Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 subwoofer, initially unveiled in the US in October 2024, have now been launched in India alongside the Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker. The Sub 4 is claimed to offer more dynamic bass performance, while the soundbar comes with Sound Motion technology and Dolby Atmos support, and a 9.1.4 system for a spatial audio experience. The Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker is optimised for Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) and is designed for «professional installation in light-commercial and residential spaces.»
Sonos Arc Ultra, Sub 4, Era 100 Pro Price in India, Availability
The price of the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 is set in India at Rs. 99,999 and Rs. 84,999, respectively. They are currently available for purchase in the country via the official website. They will be showcased at Smart Home Expo, from May 8 to May 10 and at Palm Expo from May 29 to May 31 in Mumbai.
Meanwhile, the company revealed that the Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker will be exclusively sold in pairs through select Sonos partners who specialise in professional installation starting today.
Sonos Arc Ultra, Sub 4, Era 100 Pro Features
The Sonos Arc Ultra comes with a 9.1.4 audio system, including fifteen Class-D digital amplifiers. The soundbar also includes seven angled silk-dome tweeters, six midwoofers and a four-motor, dual-membrane woofer. It supports TuePlay, Sound Motion technology and a Speech Enhancement feature. The degree of the latter can be modified through the Sonos app. It is claimed to offer a cinematic, spatial audio experience with Dolby Atmos support.
The latest soundbar from Sonos supports HDMI eARC and Bluetooth connectivity. It can be controlled through a TV remote, the Sonos app, Sonos Voice Control, or Amazon Alexa. The Arc Ultra also carries a touch control ledge at the back «to prevent visual distraction.»
The Sonos Sub 4 boasts dual 5×8-inch elliptical woofers that face inwards to offer a better bass experience with minimal distortion. The subwoofer supports frequencies as low as 25Hz. It supports 512MB of DDR4 RAM and 4GB of eMMC storage.
Lastly, the Sonos Era 100 Pro is said to be optimised for PoE+, «as well as the standard PoE,» which is claimed to offer more reliable connectivity and easy integration into existing networks. It is equipped with two 63-inch high-frequency drivers, one 3.5×4.4-inch low-frequency driver and three class-D digital amplifiers.
The newly introduced Sonos speaker supports 2GB of DDR4 RAM and 8GB of eMMC storage as well as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and AirPlay 2 connectivity. The Sonos Era 100 Pro is sold in a pair and is compatible with pro-grade mounts that are sold separately. The mounts support 360-degree rotation and 30-degree pan and tilt.
