Which Sonos Speakers To Buy
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But the design is a lot more conservative. That's because it's designed to deliver stereo sound, but can't handle spatial audio. This is still an upgrade over the Sonos One though, which was only mono.
Inside are three class D amplifiers powering two angled tweeters with custom waveguides and a 25 per cent bigger woofer for a fuller low end. You can pair two Era 100s together, and they can also be used as rear speakers with the Arc, Beam Gen 1 and Beam Gen 2, and Ray Sonos soundbars.
It has the crucial feature of being able to use Alexa to control Spotify, and it even supports AirPlay 2 and Siri, with Google Assistant support offering an alternative means for voice control. The One is easily one of the most well-specified and versatile smart speakers around, and a great way for existing Sonos users to affordably expand their multi-room set-up around the house.
The One is one of the best-sounding smart speakers for the price (if you're looking for a cheaper option, there's the Apple HomePod Mini) and a great way to kickstart or expand a Sonos multi-room system. The new Era 100 that replaces it does offer Bluetooth and a line-in connection (but no Google Assistant), and an improved, bigger, more detailed stereo sound. It's a better buy in the long run, but the One is still a great option, especially at its discounted price.
The second cheapest smart speaker in Sonos's range after the Roam, the One SL is essentially a Sonos One (above) without voice control. To that end, it looks almost identical to the Sonos One, with a touch-sensitive top plate and pairing button at the back. And it sounds like one too, which is to its credit; the Sonos One sounds excellent.
If you're keen to benefit from Sonos multi-room, absolutely. We'd also argue that the Sonos One with voice control for just £20 ($20, AU$30) more is better value, but why pay extra for something you aren't going to use? If, however, you'd be happy without the Sonos element, a great alternative is the Audio Pro Addon C3 (which is also portable).
The bases and shades are available in black and white, while a revamped design shifts the controls over to the lamp itself. This makes for a sleeker design, as the new base has ditched the foot section of the original model, which previously housed the controls.
New acoustic architecture has been promised along with the makeover, with continued support for AirPlay 2 and, naturally, Sonos multi-room audio. Unlike the original, it also features a "custom waveguide" which apparently offers "a wider and more room-filling sound", regardless of where you place it. It's compatible with a wider range of bulbs too, thanks to a new E26 / E27 socket.
Physical controls are located on the left side of the frame, but most users will likely opt to control the speaker with the Sonos S2 app. AirPlay 2 support is also included and two picture frame speakers can be stereo paired.
Sonos' flagship wireless speaker is a great choice for those who want a standalone wireless speaker with some oomph, or who want to build a complete multi-room or home cinema system. But we found it to be a bit too bassy for its own good, with a slightly rounded-off treble. And there are plenty of alternatives that offer Bluetooth, which the Five lacks.
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a direct replacement for the multi-award-winning original and has some pretty big shoes to fill. It aims to up the ante by cramming in Dolby Atmos capabilities into the same minuscule form factor, and achieving this without any upward-firing speakers, no less.
If you want one of the most convincing surround sound performances from a soundbar on the market, plus all the usual Sonos functionality built-in, the Arc would be an inspired choice. The Sub can be added for more grunt (although we don't feel it necessary) and other Sonos speakers like the Era 300, Era 100, Sonos One can be used as dedicated surrounds if you wish, just as with the Beam (above) and Playbase (below).
It certainly is! In fact, we don't think it's bettered until you reach the Sony HT-A7000 (£1199, $1300, AY$1699), which is also a single-bar offering. The Sony adds more width to the soundstage and its forward projection is more convincing, while its bass is also the most taut, controlled and powerful we've heard from a one-bar proposition.
If you're on a tighter budget, Sonos offers a cheaper, mic-free version of the Sonos Arc called the Arc SL. Because there's no built-in microphone, you can't speak to control it (it's much the same proposition as the mic-less Sonos One SL) but you can easily add voice controls by wirelessly connecting the Arc SL to a voice-enabled speaker such as the Sonos One, Amazon Echo or Google Home. Indeed, you might already have such a speaker in your home, in which case the Arc SL could be a canny buy.
It looks identical to the Arc and is just as capable as filling large rooms with immersive Dolby Atmos sound at a slightly more affordable price. The Arc SL is currently available at Costco in the US and Canada, for around $50 less than the Arc. Costco also carries this exclusive Arc SL 'Shadow Edition' (opens in new tab), which is the same product in a fetching dark grey finish. There's still no word on when the Arc SL will arrive in the UK, if ever.
Yes indeed. Like we said of the Sonos Arc (above), we don't think its performance is bettered until you reach the Sony HT-A7000 (£1199, $1300, AY$1699), which simply adds more width to the soundstage and has bass that's also the tautest, most controlled and most powerful we've heard from a one-bar proposition.
Other than that, the Ray is an enticing prospect. Despite its small dimensions, its sound is admirably room-filling, with excellent vocal clarity and a detailed high end. Compromises? There's no HDMI socket, no Dolby Atmos and no Bluetooth. But it does fit seamlessly into the Sonos ecosystem, partnering wirelessly with other Sonos speakers to create a full home cinema package.
Like the Sonos Playbar soundbar (which now isn't widely available), the Playbase has now been discontinued (but is Sonos S2-compatible). Stylish yet sturdy enough to plonk your telly on top of, the Playbase makes perfect sense if you don't fancy using a soundbar. In fact, it's the only Sonos option if you're set on the soundbase form.
This Sonos product isn't flawless. Despite its huge, airy soundstage and energetic, solid bass (which sounds more natural than the Playbar) there's a sibilance to the treble that can be hard to ignore. It's punchy and dynamic, though, so we'd recommend giving it a try before you buy.
The increasingly popular (and cheaper) smart speakers from Amazon and Google also offer multi-room streaming across their various voice-controlled products, while the Apple HomePod 2 and HomePod Mini boast exceptional multi-room powers thanks to AirPlay 2 (which Sonos also has in select products).
This means you can make your wireless Sonos setup as big or as small as you want. Pretty much any configuration you can think of is possible, from multiroom audio systems with speakers built into your ceilings to modest home cinema solutions with soundbars and rear stereo speakers.
If you're looking for an easy way to play your music, the Sonos One wireless speaker will do the job, while those will audiophile tendencies may want to try the Sonos Amp with two stereo speakers (Sonos or otherwise).
You can, but you'll miss out on one of the Sonos ecosystem's best features: TruePlay. The room calibration feature tunes the sound of Sonos speakers to the dimensions of your room, and right now, it only works with iOS devices. You could always borrow a friend's iPhone to setup your new Sonos speaker, though.
Sonos is one of the most popular wireless speaker brands in the world, and for good reason. The Sonos range of portable Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, and home audio systems are among the best you can buy today.
The good thing about Sonos speakers is they're flexible and allow you to make your home hi-fi system as big or as small as you please. Sonos soundbars are more than capable of boosting your TV's audio on their own, and a Sonos Roam Bluetooth speaker can easily double up as your main home speaker.
We've tested many Sonos speakers over the years, and they regularly top our round ups of the best wireless speakers and best soundbars you can buy. Read on to discover our top picks for every budget and situation, as well as our advice for picking the best Sonos speaker or soundbar for you.
While there are more powerful speakers on the market, the Sonos One is more than capable of filling your room with sound - and like all Sonos speakers, you can easily hook it up to a wider, multi-room audio system.
Like other Sonos speakers, the Play:5 is controlled directly via the S2 app, which has built-in integration for a number of streaming services, including Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Deezer, TuneIn, and a whole range of smaller services.
Since the Play:5 comes with multi-room support, you can also add additional speakers such as the Sonos Play:3 and the Sonos Play:1, helping you build a complete surround sound system; but if you want to keep it simple, you'll find that the Play:5 offers more than enough volume.
With two quality drivers, a solid app that unlocks playback from hundreds of wireless sources, multi-room capabilities and smart audio-tuning tech that tweaks the output based on the speaker's immediate surroundings, the Sonos Move is engineered better than your average Bluetooth speaker. It's a versatile speaker, one that stands solidly alongside the built-for-home Sonos speakers that the company made its name on.
If you want a pair of rear speakers to pair with a Sonos soundbar, you should consider the Sonos One SL - it has all the specs of the Sonos One sans the inbuilt voice assistant, so you don't have to worry about Alexa or Google Assistant listening in on your conversations. It's also a little cheaper than the Sonos One.
Another great addition to a Sonos home cinema setup is the Sonos Sub, a wireless subwoofer that will boost the bass of the rest of your setup. Inside the glossy cabinet are two force-cancelling speakers positioned face to face to avoid cabinet buzz, dual acoustic ports and two Class-D digital amplifiers specially tuned for the hardware. 781b155fdc