Is Sonos Playbase discontinued?

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The Sonos Playbase is now discontinued, but when it launched Sonos' take on the soundbase (a soundbar intended to go under your TV stand) didn't disappoint. … With the Sonos Arc on sale for $799, the Playbase is discontinued.7 May 2020

What replaced the Sonos Playbase?

Sonos announces Arc, a Dolby Atmos soundbar to replace Playbar and Playbase. Sonos has just taken the wraps off Arc, its first Dolby Atmos soundbar. Available for pre-order today with deliveries beginning on 10th June, the Sonos Arc replaces both the Playbar and Playbase and is priced at £799 ($799).

Is the Sonos Playbase worth it?

The Sonos Playbase is beautifully designed as the perfect sound-enhancing solution for your telly. It delivers excellent sound quality and enough bass to be sufficient as a top notch standalone speaker too. And if you want to add other Sonos speakers and the Sub then it can also be setup as the ultimate 5.1 system.

Is the Sonos Playbar being discontinued?

The Playbar is the company's first soundbar, released in 2013, and has since been replaced by Arc. (Sonos is phasing out the Playbar.) It uses a single optical cable to your TV and it effectively replaces your TV speakers.

When was the Sonos Playbar discontinued?

(Pocket-lint) – Sonos introduced the Arc soundbar in 2020, replacing the older Playbar from 2013, likely leaving many wondering whether they need to upgrade.

Does Sonos Playbase have HDMI ARC?

Playbar and Playbase require a TV with a digital optical audio output. Arc, Beam, and Amp require a TV with an HDMI ARC port in order to utilize CEC, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant to control your TV.

Is Sonos better than Bose?

The difference between Sonos and Bose is generally that Sonos is the better company in terms of their software and installation, as it's very easy to build your own multiroom setup. However, Bose still has the edge on Sonos when it comes to sound quality.

Is Playbase better than Playbar?

In terms of audio quality, the Playbar is a bit better than the Playbase. A lot of buyers have reported this despite Sonos' statement that both should sound about the same. The price of the Playbar could be a bit frightening but it's well worth it.

Is Sonos an American company?

Sonos Inc. Sonos is an American developer and manufacturer of audio products best known for its multi-room audio products. The company was founded in 2002 by John MacFarlane, Craig Shelburne, Tom Cullen, and Trung Mai.