Name | Bose Solo Soundbar 2 | Sonos Ray |
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MSRP | $199.95 | $279 |
Released | 2023 | 2022 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Costco | Sonos, Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Expandable up to: | - | 4.1, (add rears, 2 subs) Added subwoofers play same subwoofer channel. |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 2: 2× unknown size | 2: 2× unknown size |
Tweeters - total | 0 | 2: 2× unknown size |
Subwoofers | 0 | 0 |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | Not specified | Not specified |
Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
DTS:X support | No | No |
Dolby Atmos support? | No | No |
Surround sound? | No | No |
Other 3D audio formats? | None | None |
Other (notable) sound features? | None | Speech Enhancement (use app) |
Sound calibration? | No | Yes (Trueplay) |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth | ❌ |
Wi-Fi | ❌ | Wi-Fi 4 |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ✔ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ | ❌ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ❌ |
USB-A port? | Service only | ❌ |
Other audio ports | Coaxial | None |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | None | Sonos S2 |
Voice assistant? | No | No |
Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | ❌ |
AirPlay? | ❌ | ✔ |
Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ❌ | ✔ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | ❌ | Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini |
Wireless surrounds? | ❌ | Optional: max 2 surrounds, (for instance: 2× Sonos One) |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 54.9×7×8.6 | 55.9×7.1×9.5 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 21.6×2.8×3.4 | 22×2.79×3.74 |
Weight (kg): | 1.7 | 1.95 |
Weight (lbs): | 3.7 | 4.29 |
Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall mount kit | Yes |
Color options: | Black | Black, white |
Accessories in the box | Optical cable, remote | Optical cable |
More info | ||
Model number | 418775 | RAYG1##1 |
User guide / manual | Owner's guide | User Guide |
Official site link | Bose.com | Sonos.com |
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