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Sonos Home Theater Speaker: Comparison Chart

Published 5/10/20 Exciting things are happening at Sonos. They have just announced the June 10, 2020 release of a much anticipated addition...
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nikkoponsContributor I
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Connect old music equipment to sonos (record player, cassette and CD player)

Hello.I have an old music system (record player, cassette and CD player) with passive speakers.*I send photos of the team.I want to be able to play the three players on the Sonos speakers and from Sonos to be able to play on the passive speakers.I want to keep choosingWhat is the best way to do it?I had thought about buying a Sonos amp or buying a connect:amp.Connect the amplifier output of the equipment to the amp and the amp outputs to the passive speakers.Could it be?Would there be problems when listening from the old equipment on the passive speakers from going through two amplifiers?Is there a way to connect the old stereo without going through the old amplifier?Sorry if any questions are stupid, but I'm very new to these topics.  

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Optimal Design for Large Living/Dining Area 900 Square Feet

We are building a new house, and I would like to equip the living/dining/kitchen area with Sonos ceiling speakers and Sonos TV audio. I’m new to Sonos equipment, so I’m still learning how this might work.The room measures 31 feet x 30 feet, with a vaulted ceiling that is 9 feet at the walls and 11’-6” at the peak. There will be a lot of hard surfaces -- kitchen counters and cabinets, large glass doors, hard-surface floors with rugs -- so I’m not expecting perfection, just hoping for a decent listening experience.Our goals are to have TV sound come through the ceiling speakers when watching TV programs while working in the kitchen/dining area; have music available through ceiling speakers in the great room area when not watching TV; and have a surround system (or at least a soundbar and sub) in the TV area for dedicated TV viewing.After reading a number of forum posts, I think that a setup along these lines could work:Four wired 8” Sonos Architectural in-ceiling speakers, two above the

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Mattsta LFCContributor I
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Integrating a CD player player into my system

Hi,Hoping to get some advice from the community about the best way to play CD’s in my system as I own some discs which aren’t on streaming services.I have a Beam, sub and 2x play 1’s in a single room.From the research I’ve done, a cd player or turntable must have a built in pre-amp in order to work with sonos, however I dont know what I need to look out for when browsing - dont most cd players have a built in pre-amp?I’ve found a couple options but dont know if they’d work? Im looking for a solution that isnt going to break the bank but sound decent.https://premiumsound.co.uk/product/hifi-separates/cd-players/pro-ject-cd-box-e/?attribute_pa_colour=black&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Pmax&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=2085378&utm_campaign=Pmax17507541004&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=&hsa_acc=9363011116&hsa_cam=17507541004&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_s

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Scott EvesContributor I
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Adding Turntable to exisiting setup

Hi.  I’m looking to add a turntable to my existing setup, as birthday gift for my wife who is nostalgic for vinyl! From  the research I’ve done the world of vinyl seems more complicated (and expensive!) than I imagined. I’m still undecided if the best route is to add to my Sonos system or purchase a standalone turntable and speakers.  I currently have a beam, sub and two play ones in the lounge linked to my TV with the two play ones acting as surrounds and a seperate Sonos one in the kitchen.  Am I correct that if I buy a turntable and era 100 with line in this will allow me to send music to allmy other speakers? Would the era 100 be sufficient? (I believe the 5 is a better option but adds more expense so was hoping the existing sub etc would assist)  TIA 

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Best Practices for Setting Up a Multi-Room Audio System with Sonos

Hi everyone, I'm new to Sonos and looking for advice on setting up a multi-room audio system. What are some best practices for optimizing sound quality and connectivity across multiple rooms? Any tips or recommendations for a seamless experience?

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FronkyContributor I
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Multi speaker solution for one room office

I work in a small office with around 8 people sitting in the same room. The space is an old shopfront, so fairly narrow and deep in plan. We are looking to upgrade our speaker system in the office for the volume of music we play to be more equally distributed than if one person is playing from their desk. The Sonos Era 100 seems like a good solution, with two sources of sound instead of one. I know the set of 2 you can buy are meant to be in two separate rooms, but what are peoples experiences using this system, or the Symfonisk for that matter, for similar purposes? Would there be an issue with latency from the speaker further away? If they are used as a stereo pair, does the separating of the channels sound strange when you’re sat closer to one of the speakers? Thankful for any thoughts on this. Thanks.

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paulaurynAvid Contributor I
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Turntable connection

Hi, I have an Audio-Technica Bluetooth capable turntable.  I have an Arc, sub gen 3 and two Era 100’s in my surround setup.  Is my best option in playing my turntable to get a port and play through my setup or get a couple Bluetooth speakers and play independently?   

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rom150Contributor I
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sonos amp

Hi, I’m remodeling my house now and try to build a sound system in my house mainly for music not for tv or surround.  What do you think about this setup: Sonos AMP 4 speakers Signature 5 Series 8” In-Ceiling Speaker  by Episode will be connected in Parallel to sonos amp.Klipsch RW-5802IIIn-wall passive subwoofer Will be connected in RCA direct to the sonos amp. Do I need a sonos port? any other suggestions, will the sonos amp will handle the 4 speakers with the subwoofer?  I’m open to other suggestions to build a music system in my living room  

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FlyflotAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Beam 2 a pair of Era 100 add sub mini

Hi I have beam 2 a pair of era 100 arrived today and setup as Sorround.i want to buy a sub mini.it is a right choice?What improvements do I get with both movies and music like Apple Music or Tidal?Thanks.Andrea 

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Yes, You Can Invest In Sonos Today

Yes, you can invest in Sonos with confidence despite what you might read in this community regarding issues with the new Sonos app. Let me explain…Generically speaking any updated and/or re-built software that has been generational is primarily designed with the latest gear and future iterations in mind. However, software engineers also build in backwards compatibility so as not to leave behind and/or cause problems for customers who have already invested in the company’s products. Sonos, while succeeding in some areas of the Sonos App ground-up refresh; failed in others, such as app stability and feature retention. Thus, causing pain for many of its loyal customers. Replacing missing features is being addressed on a steady pace. However, IMO those should not concern a new buyer as quite frankly you can’t miss what you never experienced/had. The app overall performs as it should.  🙂Having said that there will be those that say missing features should concern a new investor in Sonos ge

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OliviagraceContributor I
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pilates studio sound system

I’m so lost  I’m looking to fill a 700ish sf studio with music as well as wireless mic connection, could I buy a Sonos Connect and run 2 play 1s off of it, would it play both the mic and the music? Is there any other option? 

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lirvine27Contributor I
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Adding a speaker to bedroom

I have a Sonos Amp and beam in my living room and would like to add a speaker in my bedroom so music streams there is I move rooms. What wireless speaker do you recommend I add?

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Xaritorito88Contributor II
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sonos recomendation

Hello, I have a sonos arc and I was thinking to buy another sonos equipment. What would you guys recommend 2 Sonos era 100 or Subwofer 3? Thanks!

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Mak4elContributor I
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Surround

Hi Everyone. Just wondering in surround mix set up:Bean Gen 2, Sub gen 3 as front and One Sl plus One gen2 as back speakers. Does back speakers will work same as there were either both SL or both One’s gen 2?One Sl with One gen2 in surround will have same performance?Thanks in advance  

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VSTContributor I
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move2

Is it better to buy one Move 2 speaker or 2 Sonos Era 100 speakers. I use my Sonos’s at my home for indoor and outdoor use at the same time, and sometimes only inside or out.  

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jblair95746Contributor I
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Small system for Rv

Wondering if anyone has put sonos in their RV? What have you used?

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OmerWContributor I
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What Sonos Sub (Gen) do I have?

I have a Sub that - from the beginning of the serial number - was manufactured in February 2014. The packaging and cosmetics of the Sub match those of a Gen 1, but when I check my system details online, it says it’s Gen 2.I double checked with an online Sonos rep and they confirmed the same thing. Even though the product image on my ‘System” page doesn’t match the actual Sub I have.Did Sonos release the Gen 2 in the beginning of 2014 WITHOUT changing the cosmetic design?My Sub with the packagingMod Edit: Removed serial number

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CybertoolzContributor I
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Legacy Upgrade Questions

I am trying to understand minimum upgrade options on my legacy system. My configuration is 2 Sonos Play:1 speakers, 1 Sonos Connect, and 1 Sonos Connect:AMP, all currently connected via Sonos Bridge. All were purchased in 2013 except for one Play:1 that was added in 2016. I am interested in utilizing the upgrade discounts to add Airplay capability. Not sure if I can mix and match old with new or if I need to upgrade everything. Question: Are any of these legacy components compatible with the newer Sonos S2 iOS App? According to the Sonos website, When an AirPlay compatible Sonos product is playing AirPlay audio, you can group it with any other Sonos product in your system for multi-room playback.Question: Does that mean I could upgrade one Play:1 speaker to an Era and stream music via AirPlay to that speaker, and then group it with the rest of the legacy system (or maybe at least the other Play:1 speaker)?

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muthreja9Contributor I
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Sonos for my new home

I’m looking for some guidance on setting up a multi-room audio system. Living Room: This will be the main area for TV watching, so guessing the unlimate immersive set?Master Bedroom: I plan to do some TV watching here as well, so I’d like a good audio setup, but not as extensive as the living room.Dining Area: I’m unsure how to effectively cover this space. Any recommendations?Bathrooms: I was thinking of using single Era 100s. Would that be sufficient?Balconies: I’m debating between the Roam or Move for these areas. What would you suggest? I’m looking to achieve full coverage without going overboard.  Thanks!  

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johnberrymillardContributor I
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how is Sonos still in business?

Prospective Sonos customers that ask me if they shoul start building a Sonos system in their homes are being told to buy a pair of hd headphones and wait till a replacement for Sonos comes along.

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Thegolfer23Contributor I
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Outdoor Setup

I am looking to add Sonos to my outdoor patio. It will be 24’ x 26’. I want to add 2 TV’s and have Sonos run the sound. What products do you recommend?

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MAVL MexicoContributor I
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System combinations

Greetings from Mèrida Mèxico, I`ve got in my SYSTEM 2 Sonos One (SL and 2nd generation), Mini Subuffer and a Ray sound bar. I looking forward to get a 300 era, I know that it`s not compatible with the minisubbuffer. As an option if I get it, I think that the only one is to create a new system for the 300 era and play them at the same time, Can somebody give me another advise?  

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MAVL MexicoContributor I
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System

Greetings from Mèrida Mèxico, I`ve got in my SYSTEM 2 Sonos One (SL and 2nd generation), Mini Subuffer and a Ray sound bar. I looking forward to get a 300 era, I know that it`s not compatible with the minisubbuffer. As an option if I get it, I think that the only one is to create a new system for the 300 era and play them at the same time, Can somebody give me another advise?  

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GavversContributor I
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Ceiling vs Era100 Vs Era300

Hi, I’m about to bring Sonos into my Home Theatre and am getting a bit confused - help!   I can’t have rears as there is nowhere for them to go, so was looking at ceiling speakers above the seating position instead, but given the size of the room I’m now thinking it may be overkill…..and unnecessary hassle. Soundbar + Sub + Era could be the way forward perhaps?What would be the best sound solution for this sized room?Arc or Beam Soundbar?Era100 or Era300?  (They can sit next to the TV with no worries)Would there be any benefit in ceiling speakers if I go Era300?  My ceilings are 2.4m (7.8ft).  

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bisforbetsyContributor I
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Buying advice

I live in an approx 650 sq ft studio apartment and 11’ high ceilings. I listen to music and watch tv. My systems ok; except that I’m hard of hearing and struggle to follow the tv audio (especially dialogue) when I’m in the kitchen, which is only maybe 12-15’ from the tv (maybe exacerbated by the ceilings?). I got the Denon Home 150 for the kitchen counter. It creates a lot of echo which, by itself wouldn’t be a problem (I just turn down the sound bar and floor speakers) except that some channels, most in fact, 1) have a significant stuttering effect and 2) don’t really get very loud - defeating the whole purpose. I’ve always read that Sonos is the king of audio visual pairing. Is there a single (tight on space) speaker that would work in my kitchen? Could I pair such an additional speaker with my Bravia TV and Denon receiver set up - or would I have to replace my receiver with a Sonos soundbar? 

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