"Sonos' webpages and popular reviews are full of specs, but several real-life factors affect your soundbar's performance more than you'd think. Factors such as placement, your content's audio format, and your room's size and furniture all affect your soundbar's output. I use my Sonos Arc and Arc Ultra soundbars, Era 300 speakers, Sub 4 subwoofer, and Ace headphones daily, but achieving complete satisfaction required some adjustments. I'm finally ready to share the secrets."
"Dolby Atmos is an object-based spatial audio format. However, movie theaters get it right because they have speakers embedded in the ceiling, adding height and achieving an immersive experience that mimics sounds coming from above you. You don't have ceiling speakers, but your Arc or Arc Ultra has upfiring speakers to create this illusion at home. The fix: Increase the height channel volume"
Room layout, soundbar placement, and content audio format strongly affect soundbar performance, often more than specifications. Place the soundbar centered and as close to eye level as possible, and avoid enclosing it in cabinets to allow proper sound dispersion. Dolby Atmos requires perceived height; Sonos Arc and Arc Ultra use upfiring speakers to simulate overhead sound, and increasing height-channel volume can partially compensate for limited ceiling height. Dialogue clarity can improve with specific audio features and by expanding the Sonos home theater with rear speakers and a subwoofer. Room size, furniture, and speaker positioning further influence immersion and clarity.
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