Sonos Port - How Soon Before Obsolete?

Which, of course, was part of my initial question...

Not only is there no advance release of products from Sonos, but their latest statement is that they are concentrating on software releases rather than the previous 2 hardware products per year.  As for a new port, personally I can’t see that ever happening.  The Era range and the Move 2’s all have Line in an are a cheaper option too.  Can’t see the need for the port in the range really.

The Port does have a place in home audio when the need arises for users to integrate an AV receiver or other systems with Sonos. Many people still have standard AV equipment inside their homes. If there is no need for an additional speaker the Connect and Port is the solution. It is able to not only stream audio from a source on another Sonos device, but also stream audio from the analog device to Sonos. The other solutions only streams audio one way.

While I do agree it’s an expensive option some still want a simple interface that does not take up a lot of space. 

I think more users would purchase the Port if it were say $100.00 cheaper.

I always thought that the Port was intentionally overpriced.  If you have an existing audio system that you’ve invested in, then yes, a single Port lets you keep that while putting Sonos speakers every where else.  What Sonos doesn’t want is  customers buying a Port for every room and cheaper speakers/amps.  

As far as any future Port, I was going to suggest that perhaps a new Port could be atmos music capable.  That would be a benefit to those that may have atmos capable setups with other brands, and want Sonos streaming capabilities or expand in other rooms with Sonos atmso speakers.  If you go down that thought though, the only wired output format for atmos is HDMI.  An what rumored Sonos product had an HDMI output?  The canceled/postponed video streaming box. 

EXACTLY this. I couldn’t give two rats’ a$$3$ about streaming music, I want to play records and my wife doesn’t want speaker cables.

I think more users would purchase the Port if it were say $100.00 cheaper.

It is insanely expensive. 

. Many people still have standard AV equipment inside their homes. If there is no need for an additional speaker the Connect and Port is the solution. 

EXACTLY this. I couldn’t give two rats’ a$$3$ about streaming music, I want to play records and my wife doesn’t want speaker cables.

 

 

I think more users would purchase the Port if it were say $100.00 cheaper.

It is insanely expensive. 

If you don’t require Sonos integration there are options from other companies that are significantly cheaper, just in case you aren’t aware of your options. 

I Agee with ​@melvimbe regarding the shelved Video/ Streamer as I suggested that premise when first leaked as being a Port replacement. However, IMO the Era series are not competing products in relationship to a Port. The Ports use case IMO while somewhat similar regarding line-in still far exceeds the Era series in terms of use scenarios.

I’m typing this on my phone so I can’t go into a lot of detail at this time.

Also to the OP’s question…IMO the Port is a better product than the Connect. However, as mentioned we can’t predict when the current Port will be replaced.

Thanks. If / when you have bandwidth, curious as to what makes it better.

One point that may be significant to some users is that PORT’’s wireless capability is more docile. PORT also has more internal processing resources that will be more capable of supporting future software enhancements.

I don’t understand what “docile” means - is that good or bad?