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Sonos Launches Arc Ultra Soundbar, Sub 4 Subwoofer, and Era 100 Pro Speaker in India

Sonos Launches Arc Ultra Soundbar, Sub 4 Subwoofer, and Era 100 Pro Speaker in India

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Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 subwoofer, initially unveiled in the US in October 2024, have now been launched in India alongside the Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker. The Sub 4 is claimed to offer more dynamic bass performance, while the soundbar comes with Sound Motion technology and Dolby Atmos support, and a 9.1.4 system for a spatial audio experience. The Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker is optimised for Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+) and is designed for “professional installation in light-commercial and residential spaces.” Sonos Arc Ultra, Sub 4, Era 100 Pro Price in India, Availability The price of the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 is set in India at Rs. 99,999 and Rs. 84,999, respectively. They are currently available for purchase in the country via the official website. They will be showcased at Smart Home Expo, from May 8 to May 10 and at Palm Expo from May 29 to May 31 in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the company revealed that the Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker will be exclusively sold in pairs through select Sonos partners who specialise in professional …

Sonos permanently drops the price of its Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbar

Sonos permanently drops the price of its Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbar

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Sonos is lowering the price of two products in an effort to boost hardware sales amid a continued slump. The company’s Era 100 smart speaker and entry-level Ray soundbar now both cost $199. That’s a $50 drop for the Era 100, which launched at $249. And it’s an even more substantial $80 cut for the Ray; the soundbar was released nearly three years ago at an MSRP of $279. Both products have regularly been available for less during sales and retailer discounts, but now the price drop is permanent. (Credit to my friends in the Sonos subreddit who spotted this; I’ve now confirmed it with Sonos directly.) The Era 100 is Sonos’ mainstream home speaker and improves upon the prior Sonos One (and Play:1 before that) with stereo sound, line-in and Bluetooth audio support, plus more intuitive physical controls. Its original price felt reasonable, but at $199, it’s an even better deal and a good gateway into the Sonos ecosystem. I’m usually less quick to recommend the Ray. Unlike the more expensive Arc Ultra and …

Urban Harmonic 2080 2.1 Channel Soundbar With 80W Output, 3D Surround Sound Launched in India

Urban Harmonic 2080 2.1 Channel Soundbar With 80W Output, 3D Surround Sound Launched in India

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Urban has unveiled its new Harmonic 2080 soundbar in India. The latest 2.1 channel soundbar from the tech brand comes with a wired subwoofer and has an 80W output. Offered in a single black colour, the Harmonic 2080 soundbar offers multiple connectivity options for easy usage. It has 3D surround sound, four dedicated EQ modes, and touch controls. The Urban Harmonic 2080 soundbar has Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Urban Harmonic 2080 Price The newly launched Urban Harmonic 2080 soundbar has an introductory price tag of Rs. 6,999. It comes in a single Black colour option and is currently up for sale through the Urban website. It is confirmed to be available for purchase via Amazon India, Flipkart, and other retail outlets. Urban Harmonic 2080 Specifications Urban Harmonic 2080 2.1 channel soundbar has a total power output of 80W. It has a wired subwoofer that is claimed to enhance deep bass. It is equipped with a panoramic 3D surround sound feature that is said to enhance spatial audio effects, providing a 360-degree immersive sound experience. The soundbar …

Samsung soundbar owners report major problems after latest firmware update

Samsung soundbar owners report major problems after latest firmware update

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Samsung’s flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990D, is being rendered useless for some owners after a faulty firmware update that the company rolled out this week. The sheer number of reports on Samsung’s community forums, Reddit, and AVSForum confirm that something has gone very wrong with the premium Dolby Atmos system in recent days. The issue isn’t limited to any specific region, with customers in the United States, Austria, the Philippines, Malaysia, and other countries all sharing in the frustration. Customers say the soundbar has gone unresponsive and that none of the usual factory reset methods are working; affected units are also inaccessible via Samsung’s SmartThings app. The device powers on, but appears to freeze on the TV eARC input — with no sound output to speak of. The culprit seems to be the latest firmware release, which is version 1020.7. Many Q990Ds are set to automatically install new updates, which has led to widespread complaints about the bad software over the last several days. If you’ve got a Samsung soundbar, it might be wise to disable …

You can customize the sound of Klipsch’s new soundbar for exactly where you sit

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Klipsch has announced its new Flexus Core 300 soundbar, which it claims is the industry’s first to utilize Dirac’s Live Room correction technology to optimize its sound specifically for the room where it’s installed and where listeners are sitting. Dirac Live is typically only featured in amplifiers and receivers that are part of a more complex — and more expensive — home theater setup. The $999 Flexus Core 300 will be “available this winter,” according to What Hi-Fi? and features eight side-firing, front-firing, and up-firing 2.25-inch speakers, plus four 4-inch subwoofers. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ethernet, 8K passthrough HDMI, HDMI eARC, USB-C, and a digital audio port. Switching inputs and adjusting settings like EQ is handled through Klipsch’s Connect Plus mobile app available for iOS and Android. Altering the sound output to compensate for the layout, size, and shape of a room isn’t a new feature for soundbars, but its execution varies. Samsung’s SpaceFit Sound relies on a microphone located on the soundbar itself to determine how sound is affected as it bounces around a …

Best Soundbar Deals Under Rs. 5,000 to Check Before Amazon’s Great Republic Day Sale Ends Tonight

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2024 has entered its final leg. The special discount sale kicked off last week for all shoppers, after providing early access to Prime members. The sale includes hundreds of deals across all major product categories. We have already covered the best deals on tablets, wearables, speakers, smartphones, and TVs. In case you missed the initial phase of the sale, we have handpicked some of the best deals on soundbars that you can grab on the last day of Amazon’s Great Republic Day Sale 2024 today. You can also avail of bank offers to further sweeten the purchases.  The Great Republic Day Sale 2024 by Amazon started on January 13. The week-long sale was earlier planned to end on January 18, but the e-commerce major extended it till January 19. Besides the general discounts, SBI card holders can avail 10 percent discount on card and EMI transactions. Amazon Pay ICICI credit card users can avail of additional cashback and get around 2,200 welcome rewards on purchases. There are exchange offers, EMI …

The best cheap Sonos speaker and soundbar deals for January 2023

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Most would agree that Sonos offers some of the best speakers and soundbars currently available. That’s because Sonos makes speakers that — more often than not — boast great sound quality, support for all the major streaming platforms, and simple multi-room functionality. Unfortunately, however, those perks often come at a high price. Sonos products aren’t cheap, and, outside of the occasional rogue discount, they rarely go on sale. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean there aren’t ways to save at least a few dollars on Sonos gear. You can often, for example, score discounts on even more Sonos devices if you’re comfortable buying refurbished ones. We also occasionally see sales on Sonos’ collaborative series with Ikea and discounted bundles that include Sonos products, which makes it easier to set up an entire home audio system while saving money. And, if you’re a student, Sonos offers a program you can join to get a 15 percent discount when you spend up to $2,500 on full-priced speakers and accessories. Regardless of their existence, these discounts can be hard to …

Razer’s Leviathan V2 Pro soundbar tracks your head to optimize sound

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Soundbars might not be the audio system of choice for most desktop setups, but Razer is trying is offering a new one for people who don’t want to mess with headsets or finicky surround sound systems. The popular gaming tech company just announced the Leviathan V2 Pro at CES 2023, the latest addition to its existing range of soundbars designed to provide compact, low-profile audio for PC gamers. Created in partnership with THX and Audioscenic, Razer claims that the Leviathan V2 Pro can envelop a user with “3D audio” by combining beamforming surround sound with head-tracking AI technology. A built-in IR camera can detect the user’s position, allowing the soundbar to optimize sound by adapting the audio beams to the listener’s position in real time. The Leviathan V2 Pro features a built-in IR camera on the front, which it uses to track a listeners location.Image: Razer There are two modes available for the 3D audio feature: THX Spatial Audio Virtual Headset for stereo content that allegedly mimics positional audio typically found in headsets and THX …

Sony HT-A5000 Soundbar and Home Theatre System Review: Fairly Well Equipped

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A good home theatre system can really enhance your entertainment setup, and there are various ways to put one together in your television room at home. While many might opt to mix-and-match individual components from different brands, others might prefer the simplicity and ease of setup that you can get with a single product set. Sony offers just that with its feature-filled A-series soundbars, which can be used with matching subwoofers and rear speakers. I’m reviewing one of the Sony HT-A5000 soundbar systems here. Priced at around Rs. 1,72,000 for the package I’m reviewing here, but with packages starting at around Rs. 1,12,000 onwards in India, the Sony HT-A5000 soundbar is the brand’s mid-tier product in its A-series lineup of soundbars and speaker systems. With a 5.1.2-channel speaker setup for the soundbar and support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision passthrough, is the Sony HT-A5000 worth the price? Find out in this review. The up-firing speakers of the Sony HT-A5000 attempt to virtualise overhead speakers for compatible audio formats   Sony HT-A5000 system packages and pricing …

Best TVs, Home Entertainment, and Streaming Devices of 2022 in India

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The best televisions, home entertainment gadgets, speakers, and streaming devices of 2022 cover a wide range of products, based on the many we’ve reviewed this past year. The premium television segment saw a lot of capable options from brands such as Samsung, Sony, and LG, as did the mid-range and affordable segments. Additionally, Apple also launched the much more powerful and capable Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen) streaming device, while Sony and LG strengthened their product portfolios in the soundbar and home theatre categories. In terms of technology for televisions, OLED remains the popular option for premium and mid-range buyers, although Mini LED screen tech shows a lot of promise going forward. Dolby Atmos and multi-channel soundbar systems have been popular in 2022 as well. With all of this in mind, here is our list of the top televisions, home entertainment, and streaming devices of 2022 in India. Best premium television of 2022: Samsung QN95B Neo QLED Ultra-HD Mini LED Smart TV Our top pick of televisions in 2022 is among the first mainstream Mini …