Is there some module or will there ever be some module that could connect to conventional speakers so that they too can be used wirelessly like all the Sonos products?
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There are 2 options available to you.
If you already have an amplifier/receiver for your passive speakers, a Sonos Port can connect to your existing equipment to allow you to stream music.
https://www.sonos.com/en-ca/shop/port
If you only have the passive speakers, a Sonos Amp will allow you to power them.
All speakers require power and audio signal. A passive speaker get power through the speaker wire along with the audio signal...which all comes from the amp/receiver. Sonos does sell an amp to power stereo speaker channels, but not sure if that meets what you’re looking for in terms of being ‘wireless’. They also sell a port, which provides audio to your 3rd party amp/receiver.
Are you wanting some sort of mini amp that can sit next to, or attach, to a passive bookshelf speaker and essentially act as if it’s a Sonos One or Five? Sonos doesn’t do anything like that, and I can’t imagine they ever will for a multiple reasons.
However, there have been some DIY types who have taken apart ikea bookshelf speakers, removed the computer/amp part of it, and then connected them to higher quality speakers or subs. You could improve the quality a bit that way, but the amp and tuning are designed for the ikea equipment, not whatever you’ve cobbled together.
All speakers require power and audio signal. A passive speaker get power through the speaker wire along with the audio signal...which all comes from the amp/receiver. Sonos does sell an amp to power stereo speaker channels, but not sure if that meets what you’re looking for in terms of being ‘wireless’. They also sell a port, which provides audio to your 3rd party amp/receiver.
Are you wanting some sort of mini amp that can sit next to, or attach, to a passive bookshelf speaker and essentially act as if it’s a Sonos One or Five? Sonos doesn’t do anything like that, and I can’t imagine they ever will for a multiple reasons.
However, there have been some DIY types who have taken apart ikea bookshelf speakers, removed the computer/amp part of it, and then connected them to higher quality speakers or subs. You could improve the quality a bit that way, but the amp and tuning are designed for the ikea equipment, not whatever you’ve cobbled together.
Correct, looking for a tiny amp, that can connect to the conventional passive book speaker.
Correct, looking for a tiny amp, that can connect to the conventional passive book speaker.
Sonos doesn’t make anything like that. I’d be surprised if they ever do.
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You can do some interesting things with a Raspberry Pi with a amplifier plugged onto the expansion port. I converted one of my ancient Play 5s into a wireless audio player once Sonos bricked it to qualify me for an upgrade discount.
Sadly Pi are in short supply right now.
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+18
Hi
Thank you - I've marked this thread as a feature request and it will be seen by the relevant teams for consideration. Keep the ideas coming!
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