Leaked images of Sonos Ray Soundbar reveal missing HDMI port

Leaked images and specifications of the new Sonos Ray Soundbar provide a good understanding of the size and features of the sound bar. Unfortunately, the Sonos Ray doesn’t seem to have an HDMI interface.

When Sonos officially announces the “Ray” soundbar, there might not be much the tech community doesn’t know about the compact sound bar. Several leaks have already disclosed the name and the approximate purchase price. With the most recent images, which should probably come from an official source, the last secrets about the acoustic newcomer will also be revealed!

High-resolution detail shots of the Sonos Ray Soundbar (Black)

Ray Soundbar ohne HDMI-ARC

The Sonos Ray Soundbar was developed under the code name “Fury”. The aim is to provide users with a compact sound solution that seems relatively affordable by Sonos standards. The system is said to go on sale for $US 249 (possibly €249).

The Sonos Ray is also available in a white version

The connections, consisting of an Ethernet port (possibly also integrated WiFi), an optical digital audio input (Toslink S/Pdif) and the power connection are revealed on the back of the Sonos Ray. Next to it is a button for syncing/pairing with existing Sonos audio systems. Means the Sonos Ray is not equipped with HDMI-ARC and, according to sources, only supports Dolby Digital in standalone mode. It’s a pity that Sonos once again decided against the established connection standard. The reason for this is probably that the company would like to keep the user and their Sonos end devices in their own system landscape (app).

Sonos Ray Soundbar in Schwarz — Thanks to its compact dimensions, the Sonos Ray should be easy to position under the TV as an audio upgrade || Image: Sonos

Vertical rear mode for Dolby Atmos & Surround

An interesting feature is that the Ray can be connected vertically to the Sonos Arc or Beam as a rear speaker. In this case, the system could also play the rear audio signals of a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Whether the audio specialists also use the announcement of the Ray soundbar to introduce the new, in-house Home Theater OS operating system as well as the “Hey Sonos” voice assistants to announce, the next few weeks should show.