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Sun King
Contributor I
January 18, 2018
Question

Sonos Ones or HomePod

I am deeply entrenched in the Apple ecosystem and am looking to start to move away from it (although I don't plan on eliminating their products, completely). What do folks think about my purchasing two Sonos Ones and using them as a stereo pair versus waiting for the HomePod (especially others with Apple devices)? Does the potential of Airplay 2 on Sonos devices in the future mean that it will ever be compatible with Siri? Is it a bad idea to start to fragment things too much? I wish I could get these to work with my TV or Apple TV via Airplay 2 in the future, but I guess I'll just have to save up for the soundbar and sub, which may take some time, but I'm more interested in listening to good music than I am in watching TV, anyways. What are your thoughts for someone heavily entrenched in the Apple ecosystem, but really wanting to go with Sonos? I currently do not own any Sonos products. Thank you!
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Chris
Chris
Lead Maestro
January 23, 2018
They even say not full Siri.
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Airgetlam
Airgetlam
January 24, 2018
As near as I can tell from the sources I've read, it's only for music purchased through Apple music, so apparently not my imported CDs. Which seems not good. Love to be pointed out as wrong, although I don't think I'll be giving up my Sonos investment anytime soon.
Bruce
Kumar
January 24, 2018
No synched multi-room?
I suppose this does not apply to using two HomePods in one room - Apple has been implicitly claiming superiority of that to conventional stereo pairing or independent grouping since June. Anything said if there are more than two HomePods in the same space?
Chris
Chris
Lead Maestro
January 24, 2018
The article I read this morning said even stereo pairing is coming later - so I'm assuming if you have 2 Homepods there really is no way to use them both in same room.
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    Kumar
    January 24, 2018
    Will not both play as independent speakers? Come to think of it, they will almost certainly not be in sync, so it won't work even if they do. So there will still be no way to evaluate a HomePod pair v a 5 pair for some time to come.
    As balanced an article as any on the subject, including references to how the same situation prevailed at the iPod/iPhone/Apple Watch launch: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/23/16923288/apple-homepod-price-features-vs-echo-google-home-ipod-history

    With the rider/twist in the last sentence; only time will tell.
    Sun KingAuthor
    Contributor I
    February 10, 2018
    Now that the HomePod is released - can anyone share their opinion of whether or not I should purchase 2 Sonos Play Ones and set them up as a stereo pair or get the HomePod. The price is the same right now as many of you know. I’m concerned strictly with which sounds better - the pair of Sonos 1 or a single HomePod.

    This question is for anyone that has had the chance to experience both.

    Also, do the Play Ones really fall short on bass (simply due to their size)?

    Thank you.
    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    February 10, 2018
    I saw one review that matches up pair of play:1s favorably but said the Apple HomePod had a little more low end bass.

    I think it comes down to what ecosystem you want to be in Sonos (and fairly open) or Apple (works well within it ecosystem but limited outside).

    I’m also using Alexa with all my home automation and Apple to me doesn’t provide what I have with Alexa and smartthings from an automation standpoint. My reason for the speakers is whole home under one app which is Sonos.

    I think the HomePod is an amazing piece of technilogy and I’m sure sounds terrific. It doesn’t fit my needs but may others.

    Not sure how much feedback you will get here since I’m not sure how many regular posters here are going to jump to Apple.

    You may have better answers on something like Avs forum where you may find those checking it out.
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      chicks
      chicks
      February 10, 2018
      The first blind test says stick with Sonos.

      https://finance.yahoo.com/news/head-head-apple-homepod-really-sound-best-160346138.html
        chicks
        chicks
        February 10, 2018
        Consumer Reports, which doesn't take advertising, thus has long been the most trusted review magazine, ranks the Sonos One higher than the HomePod.

        https://www.consumerreports.org/smart-speakers/apple-homepod-early-test-results/
          Chris
          Chris
          Lead Maestro
          February 10, 2018
          The blind test also doesn’t mention if he did trueplay setup or not. A lot leave that let out of review.
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