![]() The grille's edge doesn’t sit completely flush with the main body in either of the production samples supplied for review but, while that’s unusual for a company as typically fastidious as Sonos, it’s a minor quibble in what is otherwise a very smart-looking speaker at this price point. Its ultra-compact dimensions, tapered build and forward-facing speakers mean it takes up little space and removes any need for a clear line of sight for upward- and side-firing drivers, making it a practical choice for small rooms or shared spaces.Īesthetically the Ray is very much part of the rarified Sonos gene pool with soft curves, capacitive touch buttons, monochrome finishes and a perforated polycarbonate grille. But this is a speaker aimed at those who have likely never considered the brand before. It still maintains the company's core identity of interoperability, allowing it to form part of a wireless multi-room system using Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and/or the Sonos S2 app. The Ray marks something of a departure for Sonos. While Symfonisk doesn’t yet include a sub, there are unconfirmed rumours that Sonos will release a new sub that’s both size and price compatible with the Ray, which would likely be a welcome addition to most users. Instead, Sonos envisions the Ray partnering with the more affordable Symfonisk IKEA rage, which features the Symfonisk bookshelf speaker £99 / $99 (around AU$176) and Symfonisk lamp, starting at £159 / $140 / AU$269. However, it's unlikely customers will want to pay nearly four times the price of the soundbar for surround separates. Options to expand the Sonos Ray include adding two One SL rear speakers (£358 / $358 / AU$538) and the pricey Sonos Sub (£699 / $699 / AU$999). ![]() ![]() While it's the only non-Dolby Atmos soundbar in the current Sonos range, the Ray still offers users the flexibility to create a standard multi-channel surround system that can be added to over time. The Ray may not be able to decode Dolby Atmos, but it can handle Stereo PCM as well as Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Digital Surround with confirmation of the codec type displayed on the app's 'Now Playing' page.
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