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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style - Bar
    2. Style - Subwoofer
    3. Style - Satellites
    4. Dimensions - Bar
    5. Dimensions - Subwoofer
    6. Dimensions - Satellites
    7. Mounting
    8. Build Quality
    9. In The Box
    10. Back - Bar
    11. Back - Subwoofer
    12. Back - Satellites
  5. Sound
    1. Stereo Frequency Response
    2. Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
    3. Stereo Soundstage
    4. Stereo Dynamics
    5. Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
    6. Center
    7. Surround 5.1
    8. Height (Atmos)
    9. Sound Enhancement Features
  6. Connectivity
    1. Inputs/Outputs - Bar
    2. Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
    3. Audio Format Support: HDMI In
    4. Audio Format Support: Optical
    5. Audio Latency: ARC
    6. Audio Latency: HDMI In
    7. Audio Latency: Optical
    8. Video Passthrough To TV
    9. Wireless Playback
    10. Connectivity - Subwoofer
    11. Connectivity - Satellites
  7. Additional Features
    1. Interface
    2. Bar Controls
    3. Remote
    4. Voice Assistants Support
    5. App
    6. Other Features
  8. Comments

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers vs Monoprice SB-600

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers
Monoprice SB-600

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Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Picture
Monoprice SB-600 Picture
Channels
5.1.2
Channels
5.1.2

Variants

  • Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers (Black)
  • Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers (White)
  • SB-600 (Black)

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Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers

Monoprice SB-600

The Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers is a better 5.1.2 soundbar than the Monoprice SB-600. With calibration, the Sonos has a better-balanced sound profile and produces a more extended low-bass. It also gets louder than the Monoprice and provides a more immersive surround sound experience. However, the Monoprice has a more focused soundstage, so sound objects seem to come from a more accurate, pinpoint location.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.0
7.4

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.2
7.6

Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.3
7.0

Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

0.0
8.7

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

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Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Style photo - bar
Monoprice SB-600 Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Style photo - sub
Monoprice SB-600 Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Style photo - satellites
Monoprice SB-600 Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

Yes
Partial, satellites wired together
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Dimensions photo - bar
Monoprice SB-600 Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

44.9" (114.1 cm)
40.6" (103.0 cm)

Height  

3.4" (8.7 cm)
3.0" (7.5 cm)

Depth  

4.7" (12.0 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Dimensions photo - sub
Monoprice SB-600 Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

6.2" (15.7 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)

Height  

15.4" (39.2 cm)
16.4" (41.6 cm)

Depth  

16.1" (41.0 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Dimensions photo - satellites
Monoprice SB-600 Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

4.7" (12.0 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)

Height  

6.3" (16.1 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)

Depth  

4.7" (12.0 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

No

Mountable Satellites 
 

No

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

No

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build quality photo  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Build quality photo
Monoprice SB-600 Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers In The Box photo
Monoprice SB-600 In The Box photo

HDMI Cable Length 
 

1.5 m (4.9 ft)

Digital Optical Cable Length 
 

N/A
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Back - Bar  

Back photo - bar  

Monoprice SB-600 Back photo - bar

Bar Mounting 
 

Proprietary
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Back - Subwoofer  

Back photo - sub  

Monoprice SB-600 Back photo - sub

Enclosure 
 

Ported
Ported
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Back - Satellites  

Back photo - satellites  

Monoprice SB-600 Back photo - satellites

Mounting 
 

Proprietary
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.2
7.6

Stereo Setup  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Stereo Setup
Monoprice SB-600 Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Frequency Response Small  

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Channels 
 

5.1.2
5.1.2

Tested Preset 
 

No Preset
Music

Slope 
 

0.16
-1.55

Standard Error 
 

3.20 dB
4.30 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
34.1 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
17.5 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.2
7.8

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

No Preset
Music

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
-5

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

-1
5

Slope 
 

0.05
0.10

Standard Error 
 

3.17 dB
2.76 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

27.9 Hz
40.0 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

8.0
7.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.30 dB
2.83 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

8.3
7.0

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

92.7 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.30 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

0.43 dB
3.20 dB
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Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion 
 

8.2

THD  

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Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.29

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.99
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Center 
 

7.8
8.0

Center Setup  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Center Setup
Monoprice SB-600 Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

1.27
-0.36

Std. Err. 
 

3.19 dB
3.74 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

77.9 dB SPL
90.5 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.33
0.55

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.66
1.29
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Surround 5.1 
 

6.9
7.1

Surround Setup  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Surround Setup
Monoprice SB-600 Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.47
-0.61

Std. Err. 
 

3.76 dB
5.05 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

73.4 dB SPL
92.0 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

1.37
0.62

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.85
1.65

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.1
5.3

Height Setup  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Height Setup
Monoprice SB-600 Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)

Slope 
 

0.18
-0.26

Std. Err. 
 

3.10 dB
6.55 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

63.8 dB SPL
88.1 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.93
0.65

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.20
3.25
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.5
3.4

Room Correction 
 

Yes
No

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
No

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

EQ 
 

No
Presets

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

No
No

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Virtual Surround 
 

No
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Monoprice SB-600 Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Monoprice SB-600 Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

Adapter into HDMI ARC
1

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
1 (shared)

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

No

Full HDMI In 
 

No
2

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
1

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
1

Ethernet 
 

1
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No

HDMI ARC 
 

1 (shared)
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

9.6
8.0

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Yes

DTS 
 

Supported
No

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
No

eARC 
 

Yes

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
No

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1

5.1 PCM (eARC only) 
 

No
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

0.0
8.7

Dolby Atmos 
 

Not Supported
Yes

Dolby Digital 
 

Not Supported
Yes

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Not Supported
Yes

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Not Supported
Yes

DTS 
 

Not Supported
No

DTS:X 
 

Not Supported
No

DTS-HD MA 
 

Not Supported
No

PCM Channels 
 

Not Supported

5.1 PCM 
 

Yes
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

10
6.0

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Yes

DTS 
 

Supported
No

PCM Channels 
 

2.0
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Audio Latency: ARC 
 

8.5

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

42 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

41 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

59 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

92 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

101 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

101 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

0.0
9.2

HDMI Latency Video  

Latency Video  

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

ARC 
 

16 ms

Optical 
 

32 ms

Full HDMI In 
 

26 ms
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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

9.0

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

99 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

129 ms
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Video Passthrough To TV 
 

0.0
0.0

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Not Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

Not Supported

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

No
Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

No

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

No

4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough 
 

Yes

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

No

ALLM Passthrough 
 

No

4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough 
 

Yes

4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough 
 

Yes
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Wireless Playback 
 

3.0
6.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
No

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
No

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
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Connectivity - Subwoofer 
 

Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1  

Monoprice SB-600 Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1

Physical controls subwoofer photo 1  

Monoprice SB-600 Physical controls subwoofer photo 1

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity - Satellites 
 

Physical inputs satellites photo 1  

Monoprice SB-600 Physical inputs satellites photo 1

Physical controls satellites photo 1  

Monoprice SB-600 Physical controls satellites photo 1

Sat Wireless 
 

Yes
Partial, satellites wired together
Show Text 
Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Interface photo
Monoprice SB-600 Interface photo

Display 
 

No
Yes
Show Text 

Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Controls photo
Monoprice SB-600 Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL Speakers Remote photo
Monoprice SB-600 Remote photo

Universal Remote 
 

No
Show Text 

Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

Yes (Built-in)
No

Google Assistant 
 

Yes (Built-in)
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

Yes
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App 
 

App image  

Monoprice SB-600 App image

App Name  

No App

iOS  

No

Android  

No

Acts As A Remote 
 

No

Controls Soundbar's Settings 
 

No

Casts Device Files 
 

No

Other Features 
 

Power Saving 
 

Standby

HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control) 
 

Yes
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