SONOS

Does anyone use this at home?

If so, what are your thoughts/reviews of the product?

Specifically, is it good for implementing other components?

Thanks

have it - love it

am sure smackie can point out 567 reasons why its overpriced and soon to be obsolete  ;D

brennser wrote:
have it - love it

am sure smackie can point out 567 reasons why its overpriced and soon to be obsolete  ;D

Do you have any components connected or do you only use it to stream digital tunes?

hmm - I am REALLY bad at this stuff but I believe its connected to my amplifier, which can broadcast it to 2 different zones

so I can listen to music in the house or in the warmer months the kids can be watching a movie inside and I can be listening to tunes on our back porch

I've had Sonos for a few years, we have about 5 different zones in the house connected to it that can play music from the computer or stream music from different services such as Rhapsody.  I only use it by itself and can't say anything about how it integrates with other components.

In terms of the product itself, I absolutely love it.  In my opinion, it is the greatest human invention since personal lubricant.

Agree. Absolutely swear by it.

Thanks, folks.

If you are remotely computer savvy and want to save a few bucks the same ends (for the most part) can be accomplished using the squeezebox family of devices from Logitech. 

Or you can spend more and get a somewhat more refined experience out of Sonos.

I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-930-000090-Squeezebox-Touch/dp/B002LARRDA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1320155162&sr=1-1 as well as one of these http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Squeezebox-Radio-Player-Screen/dp/B002LARRDK/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1320155162&sr=1-2 .

I think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Appreciate all the feedback…

Just wondering if this is the best way to go for connecting other components, specifically TV and record player.

You wouldn't connect a tv or record player to either of these devices.  They can work one of a few different ways:

- connect them to your existing stereo system (amp, speakers) as you would a cd player or other device.  Your phono and tv could be connected to this too.
- connect a pair of powered speakers (ones with built in amp and volume control like pc speakers have) to the either the sonos or squeezbox.  In this scenario it would be a stand alone system, with no integration with other components.
- or, if i'm not mistaken, i think sonos has some sort of all in one box that includes the sonos reciever as well as built in speakers - but I could be wrong about this.  I'm not familiar with their product line though.  For all I know they may have a receiver with built in amps that can power speakers of your choosing.

You would definitely NOT connect a phono or tv to either of these devices.

I'd suggest visiting a local sonos dealer and find a salesman that knows wtf he's talking about regarding the sonos product line.

chaz wrote:
You wouldn't connect a tv or record player to either of these devices.  They can work one of a few different ways:

- connect them to your existing stereo system (amp, speakers) as you would a cd player or other device.  Your phono and tv could be connected to this too.
- connect a pair of powered speakers (ones with built in amp and volume control like pc speakers have) to the either the sonos or squeezbox.  In this scenario it would be a stand alone system, with no integration with other components.
- or, if i'm not mistaken, i think sonos has some sort of all in one box that includes the sonos reciever as well as built in speakers - but I could be wrong about this.  I'm not familiar with their product line though.  For all I know they may have a receiver with built in amps that can power speakers of your choosing.

You would definitely NOT connect a phono or tv to either of these devices.

I'd suggest visiting a local sonos dealer and find a salesman that knows wtf he's talking about regarding the sonos product line.

Thank you sir/madam.

It might help if you explain a little more about what you're trying to do. 

As was pointed out, Sonos has a few products and it sounds like you might be inquiring about the Play series, and folks are responding to you about the Zoneplayer.

vansmack wrote:
It might help if you explain a little more about what you're trying to do. 

As was pointed out, Sonos has a few products and it sounds like you might be inquiring about the Play series, and folks are responding to you about the Zoneplayer.

Ideally, this would be the set up.

Living room with TV and record player hooked up directly to it which would also have the capability to play anything wireless; spotify, itunes, computer, etc.

Then have a zone in my basement and a zone upstairs which could play any wireless items. If I can stream components through that, I guess that would be a bonus.

Yada wrote:

Ideally, this would be the set up.

Living room with TV and record player hooked up directly to it which would also have the capability to play anything wireless; spotify, itunes, computer, etc.

Not the right device for that setup.  The Play Series (essentially, the stand alone speaker) only has one 3.5mm Aux input in the back.  You'd need a tuner/amp of some sort with multiple inputs and one of the Sonos Zoneplayers hooked up to it.

Yada wrote:
Then have a zone in my basement and a zone upstairs which could play any wireless items. If I can stream components through that, I guess that would be a bonus.

Without a tuner/amp upstairs, the Play series would work for this, however streaming other components likely wouldn't happen.

vansmack wrote:

Yada wrote:

Ideally, this would be the set up.

Living room with TV and record player hooked up directly to it which would also have the capability to play anything wireless; spotify, itunes, computer, etc.

Not the right device for that setup.  The Play Series (essentially, the stand alone speaker) only has one 3.5mm Aux input in the back.  You'd need a tuner/amp of some sort with multiple inputs and one of the Sonos Zoneplayers hooked up to it.

That would work…

So I'd just buy a tuner/amp and hook a zone player up to the tuner, right?

Yes…tuner/amp…essentially a receiver is what you will need.  Get one with a phono preamp for your turntable.

Don't forget the speakers.

chaz wrote:
Yes…tuner/amp…essentially a receiver is what you will need.  Get one with a phono preamp for your turntable.

Don't forget the speakers.

Thanks!

You're all invited to my SONOS listening party when this is all set up.

Sonos has always tempted me, but I still haven't found an excuse to get it, given I can accomplish pretty much the exact same thing with Airport Express, using Ipads/Iphones as controllers.  For way, way less money.

This search has taken on a whole new level…

Pretty sure I'm going to purchase either an iDecco or an iNova and then integrate in the one portion of sonos to stream.

Anyone have any experience with the iDeccor or iNova… Played with one a bit this weekend and wow… they seem amazing.

Yada wrote:
This search has taken on a whole new level…

Pretty sure I'm going to purchase either an iDecco or an iNova and then integrate in the one portion of sonos to stream.

Anyone have any experience with the iDeccor or iNova… Played with one a bit this weekend and wow… they seem amazing.

Hah hah hah hah.  That's what happens with audio…a bottomless well to toss money into in search of an unattainable holy grail of audio perfection.

I really really like the looks of those peachtree audio products (not really the speakers though).  I heard one (not with sonos) but the conditions were horrible so hard to say.  By all accounts they are excellent performers.  The reliability/ease of use of solid state amplification and the warmth/fun of a tubed preamp stage.

Have fun.  And DO NOT skimp on the features.  The general rule of thumb is that whatever you spend on amplification/preamp, double it on speakers.  Speakers are the most important part of any audio system BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS.  Don't be afraid to buy used.  Figure out what form factor works for your space (floorstanders, bookshelves, bookshelves + sub) and then listen to as many as you can.

And I would step up and get the nova over the decco.  The huge increase in amplification will really open up your options as far as speakers go.