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Sonos S36 "Fury" Entry-Level Sound Bar

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April 21, 2022
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If this is true, I’m not sure what I think about it. I guess there is a market for lower-priced sound bars, and I’m sure the “Fury” would sound great in a small room. The article also mentions that it can be used as a surround speaker in its vertical orientation. That would make for a REALLY tall surround speaker at over 21” tall.

https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035569/sonos-new-soundbar-2022-s36-fury-specs-price-release-date

I was really hoping for a One or Three with an upward firing driver instead.

What are your thoughts?

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Simmz

Prodigy I

Goodbye old, hello new. Had to buy a new TV stand for them to fit. Hates me to say it, but they sounds miles better than the Arc, sub and rears. :( Trying to convince the wife to let me use the Sonos in a different room and not sell though, so shall see how that goes.

Have you got the sub also? Tempted to chage my ARC for the sony setup… How do you find it with no dedicated centre channel?

No, haven't got the sub yet. I will be adding it, but need to save some more cash haha. Center channel is fine upon the tests I've done. Only tried it for around an hour so far, but can't say I notice not having a center channel. The height effects though are so good and that's where it really makes the arc sound weak. I like new technology and hats of to the Sony engineers on this one.

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GuitarSuperstarAuthor

Lead Maestro

Goodbye old, hello new. Had to buy a new TV stand for them to fit. Hates me to say it, but they sounds miles better than the Arc, sub and rears. 😞 Trying to convince the wife to let me use the Sonos in a different room and not sell though, so shall see how that goes.

Have you got the sub also? Tempted to change my ARC for the sony setup… How do you find it with no dedicated centre channel?

No, haven't got the sub yet. I will be adding it, but need to save some more cash haha. Center channel is fine upon the tests I've done. Only tried it for around an hour so far, but can't say I notice not having a center channel. The height effects though are so good and that's where it really makes the arc sound weak. I like new technology and hats of to the Sony engineers on this one.

I prefer the aesthetics of the Arc over the Sony, but I’m sure the Sony system sounds great.

I think the important question is does the Sony system sound $650 better than the Arc system?

Here’s a great comparison of the two systems:
https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/tools/compare/sonos-arc-with-sub-one-sl-speakers-vs-sony-ht-a9-with-bass-module/15256/28848

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jgatie

Could the mods move the off topic stuff to another thread? I know certain posters wish to bash the Arc and pump the Sony in every thread possible, but can we please keep those posts out of the thread about a device which is neither he Arc or the Sony?

jgatie

Could the mods move the off topic stuff to another thread? I know certain posters wish to bash the Arc and pump the Sony in every thread possible, but can we please keep those posts out of a thread about a device which is neither the Arc or the Sony?

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LBJ2

Lyricist III

Meh let down. It's been a good journey Sonos, sadly it's the end of the road. I pick up my Sony HT-A9 tomorrow. :)

I am super happy with the Sonos Arc 5.1.2 system in my environment. Particularly for Dolby Atmos and very clear dialogue. But one day, I'd like to compare with the Sony HT-A9 4.1.4 ...in my environment. OTOH, and like many “all over the internet” hoping Sonos will come with upward firing capable rear surrounds in the not too distant future and I wonder which I’ll get my hands on sooner as the Sony HT-A9 seems to be unobtainium for months now and Sonos seems to be focused on products for the lower end of the market IMO 🤷🏻‍♂️

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LBJ2

Lyricist III

Goodbye old, hello new. Had to buy a new TV stand for them to fit. Hates me to say it, but they sounds miles better than the Arc, sub and rears. 😞 Trying to convince the wife to let me use the Sonos in a different room and not sell though, so shall see how that goes.

Have you got the sub also? Tempted to chage my ARC for the sony setup… How do you find it with no dedicated centre channel?

No, haven't got the sub yet. I will be adding it, but need to save some more cash haha. Center channel is fine upon the tests I've done. Only tried it for around an hour so far, but can't say I notice not having a center channel. The height effects though are so good and that's where it really makes the arc sound weak. I like new technology and hats of to the Sony engineers on this one.

Goodbye old, hello new. Had to buy a new TV stand for them to fit. Hates me to say it, but they sounds miles better than the Arc, sub and rears. 😞 Trying to convince the wife to let me use the Sonos in a different room and not sell though, so shall see how that goes.

Have you got the sub also? Tempted to chage my ARC for the sony setup… How do you find it with no dedicated centre channel?

No, haven't got the sub yet. I will be adding it, but need to save some more cash haha. Center channel is fine upon the tests I've done. Only tried it for around an hour so far, but can't say I notice not having a center channel. The height effects though are so good and that's where it really makes the arc sound weak. I like new technology and hats of to the Sony engineers on this one.

My dream scenario Arc 5.1.2 vs HT-A9 4.1.4 One of these days...

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