Sonos | Ray Soundbar | Melbourne Hi Fi White
Get ready to be blown away. Upgrade your TV, music, and gaming experiences with this impressively compact and easy-to-use soundbar. Experience precisely balanced sound, including crisp dialogue and solid bass, plus streamlined control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. All about balance Enjoy stereo sound that's just right. The custom acoustics precisely harmonize high and mid-range frequencies while proprietary anti-distortion technology produces perfectly weighted bass. Crisp dialogue Never miss a word. Fine-tuned with help from award-winning Hollywood sound engineers, Ray ensures you can always follow the story. Brings the drama Feel like you're at the center of it all. Split waveguides project sound from wall to wall, and advanced processing accurately positions elements in the room.
Get ready to be blown away. Upgrade your TV, music, and gaming experiences with this impressively compact and easy-to-use soundbar. Experience precisely balanced sound, including crisp dialogue and solid bass, plus streamlined control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. All about balance Enjoy stereo sound that's just right. The custom acoustics precisely harmonize high and mid-range frequencies while proprietary anti-distortion technology produces perfectly weighted bass. Crisp dialogue Never miss a word. Fine-tuned with help from award-winning Hollywood sound engineers, Ray ensures you can always follow the story. Brings the drama Feel like you're at the center of it all. Split waveguides project sound from wall to wall, and advanced processing accurately positions elements in the room.
Get ready to be blown away. Upgrade your TV, music, and gaming experiences with this impressively compact and easy-to-use soundbar. Experience precisely balanced sound, including crisp dialogue and solid bass, plus streamlined control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. All about balance Enjoy stereo sound that's just right. The custom acoustics precisely harmonize high and mid-range frequencies while proprietary anti-distortion technology produces perfectly weighted bass. Crisp dialogue Never miss a word. Fine-tuned with help from award-winning Hollywood sound engineers, Ray ensures you can always follow the story. Brings the drama Feel like you're at the center of it all. Split waveguides project sound from wall to wall, and advanced processing accurately positions elements in the room.
Get ready to be blown away. Upgrade your TV, music, and gaming experiences with this impressively compact and easy-to-use soundbar. Experience precisely balanced sound, including crisp dialogue and solid bass, plus streamlined control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more. All about balance Enjoy stereo sound that's just right. The custom acoustics precisely harmonize high and mid-range frequencies while proprietary anti-distortion technology produces perfectly weighted bass. Crisp dialogue Never miss a word. Fine-tuned with help from award-winning Hollywood sound engineers, Ray ensures you can always follow the story. Brings the drama Feel like you're at the center of it all. Split waveguides project sound from wall to wall, and advanced processing accurately positions elements in the room.
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I bought this to replace the pitiful speaker on my otherwise excellent Samsung TV.Set up was easy after i quit trying to connect the Sonos to a range extender network and connected directly to the main wifi network. Fortunately this was practical as the main wifi is strong enough in the room the Sonos is used in, but if this wasn't the case not sure it could have been set up without re-configuring the home wifi.The other glitch is you can only hook up one remote to the Sonos. We have the Samsung TV remote but we hardly ever use it because we also have a Firestick, which is what we mostly use for streaming purposes. Problem is when you switch input sources, say to a Bluray player, or an Xbox, the only way to control the volume is with the Firestick. So, maybe ... MoreI bought this to replace the pitiful speaker on my otherwise excellent Samsung TV.Set up was easy after i quit trying to connect the Sonos to a range extender network and connected directly to the main wifi network. Fortunately this was practical as the main wifi is strong enough in the room the Sonos is used in, but if this wasn't the case not sure it could have been set up without re-configuring the home wifi.The other glitch is you can only hook up one remote to the Sonos. We have the Samsung TV remote but we hardly ever use it because we also have a Firestick, which is what we mostly use for streaming purposes. Problem is when you switch input sources, say to a Bluray player, or an Xbox, the only way to control the volume is with the Firestick. So, maybe it's not that big a deal, just means we always use the Firestick for volume control. But seems like it might be easier, simpler, if the volume control on the Samsung TV remote could connect to the Sonos also. Plus, then you see the volume level indicator on the TV output rather than just playing it by ear.OK, spent lots of time on the glitches. Once it was set up and working the sound quality is AWESOME! And, in the end, that's what really matters, right?Would definitely recommend this product.
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My living area is large by today's standards. An 18-ft stone fireplace flanked by custom open cabinets and a 25'x35' vaulted living area. I wasn't willing to make a TV the center of the room, thus relegating it to one of the cabinets flanking the fireplace. The TV's speakers fired backwards into a space behind it and into a an empty bookcase. Sound bounced all over creation, voices were muffled and orchestras' instruments went out of sync with each other. What to do? My spouse thoroughly rejected the proposed demolition of the room to accommodate a spiffy surround system. I chose the flat-finished Ray which all but disappears when placed beneath the screen. Wow!After adjusting the settings, voices are clearly understood, mid-range is phenomenal, and the bass had to ... MoreMy living area is large by today's standards. An 18-ft stone fireplace flanked by custom open cabinets and a 25'x35' vaulted living area. I wasn't willing to make a TV the center of the room, thus relegating it to one of the cabinets flanking the fireplace. The TV's speakers fired backwards into a space behind it and into a an empty bookcase. Sound bounced all over creation, voices were muffled and orchestras' instruments went out of sync with each other. What to do? My spouse thoroughly rejected the proposed demolition of the room to accommodate a spiffy surround system. I chose the flat-finished Ray which all but disappears when placed beneath the screen. Wow!After adjusting the settings, voices are clearly understood, mid-range is phenomenal, and the bass had to be dialed back. Understandably, some would crave more, but the simple Ray is a nearly-theatrical experience that does justice to HD television ......and you males can call off the attorneys. Harmony prevails.
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The Sonos Ray Soundbar with Wi-Fi is an absolute game-changer in the world of audio. From the moment I set it up, I was blown away by its performance and versatility. This soundbar elevates the entire home entertainment experience to a level I never thought possible.The sound quality is nothing short of breathtaking. The Ray Soundbar produces rich, immersive, and crystal-clear audio that envelopes you in a world of cinematic sound. Whether you're watching movies, gaming, or simply streaming music, every detail comes through with remarkable precision. The depth and clarity are unmatched, making every moment more engaging.What truly sets this soundbar apart is its Wi-Fi connectivity. It seamlessly integrates into your smart home ecosystem, allowing you to control ... MoreThe Sonos Ray Soundbar with Wi-Fi is an absolute game-changer in the world of audio. From the moment I set it up, I was blown away by its performance and versatility. This soundbar elevates the entire home entertainment experience to a level I never thought possible.The sound quality is nothing short of breathtaking. The Ray Soundbar produces rich, immersive, and crystal-clear audio that envelopes you in a world of cinematic sound. Whether you're watching movies, gaming, or simply streaming music, every detail comes through with remarkable precision. The depth and clarity are unmatched, making every moment more engaging.What truly sets this soundbar apart is its Wi-Fi connectivity. It seamlessly integrates into your smart home ecosystem, allowing you to control it with ease. The Sonos app offers intuitive control, and the compatibility with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant makes it even more convenient. Just a simple voice command, and you're in complete control of your audio experience.The design of the Ray Soundbar is a work of art in itself. Its sleek and minimalistic profile blends seamlessly with any home decor. The build quality is top-notch, reflecting Sonos' commitment to excellence. It's not just a soundbar; it's an aesthetic addition to your living space.Setting up the Sonos Ray Soundbar is a breeze. The app guides you through the process, and within minutes, you're ready to enjoy a world of premium audio. Plus, it's expandable. You can effortlessly add Sonos speakers to create a multi-room audio system, bringing music to every corner of your home.In conclusion, I can't recommend the Sonos Ray Soundbar enough. It's an investment in your audio experience that will pay off in spades. Whether you're a movie buff, a music enthusiast, or simply want to take your entertainment to the next level, this soundbar delivers in every aspect. Sonos has truly outdone themselves with the Ray Soundbar, and it has become an indispensable part of my home entertainment setup. If you're looking for audio excellence, look no further. This is the soundbar to own.
Sonos Ray Soundbar, White
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Sonos Ray Price RevisedVGP2023 Soundbar Type TV Audio Gold Award Winner Soundbar Surround Home Theater Compact Wi-Fi Apple AirPlay 2 Compatible TV Com
Free delivery between 18–21 May
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Sonos Ray - White - Compact Soundbar
Delivery between 14–16 May $13.94
Sonos Ray - White - Compact Soundbar
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I bought this to replace the pitiful speaker on my otherwise excellent Samsung TV.Set up was easy after i quit trying to connect the Sonos to a range extender network and connected directly to the main wifi network. Fortunately this was practical as the main wifi is strong enough in the room the Sonos is used in, but if this wasn't the case not sure it could have been set up without re-configuring the home wifi.The other glitch is you can only hook up one remote to the Sonos. We have the Samsung TV remote but we hardly ever use it because we also have a Firestick, which is what we mostly use for streaming purposes. Problem is when you switch input sources, say to a Bluray player, or an Xbox, the only way to control the volume is with the Firestick. So, maybe ... MoreI bought this to replace the pitiful speaker on my otherwise excellent Samsung TV.Set up was easy after i quit trying to connect the Sonos to a range extender network and connected directly to the main wifi network. Fortunately this was practical as the main wifi is strong enough in the room the Sonos is used in, but if this wasn't the case not sure it could have been set up without re-configuring the home wifi.The other glitch is you can only hook up one remote to the Sonos. We have the Samsung TV remote but we hardly ever use it because we also have a Firestick, which is what we mostly use for streaming purposes. Problem is when you switch input sources, say to a Bluray player, or an Xbox, the only way to control the volume is with the Firestick. So, maybe it's not that big a deal, just means we always use the Firestick for volume control. But seems like it might be easier, simpler, if the volume control on the Samsung TV remote could connect to the Sonos also. Plus, then you see the volume level indicator on the TV output rather than just playing it by ear.OK, spent lots of time on the glitches. Once it was set up and working the sound quality is AWESOME! And, in the end, that's what really matters, right?Would definitely recommend this product.
My living area is large by today's standards. An 18-ft stone fireplace flanked by custom open cabinets and a 25'x35' vaulted living area. I wasn't willing to make a TV the center of the room, thus relegating it to one of the cabinets flanking the fireplace. The TV's speakers fired backwards into a space behind it and into a an empty bookcase. Sound bounced all over creation, voices were muffled and orchestras' instruments went out of sync with each other. What to do? My spouse thoroughly rejected the proposed demolition of the room to accommodate a spiffy surround system. I chose the flat-finished Ray which all but disappears when placed beneath the screen. Wow!After adjusting the settings, voices are clearly understood, mid-range is phenomenal, and the bass had to ... MoreMy living area is large by today's standards. An 18-ft stone fireplace flanked by custom open cabinets and a 25'x35' vaulted living area. I wasn't willing to make a TV the center of the room, thus relegating it to one of the cabinets flanking the fireplace. The TV's speakers fired backwards into a space behind it and into a an empty bookcase. Sound bounced all over creation, voices were muffled and orchestras' instruments went out of sync with each other. What to do? My spouse thoroughly rejected the proposed demolition of the room to accommodate a spiffy surround system. I chose the flat-finished Ray which all but disappears when placed beneath the screen. Wow!After adjusting the settings, voices are clearly understood, mid-range is phenomenal, and the bass had to be dialed back. Understandably, some would crave more, but the simple Ray is a nearly-theatrical experience that does justice to HD television ......and you males can call off the attorneys. Harmony prevails.
The Sonos Ray Soundbar with Wi-Fi is an absolute game-changer in the world of audio. From the moment I set it up, I was blown away by its performance and versatility. This soundbar elevates the entire home entertainment experience to a level I never thought possible.The sound quality is nothing short of breathtaking. The Ray Soundbar produces rich, immersive, and crystal-clear audio that envelopes you in a world of cinematic sound. Whether you're watching movies, gaming, or simply streaming music, every detail comes through with remarkable precision. The depth and clarity are unmatched, making every moment more engaging.What truly sets this soundbar apart is its Wi-Fi connectivity. It seamlessly integrates into your smart home ecosystem, allowing you to control ... MoreThe Sonos Ray Soundbar with Wi-Fi is an absolute game-changer in the world of audio. From the moment I set it up, I was blown away by its performance and versatility. This soundbar elevates the entire home entertainment experience to a level I never thought possible.The sound quality is nothing short of breathtaking. The Ray Soundbar produces rich, immersive, and crystal-clear audio that envelopes you in a world of cinematic sound. Whether you're watching movies, gaming, or simply streaming music, every detail comes through with remarkable precision. The depth and clarity are unmatched, making every moment more engaging.What truly sets this soundbar apart is its Wi-Fi connectivity. It seamlessly integrates into your smart home ecosystem, allowing you to control it with ease. The Sonos app offers intuitive control, and the compatibility with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant makes it even more convenient. Just a simple voice command, and you're in complete control of your audio experience.The design of the Ray Soundbar is a work of art in itself. Its sleek and minimalistic profile blends seamlessly with any home decor. The build quality is top-notch, reflecting Sonos' commitment to excellence. It's not just a soundbar; it's an aesthetic addition to your living space.Setting up the Sonos Ray Soundbar is a breeze. The app guides you through the process, and within minutes, you're ready to enjoy a world of premium audio. Plus, it's expandable. You can effortlessly add Sonos speakers to create a multi-room audio system, bringing music to every corner of your home.In conclusion, I can't recommend the Sonos Ray Soundbar enough. It's an investment in your audio experience that will pay off in spades. Whether you're a movie buff, a music enthusiast, or simply want to take your entertainment to the next level, this soundbar delivers in every aspect. Sonos has truly outdone themselves with the Ray Soundbar, and it has become an indispensable part of my home entertainment setup. If you're looking for audio excellence, look no further. This is the soundbar to own.
First of all, I hate products which require you to download an app and make an account. It should work out of the box without needing to give the company all your personal information. Then, to make matters worse, the app wants permission for exact location at all times, WiFi information, bluetooth access (even though the product doesn't support bluetooth, despite claims to the contrary in the description) and local devices discovery. It also wants microphone access to setup. All of this invasion of privacy for what, exactly? To not even be able to discover the device in the app once it is fully setup. I tried factory resetting it several times over, each to the same result: it wasn't showing in the app to be able to use it with WiFi or Bluetooth. In short, ... MoreFirst of all, I hate products which require you to download an app and make an account. It should work out of the box without needing to give the company all your personal information. Then, to make matters worse, the app wants permission for exact location at all times, WiFi information, bluetooth access (even though the product doesn't support bluetooth, despite claims to the contrary in the description) and local devices discovery. It also wants microphone access to setup. All of this invasion of privacy for what, exactly? To not even be able to discover the device in the app once it is fully setup. I tried factory resetting it several times over, each to the same result: it wasn't showing in the app to be able to use it with WiFi or Bluetooth. In short, companies should stick to the tried and true way of making products, where they just work when you plug them in. Leave the app nonsense behind, or at least as an option instead of being mandaotry.
I purchased this speaker to update our TV speaker. It wasn't too difficult to set up, paired easily with the older LG TV and Nvidia remotes. The digital audio cable took a bit of adjusting to get it to kick in, but all good now. We use it in a small suite, so I didn't want anything too large.The sound is really good, but there is a lack in complete sound which will require purchasing the matching sub. I intend to do that one day soon. Until then this one has improved the sound tremendously. The only reason for 4 stars is that I hoped it would have more depth to the sound. We recently watched Top Gun Maverick and I truly missed the deep sounds of the music and jets that make the movie so magical. My fault for not watching it on a more complete audio surround sound ... MoreI purchased this speaker to update our TV speaker. It wasn't too difficult to set up, paired easily with the older LG TV and Nvidia remotes. The digital audio cable took a bit of adjusting to get it to kick in, but all good now. We use it in a small suite, so I didn't want anything too large.The sound is really good, but there is a lack in complete sound which will require purchasing the matching sub. I intend to do that one day soon. Until then this one has improved the sound tremendously. The only reason for 4 stars is that I hoped it would have more depth to the sound. We recently watched Top Gun Maverick and I truly missed the deep sounds of the music and jets that make the movie so magical. My fault for not watching it on a more complete audio surround sound set up!I am excited to expand this Sonos with more speakers to enrich it fully. This was my first Sonos purchase.
Sonos bills the Ray Sounder as a great choice for people who want big sound in a small space, but I have to tell you, it is great for big rooms as well. We have a 60" TV mounted above our fireplace in our main living room/kitchen area (open concept). We have found that some sounds and especially dialogue can seem a bit muffled or 'lost' in all that open room. We don't tend to watch movies and such in there, we have a multi-media room for that, but we do watch lots of news and my wife watches her reality TV shows in there, so lots of dialogue. The Ray product description talks about how it is tuned to help with voices and dialogue, and I have to say, Sonos and the Ray delivered in spectacular fashion. Everything sounds crisp and precise no matter where you are in the ... MoreSonos bills the Ray Sounder as a great choice for people who want big sound in a small space, but I have to tell you, it is great for big rooms as well. We have a 60" TV mounted above our fireplace in our main living room/kitchen area (open concept). We have found that some sounds and especially dialogue can seem a bit muffled or 'lost' in all that open room. We don't tend to watch movies and such in there, we have a multi-media room for that, but we do watch lots of news and my wife watches her reality TV shows in there, so lots of dialogue. The Ray product description talks about how it is tuned to help with voices and dialogue, and I have to say, Sonos and the Ray delivered in spectacular fashion. Everything sounds crisp and precise no matter where you are in the room or what you are doing. For that reason alone, the Ray is completely worth it for me.The Ray is also incredibly easy to set up. I was able to plug it in to the power plug behind the TV and slot the digital audio cable (fiber optic) without even having to move the TV on my mount. I had already downloaded the App to my iPhone right before opening the box and within a couple minutes I had the Ray up and running and was ready to 'tune' it for the room. Sonos has you hold your phone so the mic is up and then has you walk around the room sweeping it from high to low as it pings our a tone so that the software can figure out the acoustics of your room. It took me three tries to get it done (first I went too slow because I was trying to minimize the noise I made, on the second try I made too much noise because I was going faster, but on the third try I managed to do everything right). It is completely worth it to go through the tuning because I could tell the difference almost immediately. It really felt like the sound was being beamed right to my ears. I was as happy as could be with the set up and sound of the Ray and my wife was even impressed with the sound and she hardly notices that stuff.Unfortunately, the next day we started running into a problem. While I was able to get my Samsung and the Ray to talk that first day and was able to control the volume with my TV remote, it stopped working the next day and I had to go through the troubleshooting process. Got it to work again and my wife was happy. The next day, same exact thing. While I appreciate the the fiber optic connection for it's sound quality, and lack of delay, I'm really wishing that Sonos has put in an HDMI connection, because I have YET to have a problem controlling a sound bar through that way (though I HAVE had problems with sound synching through HDMI). The Ray is new and so is my Samsung TV so I'm hoping that maybe we might get this worked out with a firmware update to one or the other or both. It also wouldn't be a problem if all shows and commercials were required to be leveled to the same volume, so that you didn't need to crank down/up the volume all the time and could instead, just find the precise volume that works for you and let it be.Finally, I really hope that Sonos also makes a TV undermount for the Ray. It has one available to mount it directly to the wall, but I don't want to have to do that. Right now it is sitting on the mantle, which is fine in the short term but I would really like it slung underneath the TV so we don't have to see the cords. It is such a diminutive soundbar that it shouldn't need anything fancy or too bulky. I'm sure I could find something from a 3rd party but I would prefer to have one made especially for the Ray.All-in-all, I am VERY happy with the Ray. I eventually got my wife to put the Sonos App on her phone and she can adjust the volume there for the time being, but I would really like for Sonos to come up with a solution to utilize the remote we already have a bit better. For the price, the Ray is an outstanding addition to any TV setup and will vastly improve the sound quality of your shows regardless of the size of your room.
First the good points - it looks nice and when its working the sound is very good and the Service from John Lewis was excellent as usual. This is purely a product review.But, many people will not know the following:1. You may not be able to use your current remote to change the Sonos volume. Meaning you will either get up and do it manually OR use the Sonos App - yes you MUST have a smart phone to install & configure the Sonos/APP. I don't know if you can have the App on 2 phones - if not & the phone with the App is not present its back to manual changes for volume.2. You must have wifi. It will not work without a wifi connection and be carefull as BOTH the Sonos and the APP MUST be on the same network - it will not work if one is connecting to a wifi extender ... MoreFirst the good points - it looks nice and when its working the sound is very good and the Service from John Lewis was excellent as usual. This is purely a product review.But, many people will not know the following:1. You may not be able to use your current remote to change the Sonos volume. Meaning you will either get up and do it manually OR use the Sonos App - yes you MUST have a smart phone to install & configure the Sonos/APP. I don't know if you can have the App on 2 phones - if not & the phone with the App is not present its back to manual changes for volume.2. You must have wifi. It will not work without a wifi connection and be carefull as BOTH the Sonos and the APP MUST be on the same network - it will not work if one is connecting to a wifi extender for example, even if they are on the same router.3. When playing many TV channels audio and visual is out of sync. BBC etc seems OK but lots of other channels including movie channels have the problem. It's VERY complicated. The fault and resolution could be anywhere - broadcast channel, TV, Sonos, other. Sorting it out so that it works for every channel is a nightmare. I need to be fair here and say that other manufacturers seem to have similar problems but looking at comments on the web no where near as many as Sonos.If you do not research your TV and remote and these issues, or you are not technically competent this soundbar is not for you.PS my connection is as simple as could be - modern smart TV with optical cable direct to the Sonos Ray.
I bought the Ray to use with LG's latest 43-inch TV, in the UR9000 series. It seemed a decent pairing for use in an RV that couldn't fit anything much larger. However, I ran into a huge problem. The Ray has no method of integrating such that the LG magic remote can control the volume.Since the Ray lacks any sort of HDMI input, you're left with an optical connection only. Sonos' documentation (which their tech support kindly quoted when I reached out to them) alludes to the notion that there will be some sort of menu in LG's WebOS settings that will let you select a soundbar manufacturer, and that Sonos will be on that list, and that will fix the problem.That would be wrong. There's no such list in the current LG system. There's an on-off switch for an LG ... MoreI bought the Ray to use with LG's latest 43-inch TV, in the UR9000 series. It seemed a decent pairing for use in an RV that couldn't fit anything much larger. However, I ran into a huge problem. The Ray has no method of integrating such that the LG magic remote can control the volume.Since the Ray lacks any sort of HDMI input, you're left with an optical connection only. Sonos' documentation (which their tech support kindly quoted when I reached out to them) alludes to the notion that there will be some sort of menu in LG's WebOS settings that will let you select a soundbar manufacturer, and that Sonos will be on that list, and that will fix the problem.That would be wrong. There's no such list in the current LG system. There's an on-off switch for an LG soundbar control protocol, which apparently LG feels Sonos should be supporting, but Sonos doesn't seem to have heard about this.The Ray went back to the store, an LG soundbar with a subwoofer came home, for a little less money. The LG does take up more space, but obviously it does work with the magic remote, and it sounds a whole lot better than the Ray did.
Overall, this thing is better than I was expecting. It is a bit of a pain to set up. Even for a relatively tech savvy person like myself. But if you can be patient and figure out the work arounds for it, it’s amazing for the price and purpose its intended it for.The app for Sonos has always been a little clunky. I have 8 other Sonos speakers in my house. So I’m used to it. The optical only option is strange so it can cause some issues if you don’t have an IR remote. My tv I was trying to get it to work with had an RF remote so I had to program my tv to get the remote to adjust volume. The remote linking feature in the Sonos app did not work because I had a RF remote, It can be done though. It just takes some digging around in your TVs settings.Once we got past ... MoreOverall, this thing is better than I was expecting. It is a bit of a pain to set up. Even for a relatively tech savvy person like myself. But if you can be patient and figure out the work arounds for it, it’s amazing for the price and purpose its intended it for.The app for Sonos has always been a little clunky. I have 8 other Sonos speakers in my house. So I’m used to it. The optical only option is strange so it can cause some issues if you don’t have an IR remote. My tv I was trying to get it to work with had an RF remote so I had to program my tv to get the remote to adjust volume. The remote linking feature in the Sonos app did not work because I had a RF remote, It can be done though. It just takes some digging around in your TVs settings.Once we got past that though, the sound. Amazingly big for a soundbar of this size, I bought a small tv for my odd shaped downstairs living room and wanted something in the Sonos ecosystem to pair with it. I have the beam and the arc with the sub and I have to say this thing is pretty stellar on its own. I considered buying the sub mini for it but I have decided it’s just fine on it’s own. Plenty of bass (not home theatre level or anything) and for the space it’s in I couldn’t be happier with the sounds it’s putting out. Looks can be deceiving.
Sonos builds an ecosystem of soundbars, speakers & audio equipment that expertly distributes multi-room audio. They have established a large following of enthusiastic users who support the Sonos system design & use the Sonos phone app. "Ray", this new soundbar designed by Sonos, will be a big hit to those customers who have already invested in the Sonos infrastructure.Measuring only 22 inches wide, Ray is designed to enhance the sound of televisions & gaming consoles in small listening rooms. The audio is crisp & clear. There is no wireless or internal sub, so Ray will not dazzle you with rocking bass performance. It does, however, produce a punchy mid bass & a clear voice for its modest size.Surprisingly, RAY does not sport an onboard HDMI jack that is ... MoreSonos builds an ecosystem of soundbars, speakers & audio equipment that expertly distributes multi-room audio. They have established a large following of enthusiastic users who support the Sonos system design & use the Sonos phone app. "Ray", this new soundbar designed by Sonos, will be a big hit to those customers who have already invested in the Sonos infrastructure.Measuring only 22 inches wide, Ray is designed to enhance the sound of televisions & gaming consoles in small listening rooms. The audio is crisp & clear. There is no wireless or internal sub, so Ray will not dazzle you with rocking bass performance. It does, however, produce a punchy mid bass & a clear voice for its modest size.Surprisingly, RAY does not sport an onboard HDMI jack that is commonplace on Soundbars costing much less. Audio from your TV is connected via an IR Optical input jack. This old method of conveying audio limits the clear sound to 2 channels: no Atmos, Dolby Digital plus, nor DTS-HD, is possible.No remote control is included & RAY does not display an array of LED's through the grill cloth, the most common means of seeing what volume level to which your soundbar is set. My TV remote was incompatible with RAY, so I had to install the Sonos iPhone App to control volume, equalization, etc. in addition to the TV remote, which did not control the optical signal to RAY.CONCLUSION: RAY is the lowest cost, entry level Sonos soundbar. It looks great, is well built & is a welcome addition to existing Sonos users. However, without HDMI, a remote, volume indicator or subwoofer, Ray may not offer the best value for those not using the Sonos infrastructure.
