Sonos Sub 4 review: A minor update helps future proof the high-end subwoofer
Sonos Sub 4 review: A minor update helps future proof the high-end subwoofer
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Sonos Sub 4 review: A new top contender. Sonos didn't change its iconic look when it introduced the new Sub 4, but its minor tweaks help ensure the powerful subwoofer remains at top form for years to come. The new flagship subwoofer from Sonos debuted in November, 2024 alongside the Arc Ultra. They're easy companions for one another, though they don't have to be paired together.
You can use the Arc Ultra on its own — which we recently reviewed — and the Sub 4 can be paired with various models in the Sonos lineup. We've been listening to it for a few weeks now to see how it stand up. The Sub 4 couldn't have been easier to set up. We chose our room in the Sonos app and just had to tap our phone to complete the pairing and finishing the on-boarding.
Despite the recent headwinds Sonos has faced with its app, we had no issues getting our Sub 4 configured. From there, more smooth sailing. The Sonos design team crushed it with the original design of its signature subwoofer. So, it's no surprise that with the fourth-generation model, it's still unchanged. At least largely unchanged.
Sonos has made a few tweaks to the aesthetics that keep is looking sharp. It's still available in black and while — we chose the former. One subtle change is a new matte finish that better compliments the modern looks. It looks great and doesn't show fingerprints too badly as we placed it.
