We tested every Sonos Home Cinema bundle to find the best option for different budgets
If you're building a Sonos home cinema system and wondering which combination of speakers gives you the best value for your space and budget, you're in the right place.
At Smart Home Sounds, we've helped thousands of customers find their ideal Sonos setup — from simple upgrades to full Dolby Atmos experiences. In this guide, we break down the top Sonos bundles for every price point in 2025, from compact systems for smaller spaces to fully immersive setups for large rooms.
One of the biggest advantages of Sonos is its modular design. You can start small with just a soundbar and expand your system over time. Or, if you’re ready to go all in, jump straight into a full home cinema set.
💡 Not sure where to start? Check out our complete Sonos Home Cinema Setup Guide for an overview of soundbars, subwoofers and rear speakers.
Best Sonos Home Cinema Setup Under £650 - Sonos Ray & Sub Mini
Ideal for: Small lounges, bedrooms, gaming setups
RRP: £628 (see latest price)
If you’re working with a smaller budget or room, the Sonos Ray & Sub Mini bundle punches well above its weight. The Ray is a compact, front-firing soundbar that delivers clear dialogue and impressive detail. Pair it with the Sub Mini for deeper, more cinematic bass - ideal for movies, games and everyday TV.
✅ A massive upgrade over built-in TV speakers — without breaking the bank.
Best Sonos Home Cinema Setup under £1000 - Sonos Beam (Gen 2) & Sub Mini
Ideal for: Medium-sized living rooms
RRP: £878 (see latest price)
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) and Sub Mini are the perfect pairing. The Beam (Gen 2) brings Dolby Atmos audio through psychoacoustic channels as well as seriously impressive dialogue clarity. Adding the Sub Mini provides richer, room-filling bass for films, music and streaming content.
📈 There’s also room to expand this system later by adding rear speakers like the Era 100s.
Best Sonos Home Cinema Setup Under £1,500 - Sonos Beam (Gen 2), Sub Mini & Era 100s
Ideal for: Full 5.1 surround in medium-sized living rooms
RRP: £1,276 (see latest price)
This is one of the most popular Sonos bundles and for good reason. The Beam (Gen 2) and Sub Mini handle the front channels and bass, while a Sonos Era 100 pair deliver immersive rear surround sound. It’s a well-balanced, immersive Sonos setup that doesn’t tip into premium price territory.
✅ A fantastic all-rounder bundle which balances performance and price.
Best Sonos Home Cinema Setup under £2,000 - Sonos Arc Ultra & Era 300s OR Arc Ultra, Sub 4 & Era 100s
Option A: Arc Ultra & Era 300s - RRP: £1,897 (see latest price)
Option B: Arc Ultra, Sub 4 & Era 100s - RRP: £2,196 (see latest price)
Ideal for: Larger rooms & open-plan spaces
At this price point you have a choice and the best setup for you depends on your priorities. Both options have the foundation of Sonos' flagship soundbar, the Sonos Arc Ultra.
Option A: Focuses on immersive Dolby Atmos. The Sonos Era 300 surround sound rears feature up-firing and side-firing drivers, perfectly complementing the Arc Ultra’s height channels for a truly cinematic soundstage.
Option B: Tips slightly over the £2,000 price point but offers a complete home cinema setup. It adds deep, room-filling bass from the flagship Sonos Sub 4 and offers rear sound from the Era 100s. This option levels up the bass but delivers less immersion from the surrounds.
Both options make use of Sonos’ flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Arc Ultra, which delivers an exceptional performance for a home cinema setup with impressive bass, clarity and immersive audio.
💭 If bass is less of a priority, we’d lean towards Arc Ultra + Era 300s — it’s one of the most impressive Atmos experiences available.
Best Flagship Sonos Setup - Arc Ultra, Sub 4 & Era 300s
Ideal for: Top tier Sonos setups, larger rooms & open-plan spaces
RRP: £2,696 (see latest price)
If you want the best of what Sonos currently offers, this is the bundle for you. Featuring:
- Sonos Arc Ultra with Dolby Atmos immersion and superb centre channel clarity
- Sub 4 for deep, powerful bass
- 2 x Era 300s for rear spatial audio, including rear height effects
- Optional: Add a second Sub 4 for even more balanced, powerful bass
🔥This is an impressive Sonos setup, ideal for enthusiasts who want cinematic performance at home.
Sonos Home Cinema Top Tips
Choosing the right Sonos home cinema package depends on your room size, listening priorities (e.g bass vs spatial effects) and your long term plans. If you’re on a limited budget, prioritise the soundbar, you can always add a Sub or rear surrounds later. It's easy to expand your Sonos setup overtime.
Top Tip: Run Sonos’ Trueplay Tuning software in the Sonos app after setup. This optimises performance for your space - a small step that can make a big difference.
Other Useful Content
Blog: Complete Sonos Home Cinema Setup Guide
Blog: Sub Mini vs Sub 4 – Which Sonos Subwoofer Should You Choose?
Blog: Sonos Arc Ultra Review: The Dolby Atmos Soundbar to Beat?
Blog: Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Review: Is it worth it in 2025?
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