Introducing Sub Mini

Also a good approach - depending on history and how much kit is already there in the home!

Ohhhh. I should have looked there first, ha! Well that’s a bummer. 

Apparently a single sub has more output than 2 minis.  That’s the reason Sonos is providing for why they aren’t offering a a dual mini sub configuration.   I see that as a slight positive in that there is no reason to spend the extra money on 2 minis vs a single sub.  However, I am a little concerned in the mini’s performance if 2 is not better than a single sub.  Then again, I don’t have my subs on max volume, they are more than enough for me, and it seems unlikely Sonos would create the Mini sub if it could not handle it’s intended purpose.

Sonos makes more money by people buying a new Sub than a second Mini if they want more bass. This isn’t a “slight positive”.

I don’t know what Sonos profit margins are for the Sub and Sub mini, so I couldn’t say what hypothetically makes more money.  But you have a point.  I was looking at it in terms of 2 minis costing more than a single sub...so you get more for less.  However, if you already have a sub mini, and want more bass with no other room to use the Sub, then it will cost you more.

So if you aren’t sure whether a mini or full is right for your space, get both and test it out.  If you only need a mini now, but anticipate moving to a larger space, then go ahead and get the full sub.

SUB mini pre-ordered from a local online retailed, here in Gloucestershire UK area - whoop whoop 😍 (I like to support local retailers where I can .

@Corry P sorry I guess my laughing emoji at the end was lost in translation. It was said tongue in cheek and I was not trying to be too serious. 😉

Not saying it’s not a good choice, but there is also the idea that buying direct gets more profit to the manufacturer…also good choice.  But then you have to figure whether the manufacturer is local or foreign, and whether the product is actually manufacturer locally, and sourced locally.  But only in environmental and humane ways.  Don’t forget to consider what charities the company supports, and it’s political affiliations! 

I’m mostly goofing around  Good to support your local shops. 😀

From the point of view in how far the product would have to travel, from that local retailer, it’s just about 40 miles whereas from Sonos direct, it comes from somewhere in Europe lol. They don’t ship from the UK. Plus, the retailer has an excellent YouTube channel and very good customer service 😍

I would buy from any local retailer who had a demo room where I could compare the Sub and the Mini. Alternatively, a local dealer who had the same free return policy.

These guys? SmarthomeSounds?

If so, I like them, watched a few of their videos.

Yes they're the ones. Happy to support them 😊

https://www.smarthomesounds.co.uk/

Awesome news. Thanks

Sorry if this is a stupid question - I have a first Gen Beam and x2 One’s which I use with my TV. I’m thinking about the new sub to boost music and movies. However, I really don’t want the extra bass all the time, as at night it will disturb people, especially when it’s not needed for general TV use. So is there a quick and easy way turn off the sub? Or will I have to faff about in the settings each time (which my wife and kids will definitely never do)?

Yes, there are two options. You can either…

• Switch on ‘Night Sound’ on the Now Playing Screen (this can also be enabled/disabled with SVC too). See link: https://support.sonos.com/s/article/1948
• Toggle Off the Sub in the Beams Room Settings in the App. 

Will get as soon as they release a better sounding stereo pair . Ones are good for surrounds and bedrooms etc . Fives are good but pretty big . Would love a higher end powered speaker like the Kef , then pair them with a sub or sub mini. I also am hesitant to purchase a product that you can’t pair with a stereo pair and the arc . It’s one of the other , unless you want to do set up when you switch . 

The Mini is built for small to medium rooms, like a pair of Ones or Beam/Ray.  The full sub is meant for Fives and Arc.   Sonos used to sell a play:3, but no longer does, likely due to lack of sales.  I would not expect them to make a replacement anytime soon.  Also don’t expect they will allow for a sub or mini sub to bond with more than room.  It’s more likely they’ll have a HT setup with separate front speakers before that happens, removing the need to share a sub between 2 Sonos rooms.

Here’s the Peter Pee YT channel review of the new Sub Mini…

https://youtu.be/sk8YwmeWjG4

Smart Home Sounds YT channel review aswell…

https://youtu.be/abH5wPkm6nI

Lined this up to watch soon 😀

Also this one and these are the guys I’m buying mine off 

How about fixing the sub I already own?  How about having some respect for your products and customers?

Only a few days to go now until I get the sub mini. Reviews are great so far so really looking forward to it. I took my Sub Gen 3 out of my Beam HT group to put with my fives (which sounds great), so I'm missing a sub with the TV right now. Not long to wait now though 😀 I've even made a nice little space by the TV cabinet for it to live 

I’m somewhat anxious to get a ‘real’ report on it, rather than a ‘professional’ review ;) Please let us know!

I will!