
#SONOS SOUND BAR REVIEW PC#
The Sonos Ray is also not a plug-and-play solution for a desktop PC speaker, which is a shame. If you game through a TV that has an optical connector then this won't be of any issue to you, however, it's something to bear in mind if you are using one of the best monitors. I didn’t get to try it but I think you’d have to pick up a DAC/digital to analog converter in order to make this work, and I’ve seen at least one customer testify to this as the solution.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t have optical connectivity so I had no way to make this work. I was excited to use the Ray with my Xbox Series X, however, I game through a monitor, not a TV. The problem is, that what I don't like, the connectivity, is really quite an important feature. There isn't too much to complain about with the Sonos Ray. While they are definitely very different speakers, because of its price bracket, the Sonos Ray could give the original Apple HomePod a run for its money as a speaker for hosting parties or providing music for entertainment.
#SONOS SOUND BAR REVIEW MOVIE#
In front of a TV, there is plenty of headroom to fill a large room with great sound whether you're gaming or watching your favorite movie or TV show. The Ray packs a real punch, on my desk I could only run it at its absolute lowest volume without disturbing my wife in the room next door, so you can guarantee that this will fill most spaces. The Sonos Ray has some of the crispest sound I’ve ever heard from a small speaker. The trade-off, of course, is that you get a sound bar that costs less and takes up far less room. The bass is also well-rounded, although inevitably it isn’t quite as good as the sound from a separate subwoofer.

The Sonos Ray puts out incredibly clear mid and high-end sounds, with absolutely tremendous clarity that is a trademark of all of Sonos’ speakers. Somewhat frustratingly, it’s actually more responsive than the HomePod mini when you stream music. At iMore we’re all about speakers that work with AirPlay, and the Ray responds really well to wireless music streaming. You will need to download and sign in to Sonos’ app in order to set up the speaker, connect it to your Wi-Fi, and manage any settings on the device. Setting up the Sonos Ray was a really simple experience: just plug in the power cable and you’re off. The outer shell is smooth and the grill is well made. It's got fantastic build quality and feels very sturdy.

Out of the box, the Sonos Ray is really a delight.
