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Pioneers of wireless audio Sonos are proud to announce the launch of a powerful new soundbar: the Sonos Ray. For years now, Sonos has been a leading name in wireless audio technology, single-handedly defining what’s possible in home entertainment. The Sonos Ray — an all-in-one soundbar for all — delivers next-level sound for TV, gaming, and music.
The Sonos Ray soundbar makes a perfect addition to any home entertainment setup. It has a compact form factor that sounds great whether it’s nestled into an enclosed space or on top of a TV stand. It’s also easy to set up, and controlling it is as dynamic as the audio it reproduces. Use your remote, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. Within a few minutes, upgrade your TV, gaming, and music experiences, and use the Ray as a hub to expand your Sonos listening environment over time.
One of the greatest challenges in any audio setup is the room itself. No space is acoustically flawless, which means the majority of speakers never perform their best. The Sonos Ray remedies many of these common problems with an impressive set of design features. The result lets you experience rich, balanced sound as never before. Bass frequencies are weighty and punchy, while the midrange and highs shine through with pronounced clarity and precision.
Enjoy dialogue in movies and TV shows in a whole new way, thanks to fine-tuning from some of Hollywood’s top sound engineers. The Sonos Ray’s advanced internal processing accurately positions mix elements for an immersive, three-dimensional soundstage — no matter where you are in the room. Finally, using the supported Trueplay software from a compatible iOS device lets the Ray “learn” your space and adapt the sound accordingly.
No one wants to fuss around and battle tech headaches when they’re excited about a new piece of equipment. The Sonos Ray keeps that in mind. Just connect two cables — one for power, and one for your TV — follow a few easy steps in the Sonos app, and the soundbar does the heavy lifting for you. It shouldn’t take more than several minutes to connect and start streaming content from all of your favorite services. The soundbar is compatible with virtually any television that has an optical output, so there’s no cross-checking specs to make sure your device is supported.
Here’s one for the PC gamers: If your machine has an optical output, you can hook up the Ray directly for an unparalleled gaming experience.
Further still, its forward-facing acoustics mean you can place it just about anywhere with minimal interference. It doesn’t matter whether you give it plenty of breathing room or squeeze it into a tight shelf. The Ray was intelligently designed to be a versatile expansion to anyone’s arrangement.
The Sonos Ray seamlessly syncs with your home entertainment centerpiece, but that doesn’t mean the TV is the only sound source. You can stream music, podcasts, radio, and audiobooks from all of your favorite services over WiFi. Just use the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, or others to listen to any format while the TV is off.
Naturally impressive at moderate and higher levels, the Sonos Ray includes an outstanding Night Sound setting located in the app. This reduces the dynamic range of content to minimize the impact of louder sound effects. Dialogue remains upfront and clear for an overall sound balance better suited to nighttime practicality than dramatics.
Soundbars are the number one way to improve a home entertainment system’s sound quality. The Ray’s forward-thinking design makes it a welcome addition to the current Sonos lineup and an immediate contender in the broader market. The Sonos Ray packs premium sonics, ease-of-use, and versatility in a compact, sporty speaker.
The Sonos Ray is available in two colors:
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