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Brenda3456
Contributor I
September 7, 2023

Does anyone have any recommendations for cheaper alternatives to the Sonos Arc?

Hello!I'm planning on getting a Sonos Arc, but I think it might be too expensive for me. Does anyone have any recommendations for cheaper alternatives to the Sonos Arc?I'm looking for a quality home theater sound system that has similar specs to the Sonos Arc. I also want the system to be compatible with other Sonos products.Thank you for your help!
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Pistonhead
Pistonhead
Trending Lyricist I
September 7, 2023

The Sonos Beam 2 is a cheaper, and still very good, alternative to the Arc.

I have the Beam 2 together with a sub and 2 Ones for surround sound and to my ears the overall sound is superb.

    Brenda3456Author
    Contributor I
    September 7, 2023
    Really good option, thanks
    Steve251
    Chromatic Producer I
    September 7, 2023

    I read in a What Hi Fi or TV review that it comes down to room size

     

    The Beam 2 is good for smaller rooms and the Arc for larger

    it did not stipulate the room size

     

    I am considering the Arc but am worried in case they release a new version just after I buy the old one

     

     

    Steve

    mattmik
    Trending Lyricist I
    September 7, 2023

    I read in a What Hi Fi or TV review that it comes down to room size

     

    The Beam 2 is good for smaller rooms and the Arc for larger

    it did not stipulate the room size

     

    I am considering the Arc but am worried in case they release a new version just after I buy the old one

     

     

    Steve

    I am a bit less worried about this now. Sonos has committed to 5 years of support (rumored 7) after a product is not sold.  There may be something new on the horizon, but not sure what they could add past atmos for now.  Also, complete speculation, but I would think it would be something above the Arc if there was something coming out.  

      Ken_Griffiths
      Ken_Griffiths
      September 7, 2023

      I read in a What Hi Fi or TV review that it comes down to room size

      The Beam 2 is good for smaller rooms and the Arc for larger

      it did not stipulate the room size

      Steve

      My own personal rule of thumb has been to base the Soundbar decision on the size of the TV in the room, like this…

      Up to 32” TV screen size, use Sonos Ray.

      32” up to 55” TV screen size, use Sonos Beam

      55” (or over) TV screen size, use Sonos Arc

      At the crossover TV sizes, I guess it’s up-to yourself.

        Stanley_4
        Stanley_4
        Grand Maestro
        September 7, 2023

        Sonos promises 5 years but they are still supporting stuff they sold back in the 2000s so I wouldn’t worry.

        Newer versions can be an issue but with only rumors and FCC filings to go on I don’t worry about them much until they are announced.

        OverFrost
        Lyricist II
        September 9, 2023

        We use a Playbar that we purchased from the Sonos refurbished program. I think it sounds better than the Beam, but its connectivity isn’t as good. So, it depends on your overall system and how the product fits. Playbar is optical only, while something newer like Beam will get you eARC. You might look into that if it would fit your system

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