Description
SONOS
Sonos Ray Soundbar
Product description
Blockbuster sound right in your living room: Experience an immersive soundscape right in your living room with the Sonos RAY soundbar with wifi connectivity and music streaming capabilities Sound that blows you away: Custom anti-distortion technology, plus expertly engineered woofers for mid-range frequencies and two tweeters give your movies, music and games richer, more balanced audio Go from unboxing to unbelievable: With set up taking only minutes, simply tuck the Sonos RAY into your TV or mount it; featuring face forward acoustics to minimize interference from nearby surfaces.
Product features
Sound features
- Acoustics: Features a custom acoustic setup that balances high and mid-range frequencies, with proprietary anti-distortion technology providing solid bass.
- Amplifiers: It has four Class-D digital amplifiers optimized for the soundbar’s internal acoustic architecture.
- Drivers: The system includes two tweeters for a crisp high-frequency response and two high-efficiency midwoofers for vocal frequencies and bass.
- Waveguides: Uses advanced waveguides and processing to project sound from wall-to-wall, creating a wider, more immersive soundstage.
- Audio Formats: Supports common home theatre audio formats, including Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS Digital Surround.
- Audio Enhancements:
- Speech Enhancement: An app setting that boosts vocal frequencies to make dialogue clearer.
- Night Sound: Reduces the intensity of loud sound effects while enhancing quieter ones, allowing for balanced sound at lower volumes.
Design and placement
- Dimensions: The compact size (71mm H x 559mm W x 95mm D, weighing 1.95kg) allows it to fit neatly into most setups without being a distraction.
- Forward-facing acoustics: All drivers are directed forward, minimizing interference from surrounding surfaces, which means it can be placed inside a TV cabinet or on a shelf without sound degradation.
- Placement flexibility: It can be set on a TV stand, tucked into a shelf, or mounted on a wall using a custom mount.
Control and app features
- Sonos S2 app: Provides full control over the soundbar, from setup to adjusting EQ (bass, treble, and loudness) and enabling special features.
- Trueplay™: A software feature that tunes the soundbar to the specific acoustics of your room using an iOS device, ensuring optimal sound quality no matter where it’s placed.
- Infrared (IR) receiver: Allows the soundbar to sync with and be controlled by your existing TV remote.
- Touch controls: Built-in capacitive touch controls on the soundbar itself for quick adjustments of volume, play/pause, skipping tracks, and grouping speakers.
Connectivity and expandability
- Optical port: Connects to your TV via the included optical cable. Note that it lacks an HDMI port, which means it does not support advanced audio formats like Dolby Atmos.
- Wi-Fi: Streams music and content from your favorite services via Wi-Fi.
- Ethernet port: Includes a 10/100 port for hardwiring to your router for a more stable connection.
- Apple AirPlay 2: Stream audio directly from Apple devices (iOS 11.4 and higher).
- Expandable System: Can be easily expanded into a more immersive home theatre setup by adding a Sonos Sub Mini for deeper bass and other Sonos speakers, like a pair of Era 100s, for wireless surround sound.
Product specifications
Audio
- Amplifiers: Four Class-D digital amplifiers.
- Tweeters: Two tweeters for crisp high-frequency response.
- Midwoofers: Two high-efficiency midwoofers for vocal and mid-range frequencies, plus solid bass.
- Bass Reflex System: Features a proprietary low-velocity port design to minimize distortion and provide a rounded low-end frequency.
- Adjustable EQ: The Sonos app allows for adjustments to bass, treble, and loudness.
- Trueplay™ tuning: This feature measures the acoustics of the room and tunes the soundbar for optimal performance. It requires a supported iOS device to set up.
- Audio formats: Supports Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1, and DTS Digital Surround.
Power and connectivity
- Power supply: Auto-switching 100-240V, 50-60Hz AC universal input.
- Optical port: One port for connecting to your TV’s optical digital audio output with the included cable.
- Ethernet port: A 10/100 port is available for hardwiring to your router (optional).
- WiFi: Connects to any 2.4 GHz 802.11/b/g/n broadcast-capable router.
- Infrared (IR) receiver: Syncs with your TV remote for streamlined volume control.
- Memory and CPU: Features a Quad Core, 1.4 GHz A-53 processor and 1GB SDRAM with 4GB NV memory.
- Apple AirPlay 2: Compatible with Apple devices running iOS 11.4 and higher.
Physical and design
- Dimensions: 71 mm (H) x 559 mm (W) x 95 mm (D).
- Weight: 1.95 kg.
- Finish: Matte.
- Mounting: Includes an M5 threaded mounting socket.
- Controls: Capacitive touch controls on the soundbar for volume, play/pause, skip, and replay.
- LED indicator: Displays the connection and mute status.
