The Sonos Ray is one affordable yet powerful soundbar for your TV
Sonos has always been a known maker of premium quality audio devices. However, they are never that affordable as prices are always in the higher range.
It was not obvious to many that the company raised the price of its products in the last year. That is understandable because the consumer market is still struggling. Items under $200 are not that cheap but somewhat affordable for most people.
Designer: Sonos
The latest product from Sonos, the Ray Speaker, can be had for $279. That’s already a reasonable price, but it has yet to be available in the market this coming June 7. Sonos Ray Soundbar provides a better audio experience than the standard built-in TV speakers. In addition, it can be wireless with WiFi connectivity which means you can stream your favorite songs or podcast episodes from different streaming media apps.
The multi-room playback capabilities of the Sonos Ray allow it to be used with other Sonos speaker. This setup can provide a better surround sound experience and may even be more effective. The soundbar also works with Spotify Connect and AirPlay 2, and many other related apps. It’s wireless, but you can use it with a cable.
The Sonos Ray soundbar lets you upgrade your music, TV, and gaming experiences with more solid bass and crisper dialogue. You can expect a better sound quality and greater flexibility, particularly if you are looking for surround or multiroom sound systems.
Sonos claims that this standalone soundbar will blow your mind. The soundbar is designed to produce a stronger and more clearer sound. It’s stereo sound only, but the custom acoustics allow high and mid-range frequencies to harmonize. A proprietary anti-distortion technology produces perfectly weighted bass.
The soundbar allows you to listen to surround audio from your television. It makes you feel like you’re in the center of a scene with the sounds and dialogue going around you. The audio is enhanced by split waveguides and advanced processing that project sound from one wall to the next.
The Sonos Ray Soundbar is sleek and slim, so it can be hidden if you don’t want to see any clutter. Not that it’s an eyesore, but you can keep things neat and clean, especially with electronics that tend to look cluttered with the wires. This thing works with a compatible app and can efficiently work with most TVs and PCs when you want to elevate your gaming experience.
How can Sonos keep the price down if the features are almost premium? Well, it offers less audio bandwidth because it uses optical audio instead of HDMI. These are available in Sonos Arc or Sonos Beam, which is why they’re more costly. It only features Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, and Stereo PCM. They are already good enough but not Dolby Atmos level. You can’t talk to Alexa or Google because there isn’t a microphone.