The Sonos Ray is a 2.0-channel soundbar from Sonos, listed at $219. The bass comes from the bar alone unless you add the optional subwoofer.
Sonos Ray Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Can add a matching wireless subwoofer later
- ✓Can grow into true surround with optional rear speakers
- ✓Wi-Fi streaming with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
- ✓Room correction tunes the sound to where it is placed
- ✓Dialogue enhancement and a night mode
- ✓Learns your TV remote
- ✓Compact at 22 in wide - fits small TVs and tight spaces
- ✗No dedicated centre channel - dialogue comes from the left and right drivers
- ✗No HDMI connection - optical or Bluetooth only
Channels and Surround Sound
The 2.0 badge means 2 ear-level channels. It does not decode Dolby Atmos.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
A subwoofer is optional - the bar connects to one wirelessly but does not come with it. Rear surround speakers are optional, so it can become a true surround system later. Wall-mountable: Yes (bracket sold separately).
Connections
The Sonos Ray has no HDMI connection to the TV; optical digital input.
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn; voice control: Alexa & Google Assistant optional; app control (Mobile, Web, Computer). Sound features: dialogue enhancement, night mode, room correction, learns the TV remote.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 22 x 2.81 x 3.75 in (W x H x D), or 559 x 71 x 95 mm, and weighs 4.29 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 32-inch TV (27.9 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 2.81 in tall it should clear the bottom of most TVs sitting on their own feet.
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Sonos Ray Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| DTS:X | No |
| Drivers | Tweeters: 2; Woofers: 2; Enclosure: Ported |
| Subwoofer | Optional |
| Rear speakers | Optional |
| Virtual surround | No |
| Dialogue enhancement | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Room correction | Yes |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | No |
| HDMI inputs | 0 |
| Optical inputs | Yes |
| Analogue input | No |
| USB | No |
| Subwoofer output | Wireless |
| HDMI CEC | No |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Streaming | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn |
| Voice control | Alexa & Google Assistant optional |
| App | Mobile, Web, Computer |
| Learns TV remote | Yes |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 22 x 2.81 x 3.75 in / 559 x 71 x 95 mm |
| Weight | 4.29 lbs / 1.95 kg |
| Wall mounting | Yes (bracket sold separately) |
| Warranty | 1 Year parts, 1 Year labour |
| List price | $219 |
Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.