Sonos has revealed its upcoming ultrapremium soundbar. Previously known only as Project Lasso, the Sonos Arc Ultra builds on the Arc design with a total of 14 drivers and is the first product from the company to utilize the “Sound Motion” technology it acquired from Mahyt in 2022.
“Arc Ultra is the sleekest and most powerful soundbar Sonos has ever created,” claims Sonos. “With an all-new acoustic architecture powered by 14 Sonos-engineered drivers and advanced technologies like Sound Motion, Arc Ultra fills every inch of the room and precisely places sounds all around you for an entertainment experience that feels out of this world.”
The company also says the Arc Ultra can output twice the amount of bass of the original Arc. Other features include Dolby Atmos support, and HDMI eARC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirPlay 2 as connectivity options.
Sonos has also revealed the Sonos Sub 4, which had previously been the subject of rumors and leaks. The Sub 4 is compatible with the Arc Ultra, and features dual class-D amplifiers, new Wi-Fi connectivity, and is claimed to be twice as power efficient as previous models.
The Sonos Arc Ultra ($999) and Sub 4 ($799) will both be available for purchase beginning October 29.
The following was originally published September 26, 2024:
Following an initial leak of Sonos’ upcoming ultrapremium soundbar earlier this year, new images and information have popped up via X and a listing on Amazon Germany.
Arc Ultra ($999) https://t.co/z6sXvj2dAg pic.twitter.com/iuwG2vGXDv
— Arsène Lupin (@MysteryLupin) September 17, 2024
The listing on Amazon appears to be from a third-party seller who most likely uploaded the listing too early, as the images and information regarding the soundbar seem to line up with what is now publicly known about the upcoming product. Interestingly, leaks on X confirm that the Arc Ultra is one of the two products that Sonos has delayed to deal with its app disaster, and names the other as the Sonos Sub 4, which is said to feature “dual force-canceling woofers.”
The following was originally published July 11, 2024:
The first details and images of Sonos’ upcoming premium soundbar, which is allegedly positioned to succeed the Sonos Arc, have emerged. Codenamed ‘Lasso’, the soundbar is reportedly in limited beta testing, and takes advantage of technology acquired by Sonos in 2022. The Verge has published information that it recently obtained regarding the Lasso, including photos.
“The exterior of the Lasso soundbar bears a strong resemblance to the Arc, which Sonos introduced over four years ago,” notes The Verge. “But inside, the components and speaker drivers have been completely overhauled and redesigned, and that’s expected to result in a cost upwards of $1,200. Sonos aims to ship Lasso later this year, though the timeframe could change.”
The Lasso is reportedly the first Sonos product the utilize technology acquired from audio company Mayht, which was bought out by Sonos in 2022. At the time of the acquisition, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence credited Mayht with having “invented a new, revolutionary approach to audio transducers” that involves neodymium magnets. The Verge reports that inside sources claim it has been difficult to make the new technology cost efficient, due to the high cost of neodymium magnets. This could be why the Lasso is rumored to have a higher price point than the Arc, possibly over $1,200.
