Sonos' New Soundbar: A Symptom of Japanese Pop Culture's Quiet Invasion of Home Entertainment Sonos, a leading American sound system manufacturer, has entered the market with its $699 Beam Ultra soundbar.
This move might seem like just another development in home entertainment technology, but it's actually part of a larger trend.
Japan has a long history of innovative audio systems, from high fidelity turntables to elaborate home theaters. Companies like Yamaha and Onkyo have consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible with sound.