Sony HT-S40R vs Sonos Arc review

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I had a chance to test and compare two models: Sony HT-S40R vs Sonos Arc and this review should help people who are looking for a good soundbar. The Sony HT-S40R was rated 5.2, while the Sonos Arc has a rating 7.

Audio features

Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the HT-S40R via wired, but Arc has wireless connection type. Rate 7 out of 10 received the Sony HT-S40R for audio features and specs, but the Sonos Arc received 5 out of 10. The Arc can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the Arc. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 0/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Sony HT-S40R versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Sonos Arc. As in the HT-S40R, so in the Arc there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The connectivity of each of the models was estimated at 7/10. The manufacturer of the Arc provides a device control application. The Sonos Arc equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Arc. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X. The HT-S40R was rated 8/10, while the Arc received a mark of 4/10 for multichannel surround.

Advantages Sony HT-S40R over Sonos Arc

Advantages Sonos Arc over Sony HT-S40R