What to get

Dear Sonosers, As an inexperienced user thinking about joining the Sonos family, I am trying to figure out, which device to get. My goal is to couple the Sonos system with my old Panasonic SA-PM22 hifi, in order to listen to CDs played by the hifi throughout the home on future Sonos speakers (most likely Symfonisk speakers, but this should not matter now, if I am not mistaken). However, my hifi has a bi-amp output, meaning 2x2 sockets for wire/cord output (bass) & 2 sockets for rca output (high&mid) (see pics attached). When looking at the Sonos Connect devices (which I believe should offer the solution to my question), I do not see any wire/cord input option, thus I believe, that connecting my hifi only with rca to Sonos Connect devices will leave me with half the sound (high&mid) transmitted to the speakers of the home.  My question: is there a solution to connecting my bi-amp hifi to the Sonos ecosystem? (I.e. what did I get wrong in the above?)  Please note, that hangin

Hi, I'm looking to get an AV receiver which I can connect my turntable, DVD player, game console, TV and a pair of non-Sonos speakers. I  enjoy having the airplay 2 and Sonos’ multiroom experience so I’m thinking to get a Sono’s Amp. However, it only has one line-in which is not handy to connect all my devices.  My questions: Can I use any receivers or it has to be a “work with Sonos” product if I get a Sono’s Port to make my speakers in the Sono’s ecosystem? If so, do you recommend any slimline receivers? I’ve found Pioneer VSX-S520 online but not sure if it works with Sonos. If I use Sonos Port with a supported receiver, do I need to switch sources on the receiver or it will pick up what’s active automatically?  Thank you. 

Hi there  just wondered if the play 5 22nd generation was been discontinued along with the sub    the reason i ask they are on offer at incredible prices and after  missing out on the play 3s when they were discontinued im a bit suspicious    have you heard anything that would support my suspicions or are they just a great deal   Many Thanks n 

Hi, I have a Sonos Connect that I hook up to my amp through the digital output.  I received an email from Sonos saying that I could “upgrade” to a Sonos Port with a 30% discount for the upgrade, plus they will be increasing the cost of the Port In January.  However, I can’t see any reason for me to upgrade.  If they had upgraded the digital out to pass through hi-res sources (e.g., 24/196 from Amazon HD), I would do it, but from everything I’ve read, it still is only passing 16/44.1.  Am I overlooking anything, or am I right in assessing there is no value in upgrading from a Connect to a Port?   ~Pat

I am interested in setting up a BEAM with 4 wired ceiling surround speakers. I understand I would need the AMP for the ceiling speakers and the BEAM would connect with the AMP. Has anyone done this before and can give feedback on the sound quality for both music and tv? Are there any drawbacks or concerns to this configuration? This is for a basement surround system, which I know the beam is only for small/med. rooms, but the ceiling height is only 7' so I am thinking anything more than this might be overkill?

What router (brand, model) to you recommend for optimal use with regard to SONOS?

From pure sound quality point, which would be better? Naim Qb (2nd Gen) vs. Kef LSX vs. Play 5 Stereo Paired. For the price, these are relatively similar range.  Both Qb 2 and Kef LSX have top class metacritic reviews.   Here I am purely interested in sound quality comparison when same source (non-Hires) are played. 

This topic is fairly old and might not have the most up to date information. Please click here to see a list of more topics around the same subject. I was given a Sonos One. I want to use it like a bluetooth speaker connected to my phone and my computer. I don't see any instruction for this - all I see is to connect it to Pandora or other streaming services. Can I use the speaker like a bluetooth speaker with my phone and computer?

Just wondering if the Sonos One SL without microphone is really better than Play 1 in terms of sound and functionality other than making the controls more aesthetic and being Airplay ready? Are there any real upgrades in performance for playing regular music. Play 1st are now on sale in many locations.  

Hello All,   I’m considering adding a Sonos to my existing system to add more sound to a back bedroom.  The existing system has newer Denon receiver, two floor speakers + center channel, Audio Technica PL-120 with preamp. Plus numerous other things connected to the receiver like TV, PS3, cable box, etc.  Definitely an old school traditional setup for the most part.   So the super basic question is...what do I need to add to get that single Sonos speaker going?  Port?  Connect 5?  I don’t want to bypass my current setup and have the record player go directly to the Sonos.  I might consider for the future going all Sonos and losing the current speakers but that would still entail using the receiver, right?     I’m definitely lost with all this and unable to connect the dots by just reading others posts.  Any help will be greatly appreciated!   Thank you   Todd

If I want to use the Brennan B2 as a CD player and Internet Radio as well as a passive NAS, to do this, can I hook it up to any Sonos product with a line in? I was thinking of a Play 5 but may now considering the Port since I have to wire the B2 to the router with a ethernet cable in a different room.

Which? Magazine adds the Sonos ONE (Gen 2) the the smart speaker 'Dont Buy' list together with the Sonos Beam. Note to Sonos Moderators: Please publish this post-its a genuine review of your product and I think potential Sonos customers have the right to make an informed decision. Please note that this review is only the personal opinion of the Which? panel and not necessarily the opinion of the many satisfied Sonos customers out there of which I am one.. This is a direct copy of the review and hasn't been altered in any way by me. This information is for Which? members only but I thought it should be made more accessible so customers can make a more informed decision before buying. Read on...... Sonos may be a popular brand in multi-room audio, but they're well behind the smart speaker competition with the Sonos One, and this second generation version hasn't closed the gap. It's a pain to set up, and the sound quality is bass heavy with a harsh quality, lacking warmth - it's now

Hi all.   I currently have the Sonos Amp (not new one) with a pair of Bronze Monitor Audio 2 book shelf speakers (decent £250 bookshelf speakers) that I use for music in my lounge. Sounds great.  Not plugged into TV due to the audio delay (i tried years ago to sort this but there didn’t seem to be a work around). so been listening to the TV Native speakers. Yeah I know, sounds pants.  My current TV is a 9 yr old 40” Samsung that doesn’t have ARC HDMI input.    Anyway, despite ideally wanting to spend on a separate AV receiver for flexibility of speakers and upgrades, I think for simplicity's sake I will carry on with the Sonos alternatives.    I know if I upgrade my TV to an ARC-HDMI and trade in my old amp for a new amp I can have my TV use the the two Bronze speakers to get what would be an upgrade on my TV sound.  I do listen to music a lot in the lounge so I thought this method would mean I still have a pretty dedicated stereo music amp connected to my Bronze speakers while upgradi

So i need a wireless speaker for the living room. Sonos One SL is the one i want to purchase. The thing is, i don’t use any streaming services (maybe a weird thing to say if you’re buying a smart speaker), because i like to OWN my music, to have specific editions of the albums, sometimes a redacted tracklist, etc (also, lots of the stuff just ain’t available on these services anyway). So with that said, I want to buy One SL to use it with my personal/local iTunes music library (i’m an iMac user, High Sierra 10.13.6 if that matters). To be able to use it as a desktop speaker generally would be nice as well, since my iMac is placed in the same room.  I imagine the process to be something like this: i click AirPlay, i select my One SL as an output and that’s it. Am i wrong assuming it’s THAT easy? Will it end up being a headache? Will i feel forced to ditch my library and switch to the streaming services (not gonna happen)? I do realise that my question may sound kinda lame with the obvio

I understand internet access is required for setup. Is a connection required to play via AirPlay once setup is complete? I’m looking to gift this to my parents who do not have Wifi. 

I play my vinyl records through a turntable which is connected to a pre-amp and then to a play:5. It is a great combination as it combines old and new enabling me to listen to my records, CD, and music streaming, without having too many boxes (which the wife hates). The only drawback is that there isn’t a headphone connection on any of the units which would enable me to listen to the music in peace while the family are clattering around the room. Looking at the messages on the community this doesn’t appear to be a new problem but has anyone found a way around it (please note the comment about not having too many boxes). thanks.

Hey all, Thinking about getting a Sonos Beam as TV Soundbar, but somehow concerned about the level of data privacy/security when bringing in another microphone in my home.  Can you please explain how the Sonos Beam is designed once it comes to deactivating the Microphone when pressing the button on top of the device? E.g. is the light part of the electric circuit of the microphones or is it only a software-wise deactivation of the device? Is it possible to remotely activate the microphone e.g.? Is the microphone still listening/recording even if deactivated? Is the microphone listening/recording if Alexa/Google Assistant aren’t setup? I would really appreciate some input as it helps me to take a decision on which soundbar to buy. Thank you and best regards, Kai

I recently received an email from Sonos to replace my Bridge with the newer Boost and currently have a generous time limited discount offer to do so. I should mention here that I have very few connection problems with my Sonos set up which comprises 1x Play3, 4x Play1 (in two stereo setups), 1x Connect and 1x Bridge. All devices are first generation. We use Windows PC and Android controller apps and my only music sources are via a NAS on ethernet and Amazon Prime membership. So my question, as per title, is will these older components continue to work OK when set up as a Sonos Mesh Network thus (as I understand it), freeing up my home wi-fi? And will they STILL continue to work after Sonos bring out more upgrades in the future?  

I’m excited to switch over to Sonos for our house. I’m trying to figure out what to put in the living room / family room, which would be the place where I’d like the best quality for listening to music.  With the sale prices at the moment, for about the same money I could put in a stereo pair of Ones with the Sub, or I could put in an Amp with a pair of the highly rated, lower priced wired speakers out there: Q Acoustics 3020i, ELAC Uni-Fi UB5, or something similar. Anyone do this “similar-total-price” comparison already? What speakers did you use / like with the Amp? Any thoughts on the sound quality you can get with the Ones / Sub vs with the Amp and these speakers or similar ones? Thanks!

Anyone knows how long we are going to have to wait until the Move is available in White?

Hey All, I could really use some advice on whether it’s a good idea to update my current 5.1 set up or stick with what I already have. I’ve currently got my TV set up with a Playbar, Sub and two rear Sonos Ones (Gen 2). I use it for both the TV audio and often play music through this set up as well. My question is whether it would be worth replacing the two Sonos Ones with two Play:5s (Gen 2). To give you an idea of the space, it’s essentially a big, long room - open plan living at one end, dining area in the middle and kitchen at the other end. The TV, Playbar and Sub are on the furthest wall in the living, the couch faces those and the two Sonos Ones sit behind the couch on a console table that separates the living and dining areas. I love my current system and it seems adequate enough. I don’t feel like I need another speaker in the kitchen when listening to music, for example. That said, I’ve never owned a Play:5 before and don’t know what I’m missing. (I never thought I needed the

I’ve been adding Sonos products slowly the last 2 years. Yes, a little bit each time as it’s pretty pricey. But worth it, IMO. So this year I am looking to either add a Playbase or a Amp. But I just noticed they have a new product, Port. Is the new Port a replacement for the retired Amp Connect?  I have an old school stereo system with turntable that I still use. I like to spin vinyls on Sunday’s. I also have a 5disc cd player and dual cassette tape player which I still use. I also have a dvd and BluRay player I have hooked up that will play through my home speakers when I watch movies on my big screen. 90% of the time I listen to streaming (via Spotify, Bandcamp, etc) or  iTunes using my iPhone or iPad on my 3 pairs of Sonos (Play1 and One) throughout the house.  so depending which product is available for a Black Friday price I will most likely purchase that for my next Sonos device. The Playbase I know is pretty much a no brainer for my big screen. But between the Amp and Port, what

Hi all, out of the sonos one, sonos one SL and sonos play, which speaker has the loudest volume? Many thanks,  Kyra

With the release of the Sonos One (Gen2) you may have questions as to how it compares to the Sonos One (Gen1) and its not so distant cousin the Sonos Play:1. Rest assured that all three speakers are top notch in terms of build quality, internal components, attention to detail and deliver the outstanding audio experience you expect from a Sonos speaker. In a blind listening test you'd be hard pressed to choose one over the other (if at all). Update 2019: In addition to Amazon Alexa, Google Voice is also available as a programmable single choice voice assistant on the Sonos One (Gen 1&2). Please use the chart below as a reference tool for your buying decision:

Looking to add a Sonos product in my Kitchen/dining area in the near future. Which one should I get? Move or Play 5? Which one has a better sound? With the Move I could take outdoors which is one advantage.