Sonos’ Super Bowl sale puts hundreds of its audio equipment off the table

Sonos isn’t exactly synonymous with the Super Bowl, although the brand lowers its gear every year around this time like clockwork. that it Knocking 20 percent off Many of its signature products, including subwoofers and standalone speakers – all of which can be paired together to improve sound quality and put sound in more places in the home.

Through February 16, the company will maintain its prices on the Era 100 and larger Era 300 speakers, the Beam and Arc Ultra speakers, as well as select wireless speakers. To put the prices in context, some of these discounts match — or beat — the current costs of certified and refurbished Sonos gear.

The Era 100 may be the best and most feature-packed smart speaker in its price range. In our 2023 reviewWe praised the stereo playback and improved bass response over its predecessor, the Sonos One. Notably, it supports Bluetooth playback (in addition to Wi-Fi connectivity) as well as audio delivery via USB-C, in case you prefer to connect a wired audio source. While this model normally retails for $219, it’s currently available for $179 through Sonos, as well as Amazon and Best Buy.

The Era 300 is Sonos’ modern take on the Sonos Five, offering more sound than the Era 100. Its specialty is spatial audio, which sounds amazing when you find a song that’s been mixed properly (the thing is, Not all Dolby Atmos tones are mixed equally). Like the Era 100, this model offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connections, as well as a line-in via USB-C. Our review However, he notes that stereo playback is an area where the Era 300 really falters compared to its predecessor. But given the extensive improvements made (and given that the five launched in 2020 are no longer on sale), the 300 is a great speaker to consider if you really want to feel immersed in your music. It’s priced at $379 during the sale at Sonos and Best Buy, up from $479.

Moving on to the speakers, the price of the second-generation Beam has dropped to $369 from its original price of $499. While it’s certainly not the most feature-packed speaker you can get at this price, its ability to tie in with other Sonos products, as well as the improved soundstage over the first-gen model might make it worth considering for you. The inclusion of Dolby Atmos is a standout feature, although we noticed it in… Our review It’s a virtual effect because it lacks the speakers that enable vertical sound effects to shine. Note that it lacks physical connectivity compared to most other models, as it only has a power plug, an HDMI eARC port, and an Ethernet jack. In case you want to connect the beam to your TV or receiver via optical audio, you will need to purchase this HDMI to Optical Adapter $25.

The Arc Ultra is a much better speaker than the Beam, and carries a larger price tag of $899 (down from $1,099). Our references Note that this model’s bass improvements make it capable of standing on its own without purchasing a wireless subwoofer. It also features a more immersive sound quality, as well as Bluetooth connectivity, which was missing from the original Arc. The Arc Ultra’s sound can be further enhanced by connecting other Sonos speakers into the mix, though the older Play:1 and Play:3 speakers aren’t eligible to join the speaker family for surround sound.

If you’re considering a Bean or Arc Ultra (or if you already own one of its speakers), their performance will benefit greatly with the addition of a Sonos subwoofer, of which the company makes two models. The Sub 4 is its high-end option, which is priced at $759 during the sale (down from $899). Anything close to $1,000 is very expensive for a subwoofer, especially considering that most companies include one with their surround sound systems. The Sub 4 can lie horizontally or sit vertically – but it fits your room best.

For about half the cost of the Sub 4, you can get the Sub Mini. It’s priced at $399, down from $499. You might think that even that is still too expensive, and I agree. Although it’s a product that Sonos loyalists have been begging for, because before there was no other option but to go for the more expensive subwoofer. In our reviewWe considered it unsuitable for filling large rooms with bass, but it’s perfectly adequate in most other ways. The great thing about its design is the force canceling effect that reduces floor vibrations, which can be great if you’re worried about disturbing neighbors or other people in the house.