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If you want to build a modular home theater and buy individual speakers at your own pace, you may be deciding between Sony and Sonos -- both brands make great-sounding products.
While audio quality is subjective, I've tested several products from both makers and found that Sony's sound profile delivers crisper highs, exceptionally clear dialogue, and highly immersive localization and spatial audio performance. However, Sony's heavy AI-powered audio upscaling tech can make music sound overly processed.
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On the other hand, Sonos delivers a warm, cozy sound that's great for casual listening at home, with punchy, controlled bass. Yet, Sonos's soundbar tuning and speaker driver configuration can struggle to reproduce all-encompassing immersive audio without additional rear speakers.
Though sound is important, how each company's products will accommodate your space, habits, and preferences is equally influential to your decision-making. Here's how to choose.
Specifications
Sony Bravia Theater Sonos HDMI support 2 HDMI 2.1 ports 1 HDMI eARC port Spatial audio format(s) Dolby Atmos; DTS:X Dolby Atmos Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi: Bluetooth; AirPlay; Spotify Connect Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; AirPlay; Spotify Connect Room calibration Sound Field Optimization; 360 Spatial Sound Mapping TruePlay Voice assistant Requires external Google or Amazon smart speaker Built-in Amazon Alexa; Sonos Voice Control support Additional device compatibility Compatible with other Sony Bravia home theater products Compatible with Sonos Wi-Fi home & Bluetooth speakers; Sonos headphones
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