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Fans of Sonos audio equipment have something to get excited about. During Amazon Prime Day 2024, prices for some of the company's bestselling products have been cut, making what is normally high-priced equipment more affordable. Whether you're looking to add a soundbar and subwoofer to your TV, buy a portable speaker you can take with you when on the go, or you want to upgrade the speakers throughout your home, we've discovered some of the best deals on Sonos speakers -- and they're available right now from Amazon.

The is a premium audio brand, so discounted prices are a big deal. Even better:  All Sonos speakers work together, and can be controlled using the same Sonos app. If you're streaming audio using Sonos speakers in your bedroom, if you also have Sonos speakers in the living room, kitchen and even outside on your deck, the audio you're listening to can follow you around the house and played at your preferred volume level.


Best Prime Day 2024 deals on Sonos audio equipment

Head over to Amazon right now to take advantage of the rare, money-saving deals being offered on a variety of Sonos speakers and audio products during the Prime Day 2024 sale event.

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Sonos Ray compact soundbar: $219 (22% off)

Sonos Ray Soundbar
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Ideal for smaller TVs and viewing spaces, the Sonos Ray compact soundbar enhances audio from any TV with crisp, authentic stereo, thanks to speakers that designed to harmonize high- and mid-range frequencies -- all while eliminating distortion.

This soundbar also does a nice job making dialogue easier to understand, especially when music and sound effects are playing in the background. We like the Sonos Ray because it'll work with your existing TV's remote control, plus it has onboard touch controls. 

And when you're not watch watching TV, you can stream music or audio from your mobile device, computer or a service like Apple Music, Amazon Prime Music, Spotify or Audible. Like all Sonos audio products, the Ray can be used on its own, but to create a true surround sound system, you can pair it with any of Sonos' subwoofers and satellite speakers.

During Amazon Prime Day 2024, you can purchase what's normally a $279 TV soundbar for just $219. This represents a savings of 22%. We recommend this soundbar for use with TVs that are 65-inches or smaller.


Sonos Sub Mini compact wireless subwoofer: $343 (20% off)

Sonos Sub Mini compact wireless subwoofer
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The Sonos Sub Mini compact wireless subwoofer is the perfect addition to the Sonos Ray or Sonos Arc TV soundbar. It delivers deep and dynamic bass that makes whatever audio you're listening to sound and feel more immersive.

When paired with one of the Sonos soundbars, the Sub Mini does a wonderful job adding more dramatic depth to audio from TV shows, movies and games. The unit itself offers a modern and compact design that adapts the bass to any room's acoustics. 

Like all Sonos audio products, the Sub Mini works with the Sonos mobile app and will automatically play with the other Sonos audio products you already have.

The Sonos app also allows you to adjust volume and audio EQ levels, which includes the ability to tweak the bass level to your preference. The subwoofer measures just 8.98 by 8.98 by 11.93 inches and relies on six inch audio drivers.

For a limited time, you can add the Sonos Sub Mini compact wireless subwoofer to your TV's audio system for just $343, which is 20% off its usual price.


Sonos Roam 2 portable Bluetooth speaker: $143 (20% off)

Sonos Roam 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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The speakers built into your smartphone, tablet or computer are not powerful enough to fill a room with clear audio, so you can't really enjoy music with a group of people. But the waterproof Sonos Roam 2 portable Bluetooth speaker works just about anywhere. It makes it easy for a small group to enjoy music, podcasts and more. 

You get up to 10 hours of listening time per charge. What's special about this portable speaker is that it automatically adapts audio based on the environment it's being used in. You also get voice control over the speaker using Amazon Alexa or the Sonos mobile app.

The speaker can fit in a hand and be positioned horizontally or vertically. Like all portable speakers, this one generates mono sound. But when you pair two of these speakers together wirelessly, you can experience stereo audio. In addition to the surprisingly loud volume the speaker can generate, the audio quality remains free of distortion and includes an impressive level of bass.

The Sonos Roam 2 is typically priced at $179, but during Amazon Prime Day 2024, you'll find it on sale for 20% off, which brings the price down to just $143.


Sonos Arc soundbar: $834 (7% off)

Sonos Arc soundbar
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Larger size TVs being used in larger viewing spaces require a powerful soundbar like the Sonos Arc. This one supports Dolby Atmos and is ideal for TVs that are 65-inches or larger. It can be used on its own to improve a TV's audio quality, or you can pair it with any of the subwoofers and satellite speakers offered by Sonos to create a complete surround sound system.

This soundbar works with your TV's remote or the Sonos mobile app. But there are also touch controls built into the soundbar itself. Or use voice commands to handle common tasks like raising or lowering the volume. The Arc measures 4.5 by 45 by 3.4 inches.

Built into the Arc are 11 precisely engineers internal speakers, including two dedicated height channels. As a result, the soundbar fires audio in all directions to nicely fill a room with clear and robust audio. And with the integrated speech enhancement feature, you'll never miss a word of dialogue, no matter what else is happening within a scene. The Arc comes with a wall mount, but can be centered on any flat surface in front of your television set.

If you've been thinking about adding a high-quality soundbar to your TV, right now you can save 7% on the Sonos Arc and get it on Amazon for just $834.


Sonos Outdoor by Sonance: $749 (15% off)

Sonos Outdoor by Sonance
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The Sonos speaker lineup includes a wide range of speakers you can install into the ceiling or walls of your home, that can be used to create a full-featured home theater system, or that can provide premium quality sound generated by a turntable or other audio equipment. And if you want to take the audio enjoyment outdoors onto your porch, patio, or into your backyard, the Sonos Outdoor by Sonance speakers are what you need.

These outdoor speakers are designed to withstand the elements and offer a waterproof and temperature proof design. They're controllable using the Sonos mobile app and work in conjunction with almost all other Sonos speakers. In fact, up to three pairs of these outdoor speakers can be used together to create a vast outdoor soundstage. 

The Sonos Outdoor speakers are sold in pairs. They're electric and need to be hardwired to a power source. Each speaker measures 12.98 by 7.83 by 7.52 inches and comes with mounting hardware. Audio gets transmitted to the speakers via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth -- from a smartphone, tablet, computer or audio generating device that supports wireless speakers.

Throughout the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, you'll find these Sonos Outdoor speakers on sale for $749 per pair, which is 15% off their usual $879 price.


What do people like Sonos so much?

In a word -- connectivity. Sonos speakers are able to stream audio from just about every popular music streaming service, as well as from your smartphone, tablet, computer and most smart TVs. Using the Sonos app, streaming content to the speakers is a straight forward process. Plus, no matter which Sonos speakers you own, they're designed to work seamlessly together or on their own, depending on your needs. People who invest in Sonos audio gear know they're buying premium-quality equipment that produces clear and load audio.


What is special about Sonos speakers?

Using your home's Wi-Fi, Sonos speakers are able to wirelessly communicate with your mobile devices, computers, TVs and other audio-generating equipment. The speakers are set up and managed using the Sonos mobile app. They're also compatible with more than 100 streaming services, including  Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Prime Music and Audible. What most users appreciate about these speakers is their ease of use, reliability and sound quality -- and for this, they're willing to pay a premium.


Do Sonos speakers become obsolete?

While Sonos periodically releases new versions of speakers and audio components, none of the speaker products previously released have ever become obsolete. So, if you take proper care of your Sonos equipment, you can expect it to last for many years (even if the product is no longer sold or is replaced by a newer model). Even after a Sonos product is discontinued, the company will support it with bug and security updates for between five and seven years.


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Jason R. Rich

Jason R. Rich (www.JasonRich.com) is an internationally recognized consumer technology expert with more than 30 years' writing experience. He's also an accomplished author and photographer. One of his most recently published books, The Remote Worker's Handbook: How to Effectively Work From Anywhere ($24.99, Entrepreneur Books) is now available from Amazon and wherever books are sold.