Renowned for its excellence in smart speakers and home theater systems, Sonos stands out in the audio industry. Much like Apple, customers are often willing to invest significantly in its products due to their sleek design and superior sound quality, making discounts a rare find.

However, today presents an excellent opportunity for savings: the Sonos Arc—previously the flagship soundbar from Sonos until the newer Sonos Arc Ultra—is now available for $649, marking a significant reduction of $250 from its usual retail price of $899. This represents a historical low for this model, according to various price monitoring services.

While Sonos speakers have a niche appeal, the rationale for spending nearly $2000 on a full surround system might be challenging, especially when alternatives like the Samsung Q990C are available for much less. However, those with discerning tastes often claim the audio quality justifies the investment.

For an optimized experience with the Sonos Arc, consider adding the Sonos 300 rear speakers along with the Gen 4 subwoofer—these represent Sonos’ latest offerings. Alternatively, many may opt for either the Eras 100 or a more economical older or smaller subwoofer to reduce overall costs.

The Arc features Dolby Atmos technology, delivering an enveloping 3D sound environment that includes height channels emulating audio from overhead (for an in-depth look, check out PCMag’s favorable review). For those with limited space, its low-end performance is strong enough that an additional subwoofer may not be necessary. And if existing Sonos products are already in place, they can easily link through the Sonos app to establish a surround sound configuration or a multi-room audio system.

Best Buy is currently offering $75 credit for soundbar installation, although mounting materials are sold separately.