Sonos isn’t precisely synonymous with the Tremendous Bowl, though the model reductions its gear yearly round this time like clockwork. It’s knocking 20 % off lots of its marquee merchandise, together with soundbars and standalone audio system — all of which will be paired collectively to enhance sound high quality and to place audio in additional locations at dwelling.
By February sixteenth, the corporate is conserving its costs in place on the Period 100 and the bigger Period 300 audio system, the Beam and Arc Extremely soundbars, in addition to its collection of wi-fi subwoofers. To place the costs in context, a few of these reductions match — or beat — the present prices of Sonos’ licensed refurbished gear.
The Period 100 very properly could also be the very best, most feature-packed sensible speaker round in its worth vary. In our 2023 evaluation, we praised its stereo sound playback and improved bass response over its predecessor, the Sonos One. Notably, it helps Bluetooth playback (along with Wi-Fi connectivity) in addition to line-in audio through USB-C, in case you’d reasonably plug in a wired audio supply. Whereas this mannequin sometimes sells for $219, it’s at the moment accessible for $179 by Sonos, in addition to Amazon and Finest Purchase.
The Period 300 is Sonos’ trendy spin on the Sonos 5, providing larger sound than the Period 100. Its specialty is spatial audio, which sounds unimaginable if you discover a track that’s been blended excellent (the factor is, not all Dolby Atmos tunes are blended equally). Just like the Period 100, this mannequin presents Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wi-fi connections, in addition to line-in through USB-C. Our evaluation notes, nonetheless, that stereo playback is an space the place the Period 300 really falters in comparison with its predecessor. However given its enhancements total (and because the 5 that launched in 2020 is not on sale), the 300 is a good speaker to contemplate when you actually wish to really feel immersed in your music. It’s $379 in the course of the sale interval at Sonos and Finest Purchase, down from $479.
Leaping to soundbars, the second-gen Beam is all the way down to $369 from its unique $499 worth. Whereas it’s undoubtedly not essentially the most feature-packed soundbar you could get at round this worth, its capacity to tie-in with different Sonos merchandise, plus its improved soundstage over the first-gen mannequin may make it price contemplating for you. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos is its marquee function, though we famous in our evaluation that it’s a virtualized impact because it lacks upward firing audio system that actually allow the vertical sound results to shine. Observe that it’s missing in bodily connectivity in comparison with most different fashions, with only a energy plug, an HDMI eARC port, and an ethernet jack. Within the occasion that you just want to join the Beam to your TV or receiver through optical audio, you’ll must buy this $25 HDMI-to-optical adapter.
The Arc Extremely is a a lot better soundbar than the Beam, and carriers a bigger $899 worth (down from $1,099). Our reviewer famous that the bass enhancements on this mannequin are such that it may well stand by itself with out the acquisition of a wi-fi subwoofer. It additionally boasts extra immersive sound high quality, plus Bluetooth connectivity, which was lacking within the unique Arc. The Arc Extremely’s sound will be additional enhanced by connecting different Sonos audio system to the combo, though its older Play:1 and Play:3 audio system are ineligible to affix the speaker household for encompass sound.
In the event you’re contemplating both the Bean or the Arc Extremely (or when you already personal one among its soundbars), their efficiency will profit vastly with the addition of a Sonos subwoofer, of which the corporate makes two fashions. The Sub 4 is its high-end possibility, which is $759 in the course of the sale interval (down from $899). Something this near $1,000 is extraordinarily costly for a subwoofer, particularly contemplating that the majority firms embrace one with their encompass sound programs. The Sub 4 is ready to lay horizontally or sit vertically — nonetheless fits your room greatest.
For nearly half the price of the Sub 4, you will get the Sub Mini. It’s $399, down from $499. Chances are you’ll be considering that even this one remains to be fairly expensive, and I agree. Though, it’s a product that Sonos loyalists have been begging for, as earlier than it there was no different alternative than to spring for its costlier subwoofer. In our evaluation, we deemed it unworthy for filling massive rooms with bass, however completely adequate in most different methods. One thing cool about its design is the force-canceling impact that reduces flooring vibrations, which might be nice when you’re frightened about disturbing neighbors or different individuals in the home.