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Matt V
Contributor I
March 31, 2017
Question

What to buy/ Where to start?

Ok, I'm interested in setting up a SONOS sound system throughout my house.

This is what I would like to accomplish.
Living Room: A good speaker connected to the TV. Which also could be used as a speaker for music from the SONOS system.
Game Room: A speaker connected to the SONOS System.
Backyard: A speaker connected to the SONOS System.
One thing is that I would like to have at least one speaker be able to connect to any music device and not use the SONOS app. I want friends to be able to come over and use their phone, or a DJ to use their system to connect to the SONOS system.

This is what I think I will need.
Living Room: SONOS sound bar.
Game Room and Backyard: One Play one, and one Play 5. The play 5 is necessary as it is the only device able to connect to using a 3.5mm jack.

Does this sound correct to you all?

Thanks.
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    Faz4
    Lyricist III
    April 3, 2017
    There was an increase in the US.
    The prices were always £ for $. I know there is no VAT in the US
    Kumar
    April 3, 2017
    I don't suppose the OP minds the diversions on this thread since he seems to have obtained the information he wanted...
    I haven't seen any increase in prices for Sonos products on Amazon US for many years now. At times there are offers and packs, but these are always transitory, they come and go. Presumably these prices are valid in the US as well.
    jgatie
    jgatie
    April 3, 2017
    There was an increase in the US.
    The prices were always £ for $. I know there is no VAT in the US

    No, there wasn't a price increase in the US. Every US price, from $199 for Play:1 to $499 for Play:5, has been the same since launch. Where are you getting your decidedly incorrect information?
    Matt VAuthor
    Contributor I
    April 3, 2017
    I don't suppose the OP minds the diversions on this thread since he seems to have obtained the information he wanted...
    I haven't seen any increase in prices for Sonos products on Amazon US for many years now. At times there are offers and packs, but these are always transitory, they come and go. Presumably these prices are valid in the US as well.

    I'm actually thrilled. I never thought my post about a new speaker system would break out in a discussion about Brexit......

    I love it...
      jgatie
      jgatie
      April 3, 2017
      Likely to switch to B&O more expensive but significantly better sound. Samsung are also ahead sound wise.Price affects extending!
      I have 2 connect amps, and 2 connects plus bridge and extender - play 3 has gone up £50 since Jan, prices in the US are $ for £

      So you own 4 Sonos items whose sound quality is 99.99999% dependent on which third party speakers you choose, and you are complaining about Sonos' sound quality?

      Something is odoriferous in Amsterdam.
      Kumar
      April 4, 2017
      I never thought my post about a new speaker system would break out in a discussion about Brexit......

      I love it...
      Lol. As long as Brexit isn't affecting your sound quality:)
      Matt VAuthor
      Contributor I
      April 5, 2017
      I never thought my post about a new speaker system would break out in a discussion about Brexit......

      I love it...
      Lol. As long as Brexit isn't affecting your sound quality:)

      . I'm an American in Texas. The sound quality hasn't been messed up by Brexit or our USA situation. But my listening pleasure has.......

      I'm really digging my play 5. The play 1 is ok. I'd love to have a few play 5's. But, it seems these days I want way to many things and I'm running out of cash. Especially for half a grand for a play 5...
      Cazualchatter
      Cazualchatter
      Enthusiast I
      April 5, 2017
      It doesn't explain the same increase in the US. You can't use Brexit as an excuse

      Oh no don't get me wrong, It's actually a blessing. I do use Brexit as an excuse to do all my online shopping in UK. Bought a brand new Sub for £450 ( without VAT) since I live outside the UK and love the bargains with a weak pound.
      Music + Movies on 2x Play 1s + Sub + Playbar. Amazon Echo Dot + Google Home Mini. Beautiful impulsive music.
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