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Damsweet
Contributor I
December 10, 2016
Question

Beginning Sonos user

Hi all...I've just purchased a Play 5 for my hubby for Christmas and want him to LOVE it. He has a LOT of cd's and a 5 disc CD changer which I'm sure he would like to to use at least until he gets used to the fact that with all the options and availability to get all the music he'll ever need via the apps. But he's an "old dog" who learns new tricks slowly. Doesn't even own a cell phone so I'm looking to also purchase a small laptop with keyboard ;)
Ideally what I would like to do is be able to hook up his cd player, and an Echo Dot. I would love for him to have headphones but if I understand the way they work, is the sound you get through headphones is only as good as the headphones are, so I'm willing to sacrifice my sanity and hearing so he's able to listen to quality sound at window shaking levels.
At this point, I'm thinking I need to start with the Play 5, the Boost to be sure of the best Wi-Fi connection possible, and a Connect to bring it all together. He also has wired speakers. Can one Connect bring all of it together, or am I asking too much and should I just forget one (or more of the things I think he'd like to connect together.
Anyone have any advice/thoughts/suggestions? All would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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      jdag
      Prodigy III
      December 14, 2016
      Great, thanks Pheed. Now I really want some Play:5s! Actually, while I would love to add them, the main room that they'd benefit already has a Sonos 5.1 setup.

      Anyhow, 1 of the points you mentioned is really important. You talked about adding Play:1s throughout the house so that you get synchronized music everywhere. This is so huge. And actually, it helps so that you don't have to blare music in the main room to enjoy it in a different part of the house. Overall, this benefit of Sonos helps elevate the entire system.

      It is also why I think it is so important for people to consider Sonos beyond 1 speaker. If you read negatives about Sonos, often it is by people that just bought 1 Play:1 and wonder why they can't use bluetooth or directly connect to a computer.
        Kumar
        December 14, 2016
        Sonos isn't meant for those that want music in just one room; there are many "more value for money options" for that application.
          Krislu
          Prominent Collaborator I
          December 14, 2016

          It is also why I think it is so important for people to consider Sonos beyond 1 speaker. If you read negatives about Sonos, often it is by people that just bought 1 Play:1 and wonder why they can't use bluetooth or directly connect to a computer.

          That's because they don't know what Sonos is all about. They think it is another Bluetooth speaker. When someone asks me they want to try Sonos for the first time and doesn't have or doesn't want to spend a lot money or asks for the cheapest way. I always recommend 2 play1 not a single play1.

          Kris:)
          jdag
          Prodigy III
          December 14, 2016

          It is also why I think it is so important for people to consider Sonos beyond 1 speaker. If you read negatives about Sonos, often it is by people that just bought 1 Play:1 and wonder why they can't use bluetooth or directly connect to a computer.

          That's because they don't know what Sonos is all about. They think it is another Bluetooth speaker. When someone asks me they want to try Sonos for the first time and doesn't have or doesn't want to spend a lot money or asks for the cheapest way. I always recommend 2 play1 not a single play1.

          Kris:)

          Agreed. And I also am sure to talk to them about multiple rooms, how wifi audio works, the fact that it is not a PC speaker, etc. Oh...and the fact that you need reasonably decent networking equipment. It amazes me how many people still use an old $50 router from 7 years ago and then complain about poor stability.
            Krislu
            Prominent Collaborator I
            December 14, 2016
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            It amazes me how many people still use an old $50 router from 7 years ago and then complain about poor stability.[/quote]

            Yeah, My brother in law ! LOL

            Kris:)
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