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Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar Review

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Below are the preliminary measurements for the Sonos Arc Ultra. Insiders have early access to the test results, and some measurements may be updated before publication.

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Sonos Arc Ultra Picture
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Channels
5.1.2

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style - Bar
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Sonos Arc Ultra Style photo - bar Sample
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Design
Style - Subwoofer
Sub Wireless
Locked
Enclosure
Locked
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Design
Style - Satellites
Satellite Wireless
Locked
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Design
Dimensions - Bar
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Sonos Arc Ultra Dimensions photo - bar Sample
Width Lock" (Lock cm)
Height Lock" (Lock cm)
Depth Lock" (Lock cm)
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Design
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Width N/A
Height N/A
Depth N/A
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Design
Dimensions - Satellites
Width N/A
Height N/A
Depth N/A
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Design
Mounting
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Sonos Arc Ultra Bar Mounting Holes Sample
Mountable Bar
Locked
Bar Brackets Included
Locked
Mountable Satellites
Locked
Satellite Brackets Included
Locked
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N/A
Design
Build Quality
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Sonos Arc Ultra Build quality photo Sample
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Design
In The Box
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Sonos Arc Ultra In The Box photo Sample
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Sound
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
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Sonos Arc Ultra Stereo Setup Sample
Channels
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Locked
Slope
Lock
Standard Error
Lock dB
Low-Frequency Extension
Lock Hz
High-Frequency Extension
Lock kHz
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LEARN ABOUT STEREO FREQUENCY RESPONSE  
N/A
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
Suggested Preset
Locked
Suggested Bass Setting
Lock
Suggested Treble Setting
Lock
Slope
Lock
Standard Error
Lock dB
Low-Frequency Extension
Lock Hz
High-Frequency Extension
Lock kHz
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N/A
Sound
Stereo Soundstage
Crosstalk Error
Lock dB
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LEARN ABOUT STEREO SOUNDSTAGE  
N/A
Sound
Stereo Dynamics
SPL @ Max Volume
Lock dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
Lock dB
DRC @ Max Volume
Lock dB
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LEARN ABOUT STEREO DYNAMICS  
N/A
Sound
Center
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Sonos Arc Ultra Center Setup Sample
Localization
Locked
Slope
Lock
Std. Err.
Lock dB
SPL @ Max Volume
Lock dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Lock
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
Lock
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LEARN ABOUT CENTER  
N/A
Sound
Surround 5.1
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Sonos Arc Ultra Surround Setup Sample
Localization
Locked
Slope
Lock
Std. Err.
Lock dB
SPL @ Max Volume
Lock dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Lock
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
Lock
7.1 Rears
Locked
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LEARN ABOUT SURROUND 5.1  
N/A
Sound
Height (Atmos)
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Sonos Arc Ultra Height Setup Sample
Localization
Locked
Slope
Lock
Std. Err.
Lock dB
SPL @ Max Volume
Lock dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Lock
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
Lock
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LEARN ABOUT HEIGHT (ATMOS)  
N/A
Sound
Sound Enhancement Features
Room Correction
Locked
Dialogue Enhancement
Locked
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Locked
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Locked
Bass Adjustment
Locked
Treble Adjustment
Locked
EQ
Locked
Surround Level Adjustment
Locked
Rear Level Adjustment
Locked
Height Level Adjustment
Locked
Virtual Surround
Locked
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Connectivity
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
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Optical Audio In
Locked
HDMI Out
Locked
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Locked
Full HDMI In
Locked
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
Locked
RCA In
Locked
USB for Files
Locked
Ethernet
Locked
Subwoofer Output
Locked
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N/A
Connectivity
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
Dolby Atmos
Locked
Dolby Digital
Locked
Dolby Digital Plus
Locked
Dolby TrueHD
Locked
DTS
Locked
DTS:X
Locked
DTS-HD MA
Locked
PCM Channels
Locked
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N/A
Connectivity
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
Dolby Atmos
Locked
Dolby Digital
Locked
Dolby Digital Plus
Locked
Dolby TrueHD
Locked
DTS
Locked
DTS:X
Locked
DTS-HD MA
Locked
PCM Channels
Locked
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N/A
Connectivity
Audio Format Support: Optical
Dolby Digital
Locked
DTS
Locked
PCM Channels
Locked
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N/A
Connectivity
Audio Latency: ARC
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Sonos Arc Ultra ARC Latency Video Sample
PCM-2.0 ch
Lock ms
PCM-5.1 ch
Lock ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
Lock ms
Dolby Digital
Lock ms
Dolby Digital Plus
Lock ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
Lock ms
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LEARN ABOUT AUDIO LATENCY: ARC  
N/A
Connectivity
Audio Latency: HDMI In
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
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LEARN ABOUT AUDIO LATENCY: HDMI IN  
N/A
Connectivity
Audio Latency: Optical
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
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LEARN ABOUT AUDIO LATENCY: OPTICAL  
N/A
Connectivity
Video Passthrough To TV
1080p Max Refresh Rate
Locked
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Locked
4k Max Refresh Rate
Locked
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Locked
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
Locked
8k Max Refresh Rate
Locked
HDR10 Passthrough
Locked
HDR10+ Passthrough
Locked
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Locked
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Locked
FreeSync Passthrough
Locked
G-SYNC Passthrough
Locked
ALLM Passthrough
Locked
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N/A
Connectivity
Wireless Playback
Bluetooth
Locked
Wi-Fi Playback
Locked
Chromecast built-in
Locked
Apple AirPlay
Locked
Spotify Connect
Locked
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Additional Features
Additional Features
Interface
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Display
Locked
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Additional Features
Bar Controls
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Additional Features
Remote
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Additional Features
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Locked
Google Assistant
Locked
Apple Siri
Locked
Microphone Mute
Locked
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