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Sonos has lost its way

  • February 11, 2026
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I’ve owned Sonos on and off since the first generation...not even sure how far that goes back but nearly 20 years.

I am just amazed that the company does not seem to be able to progress with the times. I just bought 8 WiiM mini’s for $80 each for my multiroom audio set up, connected to a $1000 16 channel amp. Does Sonos seriously expect me to buy 8 bulky $500 Ports instead to do this? The idea is absurd. Sonos, competitors are going to eat your lunch.

Also I bought I Sonos Era 300 and the sound is awful. A $289 Adam T7V paired with an $89 WiiM mini is infinitely superior.
So, good bye Sonos.

 

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    106rallye
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    • 106rallye
    • February 11, 2026

    I'd not object to a cheaper Port-like device from Sonos, so ïd agree with you there.

    Your opinion “the sound is awful” about the Era 300 is a bit thin if you do not tell us what you miss in the Era, soundwise.

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    • Raguu
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    • February 11, 2026

     

    Does Sonos seriously expect me to buy 8 bulky $500 Ports instead to do this? The idea is absurd. Sonos, competitors are going to eat your lunch.

     

    The new Amp Multi is designed for your use case, I think. Though I think the cost will be a few dollars more. Competition is good. 
     

     

     

     

     

      jgatie
      • jgatie
      • February 11, 2026

      Sonos hasn’t been a “hook it up to an existing sound system” company for a really long while.  If that is what you are looking for, a WiiM system is probably your best bet.  Sonos is far more expansive than the WiiM world.

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