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fastr1uk
Contributor I
Oct 18, 2024 5:18 PM UTC

2xGen 1 play 5's and a Sonos Sub OR two New Play 5's

i have two gen 1 play 5’s

I’m thinking of adding a sonos Sub gen 1. 

My question is would the results be better than buying two of the latest 5’s ? 

Mainly listening to dance, Heavy bass type music. BUT also a lot of indie, Smiths, Joy Division, New order, Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies 

Any thoughts ? 

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nik9669a
Senior Virtuoso
Oct 18, 2024 5:31 PM UTC

I don’t know new Fives will sound that much better than Play:5 and Sub. Get the Sub, but anticipate the life expectancy of the old speakers too. Also check what Sub versions are compatible: are you running S1 or S2? 

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nik9669a
Senior Virtuoso
Oct 18, 2024 5:32 PM UTC

Depending on budget I’d consider two Fives (or even Era 300’s) and a Sub or Sub Mini. 

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fastr1ukAuthor
Contributor I
Oct 18, 2024 5:43 PM UTC

I probably should have mentioned budget. I know that sounds ideal nik. Budget Ltd to either or. 

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fastr1ukAuthor
Contributor I
Oct 18, 2024 5:44 PM UTC

S1 nik

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nik9669a
Senior Virtuoso
Oct 18, 2024 5:45 PM UTC

If you add the Sub Gen1 you’re buying into more old tech. Go for the Fives or Era 300’s as current product. Then sell the old :5’s and see if that covers cost of a Sub/Sub Mini. 

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    John B
    Oct 18, 2024 8:36 PM UTC

    To bring down the cost you might consider two pre-owned Play:5s (gen 2) rather than Fives, or two Era 100s with a Sub Mini

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