{"id":505476,"date":"2022-11-01T13:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T10:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/more-bass-for-less-money\/"},"modified":"2022-11-01T13:00:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T10:00:46","slug":"more-bass-for-less-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/","title":{"rendered":"#More Bass For Less Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c0b36ebc5b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c0b36ebc5b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#%E2%80%9CMore_Bass_For_Less_Money%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;More Bass For Less Money&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Build_and_Design\" >Build and Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Connectivity\" >Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Setup\" >Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Controls_and_the_Sonos_App\" >Controls and the Sonos App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Sound_Quality\" >Sound Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Sonos_Sub_Mini\" >Should You Buy the Sonos Sub Mini?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/more-bass-for-less-money\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMore_Bass_For_Less_Money%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;More Bass For Less Money&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$579<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-841922 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/841922\/e21e58d8e74cb35e6b639f962bf9d437.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sonos Sub Mini on desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re serious about your home theater setup, you need a subwoofer. This is a big ask for Sonos owners, as the company\u2019s Sub is great but expensive. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-SUBM1US1BLK-Sub-Mini-Black\/dp\/B0BGJV72YM?tag=lsmedia-11529-20\">Sonos Sub Mini<\/a> aims to provide that key low-end thump, but with a smaller price and footprint than its larger sibling.<\/p>\n<p>The Sub Mini is a product for a very specific audience, as it\u2019s Sonos-only. Whether you\u2019re using a soundbar like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-compact-smart-soundbar-music\/dp\/B09B12MGXM\/?tag=lsmedia-11529-20\">Beam Gen 2<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-Arc-Premium-Soundbar-Movies\/dp\/B087CCKWWP\/?tag=lsmedia-11529-20\">Arc<\/a>, or you\u2019re looking to add more rumble to your whole home audio setup, this subwoofer pairs with most, but not all, Sonos products.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s much more affordable than the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-Sub-Wireless-Subwoofer-White\/dp\/B01HL8KX64\/?tag=lsmedia-11529-20\">third-generation Sonos Sub<\/a>, the Sub Mini is still pricier than most similarly sized soundbars. Is it worth it for Sonos owners, or should you go with the larger subwoofer?<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Impressively big-sounding for the size<\/li>\n<li>Easy setup and use<\/li>\n<li>No worrying about sending crossover frequencies, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Matte finish is nicer than the glossy finish on the Sub (Gen 3)<\/li>\n<li>Pairs wonderfully with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only works with Sonos devices<\/li>\n<li>Cylindrical shape makes it tough to fit in certain spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_and_Design\"><\/span>Build and Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-841927\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sonos-sub-mini-inner-woofers.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Inside Sonos Sub Mini\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 305mm (12in)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diameter:<\/strong> 230mm (9.1in)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 6.35kg (14lb)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colors:<\/strong> Black, White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Sonos Sub Mini is cylindrical in shape, a design far removed from the larger Sonos Sub. It\u2019s also not quite as mini as you may imagine from the description. At just over a foot tall and nine inches in diameter, I\u2019ve certainly seen plenty of smaller subwoofers.<\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t just the cylindrical shape that separates the Sub Mini from the Sub. This uses a matte finish, which to my eye looks much nicer than the glossy finish of the Sub. The Sub Mini is available in black or white, both of which feature minimal branding, similar to the second-generation Sonos Beam.<\/p>\n<p>One area where the Sub Mini is similar to the Sub is the space in the middle. This is where the opposing dual <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/354985\/what-are-woofers-mid-range-speakers-and-tweeters\/\">woofers are mounted, which we\u2019ll look at more later on. The space is here for practical reasons, but it also instantly identifies the Sub Mini as a relative of the Sub.<\/p>\n<p>The smaller footprint of the Sub Mini is useful in theory, but its shape and its intent are somewhat at odds. If the Sub Mini was square, rather than cylindrical, it would take up even less space. Here, the cylindrical shape can be an issue when trying to fit the Sub Mini into a tight space.<\/p>\n<p>As is usually the case with subwoofers, the Sub Mini is on the heavy side at 14 pounds (6.35 kg). Part of this weight comes from the speakers, but the Sub Mini also feels solidly built, as is par for the course with Sonos products.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-841924\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sonos-sub-mini-ports.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sonos Sub Mini ports\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi:<\/strong> 802.11a\/b\/g\/n 2.4 or 5 GHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports:<\/strong> Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>As mentioned at the top of the review, the Sub Mini only connects to Sonos speakers. What\u2019s more, it only connects via a network connection, using the Sonos app (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_ControlsAndSonosApp\">more on that below<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Typically, you\u2019ll want to connect via Wi-Fi, as this is the protocol Sonos speakers seem to prefer by default. That said, if you\u2019re in a situation where Wi-Fi is spotty, you can find an Ethernet port on the bottom of the speaker, right next to where you plug in the power cable.<\/p>\n<p>The typical controls you\u2019d expect to see on a subwoofer aren\u2019t here. As it is Sonos-only, you won\u2019t find RCA jacks to run a signal from a receiver, nor will you find a digital audio input. You won\u2019t even find the crossover control you\u2019d find on most other subwoofers.<\/p>\n<p>This is both a positive and a negative. On one hand, not having onboard controls means you need to resort to using the Sonos app for everything. On the other hand, the simplicity of the Sub Mini is part of what makes it so easy to use.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setup\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-841926\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sonos-sub-mini-with-app.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sonos Sub mini with app\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because of its nature as a subwoofer, the Sub Mini will not be anyone\u2019s first Sonos speaker. Thanks to this, it means setup is going to be easy, as you\u2019ve already set up your Sonos account and connected your other devices to your network.<\/p>\n<p>This means all you need to do is plug the Sub Mini into power and launch the Sonos app (available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/sonos\/id1488977981?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg841916\">iPhone\/iPad<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sonos.acr2&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>). Then just add the Sub Mini and follow the app\u2019s prompts to get it set up and connected to your network. Once this is finished, you\u2019ll likely need to wait a few minutes while the subwoofer updates its firmware.<\/p>\n<p>Once the speaker is connected, just pick the device you wish to associate it with, and you\u2019re ready to start using the Sub Mini.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controls_and_the_Sonos_App\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_ControlsAndSonosApp\">Controls and the Sonos App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-841923\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sonos-sub-mini-sync-button.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sonos Sub Mini sync button\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kris Wouk \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There is only a single button on the Sub Mini, the Sync button. In my time testing the Sub Mini, I never even had to press that button. All the important controls are found within the Sonos app.<\/p>\n<p>That isn\u2019t to say there are many controls at all. You can adjust the overall level of the subwoofer relative to your other devices, and you can turn it on and off. That sums up the available controls, as it seems the app automatically sets the crossover frequency based on the device you\u2019re using with the Sub Mini.<\/p>\n<p>One of the nicest features of the app-based controls are being able to turn the subwoofer on and off from the comfort of your couch. This is especially handy if you\u2019re watching TV or listening to music late at night and don\u2019t want to bother neighbors or housemates with too many low frequencies.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, while\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.sonos.com%2Fs%2Farticle%2F3251%3Flanguage%3Den_US&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Sonos Trueplay<\/a>\u00a0isn\u2019t specific to the Sub Mini, it is worth setting up. Trueplay is a feature that uses an iOS or iPadOS device (unfortunately, this feature isn\u2019t available on Android) to capture the acoustics of your room and tune your Sonos system accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using Trueplay (it\u2019s worth borrowing an iPhone or iPad to set it up), make sure to run it again after adding the Sub Mini to your system, so it can measure your system with the new subwoofer attached.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Sound Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-841925\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sonos-sub-mini-with-beam-gen-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sonos Sub Mini with Sonos Beam\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drivers:<\/strong> Dual 6-inch woofers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency Response:<\/strong> As low as 25 Hz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to discuss the sound quality of a subwoofer because it\u2019s not really there to be noticed. When a subwoofer is working perfectly, you shouldn\u2019t have to think about it.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, the Sub Mini features a pair of drivers instead of a single massive woofer. While other subwoofers have used multiple drivers, Sonos\u2019s approach puts them directly opposite one another, which is meant to reduce the annoying floor rumble some subwoofers cause. I definitely noticed the lack of rumble, but it didn\u2019t come at the cost of bass.<\/p>\n<p>To get a feel for just how much the Sub Mini could deliver, I used it alongside the second-generation Sonos Beam to watch <em>F9: The Fast Saga<\/em>. In the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sC_zQJuFPCs\">minefield chase scene<\/a>, the explosions felt massive, but I noticed my picture frames and windows weren\u2019t rattling.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, watching movies and TV shows using the Sub Mini alongside the Beam worked quite well. Sometimes with other home theater systems, I\u2019ve needed to manually adjust the subwoofer volume. For example, watching a TV show the subwoofer might feel overpowering compared to a movie. The Sonos system does an impressive job of automatically adjusting levels so you don\u2019t need to think about them.<\/p>\n<p>Listening to music on the Beam with the aid of the Sub Mini, I noticed that the subwoofer felt laid back compared to watching movies. This meant that there were times when the lows weren\u2019t as pushed as you\u2019d expect from a subwoofer, but even then, the midrange clarity benefited from the presence of the Sub Mini handling the lows.<\/p>\n<p>This was well demonstrated listening to Sleep\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Uvyzq-iZCmI\">Sonic Titan<\/a>,\u201d where the Sub Mini\u2019s enhancements weren\u2019t found in the lows as much as the lower midrange. Without the subwoofer enabled, the song sounded cloudy. Enabling the subwoofer, the low end deepened, but I also noticed a clearer sound in the bass frequencies.<\/p>\n<p>To really engage the Sub Mini, I listened to the Happy Mondays\u2019 \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mFBQ0PH5rM4\">Step On<\/a>,\u201d a song with massive low end courtesy of the main drum loop and bass player Paul Ryder. The Sub Mini does this song justice, sounding huge even at moderate volumes. Turn off the subwoofer, and the song loses most of its energy.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Sonos_Sub_Mini\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Should You Buy the Sonos Sub Mini?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sonos-SUBM1US1BLK-Sub-Mini-Black\/dp\/B0BGJV72YM?tag=lsmedia-11529-20\">Sonos Sub Mini<\/a> feels like a perfect companion to the second-generation Sonos Beam, which I reviewed it alongside. If you love the Beam but feel like you need more bass, the Sub Mini delivers it in spades. It\u2019s also a great upgrade for many of Sonos\u2019s other speakers in the Play and One series.<\/p>\n<p>As the name implies, the Sub Mini doesn\u2019t provide as much sheer volume as the larger third-generation Sub, but most people don\u2019t need that. Unless your home theater or stereo setup is in a fairly large room, the Sub Mini should provide more than enough bass.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re aiming to add a subwoofer to any Sonos speaker, the smaller footprint and updated design of the Sub Mini would make it our recommendation over the larger Sub in most cases.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Impressively big-sounding for the size<\/li>\n<li>Easy setup and use<\/li>\n<li>No worrying about sending crossover frequencies, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Matte finish is nicer than the glossy finish on the Sub (Gen 3)<\/li>\n<li>Pairs wonderfully with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only works with Sonos devices<\/li>\n<li>Cylindrical shape makes it tough to fit in certain spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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