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controlav
Lead Maestro
April 7, 2021

Coming next: Symfonisk Picture Frame

The Sonos model S29 is the Symfonisk Picture Frame, which is as it sounds: a picture frame with a speaker built-in. Some details have been posted on the Verge, which confirm many of the details that I have been seeing since January.

The codename I saw on one prototype was “TITAN-redacted” which is similar to the Verge’s story.

The speaker specs are similar to the Play:1 and the existing IKEA devices. There is no mic and insufficient horsepower to run Alexa or Google.

I am guessing they would make great “invisible” rear speakers for surround systems, as well as being very spousal-approved audio devices in the home.

As the device is not on the FCC site yet it must be at least a few months from release.

The Verge article is here: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/6/22370130/ikea-sonos-symfonisk-2021-lamp-wall-art-artwork-speaker

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    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    April 7, 2021

    I hope they come up with a good solution to hide that power cord.

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      April 7, 2021

      That’s an outstanding point, GuitarSuperstar...and while I should go look at the link, I hope it includes a small LED to light up the enclosed picture. 

      Now, let me go look at that article. Thanks, controlav!

      Bruce
      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      April 7, 2021

      Is it just me, or is that picture of the Symfonisk Lamp a tad suggestive?

       

      Bruce
        John B
        April 7, 2021

        I hope they come up with a good solution to hide that power cord.

        Removable, chargeable battery?  Probably not, but it is a theoretical possibility.

        melvimbe
        melvimbe
        April 7, 2021

        I hope they come up with a good solution to hide that power cord.

         

        https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sanus-in-wall-cable-kit-for-soundbars-and-tvs.html

        Solutions like this have been around for years.  That said though, I would be surprised if this isn’t designed with a ‘wall wort’ type setup, so the cable between plug and picture is low voltage, and can more easily and safely be hidden behind walls without the need of an electrician.  You can’t really do it better than that with the way walls are currently constructed.

         

        Removable, chargeable battery?  Probably not, but it is a theoretical possibility.

         

        That would raise the price up, and according to what we know about the Move/Roam, eliminate it for use as surround sound duty. Although perhaps you could make an argument that a picture won’t be moved around.

         

         

        Is it just me, or is that picture of the Symfonisk Lamp a tad suggestive?

         

        Thanks for that image.

         

        The Sonos model S29 is the Symfonisk Picture Frame, which is as it sounds: a picture frame with a speaker built-in. Some details have been posted on the Verge, which confirm many of the details that I have been seeing since January.

        The codename I saw on one prototype was “TITAN-redacted” which is similar to the Verge’s story.

        The speaker specs are similar to the Play:1 and the existing IKEA devices. There is no mic and insufficient horsepower to run Alexa or Google.

        I am guessing they would make great “invisible” rear speakers for surround systems, as well as being very spousal-approved audio devices in the home.

         

        So it’s just the frame and not the picture itself?  At first mention, I was picturing speakers behind acoustically transparent material.  Frame makes more sense though, as it would allow customers to use whatever picture they want.

        Don’t know what to think of this overall.  Seems a little gimmicky, and doubtful it has any new features beyond what the ikea stuff already has.  I think I’m honestly a bit more interested to see people hack it and use it for unintended purposes, like they did with the bookshelf speakers.   The form factor of this could make for some creative uses.

         

        Danny
          muri
          Lyricist III
          June 1, 2021

          It’s on IKEA.com now. Looks great!

          https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/symfonisk-picture-frame-with-wi-fi-speaker-white-50487329/

            GuitarSuperstar
            Lead Maestro
            June 1, 2021

            “You can choose to hang it on its own on the wall as an eye-catcher, match it with your other pictures on a wall, place it on the floor or lean it against a wall.

            Blends in with your other décor and adds a uniform and stylish touch to your home.

            Available with a white or black frame and with different interchangeable fronts, so you can choose the style that suits you and your home.”

             

            So it seems to be less like a picture frame and more like a flat speaker since it doesn’t seem like personal photos can be used with the “frame”. I’m curious to see what the “interchangeable fronts” will look like.

            "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
            Stanley_4
            Stanley_4
            Grand Maestro
            June 1, 2021

            Is it just me, or is that picture of the Symfonisk Lamp a tad suggestive?

             

            When will Sonos offer a “Bedside” Sub? 

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