![]() (Image credit: Sonos)įor Sonos fans who are light on both funds and space, it’s best to do a mix-and-match setup of individual components. With this simpler setup, you can pair two Sonos SLs with a second gen Sonos Beam. Not only will this mid-range Sonos surround system save you money, it’s also ideal for consumers with limited space, as every component in this setup has a smaller footprint than the systems above. The Sonos Sub Mini will also add a lot of bass to your soundbar setup for a lot less than its bigger brother. While it can’t quite compete with the room-filling audio of the Arc, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is the perfect soundbar for smaller spaces. At $1,356 / £1,354 / AU$2,081, this setup is still pretty pricey, but hopefully shouldn’t break the bank for Sonos fans. The Sonos surround system that strikes the most sensible balance between price and performance is the ‘Immersive Set with Beam’. With the Immersive Set with Beam, you can pair two Sonos Era 100 speakers, a Sonos Beam and a Sonos Sub Mini. Looking to save further cash? Consider switching out the Sonos Sub in this setup for a Sonos Sub Mini a subwoofer that’s substantially smaller but still boasts plenty of bass. This still produces an impressive soundscape, albeit one that’s not quite as all-encompassing as a surround system with two Era 300 units acting as rear speakers. Unlike the Sonos Era 300 that operates in stereo when paired with a Sonos Arc – still the best soundbar for Sonos fans – the Era 100 is limited to mono sound when in home theater mode, meaning you’re limited to a 5.1.2 setup. It’s capable of producing a wider stereo-like soundstage owing to its dual-tweeter arrangement, while it boasts richer bass than the One. Though it costs a little more than we’d like, the Sonos Era 100 looks to be an excellent upgrade on its predecessor, the Sonos One. It consists of the following speaker setup, which can all be purchased separately: If you need to save a little money but still want the ‘lite’ version of the flagship experience above, the ‘Premium Immersive Set with Arc’ can be purchased from the Sonos site for $2,096 / £2,086 / AU$3,216. This is the Premium Immersive Set with Arc, which features two Sonos Era 100s, a Sonos Arc and a Sonos Sub. ![]() This is currently the most impressive Sonos surround sound setup you can assemble. The dome of sound that is created when you pair two Era 300 speakers with an Arc and Sonos Sub is transformational, and a huge upgrade over any previous Sonos movie setup. This is also the company’s first speaker to support Dolby Atmos, and although that’s disappointingly limited to Amazon Music for now, Sonos has promised Apple Music will be supported in the future. With support for spatial audio, pairing Era 300 speakers with the Sonos Arc adds real height to the soundscape of the premium soundbar. The Era 300 has upfiring, angled speakers, six beefy drivers, and four compression drivers. Still not sure? It's also a ‘transformative upgrade to the Sonos Arc when used in a home theater system’. And even a quick glance of our Sonos Era 300 review proves, according to TechRadar’s Managing Editor of Entertainment, Matt Bolton, it's arguably ‘the best bang-for-buck single-unit speaker around’. This is the absolute top of the line surround sound system if you’re a Sonos disciple. ![]() This dream 7.1.4 channel home theater setup costs $2,471 / 2,466 / AU$3,881 when bought from the Sonos website, and consists of the following components – which can also be purchased individually from third-party retailers: If money is no object and you’ve got plenty of space, we recommend buying the ‘Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc’, as Sonos calls it. Called the Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc, this Sonos setup consists of two Era 300 speakers, a Sonos Arc and a Sonos Sub. ![]()
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