Unboxing the GOAT of Soundbars: The Sonos Arc Ultra

What’s up, Dreamedia family! This is Zach, and today, we are unboxing the GOAT of soundbars—the brand new Sonos Arc Ultra. Let’s go!

Welcome Back, Dreamedia Family!

In today's video, we’re doing a quick unboxing of the Sonos Arc Ultra. This is an upgrade over the previous Arc, which was our best-selling soundbar.

The Sonos ecosystem is phenomenal—great UI, intuitive app, high-quality audio, and easy plug-and-play setup.

We’ll take the Arc Ultra out of the box and show you everything included. In future videos, we’ll compare it side-by-side with my current Sonos Arc and review it.

Unboxing the Sonos Arc Ultra

One thing I love about Sonos products is the premium unboxing experience. It feels like opening an Apple product—clean, minimalist, and well-designed.

To unbox, pop out the side tabs, lift the top, and inside, you’ll find the Arc Ultra soundbar neatly packed.

What’s Inside the Box?

• Power Cable: Standard power cord.
• HDMI eARC Cable: Connect it to your TV’s eARC port for the best Dolby Atmos and spatial audio.
• Quick Start Guide: Step-by-step manual.
• Wall Mount Template: For a clean wall-mounted setup.

If your TV doesn’t support eARC, Sonos sells an optical adapter (sold separately) for optical output.

First Impressions: Design & Build

The Sonos Arc Ultra keeps the sleek, premium look of its predecessor. It features touch controls for volume, track selection, play/pause, and voice assistant activation.

On the back, you’ll find:

• HDMI 2.1 eARC port: For high-quality audio transmission.
• Ethernet port: For wired internet connectivity.
• Voice control switch: To enable or disable built-in Alexa/Google Assistant.

Key Features of the Sonos Arc Ultra

1. Dolby Atmos Ultra

Experience true 3D spatial audio. The Arc Ultra creates a theater-like soundscape with immersive audio.

2. Bass Max Technology

Feel the rumble even without a subwoofer. The Arc Ultra features three additional woofers for deeper bass.

3. Upgraded Voice Control

Now with multi-room spatial recognition and improved Alexa/Google Assistant support.

Building Your Ultimate Sonos Setup

Sonos offers a variety of speakers that can be paired with the Arc Ultra:

• Era 100 & Era 300: Perfect as rear surround speakers.

• Sonos Sub Gen 3 & Gen 4: Add deeper bass.

• Sonos Amp & Port: Expand your system with wired speakers.

Final Thoughts

The Sonos Arc Ultra is the best in class for wireless spatial audio. If you're looking to upgrade your home audio setup, this is a must-have.

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