Number of Speakers

Is Megan meaning “me again” ? 
l’ll to respond later. But in the meantime...what is a Sonos 8.2 system? 

Sorry, yes meant “it’s me again!”

The 8.2 is two of the MAG4.1  

I was able to get two of these bundles for $1,300 each  

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sonance-mag-4-1-outdoor-streaming-music-system-black-brown/6359680.p?skuId=6359680

Hi @coreyal80 

Those are not Sonos supported products except for the Amp. However you’ll not find that bundle in Sonos. Meaning no support for the speakers.

These speakers w/ the Sonos amp still allow me to operate them on the Sonos app just like Sonos speakers . So outside of cost and them not being Sonos speakers, should provide good sound quality and function?

Hi @coreyal80 

Let’s discuss you bi-level deck first.  Using the Sonos Outdoor Architectural speakers by Sonance is a good idea (2 on each level). However, I would not place them in corners unless that it is the only option. My suggestion is to place them at least 2 feet from each corner along the rear most wall of each level. Doing so allows the audio to project outward more efficiently.

Regarding the Sonance Speakers for the pool area...I have no comment to offer as I do not have any listening experience with the speakers. The Sonos Amp will drive any pair or set of four speakers as long as they do not exceed the Amp’s specifications. You will be able to use the Sonos app to configure the Sonos Amp to work with the speakers (the speakers will not be visible as Sonos products).

Note: You will need a separate Sonos Amp to drive the four (4) Sonos Outdoor Architectural speakers

Ok. Thank you! I can put the speakers anywhere on that back wall. With it being 25 ft across, how far in would you put each speaker from the corners?

You want the speakers positioned so that if you are standing 6ft - 8ft from the wall in the middle you can’t easily isolate the sound as coming from the left or right. You can try them with the Amp set to Stereo or Mono to see what sound suits you best.