Because it nears the launch of two new good audio system, Sonos seems to be taking one other have a look at pricing throughout the corporate’s product portfolio — and elevating them in some circumstances. The second-generation Beam, which was $449 only a week in the past, is now proven as $499 on Sonos’ web site and retailers, together with Greatest Purchase.

The already-pricey Sub has additionally been bumped by $50 and now prices $799. Ouch. The Wayback Machine reveals that it was nonetheless listed at $749 from Sonos as not too long ago as February fifteenth.

Sonos elevated the costs of quite a few merchandise again in 2021, citing provide chain points and client demand as components behind the choice. At the moment, the corporate stated it’s “all the time assessing market dynamics together with demand, provide chain, element prices, and the aggressive panorama” when reviewing pricing.

Apparently, it has now seen match to make extra changes. Sonos confirmed these adjustments to The Verge, and choose equipment are additionally impacted — however a lot much less considerably. A few gadgets have truly gone down (by an entire 99 cents). Right here’s the total rundown:

The Beam (learn our evaluation) has sometimes been one of many higher values in Sonos’ house theater lineup: it produces room-filling audio and does a good job at virtualizing Dolby Atmos encompass sound in small to medium-size rooms. However these value will increase begin to chip away at that worth proposition: the corporate’s mid-level soundbar is now $100 costlier than the first-gen Beam’s beginning value.

Thanks for the tip, Steven!