Providing a user experience that is both very simple and very complete, the best sound quality, all in a compact speaker, this is the challenge facing the Ray, the most accessible of Sonos soundbars.
Points forts
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Rich and well-balanced sound reproduction, especially after TruePlay calibration.
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Nice extension in the bass considering the volume of the bar.
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Sonos connected ecosystem, as complete and pleasant to use as ever.
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Utilisation simple, intuitive.
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Good quality manufacturing and finishing.
Weak points
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Perfectible sound precision, metallic/spicy treble appearance.
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Particularly narrow soundstage.
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TruePlay automatic acoustic calibration reserved for iOS users.
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Connections far too rudimentary (only one optical input).
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The Ray soundbar's approach is very simplistic when it comes to installation and connection, sometimes a little too much, which is partly offset by the power of Sonos' connected audio ecosystem, very accomplished and superior to that of of its direct competitors. In terms of sound performance, the Ray really needs TruePlay calibration to express its full potential, which allows it to go from being a merely decent soundbar to being an interesting soundbar. That said, we find rivals that are a little more gifted on this last point, some even offering a more immersive cinematic experience, with good sound virtualization. The choice of the Sonos Ray as a compact soundbar will therefore depend on your expectations.
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