I've been a TV and music lover my whole life, always looking for high-fidelity speakers and headphones to get the full experience from my entertainment. To me, hearing the sound as the creator intended should be non-negotiable.
Of all the systems I've had over the years, the Sonos Arc Ultra is the best-sounding one I've used. And now that October's Prime Day is in its final hours, snap up the Sonos Arc Ultra, discounted by a huge $170, before the deal disappears tonight.
Whether watching movies or listening to high-fidelity music, it's the best soundbar we've tested at Homes & Gardens. I couldn't recommend it more, but if it's still too expensive, I've included more options down below.
You won't find better than the Sonos Arc Ultra
It didn't matter whether I was listening to old jazz or hip-hop, or watching Harry Potter or Breaking Bad; the Sonos Arc Ultra sounded incredible. Like, awe-inspiringly good.
It's hard to believe that a single soundbar could produce audio that surrounds you, with rich detail in every frequency. The bass is thumping and the trebles are lush, making it perfect for a music room.
And the voices are clear even in loud, busy scenes. I could watch an action sequence and hear noises travelling above and around my head. It's true surround sound, without having to install multiple speakers around your living room, as you would with the Samsung HW-QS750F, which I also loved during testing.
Instead, it comes straight from your TV stand, but using up-firing speakers, it can send soundwaves when watching Dolby Atmos titles, just like you're in the theater.
Its only downside is the price, but now that it's reduced by $170, it's less eyewatering to bring home this investment that will seriously upgrade your entertainment system ahead of hosting season.
That's why I always use the sale seasons to make big, worthwhile investments. And whether you buy direct from Sonos or a retailer, you can split the payment into installments.
The Sonos Arc Ultra is available for $929 at Sonos, Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.
More to shop
Even with the $170 discount, this could be out of your price range. Here are more soundbars we love that don't cost quite as much.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Costing under $100 for a limited time, the Fire TV Soundbar is a two-in-one device, streamlining your streaming services and your sound system into one. That means no more fiddling around with multiple remotes.
You can also buy the Fire TV Soundbar Plus for $149.99, down from $249.99, which comes with a built-in subwoofer for deeper bass.
As it has a separate subwoofer and two surround speakers, the Samsung HW-QS750F gives enhanced customization over the sound settings, and you can position the multiple speakers around your room to make it more immersive.
Read more in my full Samsung HW-QS750F review.
Discounted by $200 right now, the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 also wowed us on test, producing the most realistic surround sound I've experienced at home.
Read more in my full Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 review.
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