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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.

9.1.42Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Maker-advertised standalone spatial-audio layout. Includes virtual channels. It is not the physical driver layout. RTINGS describes the physical layout as 5.1.2.

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

142Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 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.

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

142Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Active drivers only. Seven tweeters, six midwoofers and one Sound Motion woofer. Two membranes and four motors do not make the Sound Motion assembly multiple drivers.

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.

22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026

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 Ultra

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Silk-dome tweeter	5	Angled
Soundbar	Silk-dome tweeter	2	Up-firing
Soundbar	Midwoofer	6	Not available
Soundbar	Sound Motion woofer	1	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Manual and product-page Audio specifications. Five angled tweeters and two up-firing tweeters split the published seven. No diameters are 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/arc-ultraRead 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.

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.

01Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 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.

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.

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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 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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Era 100, Era 30013Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Optional Sonos rear-speaker sets on the product page. Supplied package remains the standalone bar.

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus uses ARC or eARC. Dolby TrueHD and Dolby MAT Atmos require 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

No15Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-does-all-the-things-the-sonos-arc-ultra-doesnt-for-a-lower-price-and-its-expandable-for-home-theater-like-sonos-tooRead 8 October 2026Explicitly states DTS:X is unsupported by Sonos.

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 Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)4Maker 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.

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 Ultra

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 (Dolby MAT)

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 Ultra

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	TV audio return input (ARC/eARC)
Ethernet	1	10/100 Mbps	Network input
AC power	1	Not available	Mains power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026User guide Connector panel. HDMI is a TV audio return port and not a source-input/video-passthrough port. Optical adapter is not a native optical socket.

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/tv-requirements-for-sonos-home-theater-speakersRead 8 October 2026TV control uses the HDMI ARC/eARC link. 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

No15Press articletechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sonys-new-dolby-atmos-soundbar-does-all-the-things-the-sonos-arc-ultra-doesnt-for-a-lower-price-and-its-expandable-for-home-theater-like-sonos-tooRead 8 October 2026Explicitly says Arc Ultra lacks HDMI video passthrough.

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 Ultra

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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

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

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.

5.31Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/arc-ultraRead 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.

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

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax3Maker 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.

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 GHz, 5 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.

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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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 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 202614Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Tech specs identify Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. AirPlay 2 confirmed by maker.

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 Alexa1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Built-in voice services. 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.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Rear physical switch disconnects power to the microphones.

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

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

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, 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.

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.

Yes13Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/arc-ultraRead 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

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/arc-ultraRead 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.

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Trueplay measures room acoustics. Quick tuning works with Android or iOS. Advanced tuning requires an iOS device.

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/arc-ultraRead 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.

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, internal power supply1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 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.

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.

BSonos Arc Ultra

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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.

Width1,178Height75Depth110.6mm(46.4 × 3 × 4.4 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Current user guide Specifications, bar in tabletop orientation.

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.

5,900g(13 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcultraRead 8 October 2026Current user guide Specifications, bar alone. Kilograms converted exactly to grams.

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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 Ultra, Power cable, HDMI cable, Setup guide, Legal and warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 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.

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Sonos wall mount 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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026

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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026Optical audio adapter sold separately. No optical cable supplied.

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.

ARCG2US1BLK, ARCG2US11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 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.

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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.

15 October 20249Press releasenewsroom.sonos.com/254655-sonos-reveals-arc-ultra-its-new-soundbar-featuring-sound-motionRead 8 October 2026

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 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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Sonos Arc16Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-arcRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the Sonos Arc was discontinued and replaced by the Arc Ultra.

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.

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

$9998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.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.

€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.

€9998Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.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, 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/arc-ultraRead 8 October 2026The black and white standalone bar have the same acoustic hardware.

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/arc-ultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 8 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

assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/sonos-arc-ultra/sonos-arc-ultrafactsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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/arcultra1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/arc-ultraRead 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.

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