Last week, Sonos announced its best affordable soundbar yet. But some of the company’s loyal customers were disappointed that there was no less expensive subwoofer to go with it New Sonos Ray. It felt like a perfect opportunity to announce a product that had been rumored for months. The only subwoofer that Sonos currently sells is the $749 Subwoofer, which costs more than both Ray and Beam — so it’s hard to justify it as an accessory in those terms.
But despite no announcement last week, the edge It could confirm that Sonos is close to releasing a smaller, less expensive subwoofer that can pair wirelessly with the Sonos Ray, Beam, and Arc. Rumors about such a device appeared a few months ago After Sonos accidentally leaked some early details on its mobile app. At that time, screenshots revealed the name of the product – Sub Mini – and the edge He is now able to further promote this brand.
More importantly, for the first time, after seeing an image of the upcoming product, I can share a preview of the Sub Mini’s overall design. In a previous leak, Sonos described it as a “smaller cylindrical subwoofer,” and the edge 3D rendering matches that. The Sub Mini is the Sonos S37, which comes right after the S36, which ended up being $279.
Ask any sub-owner and they will likely attest to the huge difference a subwoofer makes when watching movies or even listening to music. When Sonos soundbars recognize an associated sub, they adjust the audio output to focus on the higher frequencies, leaving low, loud bass for the dedicated subwoofer.
The main thing that distinguishes Sub Mini devices is the elongated vertical slot in the shape of a pill in the middle of the device. It just so happens that the regular Sub has a rectangular opening, so Sonos seems to have settled on this for functionality and design features of some sort. In the case of the Sub, there are audio ports on either side, so it will follow that the Sub Mini will have a similar interior – albeit with smaller and less powerful components.
The features, specific release timing, and pricing details of the Sub Mini are yet to be known, and the same applies to the device’s actual size and dimensions. But the outline design visible here should mostly resemble what Sonos announces in the coming months. the edge I reached out to the company for comment.
During a call with investors in February, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence said, “In fiscal year 2022, we are focused on launching new products in our existing product categories.” Like the Sonos Ray, the Sub Mini met these criteria and fits right into the company’s home theater lineup.
Sonos’ fiscal year runs through September 2022, so any announcements in an entirely new product category (such as wireless headphones) will have to wait until fall. Sonos has carried out five product launches so far in 2022, according to chief financial officer Brittany Bagley. This number apparently includes second generation beam (released last September) Plus the latest Sonos Roam SL, Sonos Ray speakers, new colors of the standard Roam and Sonos Voice Control.
Spence recently expressed frustration internally with Sonos employees over the increase in leaks, according to people familiar with the matter. next to Detecting beam design Weeks before it was officially released, the edge Also spoiled the Sonos . ad From its own voice control servicewhich will Offered to customers in the United States On the first of June.
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