This is the one thing I've got against Sonos as they've hijicked the wireless term. Their speakers aren't wireless, they are powered speakers, so still need cables.
They haven't all been patched on my system. And to go by the Sonos Reddit and Sonos's own user forum, they haven't been patched for lots of other people too.
A wireless router or wireless router still need DC power. People understand the wire refers to the primary means of connectivity, where these speakers can play from sources transmitted over the air, so they are wireless.
Okay? I have more too. Here's a whole list of security issues from Apple. Not sure how having a security issue equates to not being a properly run company.It's not the first time. It won't be the last. Sonos is not a properly run company. Here's another one, and I have more:
Sonos draws more customer anger — this time for its privacy policy
One very important sentence has disappeared.www.theverge.com
Just curious, what made them unable to restore the old version? Is that copyright issues? If this is explained clearly (which was never been), probably it can made us more patient and empathetic.
I think it’s totally different case. Security issues didn’t make the product unusable or stop working. Sonos has the app run well for few years and suddenly they replaced with the worst one. This annoyed their users and fair enough if we questioned how they run the company.
Can't wholly agree with that analogy as speakers traditionally aren't powered by powercables. Most are powered by an amplifier and even sonos has an amplifier. Those 'wires' from such amplifier or receiver powered speakers are often unsightly, especially when one has a spouse and not chase them in the walls or floor.
Why would anybody put what looks like a drainage pipe on their wall under the TV? Looks utterly crap.
Sonos today announced the launch of two new products, the Arc Ultra Soundbar and the Sonos Sub 4. The Sonos Arc Ultra is a new high-end soundbar that's priced at $999, while the $799 Sub 4 is the newest Sonos subwoofer with improved design and internals.
The Arc Ultra offers up to double the bass of its predecessor, thanks to new transducer technology called Sound Motion. Sound Motion cuts down on the size of the transducer while also improving bass, for better sound from smaller devices. There are 14 Sonos-engineered drivers, the Sound Motion woofer, and a cluster of tweeters with waveguides to provide a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience.
New center channel architecture maximizes vocal clarity to make it easier to follow dialogue, and there is a Speech Enhancement feature for customization. Trueplay can be used to customize audio to a specific space.
Compared to the prior version of the Sonos Arc, the Arc Ultra has a curved design, matte finish, and slimmer build that doesn't obstruct TV bezels. There are touch controls behind the soundbar and an easy setup process through HDMI eARC.
The Sub 4 has a similar design to the Sub 3, but there is a new matte finish and a profile that allows it to stand upright, be placed on its side, or tucked under furniture. Sonos upped the processing power and memory of the Sub 4, and added new Wi-Fi radios for improved connectivity. Sonos says Sub 4 was created with inward-facing woofers to neutralize distortion, and the new model is compatible with the Arc Ultra, Arc, or Beam, as well as older versions of the Sub.
These are the first two products that Sonos has introduced since its ill-received app overhaul in May. Sonos opted to delay launching new devices earlier in 2024 in order to make improvements to the Sonos app, which have included bug fixes and feature additions to match the functionality of the original Sonos app. Sonos had delayed new product launches, but CEO Patrick Spence said that the company now feels the app has been improved enough to introduce new devices.
Earlier this month, Sonos recommitted to software quality and customer experience, promising to focus more on customer experience while also testing future app changes with customers before rolling them out.
Alongside the new devices, Sonos plans to roll out a new app update that will "surpass the performance of the previous app" across metrics like system identification, new device setup, and grouping multiple Sonos devices together. Sonos claims that the update will "reintroduce 90 percent of the new app's missing features."
The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 will be available from the Sonos website on October 29.
Article Link: Sonos Launches New $999 Arc Ultra Soundbar and $799 Sub 4
But what you are saying is not what @victorvictoria is saying. What you are saying actually makes sense. The other person is saying security issues that they fixed and something you don’t like in a privacy policy makes them a poorly run company, which of course makes no sense.
Absolutely. It's the same with companies who do limited releases to force scarcity. They're called Veblen goods.
Home theaters are a thing. I have a full traditional home theater atmos setup 7.2.4 system. I would estimate I have put over $10k into the audio alone. It's awesome but I would personally not consider it an extravagant home theater system. But it's actually scary how close a $3,600 Sonos system can sound in comparison. There is value there.
This 100%. It has impressed me no end, and I've always been a separates' person. It has come a long way. The arc, 2 subs, and the era 300 is a very impressive combination. I can't wait to hear the new versions. But not all rooms are suitable for a soundbar, so there is still plenty of space for both.
I am eyeing Beolab 90 as it seems to be the most "bang for my buck". But purchasing it for $150,000 still makes me wonder if my rich friends will approve or not. What if they all purchase it for $200,000 from some other outlet? They would call me a cheapskate.
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I am eyeing Beolab 90 as it seems to be the most "bang for my buck". But purchasing it for $150,000 still makes me wonder if my rich friends will approve or not. What if they all purchase it for $200,000 from some other outlet? They would call me a cheapskate.
Link for those interested
Beolab 90 - Ultimate High-End 8,200W Speakers | B&O
Perhaps the world's most advanced digital loudspeaker. Bang & Olufsen's flagship stereo speakers adapting seamlessly to your living space.
Ironically, as those were only $75k a pair when they were introduced, if they keep doubling in value every four years, they might be a solid investment. 🧐I am eyeing Beolab 90 as it seems to be the most "bang for my buck". But purchasing it for $150,000 still makes me wonder if my rich friends will approve or not. What if they all purchase it for $200,000 from some other outlet? They would call me a cheapskate.
Link for those interested
Beolab 90 - Ultimate High-End 8,200W Speakers | B&O
Perhaps the world's most advanced digital loudspeaker. Bang & Olufsen's flagship stereo speakers adapting seamlessly to your living space.
