More particulars seem to have emerged for Sonos’ rumored funds soundbar. A briefly posted listing at Colombian retailer KTronix suggests it will likely be referred to as the Sonos Ray, and will probably be smaller than the already compact Beam Gen 2 at simply 22 inches lengthy (versus 25.6in), if barely taller and thinner. Provided the accompanying photographs are correct, it is also clearer as to how Sonos will preserve prices down. Pictures of the rear point out it’s going to solely settle for optical audio enter, drop the built-in voice management microphones and depend on one pair every of tweeters and woofers — there is not any HDMI or Dolby Atmos assist right here.

The product web page nonetheless guarantees just a few mainstay Sonos options, akin to Trueplay calibration that makes use of your telephone or pill to regulate the sound tuning to suit your room. You may additionally anticipate “crystal-clear dialogue” in your films and TV reveals. You can nonetheless hook up with your private home community by Ethernet if WiFi is not an choice, and Sonos’ built-in voice assistant assist ought to nonetheless allow you to use one other good speaker to manage the Ray.

Sources talking to The Verge initially obtained the Ray title and offered 3D renders based mostly on photographs. The soundbar can reportedly be used for encompass sound when linked to different Sonos audio system, and you need to use two Rays as rear audio system for an Atmos-capable Arc or Beam setup for those who mount them vertically.

There aren’t any new clues as to the discharge date, however the RAYG1US1BLK mannequin title talked about at KTronix has been circulating in import knowledge for months. A earlier leak hinted Sonos would possibly launch it as quickly as early June. And whereas the Colombian worth (about $323) probably will not replicate the precise pricing for the US, it does suggest that the rumored $250 sticker is at the very least near the mark.