Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 vs Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set

The Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 is a true 5.1 package with a dedicated center channel, rear speakers and a subwoofer in one box, so it suits a room where clear dialogue and real rear effects matter and the budget is tighter. The Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set (Arc Ultra, Sub 4, two Era 300s) is the more capable system: 9.1.4 spatial audio, Wi-Fi 6, AirPlay 2, Trueplay tuning and multiroom, with a much larger sub and more drivers. Reviewers and owners praise Sonos for room-filling Atmos and app control, but it costs far more and needs Wi-Fi and the app to set up. Sony wins on simplicity and value; Sonos wins on scale, tuning and ecosystem.

• Choose the Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 if you want a complete 5.1 Atmos setup with a real center channel and rear speakers without building a multiroom system.
• Choose the Sonos Ultimate Immersive Set if you want the biggest, most tunable Atmos sound and already use or plan to use Sonos multiroom audio.