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Small Sub Big Bass

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WHAT IS the number one complaint about almost every soundbar? Let’s say it together: lack of deep bass. Even soundbars as sonically competent as the Sonos Beam and Ray could benefit from more. So here comes the Sono Sub Mini (MSRP $429), a compact subwoofer that perfectly bonds with all of the non-portable, amplified Sonos products. It should be noted that while the Sub Mini will work with the larger Arc soundbar, Sonos recommends using that configuration only in a smaller room and at low-to-moderate listening levels. Fair enough.

This isn’t the first subwoofer offered by Sonos. The original Sonos Sub is a much larger, heavier, and significantly costlier version, so the Mini is a welcome addition to the ecosystem. It weighs in at 14 lbs. and measures 12" high and

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