Sonos Arc Ultra
#1 in Soundbars · Rated 4.9
premium one-box Atmos soundbar with motion-driven bass
Sonos Arc Ultra is the premium, all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar from Sonos. Unveiled in October 2024 and shipping later that year, Arc Ultra extends Sonos’ flagship one-box approach with 9.1.4-channel output, a redesigned center and height array, and Sonos’ Sound Motion technology for deeper bass in a slim form. Built to pair with Sub 4 and Era family speakers, Arc Ultra emphasizes cinematic immersion, precise dialogue, and a wide soundstage suitable for large living rooms. It supports HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, and robust multi-room streaming via the Sonos ecosystem, with voice assistant options through Alexa and Sonos Voice Control. Its design remains minimalist and space-efficient, ideal for wall-mount or sideboard setups, and it’s positioned as the pinnacle of Sonos’ one-box approach, differentiating itself from competing soundbars with its software-driven room calibration and deep ecosystem advantages, including simple 1-to-many expansion for a full home theater experience.
Features
- 9.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos
- HDMI eARC connection
- Sound Motion patented bass system
- Works with Sub 4 and Era speakers
- AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect integration
Pros
- exceptionally immersive Atmos performance for a single bar
- strong dialogue clarity and musical detail
- seamless multi-room integration with other Sonos devices
Cons
- HDMI passthrough and DTS support may be lacking for some setups
- premium price; relies on Sonos ecosystem for full value