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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.

7.1.43Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker-advertised virtual 7.1.4 sound field. Does not describe physical channel or driver count. The reference package is the standalone bar.

5.0.212Press articletechradar.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review lists the speaker layout as 5.0.2 with 11 Class-D amplifiers, 8 woofers and 3 tweeters. This is the maker channel layout and not a driver count.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review states Sonos refers to the Arc arrangement as 5.0.2.16Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/arcRead 10 October 2026Public review lists the channels as 5.0.2.

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.

93Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

111Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026All eleven drivers are in the bar. No subwoofer or rear speaker is supplied.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News: an array of 11 drivers, eight mid-range woofers and three dedicated tweeters.

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.

93Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

111Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker states eleven internal speakers, made of three tweeters and eight woofers on the Tech Specs tab.

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.

23Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Plus: two full-range speakers explicitly called top-firing on pp.9 and 25. The top-positioned woofers are excluded from this directional height count.

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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.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range aluminum cone	3	50	Front left, center and right
Soundbar	Full-range aluminum cone	2	50	Side left and right
Soundbar	Full-range aluminum cone	2	50	Up-firing left and right
Soundbar	Inverse cone cellulose woofer	2	100	Top left and right

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speaker quantities, locations and centimetre diameters from the exact-model specifications on p.78.

BSonos Arc

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Silk dome tweeter	3
Soundbar	Elliptical woofer	8

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs: three silk-dome tweeters and eight elliptical woofers. Driver sizes and orientations are not published.

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

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in woofers are included. The separate AMBEO Sub is optional, not part of this package.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Complete package contents on the Tech Specs tab. 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.

03Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Standalone bar package, no separate rear enclosures.

02Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents list no rear speakers. 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.

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Fixed one-piece bar with no detachable rear enclosures, shown in product overview and package contents.

No2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Single-piece bar. Package contents list no detachable sections.

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

Sennheiser AMBEO Sub3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to four wireless AMBEO Subs can be added separately. Optional subs contribute no specifications to this reference package.

Sub (Gen 1), Sub (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), Sub 4, Sub Mini1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Support page for Sub compatibility lists Arc with all Sub models in certain configurations. Sub Mini support is listed in the next source.8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-miniRead 10 October 2026Arc is listed under Home Theater products that support Sub Mini.9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-subRead 10 October 2026Sub (Gen 1, 2 and 3) and Sub 4 are compatible with Arc. Arc works with all Sub models in certain configurations. Optional subwoofers are not supplied.

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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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.

400W3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker total audio power explicitly RMS for the standalone bar, p.78.

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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.

38Hz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker response limit at -3 dB, standalone bar.

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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.

20kHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker response limit at -3 dB, standalone bar.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker states Dolby Atmos with upward-firing drivers. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works on ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and MAT Atmos need eARC.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/listen-to-dolby-atmos-audio-from-your-tv-on-sonosRead 10 October 2026Arc supports Dolby Atmos playback in a Home Theater setup over HDMI ARC or eARC. Most Atmos plays over ARC with Dolby Digital Plus. Lossless Atmos with Dolby TrueHD needs eARC.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026The maker format list names only DTS Digital Surround for DTS. DTS:X is not listed, so it is stored as not supported.

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.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD LBR, DTS:X, MPEG-H, Sony 360 Reality Audio3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Shared supported surround formats table p.82. Lossless TrueHD and DTS-HD formats require an appropriate digital route.

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Home Theater Audio Formats list on the Tech Specs tab. eARC is required for Dolby Atmos (MAT), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos via TrueHD, Multichannel PCM and Dolby Multichannel PCM. The maker notes 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.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	LPCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD LBR
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI eARC	MPEG-H
HDMI eARC	Sony 360 Reality Audio
HDMI ARC	LPCM stereo
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix
Optical	LPCM stereo
Optical	Dolby Digital
Optical	DTS
Optical	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Optical	DTS 96/24

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026eARC decoding follows p.82. ARC entries are the unqualified supported combinations from p.32. TV-dependent ARC object/lossless modes are omitted. Optical is Plus only. The optical multichannel LPCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Atmos over DD+, MPEG-H and 360 Reality Audio claims on p.82 conflict with S/PDIF transport limits and are omitted. The ARC table describes calculated speaker layouts, not incoming channel counts. No max_channels cell is inferred from its 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 values.

BSonos Arc

Connection	Format
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI ARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Stereo PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital
HDMI eARC	DTS Digital Surround
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Multichannel PCM
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Rows follow the maker format list and its eARC-required footnote. ARC carries stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus and Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus. eARC adds the lossless and MAT rows. Channel limits are not published.3Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-home-theater-audio-formatsRead 10 October 2026Sonos Arc is listed for Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus. Dolby TrueHD, Atmos over TrueHD, Atmos MAT, Multichannel PCM and Dolby Multichannel PCM require an eARC connection.

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

DSD, MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, LPCM, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, Vorbis3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Playable network-streaming file formats p.81. USB is service/power only.

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 10 October 2026Local music library playback through the current Sonos app. Mono or stereo files. This is separate from the HDMI home 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.

192kHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optical S/PDIF input sampling rates up to 192 kHz, p.80. Does not establish the same limit for every codec or route.

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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 10 October 2026Maker states local library files up to 48 kHz. Not a claim for HDMI input rates.

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 10 October 2026FLAC and ALAC up to 24-bit. AIFF and WAV are limited to 16-bit. FLAC and ALAC are limited to 16-bit in the Sonos S1 Controller app.

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.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	TV output with ARC and eARC
USB-A	1	Not available	Service updates and 5 V 1 A accessory power
AC power	1	Not available	Power input
HDMI	2	2.0a	Source input
Optical	1	Not available	S/PDIF audio input
RCA	2	Not available	Left and right analog audio input
RCA	1	Not available	Mono powered subwoofer pre-output
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network input

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical connector counts p.11 (Plus) or p.12 (Mini) and p.80. Stereo RCA is two sockets. USB is not a music-file input.

BSonos Arc

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV connection for HDMI ARC or eARC audio
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network connection
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Connector panel: one HDMI port, one Join button, one Ethernet port and the AC input. The optical audio adapter attaches to the HDMI cable and is not a native socket. HDMI is a TV audio connection and not a source input.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs HDMI eARC entry. Connects to the TV HDMI eARC or ARC port with the included HDMI cable.

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs HDMI eARC entry and feature list.

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026The guide describes TV control through the HDMI ARC link. See the TV requirements article for the CEC condition.10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 10 October 2026Arc needs a TV with an HDMI ARC port to use CEC or voice control of the TV. CEC control is unavailable through the optical adapter.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review lists no HDMI pass-through ports as a drawback.

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

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026HDMI 2.0a source inputs support up to 4K 60 Hz, p.80. Chroma and bit depth are not stated.

BSonos Arc

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HDR passthrough formats

Dolby Vision3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual p.80 explicitly lists Dolby Vision passthrough. Other HDR formats are not inferred.

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VRR passthrough

No6Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-plus-p70753/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026The review explicitly states HDMI inputs do not pass VRR.

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ALLM passthrough

No7Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sennheisers-five-star-dolby-atmos-soundbar-is-back-down-to-its-lowest-price-everRead 8 October 2026The article explicitly says the HDMI passthrough inputs do not support ALLM.

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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.

2.23Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Plus HDMI source inputs HDCP 2.2, TV eARC output HDCP 1.4, p.80.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No14Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-arc-review-118429Read 10 October 2026Review FAQ states the Sonos Arc does not have Bluetooth.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review spec table lists Bluetooth as No.16Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/arcRead 10 October 2026Public review verdict lists no Bluetooth support. Membership-locked measurements were not used.

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

5.03Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 20265.0 Classic/BLE source-audio link. The optional AMBEO Sub link uses 5.2 and does not replace the source version.

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

AAC, SBC3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026AAC and SBC for received Bluetooth audio. LC3 is confined to the optional subwoofer link.

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Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs WiFi entry.

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.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

802.11b/g/n6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 10 October 2026Dedicated support list names Arc under 802.11n, on top of the 802.11b/g baseline for all Sonos products. The 802.11n mode needs the current Sonos app and is not available after S1 setup.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

2.4 GHz6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/supported-wifi-modes-and-security-standards-for-sonos-productsRead 10 October 2026Arc is not in the 5 GHz list. The product guide states 2.4 GHz routers.

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

100Mbps3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026RJ45 network port rated 100/10 Mbit, p.80.

100Mbps1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Ethernet entry: 10/100 port.

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.

Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Feature list names Apple AirPlay 2. Other service-level connect protocols are not stored.

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

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Alexa is built-in and uses bar microphones. Google Assistant requires an external device. Siri casting uses a separate Siri-enabled device via AirPlay, per maker press release. Availability depends on language and region.4Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/the-worlds-most-immersive-sound-7ez2v6Read 8 October 2026Alexa built-in, external Google Assistant device and Siri casting integration. The Mini release makes the separate Siri device route explicit.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Voice entry: works with Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Availability varies by country and language.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Four integrated microphones for room calibration and Alexa.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Specifications: four microphone array for voice control and Trueplay.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Mic Mute touch button. The manual states it mutes the built-in microphones, not an electrical disconnect.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Specifications state the LED is hardwired to the voice microphones for privacy control. The control is a capacitive touch button on the bar and not a rear mechanical switch.

Companion apps

Sennheiser Smart Control3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sonos7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 10 October 2026Maker app is named Sonos.

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

iOS, iPadOS, Android, Fire OS, macOS, Windows, Web7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 10 October 2026Current app: iOS and iPadOS 18+, Android 10+, Fire OS 7+. Desktop macOS 10.12+ and Windows 8+. Web app in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge. Desktop and web have limited system setup features. Mobile iOS or Android is required for initial setup.

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

Yes6Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-plus-p70753/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity and streaming section explicitly identifies AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast and Alexa Cast as multiroom routes.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker describes grouping speakers in different rooms in one Sonos system.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents list no separate remote. Control uses the TV remote, touch controls, voice or the app.

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Sound modes

Adaptive, Music, Movie, News, Neutral, Sports3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Speech Enhancement, Night Sound1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Speech Enhancement and Night Sound entries.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Home theater settings: Speech enhancement and Night sound.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Acoustic measurements with built-in microphones via Smart Control setup.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics with the microphones of an iOS device and tunes the EQ and height channels. Android is not supported for Trueplay on this model.

Room calibration system

AMBEO Self-Calibration3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Trueplay1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker name is Trueplay.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Speech Enhancement setting boosts voice frequencies.

Night mode

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Night Sound setting reduces the intensity of loud sounds.

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

Foundation, Low-Mid, Clarity and Brilliance3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026User-adjustable Foundation bass, Low-Mid midrange and Clarity and Brilliance treble controls described p.70.

Bass, Treble, Loudness1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Adjustable EQ entry: bass, treble and loudness in the Sonos app.

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.

0.5W3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Upper limit only: standby without a network connection is less than 0.5 W.

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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.

1.9W3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Standby with network connection is 1.9 W, standalone bar.

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

100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 3.5 A2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Product guide specifications: auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 3.5 A AC universal input. This is an input rating, not consumption.

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.

ASennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	485

Source6Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-plus-p70753/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth latency measured by Les Numériques, standalone bar. Review 6 December 2022, firmware 0.0.62. Source device, codec and measurement compensation settings are not published.

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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.

Width1,051Height77Depth121mm(41.4 × 3 × 4.8 in)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker approximate dimensions including tabletop feet from p.78.

Width1,141.7Height87Depth115.7mm(44.9 × 3.4 × 4.6 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026Product guide specifications: 3.4 x 45 x 4.5 in (87 x 1141.7 x 115.7 mm), H x W x D. The shop page rounds to 1,142 x 87 x 116 mm.

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

6,300g(13.9 lb)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker approximate bar weight p.78.

6,250g(13.8 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Shop page gives 13.78 lb (6.25 kg), the same as the product guide.

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

Width1,144Height135Depth219mm(45 × 5.3 × 8.6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026Single product retail packaging. Outer master carton excluded.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

10,000g(22 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026Retail package gross weight, not outer carton weight.

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Wall mountable

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional SB02-WM wall mount, pp.26–27.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Mounting entry gives a threaded mount socket and the maker sells wall mounts.

In the box

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In the box

AMBEO Soundbar Plus, Remote control with CR2032 battery, Premium high-speed HDMI cable, Power cord, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sonos Arc, Power cord, HDMI cable, Optical audio adapter, Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Package contents on the guide specifications. The shop Box Contents tab lists the soundbar, power cable, HDMI cable and optical audio adapter.

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

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026SB02-WM is sold separately, not in the bar package.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Wall mount kit is sold separately.

HDMI cable included

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Box Contents lists an HDMI cable, 4.9 ft (1.5 m).14Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-arc-review-118429Read 10 October 2026Review FAQ states the Arc comes with an HDMI cable in the box.

Optical cable included

No3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026The included optical audio adapter attaches to the HDMI cable. It is not an optical cable.

General

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Series

AMBEO1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026

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

SB02M, 700144, 7001432Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026US and EU country-specific standalone articles in the Technical Data table. Regional power cords differ. China-specific hardware is excluded.

ARCG1US1BLK, ARCG1US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker ProductGroup JSON-LD lists the black and white US standalone soundbar SKUs.

GTIN / EAN

4260752330220, 810091270226, 4260752330213, 8100912702192Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026US and EU EAN and UPC codes in the Technical Data table.

840136800019, 8401368000021Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker JSON-LD publishes these 12-digit US UPC values under the gtin13 key, matched to the black and white SKUs.

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

1 September 20224Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/the-worlds-most-immersive-sound-7ez2v6Read 8 October 2026Maker announcement for the standalone bar.

6 May 202013Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News dated 6 May 2020 announces the Sonos Arc with pre-orders open.

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026

Discontinued1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker shop page marks the bar out of stock. Arc Ultra is its current product. The discontinued statement comes from the press source.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review update states the Sonos Arc has been discontinued and replaced by the Arc Ultra.

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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Sonos Arc Ultra15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review update states the Arc was replaced by the Arc Ultra.

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

$1,499.954Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/the-worlds-most-immersive-sound-7ez2v6Read 8 October 2026US launch MSRP excluding tax, separate AMBEO Sub excluded.

$79912Press articletechradar.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review states the launch price was $799 for the standalone unit, before the later price increase to $899. Excludes US sales tax.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News states a $799 launch price, with the UK and Australian prices alongside. Excludes US sales tax.15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 10 October 2026Review header and price section state the Arc launched at $799, then rose to $899 in 2021.

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.

€1,4995Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/immersiver-sound-fur-die-beste-unterhaltungRead 8 October 2026German maker launch consumer recommended retail price, VAT included. Standalone bar only.

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

US, EU2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Anthracite2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026Maker colour selector offers Black and White.13Press articletechradar.com/news/sonos-arc-enters-the-stratosphere-with-its-first-dolby-atmos-soundbarRead 10 October 2026News states matte black and matte white.

Links

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Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plus1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/arc1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arcRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2Bsheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/NmMAkVBXKG2LIYiT9ifffA%3D%3D/Spec%2BsheetRead 8 October 2026

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Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ambeo-soundbar-plus/Instruction%20manual%20AMBEO%20Soundbar%20system%20SB02/Instruction_manual_AMBEO_Soundbar_system_SB02.pdfRead 8 October 2026Instruction manual version 07/25 A04. Plus specifications pp.78 and 80, Mini pp.79 and 80. Shared audio and network tables pp.81–82. Package contents p.7.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/arc2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 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.

2years1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ambeo-soundbar-plusRead 8 October 2026US maker store includes a two-year manufacturer warranty.

1year11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 10 October 2026US new product warranty in section 10(a): one year after original purchase. It excludes statutory rights and extended protection.

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