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Tech_nician62
April 29, 2021

Sonos Five Rethink

  • April 29, 2021
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Sonos five. needs a rethink. Bought this speaker at Xmas  Big mistake for now.The crossover setup in my opinion is well off. Yes, good base. But music is not just about base!. . What is missing is the voices, way back in the background wearing a Facemask!. I want to hear what is in the music not just thumping base that drowns out voices and percussion.  This would be an exceptional speaker if they got the balance right.

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Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

I'm Sorry mate but the OP is still here and looking for support and advice.

Its people like you that is so quick to be unhelpful but quick to add no help.

Start your own thread about cheapest hifi, got nothing to do with this topic.!!!!!!!

Kumar
May 1, 2021

I did start one as you were typing to tell me to. That said, I saw more of an opinion and less of asking for support in yours, so good luck getting that...mate.

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

OK mate. What kind of problems are you having!.

Like to help if I can.

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

I’m really very happy with the sound of the Sonos Fives, I have four of them at the moment. Prior to getting these, I had the original Play:5 (gen 1’s) which were good, but not as good as the new Fives. 

We have very little reflective surfaces in any of our rooms, mostly carpets, curtains and soft furnishings that absorb sound waves, rather than reflect them around the room. I think the speakers sound great for their reasonable price-point and even better when you add a Sonos Sub to a stereo pair. 

I prefer them orientated vertical with the tweeters set on the outer edge for a wider and more diffuse soundstage, but in truth they sound good in any orientation, particularly after they are TruePlay tuned to a room.

I quite often like a ‘flat’ EQ, which tends to suit my own hearing, but if paired with the Sub, I like to increase the Sub volume a little to a +4 setting, however these things may vary depending on the type of audio being played.

I'm glad that you have an ear that accepts this speaker.

We all have our own expectations how music should sound. But my main point is in this topic is the poor sound quality of this speaker for the price . Definitely recommend buying the Kefs.

Have tuned this speaker over 100 times, what a waste of time!!. It is impossible to get a balanced and enjoyable experience. 

 

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

Yes, my settings are as they should be on Tidal. Streaming is Hi-fi 16 bit. And I set it for master 24 bit on my Sony xm3 earbuds.

As for the day, cannot change any settings just streaming to your five!

Don't have a clue what your on about!!!

Don't think do ither

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

Yes, my settings are as they should be on Tidal. Streaming is Hi-fi 16 bit. And I set it for master 24 bit on my Sony xm3 earbuds.

As for the day, cannot change any settings just streaming to your five!

Don't have a clue what your on about!!!

 

 

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

My finale in this topic is that people that have more money than sense deserve yo be cheated and robbed.

I advise people to go to a shop and spend time listening to it before commiting.

This speaker to be fair is OK. But would not be an audiophile "s  choice.

But for £500 or a £1000  a pair i guarantee you will get 100% better

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

Then go back to nursery where you belong

 

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

Yes, my settings are as they should be on Tidal. Streaming is Hi-fi 16 bit. And I set it for master 24 bit on my Sony xm3 earbuds.

As for the day, cannot change any settings just streaming to your five!

Don't have a clue what your on about!!!

Don't think do ither

Think you need to go back to nursery,!!!!!!

Tech_nician62Author
May 1, 2021

Yes, my settings are as they should be on Tidal. Streaming is Hi-fi 16 bit. And I set it for master 24 bit on my Sony xm3 earbuds.

As for the day, cannot change any settings just streaming to your five!

Don't have a clue what your on about!!!

Don't think do ither

You always get the odd one in society that that has just 3 or 4 words in their vocabulary.  What a shame!!!

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