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In October 2022, Sonos launched the new wireless woofer “Sonos Sub Mini” in Japan.
Sub Mini is a subwoofer that can enhance bass by combining with Sonos soundbars and speakers. It will be developed as a new standard model of Sonos subwoofer.
This time, I was able to use the actual Sub Mini from Sonos for regarding two months, so I would like to introduce its performance and usability.
design
“Sonos Sub Mini” is a product added as a new lineup of Sonos subwoofers. Until now, only Sonos Sub (Gen 3) was deployed as a Sonos subwoofer, but with the addition of Sub Mini, the standard model is Sub Mini and the premium model is Sub (Gen 3). Became.
The Sub Mini has a cylindrical design that naturally blends into the atmosphere of the room when installed. The main body size is relatively small with a height of 305mm and a diameter of 230mm, so there should be almost no trouble finding a place to install it. By the way, the weight is 6.35 kg.
There are two colors, black and white, and we received black this time. If the wallpaper in the room is a dark color, or if you use a lot of dark furniture, black is an impression that is easy to match.
Since the Sub Mini is a subwoofer, it basically cannot operate on its own, and is used in conjunction with Sonos sound bars and speakers. It can work with most products that run Sonos’ S2 software, such as the Sonos Beam and SYMFONISK series, but please note that it cannot work with products that do not have a built-in amplifier, such as Sonos Port and Sonos Roam, and portable products.
Sub Mini is a standard model, so if it is a sound bar, it is compatible with Beam and Ray. Of course it is possible to combine it with the top model Arc, but in a larger room you may feel unsatisfactory, so in that case Sub (Gen 3) is recommended.
On the bottom is the part where the power cord is inserted and the Ethernet port
Sub Mini is a mechanism to wirelessly link with other Sonos products via the network (Wi-Fi / Ethernet), and settings can be made from the application. There is no need to wire the sound bar or speakers you want to combine, and you can install it anywhere you can connect the power cord to an outlet.
There is a button at the bottom of the main unit that is used for pairing.
sound quality
Inside the Sonos Sub Mini are two 6-inch woofers facing inwards. By placing both woofers facing each other, a force-cancelling effect is achieved.
In addition, since it was created on the premise that it will work with other Sonos products, it automatically tunes the sound balance according to the connected product, so that users can enjoy the optimal sound without making detailed settings. It has become.
Additionally, Sonos says that with the Sub Mini taking over the bass, the combined soundbar will be able to offload the bass to the Sub Mini and focus its processing on more high-midrange sounds, giving the overall It is said that the sound quality will be improved.
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
I actually connected the Sub Mini and checked the change in sound. This time, when I tried to work with Beam (Gen 2), I got the impression that the bass that resounded deep in my stomach was added, and the overall power of the sound increased by regarding two levels.
In addition, the bass has become more emphasized, which has increased the spread and three-dimensional effect of the sound, making it possible to feel the “feeling of being surrounded by sound” more strongly than before.
I think that some people have experienced crackling when listening to songs with strong bass and raising the volume too much, but following using the Sub Mini for regarding 2 months, almost no crackling occurred. do not have. It’s proof that it’s not just amplifying the bass, it’s producing a well-tuned bass.
summary
Since the introduction of the Sonos Sub Mini at home, the level of satisfaction with the sound of content enjoyed through TV, such as watching movies, dramas, and playing games, has clearly improved.
The other day, I decided to check the benefits of the Sub Mini once more, so I temporarily unpaired the Sub Mini and watched a movie. I mightn’t help but feel something was missing. I realized once more that the benefits of introducing the Sub Mini were so great.
I have had a sound bar + subwoofer that I have been using for nearly 10 years, but if it is large and takes up space, or if you want to enjoy music when you are not watching TV, you can use the remote control to pop the sound mode. I was frustrated with things like having to switch to play music over Bluetooth.
In comparison, the combination of Beam (Gen 2) + Sub Mini is compact and takes up less space than a conventional sound bar + subwoofer, and you can play music quickly from your iPhone or other device via AirPlay without switching modes. can also In addition, the sound was also to my liking, so I completely replaced the system with the Sonos specification in a happy mood.
The Sub Mini is a recommended product for those who are already using a Sonos sound bar, as well as those who want to build a full-fledged home theater environment.If you want to purchase a sound bar as well, it is published on this site.Sonos Beam (Gen 2) orSonos RayCheck out the reviews of
The Sonos Sub Mini can be purchased from online stores and electronics retailers for 64,800 yen (tax included).
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