Stylish (and pricey) stands to build out a blow-out Dolby Atmos setup with a Sonos Arc Ultra.

The Era 100 sounds much better than a speaker this size has a right to. After years of iterative design for Sonos' entry-level smart speaker, the Era 100 was a full redesign. That starts with a taller tubular design made with more fixable parts, trading some of the previous model's glue for removable screws. Inside are three drivers, including two wave-guided tweeters for some (minor) stereo separation and a hearty woofer for full, balanced sound that lays down plenty of detail with an easygoing touch. Sonos Trueplay can even help adapt the sound to your space.

A slick control panel includes a volume slider that feels natural while providing measured feedback so you don't blow your ears out. A USB-C port at the back offers digital and (with an available adapter) analog input, while streaming is handled over Wi-Fi 6, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth (along with tons of ...