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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

3.11Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Speaker Channels 3.1 (built-in subwoofer). The reference package is this soundbar-only listing.

3.015Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-ultraRead 8 October 2026Which Sonos soundbar is right for you comparison lists Ray as 3.0 with Dolby Digital. This is a maker-advertised layout. Ray has no discrete center driver, and its four drivers share dialogue duties.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two woofers. That is 8 drivers. What Hi-Fi and Cord Busters repeat it. Expert Reviews lists only tweeters and woofers.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: under the grille are three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two subwoofers. That is 8 drivers, as on the Amazon page.

42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Standalone reference package has no supplied external subwoofer or rear enclosures. Same active drivers as the bar.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Same page text. All listed drivers are in the bar. No separate subwoofer is in this package.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Same review text. All listed drivers sit in the bar.

42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Passive radiators and bass-reflex ports are excluded.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

06Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the bar has no upfiring speakers.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no physical upward-firing speakers. The advertised Dolby Atmos is virtual.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no up-firing speakers. Atmos comes from processing.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar has an integrated subwoofer and no up-firing height drivers.

013Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes all four drivers as forward-facing.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Full-range speaker	3
Soundbar	Tweeter	3
Soundbar	Woofer	2

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters, two woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: three full range speakers, two woofers and three tweeters.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review calls the two low-frequency drivers subwoofers. Amazon calls them woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.

BSonos Ray

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Tweeter	2	Forward-facing
Soundbar	Midwoofer	2	Forward-facing

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. No driver diameters published.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for more bass consider the Fire TV Soundbar Plus with subwoofer. The listed package has only a built-in subwoofer and a separate subwoofer is not in the box.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Separate Sonos subwoofers are optional.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The comparison table lists surround speakers only for the bundle with subwoofer and surround speakers. The in-the-box list has none.

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete standalone-bar box contents. Rear speakers are optional.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026One-piece bar. The in-the-box list has no detachable end sections.

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Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 8 October 2026Sub 1/2/3 support all home theater speakers. Sub 4 supports all except Playbar/Playbase. Sub Mini has separate support list. Arc Ultra dual-Sub setup requires two Sub 4/Gen 3 units, not Gen 1/2.11Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 8 October 2026Home Theater list explicitly includes Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 2) and Ray for Sub Mini.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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One, One SL, Era 10012Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-rayRead 8 October 2026Guide names optional One and One SL surrounds. Current product page offers a Ray plus two Era 100 set.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. Best results over HDMI ARC or eARC. Atmos here is virtual because the bar has no up-firing drivers (TechRadar).

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Price and Features sections state no Dolby Atmos decoding.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. The bar has no up-firing drivers.

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Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED chart: one green light for Dolby Digital or DTS playback, three green lights for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X playback. No connection is named.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app. Dolby TrueHD, multichannel PCM and MAT require eARC. DTS Digital Surround is not an indication of a licensed decoder.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for playback in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port of the TV. Reviewers say DTS:X works only over eARC, so no DTS:X row is stored for ARC.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: optical connections do not support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. HDMI ARC or eARC is used for Atmos.

BSonos Ray

Connection	Format
Optical	Stereo PCM
Optical	Dolby Digital
Optical	DTS Digital Surround

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 8 October 2026Ray has an optical audio input. ARC/eARC combinations are stated for Arc Ultra and Beam (Gen 2). Optical adapter paths for the HDMI bars are not treated as native optical ports.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP36Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the USB port plays MP3 files from a USB drive. No other file formats are stated.

MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, AAC, HE-AAC, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Local network music-library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from HDMI/optical theater formats.

Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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48kHz5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026Published local music-library maximum. Not a claim that HDMI/optical input rates match this route.

Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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24bits5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-audio-formats-for-sonos-music-libraryRead 8 October 2026FLAC and ALAC local network music-library playback on the current app. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16 bits.

Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	ARC/eARC	HDMI ARC/eARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Not available	USB audio playback from a USB drive
AC power	1	Not available	Soundbar power input

Source5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your Fire TV Soundbar Plus, back view: optical port, HDMI port, USB port and power port. Screw holes for wall mounting sit on the bottom. The HDMI port is the TV connection and its text says HDMI ARC/eARC.

BSonos Ray

Connector	Count	Version	Role
Optical	1	Not available	Digital optical audio input
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. One optical audio input, one Ethernet port and one AC power input.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV. Cord Busters also names eARC.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your TV with HDMI, step 2: check that your TV's HDMI CEC setting is enabled.

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HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: the HDMI port is ARC-enabled and the reviewer would have liked a second HDMI passthrough port. The bar has one HDMI port.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar lacks an HDMI output port, so it uses up one TV HDMI port.

No14Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section says no HDMI connection, only optical TV audio.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Bluetooth Support Yes.

No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

58Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Wireless Bluetooth 5. No minor version and no codecs are stated.

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Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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Wi-Fi

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no built-in streaming like Roku soundbars, no Alexa and no app.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no streaming capabilities are built in and there is no Alexa or other smart feature. The maker's connectivity row is HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth, USB. No Wi-Fi is listed by any source.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11b/g/n3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Dedicated device-mode support list. General user-guide router compatibility text is not device-protocol evidence.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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2.4 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 8 October 2026Router uplink bands from the dedicated support list. Surround speaker radio links are separate.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 202613Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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No13Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-rayRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly says in-built microphones are absent.

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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Sonos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

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iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current app: iOS/iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+/Windows 8+. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android required for initial setup.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Yes12Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/blog/guide-to-rayRead 8 October 2026

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Remote. The page says a TV remote is not included.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your remote page and the included items page show the soundbar remote and 2 AAA batteries.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents contain no separate remote. Control uses a TV remote, touch controls or the app.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, Sports, Night1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: EQ Modes Movie, Music, Sports, Night.

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Requires a supported iOS device.

Room calibration system

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Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Dialogue Enhancer elevates voices above background sounds.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Night mode gives crisp dialogue at low volumes and minimized bass.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote: Treble and Bass buttons, each with levels 1 to 9. Dialogue Enhancer levels 1 to 5.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

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Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 30 W electrical rating3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Product specifications: Electrical Rating 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz, 30W. This is the electrical rating of the bar and not an operating consumption figure.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width942Height64Depth131mm(37.1 × 2.5 × 5.2 in)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Size (LxWxH) 94.2 x 13.1 x 6.4 cm. That is length (width) 942, depth 131, height 64 mm. The US page gives 37 x 5.2 x 2.5 in, which agrees within inch rounding.

Width559Height71Depth95mm(22 × 2.8 × 3.7 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026User guide Specifications and launch fact sheet give 559 x 71 x 95 mm. Current shop page instead gives 557 x 70 x 93 mm. Manual and datasheet take precedence.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

4,000g(8.8 lb)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Weight 4.0 kg. The US page gives 8.8 lb, which agrees.

1,950g(4.3 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/rayRead 8 October 2026Manual and launch fact sheet give 1.95 kg. Current shop page gives 1.9 kg. Manual and datasheet take precedence.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit. The bar has two mounting holes on the bottom (Amazon safety page).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting the soundbar on the wall section.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 cable, AC power cord, AAA batteries (2), Wall mount kit, Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 Cable, 1 AC Cord, 2 AAA Batteries, Wall mount kit, Quick Start Guide.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Also included page: High Speed HDMI cable, power cord and 2 AAA batteries, plus the wall mounting accessories.

Sonos Ray, Power cable, Optical audio cable, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Product page Box Contents lists the standalone bar package.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wall mounting accessories: paper template, 2 anchors, 2 wall screws, 2 soundbar screws and 2 brackets.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: HDMI 2.0 Cable.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: connect to the TV optical port using an optical cable (sold separately).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Other TV connection options: optical cable sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Optical audio cable supplied.

General

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Series

Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: Meet the Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series. The series has a soundbar only, a soundbar with subwoofer and a soundbar with subwoofer and surround speakers.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HM34BR3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance page for the soundbar only: Model Number HM34BR. The bundle with subwoofer lists HM24BR and HM24SW instead.

RAYG1US1BLK, RAYG1US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

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840136802846, 8401368028391Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026Maker JSON-LD names the property gtin13 but publishes these literal 12-digit US UPC values, matched to the black and white SKUs.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 November 20246Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026AFTVnews article date 14 November 2024. Amazon Japan opened pre-orders the same day.

11 May 20229Press releaseinvestors.sonos.com/news-and-events/investor-news/latest-news/2022/Upgrade-Your-Sound-With-Sonos-Ray-and-New-Colors-for-Sonos-Roam/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The page is live. The listing carries a rating count and shows no discontinued notice.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.996Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026US price of the soundbar only: $249.99. Excludes sales tax. The subwoofer and surround bundles were $374.99 and $489.99.

$2798Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet USD price for the standalone bar, excluding US sales tax. Later shop prices are not launch prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€2998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official launch fact sheet euro retail launch price as published for the standalone bar, including VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, DE1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US from this Amazon US page.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026CA from this Amazon Canada page for the same ASIN.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026UK review of the bar sold in the UK with UK and EU power cables.11Press articlechina-gadgets.deRead 15 October 2026German article from January 2026 says the Soundbar Plus is sold on Amazon Germany at 189.99 euro.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: all the units come in a matte black.

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MT1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/ray1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/ray/rayfactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

d1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdf5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fire TV Soundbar Plus quick start guide, 4 pages, file 22-005394-01. The PDF has no text layer. Read through OCR and by eye.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/ray1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/rayRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US: 1-year limited warranty and service.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Canada page also states a 1-year limited warranty.

1year7Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US new product manufacturer warranty, section 10(a). One year from original purchase. Excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.