Here’s an interesting tidbit: Sonos anticipates that a fair number of customers will use the new soundbar as paired surrounds for the high-end Sonos Arc. You’re still able to expand it to a 5.1 system if you own other compatible Sonos speakers. That limits the new soundbar to Dolby Digital surround sound.
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In fact, internal specifications suggest there’s not even an HDMI port on this product (only an optical cable comes in the box).
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Sonos will position this as a soundbar for TV and music, leaving the smarts to its pricier siblings. You can also always use SecureDrop or Signal to send messages and files to The Verge without revealing your identity.Īs is to be expected at a lower price, the new Sonos soundbar will omit certain features like Dolby Atmos, and it lacks built-in mics for voice assistant functionality. Sonos Beam (gen 2): 651mm (width) x 68.6mm (height) x 100mm (depth)ĭo you know more about Sonos’ product and services roadmap? Reach out to me at via Twitter DMs or you can message me securely through Signal at 84.Sonos model S36 “Fury”: 550mm (width) x 69mm (height) x 100mm (depth).The device is even more compact than the Sonos Beam - not a surprise given that it contains significantly fewer drivers. 3D product render by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge It definitely cuts down on the number of speakers compared to the Beam and Arc. Here’s a 3D recreation of Sonos’ new soundbar, giving a closer look at the design.
( You can trust me, I think.) Like the Arc and Beam, Sonos’ budget soundbar will be offered in both black and white. It’s not an exact match but more than enough to give you the gist. I’ve seen genuine photos of the new soundbar, and The Verge has used them to create the 3D renders for this article. It’s currently penciled in for release just a few weeks from now on June 7th. That’s substantially less expensive than any Sonos soundbar to date. It appears that Sonos is no longer willing to cede the lower-cost soundbar market to Vizio and other competitors, as I can reveal that the new product is expected to sell for around $249. Codenamed “Fury” and officially known as model S36, the new device is yet another soundbar that will join the company’s lineup beneath the $449 Beam and flagship $899 Arc. Sonos is nearing the release of a new entry-level soundbar, and you’re looking at it.
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