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What Sonos should you buy? Ask here and find out from happy Sonos owners which Sonos products will best suit your needs.

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Sonos Speakers: Product Comparison Chart

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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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Which Sonos speakers are right for me?

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bolinjContributor I

I’m about to buy a Sonos system purely for music. I was thinking about a pair of Era 100’s and a Sub mini. But after more research I’m now considering the Five. But do I need 2 of them for stereo sound? It would make the set-up a lot more expensive.My only consideration is sound quality, (and the price of course!) so am I going to better my first option of using a sub & 2 Era 100’s, with a system without a sub?I would appreciate some experienced input with this. ‘

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6 months ago

NMK120Contributor I

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Will Sonos work for me?

Hello. I'm wondering if Sonos is the right solution for what I'm looking for and, if so, which products. This question is actually on behalf of my parents. They are wedded to a large CD collection and have no interest in streaming, at least for now. They'd like a setup for their television (soundbar and possibly also a sub) that ALSO has an audio input to which they can attach their CD player. I think they plan a single room setup for now, but would like the option to add speakers down the road that will allow for music from the CD player to play in multiple rooms.One other relevant piece of information: they live in a community that has a common wifi network for residents. I'm not sure whether they have their own wifi network in their unit (although they may - I will check). Does that mean Sonos can't be used for the purposes above?Thanks, appreciate everyone’s help.

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6 months ago

bolinjContributor I

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New set-up in a Spanish Naya

Hi AllI’m new to Sonos and a music fanatic. I’m looking to put a Sonos system in an outdoor space called a naya. It wont get wet or ever be in direct sunlight. From the small amount of research I have done, it looks like a Sub Mini and 2 x Era 100 speakers would do nicely.Would they be ok with the humidity?Does this seem a good starting point, and could I add a screen at a later date?Do all 3 require mains power?Have I missed anything?Any input much appreciated!Many thanksColin

6 months ago

HFSContributor I

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Turn Tables

I have Sonos speakers dating from 2013 - 2017, Play 1, Play 5, and sound bar. Looking for recommendations on the best compatible turn tables and connection configurations. Thank you

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6 months ago

Zeek78Enthusiast II

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Playing music through tv app

I have a arc system with sub and two ones as rear speakers. When playing music from smart tv apps, such as Spotify and watching music videos, I don’t get the best sound quality, like I do when listening to music through the Sonos app. I have found out that the arc system has two modes. One for watching tv, and one for playing music. When listening to music through tv apps, It will only play in tv mode, and you don’t get that good music sound quality the system is capable of producing. So I wonder why Sonos don’t have a manual “switch” for this? I would love to have great music sound quality also when listening to tv apps and watching music videos.

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6 months ago

SR45Contributor I

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Surround sound speaker options

I live in a standalone apartment with no one above, sides, front or back of me, so cranking up the volume is not an issue. my apartment is laid out with both a family room and dining room adjoining each other with a side kitchen and the question I have with a 17‘ x 33‘ living and dining room area combined, would I be best served with 2 ERA 100 speakers or 2 ERA 300? I now have a Beam gen2 with a sub mini and would upgrade to a GEN 2 Arc when it comes out later this year or next year or whenever. I’m 79 years old and my hearing is not that great, but would like speech clarity in the movies I watch. After getting my sub mini along with the beam 2, the experience has improved greatly with my Samsung TV. Would I be best served foregoing the side surroundsound speakers and keep my current set up? I don’t care about wasting more money if I’m not gonna get a good improvement.

PsuggsContributor I

Is there a wireless speaker that will allow me to hear TV programs audio?

Don't get anything - Sonos can't be trusted

After spending thousands of dollars on Sonos products they’ve now released an “update” that makes all of it mostly unusable. They added no features, they improved no functions, all they did was incorporate advertising. Now I have to scroll through crap adds on my phone before I can try to play music on the speakers I paid stupid amounts of money for. That is, if I can even get it to work given the app fails to work and/or outright crashes most of the time. And on top of that, I’m now getting relentless emails, text messages, and popups advertising their headphones. As if I’d ever give them another dime. Learn from my mistake - don’t buy app connected or controlled hi-fi gear. This is what happens, even if the company has been trustworthy in the past.

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6 months ago

PHJ12345Contributor I

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Setting up a home surround sound system

I want to set up a home surround system with Sonos speakers. My preference is to use four in ceiling speakers and one Beam. Will this do for a good setup? My preference is to primarily use in ceiling speakers for this purpose.

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6 months ago

nosos-088Contributor I

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Best compromise between Hi-Fi and home theater on budget

Hello, I know there are a lot of similar discussion, but I did’t find my solution now. Maybe it’s just to individual, but let’s give it a try.For years I have my two Sonos Play 5 (1st Gen) in the living room, one Play 1 in the kitchen and another Play 1 in the bedroom.For now I like to upgrade my living room. Mostly listen to music => Spotify, mainly Rap & Pop, therefore the Play 5 as a stereo pair are perfect. But I like to add a Soundbar for a little home theater. Beam Gen2 in mind. Ratio Music to Movie is about 70:30 Room is around 40 square meter.Now my question: Which would be the best solution for listen to music in a good stereo quality but still have the option to enjoy movies with Dolby Atmos?Option 1: Two Era 300 and Beam 2 Option 2: Two Era 100, Sub Mini, Beam 2 Option 3: Open for suggestions in ± same BudgetWhat do you think?

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6 months ago

MackstarContributor I

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Era 100 x 2 plus sub mini or 2 x Five

I am wondering which would be better for listening to music - mostly vinyl at low ish volumes in a smallish sized dining room 3.5 m x 4 m.Cost is about the same ATM with upgrade pricing. Era 100 x 2 plus sub mini or 2 x Five? many thanks

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6 months ago

TophatContributor I

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Upgrade from old Sonos System (Play 1)

Hi there.I have a Play 5/Play 1 system (at least that's what I think it is as I’m using the S1 App) and it is time for an upgrade.I’ve looked at the latest products, but am not sure what the equivalent or better system is in the new product range, so would like some advice on what to get as a replacement.I’ve attached some pictures of my current system so as to confirm the model.Thanks!Main SystemI Have 2 of these

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