
Sonos introduced the Arc Ultra soundbar in 2024, showcasing advanced features aimed at enhancing home audio experiences.
The CEO stated challenges in developing dedicated front speakers for home theaters, attributing latency as a significant technical hurdle.
Plans to enable a dynamic switch between surround and stereo modes for rear speakers are under internal exploration.
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Sonos has announced price increases for several products in its Swedish market, including the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 subwoofer.
The updated pricing places the Arc Ultra at SEK 11,549 and the Sub 4 at SEK 10,999, reflecting a SEK 1,000–2,000 increase.
Other products, such as the Sonos Five speaker and Sonos Port music streamer, also experience similar price adjustments.
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Sonos Ace headphones now support "Dual TV Audio Swap," providing dual sound streaming, and features adaptive ANC for optimized audio experience.
The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, priced at €999, offers 9.1.4 channels with 14 drivers and Bluetooth, enhancing home audio capabilities.
Sonos Era 100 Pro, designed for professional installations, uses PoE technology for streamlined deployment in advanced audio setups.
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Sonos faced backlash over a problematic 2024 app update, removing key features like sleep timers and local NAS streaming.
CEO Patrick Spence and Chief Product Officer Maxime Bouvat-Merlin both stepped down amidst mounting customer and shareholder dissatisfaction.
Reports indicate engineers' warnings about the app's readiness were ignored, leading to stability issues and financial downturns.