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When it comes to music-streaming hardware, Sonos makes some of the best speakers on the market. Sonos has something for every style and budget with its wide range of speaker options. With Sonos, you can expect excellent sound quality and refined aesthetics. There's also support for almost every popular music streaming service, including Spotify and Apple Music. Many Sonos speakers also offer built-in voice assistance via Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Sonos Voice Control, though some don't. We're going to take a look at some of the best Sonos speakers out there to help you choose the best one.
With the release of the Sonos Era 300 and the Beam Gen 2, the lineup also includes Dolby Atmos playback, which brings amazing sound quality. When you add the budget-friendly Ikea Symfonisk range, Sub Mini and Ray soundbars, the number of Sonos-compatible speakers makes the multiroom system more attractive than ever.
Yet as the number of Sonos products keeps growing, it's also become trickier to decide which device or devices in the Sonos ecosystem to buy. With that in mind, we've put together a quick guide to Sonos and which products offer the best performance for your money. We'll keep this list updated as the company releases new products.
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Which Sonos is right for you?
Ty Pendlebury/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Ty Pendlebury/CNET Best sound for the money Sonos Era 100 With its latest smart speaker, Sonos wins some (Bluetooth, stereo sound) and loses some (Google Assistant). The Era 100 replaces the existing One, and while the lack of Google is a real drag, the new speaker is also better in terms of sound quality. And with the addition of a $19 adaptor, you can now add external sources for cheap. ... Show more Get it now $179 at Sonos Learn more Sonos Era 100 review
Sarah Tew/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Sarah Tew/CNET Best budget Sonos speaker Ikea Symfonisk Bookshelf Pros The Ikea Symfonisk Bookshelf is a versatile Wi-Fi speaker with perfectly acceptable sound for the price. A pair of them makes the ideal rear speakers for Sonos Beam, Playbar or Playbase sound bars. It's compatible with Sonos multiroom speakers, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and third-party music apps as well as Sonos' music app. Cons The sound isn't as good as the Sonos One, even when combined as a stereo pair. The bracket that makes it a shelf isn't included. The Ikea Symfonisk line is a result of a collaboration between the Scandinavian furniture giant and Sonos. It's fully compatible with other Sonos products, and the Bookshelf, Table Lamp and Picture Frame can also be used for stereo sound, or as a relatively inexpensive pair of rear surrounds. If you want a Sonos speaker for the price of a Bluetooth speaker, this is the model to get. Be aware that the Ikea Symfonisk has been discontinued, but is still available for a limited time. ... Show more Get it now $179 at Ikea
David Carnoy/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 David Carnoy/CNET Best portable speaker Sonos Roam 2 Sure, the Sonos Roam 2 is one of the pricier portable speakers you can buy, but it's also one of the best. It's weatherproof and solidly built, but Its secret weapon is its ability to switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you're in range. ... Show more Get it now $179 at Amazon
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