How to Order the New Sonos Ray (and How Much It Costs) | TechBuzz

We’ll take a closer look at the entry-level home theater soundbar and when it will arrive on the market.

A Lower-Cost Home Theater Upgrade

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The new soundbar is squarely aimed at users not wanting to spend a lot of cash.

Like some of the other best soundbars for audiophiles on a budget, the Ray doesn’t offer features found on higher-end models like Dolby Atmos support or the ability to connect via an HDMI cable.

But it does sport the high-quality sound Sonos is known for in a compact package designed to be tucked away.

You’ll connect the Ray with an optical cable input, something the vast majority of modern TVs support.

Sonos says the Ray features a balanced sound that will harmonize both high and mid-range frequencies and provide weighted bass. It also offers speech enhancement for clearer dialogue and a Night Sound feature that reduces the intensity of loud effects so you won’t disturb anyone sleeping.

When your TV is off, the soundbar offers Wi-Fi connectivity so you can play music and much more via the Sonos app, Apple’s AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and more. The Ray can also be used as part of a whole-home audio system with other Sonos products.

Anyone with an iOS device can use the Sonos Trueplay feature that will fine-tune the Ray for the room where it’s located.

And if you’re still on the hunt to improve your home theater sound, make sure to take a look at our soundbar buying guide.

Pre-Order the Sonos Ray Now

You can pre-order the Sonos Roam now directly from the company. It retails for $279 and is available in two color options—black or white.

The soundbar will officially arrive next month on June 7.

An Expanding Soundbar Lineup

Sonos has always been known for its high-end home theater speakers.

But the Ray open up the company’s well-regarded ecosystem to a new set of buyers looking for an inexpensive soundbar upgrade.

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