Interesting tease here:
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/08/sonos-fall-event-IFA-2019/
Seems odd that no FCC popups have occurred yet, but I'm not one to be looking for those kinds of things, I count on others in our community for that 🙂
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The new Sonos One SL is a Sonos One without the mics, priced at $180. What this brings that the Play:1 does not?
Improved looks
The more modern button controls you see on current Sonos products
improved hardware (I assume. Would be silly for them not to reuse the Sonos One hardware where it applies)
airplay compatible (I think)
Can be paired with a Sonos One with mic.
That last one may be the big feature for most. However, since the SL is only a $20 discount, not sure many won't just get the full One in case they ever want voice control.
Improved looks
The more modern button controls you see on current Sonos products
improved hardware (I assume. Would be silly for them not to reuse the Sonos One hardware where it applies)
airplay compatible (I think)
Can be paired with a Sonos One with mic.
That last one may be the big feature for most. However, since the SL is only a $20 discount, not sure many won't just get the full One in case they ever want voice control.
Google Ad link to Sonos.com is now live, and the price is accurate.
Tech media outlets are starting to post their articles as well.
Good assessment of the Port. Looking forward to the official release, though it is looking like my wallet is safe.
I imagine when the official announcement on the board, we'll get a statement or two of why optical was removed. Overall, I just don't see a lot of reason to upgrade from Connect to this. Yes, it looks nicer so that's a reason. Airplay alone isn't a reason since you can get an ikea bookshelf to do that for $100. The 12V trigger? Perhaps. I see this mostly being used by pro installers.
Chromecast audio? I thought that was discontinued. I'm not that knowledgeable of what Chromcast (full version) can do as far multiroom audio functionality. Is it really comparable?
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And assuming the price of the Move is correct at $400...that's more than I hoped for. Getting a pair at $800 is very costly. I want one (or two) but it's no longer an easy decision for me.
Google Ad link to Sonos.com is now live, and the price is accurate.
I think the price will be right and is made much more out of touch by the functionality even the likes of Chromecast can provide..
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Good assessment of the Port. Looking forward to the official release, though it is looking like my wallet is safe.
Yup. Price went the wrong direction for what the Connect/Port do, losing the optical makes it a non-starter for the only room I'd use it for. Disappointing upgrade, except for maybe Airplay and the trigger.
It could be inaccurate. Entirely possible that they mistakenly put the Move price on the Port. That said though, I agree that technical aspect of what you get with the Connect or Port seems overpriced. I've always thought that it was priced as such more because it opens up the Sonos system so much and a lower price would have a negative impact on sales of other products. Still, it feels like the current product feels like you could lower the price to $300 or $250 and not impact other product sales much.
And assuming the price of the Move is correct at $400...that's more than I hoped for. Getting a pair at $800 is very costly. I want one (or two) but it's no longer an easy decision for me.
Credit to /r/Sonos
Good assessment of the Port. Looking forward to the official release, though it is looking like my wallet is safe.
Considering how ridiculously overpriced many feel the existing Connect to be, this is funny.
Nice find. I'll be honest, I'm a bit disappointed assuming everything on this Port listing is accurate. The price went up $50 over the current Connect. What's changed
- Exterior redesign. It matches the look of the Amp with a smaller form factor. Black. I suspect it will work in stereo cabinets much better.
- Airplay added. This was pretty much a given, but does it justify a price increase? Adding this pretty much makes any amp/receiver in your home airplay compatible. That is rather powerful, if you're an airplay fan/user.
- 12V trigger. This is something a lot of folks were asking for and probably makes it rather appealing to the professional installer market.
- Optical output has been dropped. All you get is RCA and coaxial output. I imagine this isn't that big of an issue for most folks.
Also would have really liked to see a HDMI/HDMI-ARC pass through, similar to what the Echo Link products have.
Sonos Port $399
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1502022-REG/sonos_port1us1blk_port.html
Move was listed at $400 USD, listing is down now, hope it isn't accurate 😟😟😟😟
One SL $179
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1501430-REG/sonos_oneslus1blk_one_sl_wireless_speaker.html/
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1502022-REG/sonos_port1us1blk_port.html
Move was listed at $400 USD, listing is down now, hope it isn't accurate 😟😟😟😟
One SL $179
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1501430-REG/sonos_oneslus1blk_one_sl_wireless_speaker.html/
Not sure we can rely on controller updates to tell us much.I think 10.3.5 released 4 September on Android is the 18th release this year.
The pictures were of the SL and said $179.
Release date was 13th Sep I think. Around then anyway.
Release date was 13th Sep I think. Around then anyway.
Android 10 was released yesterday so could be that if the other control platforms don't get an update.
Still 10.3.3 from a week ago on the US iOS “store”
Really? I need to go check the Apple store.
Most interesting. I'd agree with your supposition 🙂
Most interesting. I'd agree with your supposition 🙂
New Sonos controller just installed on my Android tablet. No doubt with support for the SL and Move added in. Tomorrow, perhaps?
I’d be willing to bet these folks are posting these early, and by providing links here, we’re providing assistance to the Sonos legal department to force them to take them down, until the embargo date.
Which could well be tomorrow, since it’s late in the day today. I’ll be interested.
Which could well be tomorrow, since it’s late in the day today. I’ll be interested.
On amazon it said $179 I believe. And it did show picture of a Sonos One without the microphone icon or the circle with the holes for the microphones
https://www.adorama.com/soplay1blk3.html
SL 3-pack. My math says $149 each. Picture obviously Play:1...
SL 3-pack. My math says $149 each. Picture obviously Play:1...
Been pulled. Oops Amazon.....
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https://www.amazon.com/Sonos-ONESLUS1BLK-One-SL-Black/dp/B07W8ZVXWR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=sonos+one+sl&qid=1567630962&s=gateway&sr=8-3
The description says “The speaker for stereo pairing and home theater surrounds.”...They should have done this from the start!
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Sonos One SL no longer just a rumour
https://www.amazon.com/Sonos-ONESLUS1BLK-One-SL-Black/dp/B07W8ZVXWR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=sonos+one+sl&qid=1567630962&s=gateway&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/Sonos-ONESLUS1BLK-One-SL-Black/dp/B07W8ZVXWR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=sonos+one+sl&qid=1567630962&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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