers]

I truly appreciate your take on products. Anyone with sense enough to understand your reviews should understand how the world of YouTube works and that if you don’t have sponsorship, you don’t make money and cannot deliver quality content on all things audio and video!! The age of social media has people thinking that they can be disrespectful with no consequences and that’s just wrong!! I listen to your opinions and take what is useful for my research on various products and I learn from the others. We should all understand that this is opinion based on your ears, that’s why you have a partner with a different perspective and opinion about the products that you are reviewing!! I love your take on equipment and keep up the GREAT WORK!!!

[biffy]

Excellent review. The only thing I would add is this - think of the Sonos Arc home theater system as part of your whole house audio video system. You not only get a wonderful home theater, but when you host a party, you can stream audio through the Arc system AND the other Sonos speakers in the house. It is very impressive.

Can’t wait for the Arc2 !

[sgsummer]

Good to see you doing more “vintage” gear reviews (LOL). Sorry, but I couldn’t resist. Love your YouTube channel!

[Evesenj]

I’d like to say thank you to you guys for this review.I know we all have been waiting for this for a while, We also understand what it took to make this happen.

I know it’s three years later, but to those that follow diligently, value your views & opinions🙏

Keep ‘em coming.

[mcmurder]

Sonos support their products well - the Arc has got a lot of updates since release, including DTS support. So a three year review is still relevant.
What I love best about my Arc setup is that it has such great lifestyle integration, and still delivers all the competence, authority and clarity needed across games, movies, TV and music in a decent sized room. I've never felt let down by it.

[davidthanos]

This review was worth the wait. I enjoy all your reviews and value your opinion. Its crazy that this product still leaves most of the competition in the dust. I think the sub is one of the best in the game. I got lucky to get my arc and sub on sale a year ago. Im waiting to get the era 300s now

[MrFerbis]

I couldn't be happier with my Sonos setup, just the one you have over there, is amazing TNX for the great review

[stepnyvlk]

Thank you Andrew for covering this setup so thoroughly incl comparisons, much appreciated! Your reviews and dedication are a real contribution to the audio/video community. After seeing tour review i think im going to give this setup a shot. And my regards to Kristi as well, i love her pragmatism :)

[bcellez]

I really like these last few videos. You have me rethinking a lot of things about this hobby. I’m quite invested already in a big traditional setup, but I think if I were starting from scratch I’d be doing something different - a system that’s not so visible or imposing. All I really want is great sound and a great image. (I’m tired of thinking about bit depth and sample rates, etc) If I could get that, in my house, while not seeing any gear or clutter I’d do it. Maybe I’d have a separate room for a traditional 2 channel analog setup.

I commend your work, not just in this video, but the overall ethos of the channel. It’s not often I arrive at such a place - rethinking my entire approach. Thanks.

[djjurky]

Fantastic review full of objective points without any audiophile bias or snobbery. Also I find your voice very listenable, Andrew.

[revotuberacer]

Hey, guys, Jose from Puerto Rico here!!!! I got the 77” S90C because of FOMO’s and Classy’s reviews and I also got the Q990C because of your review. I don’t think I could be any happier. This TV takes care of my eyes with its beautifuk picture/color pop and the Q990C takes care of my audio senses.

Like your better half said on the review, what these companies are achieving with their soundbars systems is VERY impressive. This system literally creates a bubble around me despite of my irregular shaped room. My only compaint/suggestion would be for Samsung to figure out a way to allow owners to expand by adding a 2nd subwoofer. That is all it needs.

Thanks guys!!!!

[decaf]

First, loved the review guys you nailed it! I bought the ARC + Sub Gen 3 + One SL's for the living room for my wife who just wanted something that sounded good and required zero fuss to use. Our TV is not within viewing distance when in the kitchen cooking/cleaning and we found the added benefit of getting additional One SL for the kitchen. It's synced as an additional center channel so when we are in the kitchen we can still easily hear the TV. Not sure if the competition offers a similar benefit. Also, we use Sonos speakers in other rooms so it's nice to have whole house sound integration. And should Sonos upgrade a product they make upgrading/swapping out speakers relatively simple, thus reducing my FOMO. Thanks again!

[stanrock]

Bose I had. Sent it back. Own a sonos and 100% with you. 2 subs. ❤

[stevejernigan]

Thank you so much for your review of this. I heard the Sonos system at an audio show earlier this year and was very impressed. I fully intended to buy it until I saw your review of the Samsung HW-Q990C. Given the current sale price of the Samsung I could save about $1000 and get a sound bar that suited my needs. Since I already have an excellent 2 channel system I only needed a solution for TV and movies and did not need anything for music. Your review said all of the things I expected regarding these 2 systems and I hope it will help others that are comparing the sea of options.