It looks like the next Sonos product to launch this year is the new Sonos S36 soundbar, a budget soundbar that's smaller than the Sonos Beam and could cost $250 (about $190, AU$340).
Information about the sound bar was given to The Verge on a confidential basis, which was later made public. We have contacted Sonos to confirm this information, but have not yet received a response.
According to the publication's report, the soundbar will measure 550 x 69 x 100mm (width x depth x height) and appears to contain only two forward-facing drivers. That means the new budget soundbar won't support Dolby Atmos audio but, according to The Verge, it could be used to add speakers to another Sonos soundbar to create a more immersive experience.
Unlike the larger Sonos Arc or Sonos Beam soundbars, the S36 doesn't have an HDMI port and uses digital optical audio instead, but it looks like it will be compatible with Sonos One speakers, allowing you to build a sound system. surround sound in one piece. at once
Analysis: Is Sonos supposed to show us at the alleged Sonos event?
Rumors have been swirling that an upcoming Sonos event will take place in late May and will focus on the company's home entertainment aspirations.
A cheaper soundbar will most likely fit into this, as will wireless headphones from Sonos that are reportedly in development, as well as a home theater system that has also been cited by other publications.
All of these products are, of course, just rumors until we can get Sonos to confirm them publicly, which is unlikely to happen until a major media event.
That said, The Verge says that the new soundbar could be available as early as June 7, which would line up nicely with that event potentially taking place in late May.
If we don't hear more by then, that's when you can expect to hear about these products in detail.