Sonos Arc review: An upgrade worth the wait

Sonos first debuted the Playbar in 2013. Since then, the company introduced the Playbase (2017) and compact Beam soundbar (2018). But for those who wanted a more robust arrangement with either a soundbar on its own or one paired with a sub and/or satellite speakers, the Playbar was still your best bet. However, that device is seven years old, so it's hard to justify investing in one. Enter the Arc ($799): a completely redesigned soundbar that offers all that we've come to expect from recent Sonos products, plus Dolby Atmos audio, and one potentially big headache.