Sonos Arc Ultra
Score: 85/100
Harman Kardon Enchant-1100
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar paired with the Sub 4 delivers a premium 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos experience with rich, detailed sound and deep bass, while integrating tightly with the Sonos ecosystem via Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and eARC. Its sleek design and advanced calibration make it ideal for large-screen home theaters, though the lack of HDMI inputs and the heavy subwoofer are notable drawbacks.
The Harman Kardon Enchant-1100 is a premium 9.0.2-channel soundbar that delivers immersive Atmos sound, advanced room calibration and sustainable build quality, but its price and modest maximum output may deter budget-focused buyers.
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— | 315 Wbest | |
— | 52 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
— | 1best | |
1best | 1best | |
5.3best | 5.3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 17.9 kg | 4.584 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2 Wbest |
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Overall Weight (kg) | 17.9 kg | 4.5835 kg |
Audio(2) | ||
Channel Configuration | 9.1.4 | 9.0.2 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Stereo PCM, DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
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Professional reviewers praise the Arc Ultra for its clean, precise, three-dimensional soundstage, deep expressive bass, and effective Trueplay calibration, but criticize the lack of HDMI inputs and native DTS support, noting that height effects may be underwhelming without ideal room conditions.
Everyday users love the crystal-clear dialogue, powerful bass, and sleek look, while frustrations focus on missing HDMI inputs, occasional app freezes, subtle Atmos immersion, and the Sub 4's heft.
Professional reviewers praise the Enchant 1100 for its immersive Atmos experience, clear dialogue and flexible modular architecture, while noting the price premium and that it doesn't match the raw output of top-tier rivals like Samsung's Q995F.
Early users love the sleek design, easy setup and dialogue clarity, but complain about the high cost of add-ons and limited USB playback outside the US.
“Rich, detailed sound with deep, tuneful bass”
“Trueplay makes the room sound perfect, even on Android”
“Bluetooth 5.3 streaming works flawlessly”
