Hi, I am having a kitchen refurb done in a couple of months and I'm thinking ahead about a sound system. Sonos seems like a good solution, but I have no sonos products and could do with some advice please on what to get. The space is fairly large and open plan - see pic. What I am looking to establish is:-What type of speakers? Should I consider ceiling speakers? How many? Where would they be positioned? Do I need an amp?Some random info:-Stereo or Surround - I'm not into home cinema and so I reckon a stereo system will do unless surround sound will offer some advantages in filling the space? That said, will it be possible to even create a stereo field in a room of this shape? Perhaps surround is the best option? The system will need to be good enough to support a party so fairly loud! I like house, techno, D&B, bass, chillout, and ambient. Mainly electronic. Maybe ceiling speakers would help, but I thought (maybe incorrectly) that I'd need 6 of these and got very confused when trying to find an amp that could power these. The budget is about £1500 - £1800. I could maybe add to the initial system later on, maybe with a sub-woofer or something else I am an Apple phone, Spotify and Alexa userAny advice is greatly appreciated!

Hi againdon’t know why Era 300’s were mentioned by Sonos Sales unless they are being directed to push the new product (which happens). The Era’s do sound great but IMO lack the full low-end of the Fives when used in stereo pair without sub. They (Era 300’s) come close...but no cigar🙂. BTW, I own both Era 300’s and Fives in stereo pairs but prefer the Fives for serious music listening.In my revised diagram I recommended the following:Fives x 2 (stereo pair) with Sub in the Snug room. BTW, it’s first time I’ve heard the term Snug to reference a room😅Five x 1 in the dining area for ambient sound while dining. Then crank it up for parties!Sonos Move in the Kitchen area. It’s portable and humidity resistant and can also be cranked up for parties!The above componentcost is 2,231.72 in British Pounds.Removing the Move and dining room Five gets the price down to 1,488 in British Pounds.Removingthe Sub and Move gets the cost down two 1,291.97 in British PoundsIbelieve Option 2 is within your budget. It’s a setup that offers the following benefits:Plays loud or softHas goodbassresponseWill overflow into Kitchen areaDining room Five can be moved about for parties

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What Sonos setup for this open plan space?

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June 21, 2023
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Hi, I am having a kitchen refurb done in a couple of months and I'm thinking ahead about a sound system. Sonos seems like a good solution, but I have no sonos products and could do with some advice please on what to get. The space is fairly large and open plan - see pic. What I am looking to establish is:-

What type of speakers?
- Should I consider ceiling speakers?
How many?
Where would they be positioned?
Do I need an amp?

Some random info:-

Stereo or Surround - I'm not into home cinema and so I reckon a stereo system will do unless surround sound will offer some advantages in filling the space? That said, will it be possible to even create a stereo field in a room of this shape? Perhaps surround is the best option?
The system will need to be good enough to support a party so fairly loud!
I like house, techno, D&B, bass, chillout, and ambient. Mainly electronic.
Maybe ceiling speakers would help, but I thought (maybe incorrectly) that I'd need 6 of these and got very confused when trying to find an amp that could power these.
The budget is about £1500 - £1800.
I could maybe add to the initial system later on, maybe with a sub-woofer or something else
I am an Apple phone, Spotify and Alexa user

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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Best answer by AjTrek1

Hi again

don’t know why Era 300’s were mentioned by Sonos Sales unless they are being directed to push the new product (which happens). The Era’s do sound great but IMO lack the full low-end of the Fives when used in stereo pair without sub. They (Era 300’s) come close...but no cigar 🙂. BTW, I own both Era 300’s and Fives in stereo pairs but prefer the Fives for serious music listening.

In my revised diagram I recommended the following:

Fives x 2 (stereo pair) with Sub in the Snug room. BTW, it’s first time I’ve heard the term Snug to reference a room 😅
Five x 1 in the dining area for ambient sound while dining. Then crank it up for parties!
Sonos Move in the Kitchen area. It’s portable and humidity resistant and can also be cranked up for parties!

The above component cost is 2,231.72 in British Pounds.

Removing the Move and dining room Five gets the price down to 1,488 in British Pounds.
Removing the Sub and Move gets the cost down two 1,291.97 in British Pounds

I believe Option 2 is within your budget. It’s a setup that offers the following benefits:

Plays loud or soft
Has good bass response
Will overflow into Kitchen area
Dining room Five can be moved about for parties

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BTW…here in the US Sonos offers Klarna (for products not on backorder) as a deferred payment plan overtime. I’ve used it with excellent results. Options are 4 payments with 0 interest or 6 months with a small amount of interest. Just FYI for the budget conscious…like you and me 😂

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