Sonos One users, your thoughts please.

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MikeB4

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#296076 18-May-2022 15:49

The stereo unit in my office has decided to pass onto life beyond. It was a Denon N11. I am considering a pair of Sonos One units to replace it. What has the user experience been for folks here.

What is the sound quality? I know this is subjective.

Connectivity with music services? especially YouTube Music and Apple music

Google, Siri and Alexa usefulness and what one works best on these devices?

Any other thoughts and opinions folks have?

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#2915697 18-May-2022 16:38

I can't comment on the Sonos One specifically, but I have a Sonos Playbase in my lounge and I have noticed some strange behaviours when using it with Airplay. If I weren't using Airplay on a daily basis then I would definitely consider buying another Sonos product in the future.

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#2915704 18-May-2022 16:54

They are pretty good I have 4 of them around the house , I don’t think the Sound is that great paired for a stereo compared to a cheap amp and Polk speakers I just brought. Alexa is really good on it , I like that you can turn the status light off as very bright at night. Sonos has its own radio service not too shabby , it works great with Apple and Spotify haven’t tried it with you tube. The speakers look sharp as well and blend in pretty well. You can test them at most Noel lemming stores see what you think in person

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#2915709 18-May-2022 16:57

If you want sonos, try the symfonisk units from ikea (by sonos). I personally stick with the B&W Zeppelin.

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#2915715 18-May-2022 17:13

Tinkerisk:

If you want sonos, try the symfonisk units from ikea (by sonos). I personally stick with the B&W Zeppelin.

No Ikea in NZ - yet.

The Symfonisk is great, I have one in my kitchen and my soon to be 8 year old is getting one for her birthday.

It's a Sonos Play 1 in drag, they work well but are much cheaper. I mostly airplay using Apple Music and Plex and they are rock solid. I have YT premium but don't use the music service.

The Yamaha Musicast 21 is also worth a look, I have those for my surrounds for my home theatre and they are pretty good as well.

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#2915731 18-May-2022 17:36

I have always had systems such as Technic, Akai and years ago Fountain. For my office I like the look of the uncluttered look of the Sonos system with no wire spaghetti.

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#2915736 18-May-2022 17:56

We have two Sonos One SL units in our dining room/kitchen area as a stereo pair, and they are absolutely fantastic. Stereo pair sounds WAY better than a single unit. We just Airplay to them and they are rock solid and fuss free. They look great. Couldn't be happier. We decided we didn't need to have the mic versions.

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#2915756 18-May-2022 18:44

@MikeB4 Do you have a budget or an upper limit that you’re prepared to spend?

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#2915761 18-May-2022 18:49

eracode:

@MikeB4 Do you have a budget or an upper limit that you’re prepared to spend?

Our primary audio equipment is in our living room. This is to replace a deceased Denon unit in my home office. I figure paying $700 to $1,000 . I like the minimalist look of the Sonos system as long as it matches performance inline with what is a low budget.

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#2915768 18-May-2022 19:26

I have a Playbar and 4x sonos 1s. Cant fault them on sound quality or ease of use. Mainly use Spotify and tuneIn but the 2 services you mentioned are compatible. Sonos are about to/have launched their own voice control also (and already do Google, Siri and Alexa)

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#2915789 18-May-2022 21:18

I agree with those above who have vouched for the sound and connectivity of the Sonos Ones. We have two which are used as surrounds in a HT set-up with an Arc and a Sub.

The reason I asked about budget is because IMO the Sonos Move is a truly awesome speaker. We have one we use as a fill-in speaker with a Sonos HT in another room. It’s portable so we also take it out on the deck. They can be set up as a stereo pair and they would sound stunning used like that - but maybe overkill for your use and more than you want to spend.

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#2915855 19-May-2022 08:31

Not quite what you're asking for, but I love my Sonos Roam, sound quality is superb and the streaming straight from the device over wifi without the need to bluetooth just takes it one step above a normal sound system.

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#2915868 19-May-2022 09:00

A One (or One SL if you don't want microphones, though it sounds like you do) will give pretty good sound for a single speaker and is relatively cheap. A pair gives more stereo separation but is perhaps not as exciting an upgrade as it might sound (as it were).

A Move would sound better (and be more portable), but a Five would sound even better still. The Five doesn't have a microphone though - would need an Amazon Echo or Google Dot or whatever as well. It does have a line in if you need that e.g. from PC.

Then with the new lower priced mini sub coming out in a couple of months you have a nice upgrade path too ;-)

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#2915871 19-May-2022 09:07

I have 2 x One SLs scattered around the house and a Beam in the main living room. For the money I think they sound great, but where the value really comes is how the integrate with each other so well. Having the same music playing across the whole house is great especially if you're doing chores on the weekend and not sitting still.

Another bonus I found recently since we have the Beam connected to the TV. Once you start to watch a program on the TV you can go into the Sonos App and replicate the TV to other Sonos speaker. It means I can have the 6pm new playing in the living area with the sound coming form the One SL I have in the kitchen while I'm preparing dinner.

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#2915878 19-May-2022 09:27

I love Sonos. Have 2 beams with surround setup. 3 Ones and 6 Play 1s. Move, Port and 2 Symphonisks.

Zero issues and my main streaming is from Apple Music. I generally use the Sonos app then use AirPlay.

I think 2x Ones will be perfect.

There is a small subwoofer coming soon and this could be added later if you want!

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#2915903 19-May-2022 10:44

Has anyone wall mounted their Sonos One's? I am undecided which brand makes the best brackets. Flexson and Sanus seem to be popular options.

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