![]() Or you can add two Ones and the Sub for true 5.1 sound. ![]() With support for Dolby Atmos, the Arc provides precise surround sound even without separate rear speakers. It delivers a big, wide sound that fills the room when you watch movies or shows, and it produces impressive low-end even though it doesn’t come with a subwoofer (if you crave more rumble, you can add a wireless sub for $749). The $899 Sonos Arc has been one of the best soundbars since it was released, and it’s our top recommendation for folks willing to splurge. And it has automatic TruePlay, so it adjusts the sound to its surroundings without you having to do anything. Like the One, it works with Alexa or Google Assistant (Sonos recently released a version without voice control, the $159 Roam SL). Its ruggedness makes it a good fit as a bathroom or kitchen speaker, which you can then take with you when you hit the road. You can connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, so when you’re home it can be part of your larger Sonos system, but you’re not limited when you want to venture out. The Roam’s flexibility is what sets it apart. Its 10-hour battery life isn’t as good as some Bluetooth speakers, such as the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 (15 hours), but it should be enough to get you through the party. It’s waterproof and can handle bumps without breaking. The $179 Sonos Roam, which is our upgrade pick for best Bluetooth speaker, delivers the sound quality you expect from Sonos with the benefits of an on-the-go package. Whether you’re looking to build a multi-room sound system, want to create a mini home theater alongside a Sonos soundbar or just want a single great-sounding smart speaker, the Era 100 is your best bet. You can also pick up adapters for Ethernet or a 3.5mm aux connection, the latter of which is ideal for connecting a turntable or CD player. It still connects to your Wi-Fi like most Sonos home speakers - allowing you to sync them all together for rich multi-room audio - but it also introduces Bluetooth support so you can easily beam anything you want to listen to from your phone. It’s easy to control with your voice (via Alexa or Sonos’ own Voice Control assistant), and it has handy onboard controls if you want to quickly adjust volume or skip songs with a tap. It sounds better than the One (and the latest Apple HomePod, based on our testing), able to fill a room with rich audio for just about any genre. The successor to one of our longtime best smart speaker picks, the Sonos One, the Era 100 is the new entry point for those looking to get into the Sonos ecosystem. If you want a great-sounding speaker that can be the centerpiece of your living room - or any room in your home - the Sonos Era 100 is the way to go. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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