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fastr1uk
Contributor I
October 18, 2024

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

  • October 18, 2024
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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
October 18, 2024

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? 

nik9669a
Senior Virtuoso
October 18, 2024

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

fastr1ukAuthor
Contributor I
October 18, 2024

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

fastr1ukAuthor
Contributor I
October 18, 2024

S1 nik

nik9669a
Senior Virtuoso
October 18, 2024

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. 

    John B
    October 18, 2024

    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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