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SONOS SUB Wireless Subwoofer, Gloss Black

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Low frequencies travel the shortest distance of any sound waves, so having the option of two Sub Minis distributing bass evenly in a larger room where a big subwoofer isn't welcome would have been a nice option – in fact, the new cheaper Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar's subwoofer system is totally designed around this. I hope Sonos changes this with an update in the future.

September 2023: Sonos released the Move 2, a second-generation version of its large portable speaker. It has a new design, stereo (instead of mono) sound, drastically improved battery life and USB-C line-in connectivity. Read our review of the Sonos Move 2.

Overview

The main thing to know about the Sub Mini is its driver configuration. It features two six-inch woofers, which offer frequency response reaching down to 25Hz, according to Sonos' figures. Press Play to compare the volume of two test sounds, A and B, and then select No Difference, A is louderor B is louder.

The two drivers face towards each other at the center of the speaker, with the bass they produce then diffusing out of the oval ports on each side of the Sub Mini. This configuration is called a 'force-cancelling' setup, and is often used in more advanced speaker systems where you want a good amount of power in a small space. The Sub works with just about any Sonos speaker configuration, but we decided the most natural way to test it would be with a Sonos Beam soundbar. At the default volume level for the Sub (which is midway, or 0, on a scale of -15 to 15), the bass gets a notable increase—toggling between the Sub being on and off presents a striking contrast, though some listeners might still find it subtle. We found that a little extra boosting (say, levels 2 or 3) goes a long way when listening to music with serious sub-bass depth. For films, the levels seem most natural at roughly 0-5. Again, these findings are all when paired with the Sonos Beam, so depending on your setup—not to mention your room and personal tastes—your results will vary.The new Sonos Sub Mini was released in 2022. The release of Sonos Sub is expected and the estimated date is scheduled for 2024. The price that will be at the beginning of sales has also become known. The new Sonos Sub Mini was released in 2022. The release of Sonos Sub is expected and the estimated date is scheduled for 2024. The price that will be at the beginning of sales has also become known. Conclusion

Use only the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet (using a third party power cord will void your warranty). Be sure to use the proper power adapter for your country. Push the power cord firmly into Sub until it is flush with the surface. There is one major missing feature that's a shame, though: you can only connect one Sonos Sub Mini to a system. The original Sonos Sub supports two subwoofers in a single system, so you could potentially have a 5.2.2 setup connected to one TV for big-bass lovers. The main speakers sound distorted at high volumes—moving to a smaller speaker size setting can help. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Extra bass that won't annoy the neighbors

All filter settings, active equalization, and time alignment are done digitally through state-of-the-art DSP (Digital Signal Processing) circuitry for zero-loss audio quality and energy. It works with the Ray, Beam and Arc soundbars, but could also be used with a pair of Sonos One speakers to beef up a stereo system, or even with a pair of Sonos Five speakers, though Sonos says that's less recommended because they have strong bass already. It'll also work with bookshelf speakers connected to a Sonos Amp, but it doesn't work with the Sonos Port, Sonos Move or Sonos Roam. Sub is designed to sit on the floor. You can place it in a corner, against the wall, behind, under, or next to any piece of furniture on any kind of floor surface. One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable

Attach the power cord and plug in Sub. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into Sub until it is flush with the surface.

But it doesn't exist on its own. It's really made for pairing with one of three subwoofers, and it's a very tough sell for one, a fairly tough sell for the second, and solid add-on for the last. Sub Level: Use the slider to increase or decrease volume. (You can use this setting to match the subwoofer level to the level of your main speakers.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

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