Q&A

Is Sonos Playbar discontinued?

Is Sonos Playbar discontinued?

Playbar. The Playbar is the company’s first soundbar, released in 2013, and has since been replaced by Arc. (Sonos is phasing out the Playbar.) It uses a single optical cable to your TV and it effectively replaces your TV speakers.

Is Sonos Playbar eligible for trade up?

The program’s terms and conditions lists a few more devices eligible for trade in: CR200, Play:5 (Gen 2), Playbar, and Playbase.

How do I get 30% off Sonos?

To get the discount, sign in to Sonos.com and see which of your products are eligible. Sonos says the discount doesn’t time out and that you can still use the older speakers afterward.

Is Sonos replacing the Playbar?

The newest of the four, the Sonos Arc, will ultimately replace the Playbar and Playbase in the line-up, leaving you a choice between the Arc and Beam. The big news on the Arc? The addition of Dolby Atmos surround sound.

Is Sonos Arc worth it without eARC?

Without an HDMI eARC connection the Sonos Arc can not deliver the best-quality sound – we show you how to maximise sound quality with your slightly older TV. The Sonos Arc is the company’s first steps into the world of high-definition home cinema audio, delivering Dolby Atmos 3D sound.

Should I upgrade to Sonos arc?

In fact, the only benefit you might get is slightly clearer 5.1 sound via Dolby Digital Plus. If you don’t have an HDMI ARC port and have to use optical, there’s really very little point in upgrading to the Sonos Arc today. If you mainly watch Atmos content via streaming services, the Arc is an impressive upgrade.

What can I do with my old Sonos amp?

With the change, Sonos is now giving customers full control over what happens with the older gadgets they’re “trading” up from. They can choose to keep it, give it to someone, recycle it at a local e-waste facility, or send it to Sonos and let the company handle the responsible recycling part.

How much discount do Sonos employees get?

30% discount on Sonos purchases for healthcare workers and first responders.

Is Sonos Beam better than Bose?

The Sonos Beam is a better soundbar than the Bose Soundbar 500. The Sonos is a more compact soundbar that can get a bit louder, and its stereo frequency response is more accurate. The soundstage of the Sonos is wider, which feels more immersive.

How does the Sonos Playbar work for TV?

Whether you mount it on the wall or place it below your TV on a stand or console, Playbar automatically tunes itself for the best possible sound. Playbar was specially tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice so you can always follow the story.

When did the Sonos arc soundbar come out?

When it launched in 2013, the Sonos Playbar was a state-of-the-art soundbar that could be expanded into a full 5.1 system by adding additional Sonos speakers. With the release of the Arc, it delivers immersive sound through Dolby Atmos.

How big does a Sonos sound bar need to be?

Wrapped in white or black mesh, it’s a curved and sleeker-looking product, designed to accompany, rather than dominate, the TV you pair it with. Be warned, as the soundbar’s size (87 x 1140 x 116mm) it looks better when paired with TVs 55-inches and above.

What kind of audio switch do I need for Sonos?

An optical digital audio switch like this one from Sewell Direct, allows you to connect multiple source components to the single fiberoptic digital input on the Sonos PlayBar. Here’s a decent fiberoptic switch on Amazon for under $30.