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Sonos Ray
RAYG1AU1BLK
$349
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11/b/g/n connectivity
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Sonos
- Model Number:
- RAYG1AU1BLK
- Wireless Connections:
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11/b/g/n
Audio
- Music Streaming:
- Stream your favourite music services via Wi-Fi, Apple Airplay2
Media Players
- Playback Formats:
- The Sonos app's Now Playing screen will display what type of audio is being decoded
Connections
- Wired Connections:
- Optical Input, Ethernet Input, Infrared (IR) Receiver
Options
- Sound Modes:
- Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1* and DTS Digital Surround*
Smart Features
- Smart Home Compatible:
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
General Information
- Type:
- Soundbar
- Colour:
- Black
- Family:
- Sonos Ray
- Additional Features:
- Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround, Trueplay, Night Sound
- What's In The Box:
- Sonos Ray, Power Cable I (Length: 6 ft (2 m), Optical Cable (Length: 4.9 ft (1.5 m), Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Audio
- Music Streaming:
- Stream your favourite music services via Wi-Fi, Apple Airplay2
Connections
- Wired Connections:
- Optical Input, Ethernet Input, Infrared (IR) Receiver
Smart Features
- Smart Home Compatible:
- Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 71
- Product Width (mm):
- 559
- Product Depth (mm):
- 95
- Product Weight (kg):
- 1.95
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 130
- Box Width (mm):
- 678
- Box Depth (mm):
- 142
- Box Weight (kg):
- 3
Product Reviews of Sonos Ray
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.1 out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
82% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Compact design produces impressively clear and powerful sound for its size.
- Especially enhances dialogue clarity for TV shows and films.
- Pairs well with other Sonos products, allowing multi-room audio.
- Setup is easy but relies solely on optical input, not HDMI.
- Not all remotes (especially RF types) are compatible, causing some control issues.
- Best suited for small rooms or apartments; may not fill larger spaces.
Pros
Easy (6)
Quality (3)
Value (1)
Unfortunately the company used by Good Guys were unable to connect the sound bar.
It is still not connected so am unable to honestly review this product at this stage
Peter
Confirmed purchase 5 January 2026
Published on 21 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
SONOS bringing a little RAY of sunshine to my life!
The SONOS RAY is without a doubt a great addition to my home. It is small and discreet but packs a punch. I have paired the soundbar with a TCL 50" TV on my undercover deck. It's super easy to use with the TV. I have also added the soundbar to my existing SONOS collection; this now allows me to play the same music inside and outside of my house at the same time. The audio quality is just what you expect from a SONOS product ... when watching TV I'm impressed with the blockbuster sound and crisp dialogue, when listening to music I'm impressed that this little speaker brings big sound and the SONOS versatility to my music and podcast enjoyment. This summer the Ray has brought a little more sunshine into my life. Definitely a worthy addition!
John Smith
Confirmed purchase 4 December 2025
Published on 5 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Good for a small room
It’s a good product for a small room. I do not recommend this standalone for large/ living rooms areas.
Syed
Confirmed purchase 29 November 2025
Published on 23 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Sonis
Ver good product as explained in store
Ankusb
Confirmed purchase 2 July 2025
Published on 29 July 2025
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Amazing product
The sounds of Sonos is amazing!! We also got a Era100 and work well together.
Atom
Confirmed purchase 28 June 2025
Published on 22 July 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Sonos ray
Great sound bar. Needed customer call line to work out how to change our tv remote. This was easy to do we were able to change the remote. Would be better if l could use my Android phone to do the air play. I have to wait until someone with an apple phone can do this for me.
Helen
Confirmed purchase 7 January 2025
Published on 29 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Exceptional
Bought this for my living room tv the sound is crystal clear looking forward to add mini sub and era 100
Mubz
Confirmed purchase 2 November 2024
Published on 27 November 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 3 November 2024
Published on 27 November 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great value for money
Beautiful sound for what you get!
Darren
Confirmed purchase 3 November 2024
Published on 27 November 2024
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 22 June 2023
Published on 20 September 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
The Sonos Ray is a compact soundbar for smaller living rooms, bedrooms, and apartments that need clearer TV sound without taking up much space. It suits people who want simple setup, strong dialogue, and easy music streaming over Wi-Fi. Its key strengths are compact design, room-tuned sound, and smart platform support. The main limitation is that it uses optical input rather than HDMI.
What it’s great for
- TV Dialogue Clarity
- Small-Space Home Entertainment
- Music Streaming
- Bedroom TV Audio
- Apartment Living
- Casual Gaming Audio
Where it works best
- Small Living Room
- Bedroom
- Apartment
- Study
- Secondary TV Room
Who it’s for
- Apartment Dweller
- Bedroom TV User
- Casual Movie Watcher
- Streaming Music Listener
- Sonos Ecosystem User
Things to consider
It is best suited to smaller rooms and straightforward TV setups, and it lacks HDMI connectivity and the broader surround impact you may get from larger or more premium soundbars.
Tv compatibility score
8/10 - Strong fit for TVs with optical output, but less flexible than HDMI-equipped soundbars.
Movie night suitability
8/10 - Clear dialogue and Dolby Digital 5.1 support make it very good for casual movie watching in smaller rooms.
Music playback quality
8/10 - Balanced sound, solid bass for its size, and Wi-Fi streaming make it a capable everyday music speaker.
Room size suitability
Best for small to medium rooms
Installation ease
9/10 - Compact size and simple optical setup make it easy to place and get running.
Key benefits
- Compact design: Fits neatly under most TVs or on a shelf, making it a practical choice for smaller rooms.
- Clear dialogue tuning: Helps voices sound more distinct so spoken content is easier to follow.
- Stereo sound presentation: Delivers wider, more immersive audio than standard TV speakers for everyday viewing and listening.
- Dolby Digital 5.1 support: Works with supported content to give movies and shows a more cinematic sound experience.
- Wi-Fi streaming: Lets you play music from supported streaming services without needing a separate media device.
- Apple AirPlay 2 support: Makes it easy to stream audio directly from compatible Apple devices.
- Trueplay room tuning: Adjusts the sound to better suit the acoustics of your room for a more balanced result.
- Optical TV connection: Provides a simple wired connection path for compatible TVs.
Q: Does the Sonos Ray connect by HDMI or optical audio?
A: The Sonos Ray uses optical audio, not HDMI ARC or eARC. That suits TVs with an optical output, but it also means no Dolby Atmos passthrough and fewer TV-controlled audio features than Sonos Beam or Arc.
Q: Is the Sonos Ray a good fit for a smaller room or bedroom TV?
A: Yes. The Sonos Ray is the most compact Sonos soundbar and is better suited to smaller living areas, bedrooms or apartments than larger models like Arc. It improves TV dialogue and stereo sound, but it is not designed for the widest cinematic effect.
Q: Can the Sonos Ray play Dolby Atmos soundtracks?
A: No. The Sonos Ray does not support Dolby Atmos, so Atmos tracks will play back in a standard surround-compatible format instead. If immersive height effects are a priority, a model like Sonos Beam Gen 2 or Sonos Arc is the better match.
Q: Does the Sonos Ray have built-in voice control?
A: No. The Sonos Ray does not include built-in microphones, so it cannot run voice assistants on its own. Voice control is available only if it is grouped with another compatible Sonos speaker that has microphones enabled.
Q: Will the Sonos Ray work with any TV remote?
A: It works best with TVs whose remotes send infrared volume commands. If a TV remote is Bluetooth-only, control may be limited unless the TV can relay volume changes through its optical connection and setup options. Checking TV audio settings matters here.
Q: Can the Sonos Ray be expanded with other Sonos speakers later?
A: Yes. The Sonos Ray can be part of a wider Sonos system and can be paired with compatible Sonos surrounds or a Sonos subwoofer for fuller sound. That makes it easier to start with a smaller setup now and expand room by room later.