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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.

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.

5.0.22Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 5.0.2 ch. This is the standalone bar. Optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

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.

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.

92Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 9 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

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.

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.

92Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 9 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

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

Not available

217Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, speaker sections. Two top drivers fire up.

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.

ASonos 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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	45 x 108 mm cone front driver	2	Not available	Front
Soundbar	16 mm dome tweeter	2	16	Front
Soundbar	46 x 54 mm cone center driver	1	Not available	Front
Soundbar	46 x 54 mm cone top driver	2	Not available	Up
Soundbar	46 x 54 mm cone side driver	2	Not available	Side

Source17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, speaker sections explicitly give counts 2+2+1+2+2 = 9. Passive radiators are excluded. Rectangular cone sizes are retained in the type description because diameter does not apply.

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

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

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no subwoofer. Optional speakers are separate.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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.

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

04Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no rear speakers. Optional speakers are separate.

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

Not available

Not available

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

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

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. All bar ends are integral, with no supplied detachable speakers.

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

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.

SA-SW7, SA-SW8, SA-SW9, SA-SW3, SA-SW55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. SA-SW7 does not support IMAX Enhanced.

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

Not available

SA-RS8, SA-RS9, SA-RS3S, SA-RS55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. Accessories are excluded from package facts.

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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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Audio formats

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

Yes1Maker product 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.

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos requires HDMI input or eARC.

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

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.

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. DTS:X appears in the HDMI input and eARC columns and not in the ARC column.

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.

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.

LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. MPEG AAC is region-dependent and omitted. Copy-protected SACD/DVD-Audio is unsupported.

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.

ASonos 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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI input	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI input	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI input	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI input	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	DTS	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available

Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. The table has separate HDMI input, eARC and ARC columns. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos and multichannel PCM require HDMI input or eARC.

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

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

192kHz23Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, HDMI input LPCM fs: 192 kHz / 24 bit. This is the digital input route, not speaker acoustic response.

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.

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

24bits23Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, HDMI input LPCM fs: 192 kHz / 24 bit. Region-dependent MPEG AAC is excluded.

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.

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.

Not available

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.

ASonos 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.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to TV with eARC and ARC
AC power	1	AC power inlet
USB-A	1	FOR SERVICE only

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram. USB is service-only, with no local music playback. S-CENTER is an output, not an analog source input.

HDMI ARC

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.

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI eARC

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

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI-CEC

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.

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings.

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

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

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Supported HDMI Video Formats. The bar has an HDMI IN port.

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

ASonos Arc

Not available

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
7680	4320	24
7680	4320	30
7680	4320	50
7680	4320	60
3840	2160	24
3840	2160	25
3840	2160	30
3840	2160	50
3840	2160	60
3840	2160	100
3840	2160	120
3840	2160	144
2560	1440	120
2560	1440	144
1920	1080	24
1920	1080	30
1920	1080	50
1920	1080	60
1920	1080	100
1920	1080	120
1920	1080	144
1280	720	50
1280	720	60
720	576	50
720	480	60

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats enumerates these progressive modes. Interlaced 1080i is omitted because the schema has no scan-type column. Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) and an Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps HDMI cable are required for the full list. These are accepted combinations, not inferred maxima at other resolutions. Chroma and bit depth are not assigned to modes without evidence.

HDR passthrough formats

Not available

HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats. HDMI supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.

VRR passthrough

Not available

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports VRR.

ALLM passthrough

Not available

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports ALLM.

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.

Not available

2.37Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports HDCP 2.3.

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

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.

Yes9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving is supported.

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

Not available

6.010Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Bluetooth Version row. The Bar 7 current maker specification states 6.0, despite secondary reviews describing missing high-resolution codecs.

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

Not available

SBC, AAC, LDAC9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving supports SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC requires compatible source and suitable network environment.

Wi-Fi

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

Yes9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

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.

802.11b/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.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

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

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect11Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, Network Services explicitly lists AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Local playback file formats are not established by network service support.

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

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.

Siri12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports streaming by Siri through an external iOS Home app device. There is no built-in Siri voice interaction.

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

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

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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.

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.

Not available

Companion apps

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

Sony | BRAVIA Connect12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, About the App identifies BRAVIA Connect.

Companion app platforms

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.

iOS, Android21Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-p78041/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical specification table, Applications row explicitly states iOS and Android.

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

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

Yes12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports selecting multiple speakers.

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

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.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes a remote control.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

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.

Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue, Night Mode improves quiet listening and Sound Field enables surround processing.

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.

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.

Yes13Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

Room calibration system

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

Sound Field Optimization13Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

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

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

Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue.

Night mode

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

Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Night Mode improves quiet listening.

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

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.

Bass level12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supplied Remote Control provides bass adjustment.

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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Quick Settings, Voice Zoom 315Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Function with BRAVIA. Requires a compatible Sony BRAVIA TV. Voice Zoom 3 replaces Voice Mode on supported TV input. Bar 7 does not list Acoustic Center Sync.

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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52W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. On power is bar electrical input consumption, not audio output.

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

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0.5W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Standby is an upper limit. Low-power standby requires Network/Bluetooth Standby off and pass-through off or Auto with TV off.

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

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3.5W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Network standby is an upper limit.

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

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.

AC power cord12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Connecting to an AC Outlet identifies mains power.

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.

ASonos Arc

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BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Connection	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	175

Source20Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-p78041/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly reports measured Bluetooth latency 175 ms. Conditions of test: BRAVIA Connect 3.8.0. Main test is bar alone, separate later section adds Sub 7 and is excluded. Source device, Bluetooth codec, firmware version and synchronisation correction are not published. No other connection or format is inferred.

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.

Width1,141.7Height87Depth115.7mm(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.

Width950Height64Depth125mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.9 in)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Dimensions are approximate body only, excluding protrusions, feet and wall bracket.

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

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.

4,600g(10.1 lb)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Weight is approximate bar only.

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

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Soundbar, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Two feet, Wall mounting brackets, Wall mounting template, Reference Guide4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list.

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

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

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents and Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall. The package list includes wall mounting brackets and a template.

HDMI cable included

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.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes an HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

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.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no optical cable.

General

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Series

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BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page and model identifier.

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

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

HT-A71001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page and model identifier. Optional bundles are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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.

02724293419118Retailer pagegibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca/products/sony-ht-a7100-bravia-theatre-bar-7-dolby-atmos-soundbar-2026Read 8 October 2026SKU HTA7100 UPC row, exact standalone Canadian bar.

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

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.

25 March 20263Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release for the standalone Bar 7.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page. Buy button is available on the US store at access.

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.

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

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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.

$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.

$869.993Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: standalone Bar 7 US MSRP excluding tax. Later Sony store prices and bundles are excluded.

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

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

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US, CA3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: a US price and a separate Canadian price are listed.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black19Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sony/bravia-theater-bar-7Read 8 October 2026Differences Between Sizes And Variants explicitly states one colour variant, Black.

Links

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Product page

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

electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta71001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page on the US store.

Spec sheet

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www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specifications2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Maker support specifications page, Speaker Layout section.

Manual

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/arc2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/arcRead 10 October 2026

helpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, full PDF.

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.

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.

1year18Retailer pagegibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca/products/sony-ht-a7100-bravia-theatre-bar-7-dolby-atmos-soundbar-2026Read 8 October 2026Warranty section explicitly states Sony Canada 1 Year Limited Warranty for standalone HTA7100. This is the Canadian manufacturer warranty only.

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