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Sonos Speakers, Headphones, Soundbars and Subwoofers

ArmorSound reviews of 8 Sonos products, with who each one suits and who should skip it.

This page collects Sonos headphones, speakers, soundbars and subwoofers in one place. It suits shoppers who want wireless sound at home, on the move or through headphones. Each review covers who the product suits and who should skip it.

See who should buy the Sonos Ace noise cancelling headphones for private listening. Read about the Sonos Roam 2 portable speaker if you want sound you can carry. The Sonos Ray compact soundbar is the TV option in this group. Check the Sonos Sub 4 wireless subwoofer if your home already runs on Sonos.

Sonos Era 100 Wireless Smart Speaker Review

The Sonos Era 100 suits a kitchen, office, or bedroom for Sonos, AirPlay 2, or Alexa users. Skip it if you use Google Assistant or need a portable speaker.

Sonos Five Wireless Hi-Fi Home Speaker Review

The Sonos Five is worth it for filling a large room with stereo music or playing vinyl at home. Its 3.5 mm line-in, six drivers and sealed enclosure set it apart. Skip it if you need Bluetooth, a battery or HDMI ARC.

Sonos Move 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

For patios, backyards and rooms across the house, the Sonos Move 2 is a strong pick. It plays up to 24 hours per charge, carries an IP56 rating and joins Sonos multiroom over Wi Fi.

Sonos Ray Compact Soundbar Review

Yes, for dialogue-heavy viewing in a small room or bedroom. The Sonos Ray has four drivers, and RTINGS reports clear vocals and balanced mids. It connects by optical only and does not support Dolby Atmos.

Sonos Roam 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

Sonos Roam 2 is worth it for Sonos homes that need a small speaker for travel too. At home it works over Wi-Fi, and a dedicated Bluetooth button pairs a phone on the go. Sonos rates it for up to 10 hours, but it lacks party volume and deep bass.

Sonos Sub Mini Compact Wireless Subwoofer

Yes, for Sonos Beam or Ray owners who want fuller movie and music bass in a small room. Its dual 6-inch force-canceling woofers and 250 watts fit in a cabinet just under 12 inches tall. It runs on Wi-Fi only, and Trueplay tuning works only with iOS.

Which Sonos product should I buy?

Start with where you listen. The Sonos Ace is a pair of noise cancelling over-ear headphones for private listening. The Roam 2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker you can carry. The Move 2 is a wireless Bluetooth speaker. The Era 100 is a wireless smart speaker. The Five is a wireless hi-fi home speaker.

For TV sound, the Ray is a compact soundbar. Add deeper bass with the Sub Mini or the Sub 4. The Sub 4 works with Sonos systems only. It suits homes that already run on Sonos.

Active noise cancelling
Microphones pick up outside sound. The headphones then play an opposite signal to reduce it.
Soundbar
A long, slim speaker that sits below or in front of a TV. It gives clearer, fuller sound than most built-in TV speakers.
Subwoofer
A speaker built only for low bass notes. It adds weight to music and movies.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose between the Sonos products on this page?

Every product here is from Sonos, so the choice is about type, not brand. Pick the Ace for headphones. Pick the Roam 2 for a portable speaker. Pick the Era 100 smart speaker or the Five hi-fi home speaker. Pick the Ray for a TV, then add the Sub Mini or Sub 4 for bass.

Does the Sonos Sub 4 work with other speakers?

No. The Sub 4 is a wireless sub for Sonos systems only. Plan to pair it with Sonos gear.

Which Sonos speaker can I carry around?

The Roam 2 is the portable Bluetooth speaker in this group.