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Co1961
Contributor II
Nov 17, 2024 11:11 PM UTC

sonos speakers inside a midcentury modern console

Hi, we’re refurbishing a 1967 Zenith x930 stereo console. I’m thinking of replacing the record changer and speakers with an updated turntable and a pair of Sonos speakers. The speakers will go where the old speakers were behind the covers. Any suggestions for a turntable that will work with Sonos speakers? Any suggestions for the right set of Sonos speakers? I currently have a pair of 2012 Fives and am wondering if they have improved enough to buy new ones. 
thanks 

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Ken_Griffiths
Ken_Griffiths
Nov 17, 2024 11:48 PM UTC

Well ideally you need speakers with a line-in from the Turntable/pre-amp so if you have been using the old Play:5 (gen-1) then i’d definitely use the new Five as they’re a big improvement. I’d personally also add a Sonos Sub or Sub-Mini to the room too.

Sonos do this package with a Turntable, so perhaps consider that as part of your purchase, along with another Five. (The Sub, or Sub-Mini, can be added later)…

https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/vinyl-set-five-pro-ject-t1-turntable-black

Other useful links for info:

https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/sub-mini-black
https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/sub-black

https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/five-black

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Nov 18, 2024 12:24 AM UTC

I'd also consider a Sonos Amp and the in-wall Architecture Speakers. 

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    Co1961Author
    Contributor II
    Nov 18, 2024 12:53 AM UTC

    Thanks! What do the sub and sub mini do?

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    Ken_Griffiths
    Ken_Griffiths
    Nov 18, 2024 1:10 AM UTC

    Thanks! What do the sub and sub mini do?

    They handle the Bass frequency audio - the crossover is around 80Hz (or slightly higher) and will go down to about 25Hz.

    I use a Sub (gen3) with a stereo pair of Fives and the setup sounds great, albeit I personally prefer the speakers set to their vertical orientation, with the tweeters on the inside, for a sharper stereo image at the (‘sweet-spot’) main listening position. I also prefer my speakers set at (or near) head-height, when seated.

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