For some years now, Sonos has built a reputation for making high-quality speakers, albeit with some software missteps along the way. As good as the brand’s speakers are, they err on the pricier side. Today, Sonos announced two new speakers, including one that sits at a more affordable price point.
One is the Sonos Era 100 SL, a $289 microphone-free version of 2023’s brilliant Era 100 speaker. It’s fundamentally the same device but without the option of voice controls. The Era 100 SL is also over $100 cheaper than the original launch price of the base Era 100 (which now retails for $319).
Sonos’ other device is a brand-new speaker: the Sonos Play. Advertised as the brand’s “most versatile speaker”, it’s designed for listening to music at home and on the go. At $499 in Australia, the Sonos Play is significantly more affordable than the $799 Sonos Move 2, a speaker also known for its portable design.
Like the rest of the core Sonos ecosystem, the Play connects to other speakers via Wi-Fi. It means you can connect two speakers to create a stereo setup, and also cast audio using AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect.
In a new addition for Sonos, the speaker also supports connecting up to four Play or Move 2 speakers together via Bluetooth. If you’re hosting an outdoor party or somewhere without reliable Wi-Fi connectivity, you can still get a pseudo surround sound system up and running.
Inside the Play are three amplifiers, two tweeters, one midwoofer, and dual passive radiators. It’s also more weather-resistant than the Move 2, with an IP67 rating, compared to IP56. Sonos claims the speaker lasts up to 24 hours of nonstop music playback on a single battery charge.
Both new speakers are available to pre-order now via Sonos’ website. They then officially launch on 31 March.
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