Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to try out a loudspeaker from the US manufacturer Sonos will know that the sound experience can be more than just heard - even without a connected subwoofer. However, if you frequently listen to bass-heavy music, the Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer now gives you the option of a quick and easy upgrade. Our test report reveals how the subwoofer, which costs around 750 euros, performs in practice.
- HIGH DEFINITION SOUND: The Sonos Sub subwoofer has a duo...
- DESIGN AND COMPACT: The modern design and high-gloss ...
- MULTIROOM: Once connected to WiFi, you can...
Scope of delivery and first impression of the Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer
Many commercially available subwoofers impress with their rich bass, but they have an annoying disadvantage: They often appear extremely clumsy and unsightly - like a big block that looks like a foreign body within the room. The Sonos SUB WiFi subwoofer, on the other hand, cannot be accused of this at all: It is rather a real designer piece that you like to glance at from time to time while enjoying your favorite songs. The WiFi subwoofer is available in either white or black and can be easily integrated into almost any room in the home. However, with its dimensions of 38 x 15.8 x 40 cm, it is not particularly compact - and the weight is also quite steep at around 16 kg. The scope of delivery of the Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer, on the other hand, is very manageable: in addition to a power cable, there is only an operating manual in the packaging, which explains the initial setup of the device to the buyer in simple steps.
Features of the Sonos SUB WiFi subwoofer
The WLAN subwoofer from Sonos is equipped with two loudspeaker drivers placed opposite each other, which ensure that an impressive sound experience is created without annoying rattling or humming - the latter problems are unfortunately all too familiar from inexpensive subwoofers. The bass is additionally amplified by the opposite placement, as the sound waves are discharged through a small hole on the underside of the housing.
It is interesting, however, that Sonos does not provide any technical information about the actual performance of its subwoofer. However, this is probably due to the fact that the customer should get an idea of the ingenious sound experience instead of relying on mere figures.
Handling of the Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer
All speaker boxes from the Sonos brand can be easily connected, even without extensive specialist knowledge. Of course, the Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer makes no difference here: It is simply set up anywhere, connected and then integrated into the home network using the free Sonos app - done. If you prefer to connect the subwoofer via LAN with the Router If you want to connect, you can do this without any problems, since there is a suitable connection on the back - you just don't have to get the corresponding LAN cable in advance. With the help of the very detailed operating instructions, the subwoofer can be set up in no time at all, so that nothing stands in the way of powerful bass music enjoyment. Before that, however, you have to endure a few test tones, which are used to determine an optimal level - some of them are really horrible, but luckily you got over it after a few seconds. After successful setup and the associated connection to the existing Sonos speaker, all the bass in a piece of music is now output directly via the subwoofer, while the speaker itself is only responsible for outputting the high tones.
Sound experience of the Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer
To get straight to the point: the basses reproduced by the Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer are breathtaking. It is simply indescribable what performance this high-quality subwoofer is capable of even with a low bass output setting, since the user can look forward to an extremely deep but at the same time never rattling bass. The maximum bass output of the subwoofer is a proud 25Hz, a number that ideally you should stay away from: If you are not lucky enough to live in a house without direct neighbors, you will definitely quickly find yourself confronted with angry reactions from those around you. By the way: The Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer is also an excellent choice in home cinema, as it gives action-packed Hollywood blockbusters with the odd explosion included the right bang.
- HIGH DEFINITION SOUND: The Sonos Sub subwoofer has a duo...
- DESIGN AND COMPACT: The modern design and high-gloss ...
- MULTIROOM: Once connected to WiFi, you can...
Conclusion
The Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer definitely knows how to convince all along the line: With its stylish design and its pretty black or white finish, it can be easily integrated into any room and will almost certainly attract envious looks from visitors. Once connected, the subwoofer then scores with a phenomenal sound, behind which numerous other devices from the competition more than just have to hide - basically it doesn't get any better. Only the high purchase price of around 750 euros should be a minimal negative criterion for many interested buyers - especially since you also need a suitable Sonos speaker in addition to the subwoofer. However, if you are looking for a flawless bass experience that is second to none, you should not think too long about buying this precious gem. From our side, there is a very clear purchase recommendation for the Sonos SUB WLAN subwoofer.
