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Engadget
12 hours ago
- Business
- Engadget
Pick up the Sonos Era 300 for 20 percent off in this home speaker sale
Sonos is selling a bunch of its speakers at a discount via Amazon. This includes the well-regarded Era 300 smart speaker, which is down to just $359. That's 20 percent off and notable because this particular speaker rarely goes on sale. It's a Sonos miracle! The deal applies to both the black and white colorways. The Era 300 is a highly capable device that we praised in our official review, saying that it "sounds excellent." We went on to say that it offers a premium experience that far surpasses other products in the company's lineup, like the Era 100. This is also true when compared to rival speakers like Apple's HomePod. It's simple to set up and offers the company's proprietary Trueplay tuning system. This feature optimizes the sound of the speaker to the unique acoustics of a room by leveraging an internal microphone. It measures how sound reflects off surfaces and adjusts the EQ to match. It's pretty nifty. As for connectivity, it can pair with another Era 300 speaker for a true stereo experience. It also includes a Bluetooth receiver and line-in options. Of course, the speaker integrates with just about every streaming music service. The built-in mic also allows for voice assistant control, but only with Siri and Alexa. Google Assistant is left out of the party. This speaker goes all-in on spatial audio, and the results are mixed. Sometimes it's sublime and sometimes it's kind of eh. This is more of a dig on the technology itself. It has serious potential but is still experiencing growing pains. The only real downside of this speaker is the exorbitant asking price, which has been slightly alleviated by this sale. As previously mentioned, other Sonos products are available at a discount. This includes the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar, which is 26 percent off at $369. These deals are available via Sonos itself. There's also an ongoing sale on portable speakers that includes the Move 2 and the Roam 2. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
Engadget
4 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
The Sonos Era 300 is 20 percent off in this home speaker sale
A number of Sonos speakers are on sale right now at Sonos direct and Amazon. This includes the well-regarded Era 300 smart speaker, which is on sale for $359. This particular model is one of Sonos' newest, and it has rarely gone on sale in the past. We enjoyed the Era 300 enough to give it a score of 80 in our review. It has excellent sound quality and offers a premium experience that far surpasses other products in the company's lineup, even the Era 100. This is also true when compared to rival speakers like Apple's HomePod. It's simple to set up and offers the company's proprietary Trueplay tuning system. This feature optimizes the sound of the speaker to the unique acoustics of a room by leveraging an internal microphone. It measures how sound reflects off surfaces and adjusts the EQ to match. It's pretty nifty. As for connectivity, it can pair with another Era 300 speaker for a true stereo experience. It also includes a Bluetooth receiver and line-in options. Of course, the speaker integrates with just about every streaming music service. The built-in mic also allows for voice assistant control, but only with Siri and Alexa. Google Assistant is left out of the party. This speaker goes all-in on spatial audio, and the results are mixed. Sometimes it's sublime and sometimes it's kind of eh. This is more of a dig on the technology itself. It has serious potential but is still experiencing growing pains. The only real downside of this speaker is the exorbitant asking price, which has been slightly alleviated by this sale. As previously mentioned, other Sonos products are available at a discount. This includes the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar, which is 26 percent off at $369. These deals are available via Sonos itself. There's also an ongoing sale on portable speakers. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
Engadget
5 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Sonos home speakers are up to 26 percent off right now
Sonos is selling a bunch of its speakers at a discount via Amazon. This includes the well-regarded Era 300 smart speaker, which is down to just $359 . That's 20 percent off and notable because this particular speaker rarely goes on sale. It's a Sonos miracle! The deal applies to both the black and white colorways. The Era 300 is a highly capable device that we praised in our official review , saying that it "sounds excellent." We went on to say that it offers a premium experience that far surpasses other products in the company's lineup, like the Era 100. This is also true when compared to rival speakers like Apple's HomePod . It's simple to set up and offers the company's proprietary Trueplay tuning system. This feature optimizes the sound of the speaker to the unique acoustics of a room by leveraging an internal microphone. It measures how sound reflects off surfaces and adjusts the EQ to match. It's pretty nifty. As for connectivity, it can pair with another Era 300 speaker for a true stereo experience. It also includes a Bluetooth receiver and line-in options. Of course, the speaker integrates with just about every streaming music service. The built-in mic also allows for voice assistant control, but only with Siri and Alexa. Google Assistant is left out of the party. This speaker goes all-in on spatial audio, and the results are mixed. Sometimes it's sublime and sometimes it's kind of eh. This is more of a dig on the technology itself. It has serious potential but is still experiencing growing pains. The only real downside of this speaker is the exorbitant asking price, which has been slightly alleviated by this sale. As previously mentioned, other Sonos products are available at a discount. This includes the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar, which is 26 percent off at $369 . These deals are available via Sonos itself. There's also an ongoing sale on portable speakers. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
WIRED
07-03-2025
- WIRED
Which Sonos Speakers Should You Buy?
The Sonos Era 300 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has a rather awkward and startling appearance (we think it looks like a robot's butt), but the sound quality makes up for it. Under the hood are six speaker drivers, four tweeters, and a couple of mid/bass drivers—all of which deliver detailed, big, and confident sound. The standout feature, however, is spatial audio. With sound that spreads in all directions and for a substantial distance without lacking definition, we think the Era 300 surpasses the Apple HomePod by a wide margin when filling rooms. It's worth noting that it supports Amazon and Apple's spatial audio catalog, but not Tidal's library of Dolby Atmos content. As with the Era 100, the Era 300 has physical controls including a volume slider, play/pause, skip forward/backward, and voice-assistant interaction (with a choice between Amazon Alexa and Sonos Voice Control). In the back, you'll find a socket for power, a switch to mute the mics, a USB-C auxiliary input, and a button for Bluetooth pairing (which means you don't have to use the Sonos app to control it). If you opt for the Sonos companion app, you can adjust EQ, tune the speakers to your environment via the TruePlay feature, and pair other Sonos speakers together. The Sonos Roam (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the company's smallest and most portable speaker. With built-in Bluetooth connectivity (it's one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers), you can easily throw it into a tote bag and play music on the go. Using the Sonos app, available for Android and iPhone, you also have the ability to stream from major services like Spotify, Apple Music (with support for AirPlay 2), Tidal, and more. And you can control the speaker via voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. It may not offer audiophile-approved sound for its stature, but it's still fairly impressive. The dual-driver system, subwoofer, and tweeter work in tandem to provide a bold bass and clear highs—with zero distortion when the volume is cranked up. And with up to 10 hours of listening, it'll last you a full beach day—and then some.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Best Sonos Deals: Make Every Movie a Blockbuster With Incredible Sound at Low Prices
When looking to enhance your watching setup, the obvious go-to is a new TV. What many people underestimate is the power of a new soundbar or a new pair of speakers, with audio expert Sonos being a favorite. Everything receives an upgrade with a new speaker, whether it's the new TV series you've been dying to binge, one of the latest movies or the music you stream. Sonos' newest operating system, S2, supports high-resolution audio standards. The Wi-Fi playback is also compatible with Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, so you should be set no matter which ecosystem you're using. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Right now, we're seeing the best prices on bundles, which we've listed below. These range from two-speaker sets of the same model to indoor-outdoor bundles. If the Sonos speaker you're looking for isn't on sale, be sure to check out the Sonos Certified Refurbished products page, where you might be able to pick up one for less than full price. We'll regularly update this list to make sure you're getting the best deals on the market. When you double up on the new Sonos premium indoor smart speaker, the Era 300, you can save $45. It has six drivers and support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio. It's the most advanced speaker in the Sonos lineup. See at Sonos This set pairs the big but portable Move speaker with the Arc soundbar and saves you $75 compared with buying separately. Together, the speakers create an excellent home theater setup via Wi-Fi. You have the flexibility to separate the pair and take the portable Move with you and listen anywhere via Bluetooth. See at Sonos Two speakers are better than one, and this bundle from Sonos gets you two Five speakers at a $50 discount. See at Sonos Bundle up the Beam soundbar with two Era 100 speakers to create a home theater-like experience. See at Sonos Save $50 on this Five premium speaker and Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable from Sonos to elevate your vinyl listening experience. Alternatively, you can go from spinning discs to streaming music with a tap when you connect the turntable to the Five speaker. See at Sonos This three-speaker set will help you elevate the sound in your home for music, movies and more while taking up very little space. The bundle includes one Sub Mini and two Era 100 speakers. See at Sonos Combining the Arc Ultra premium smart soundbar with two Era 300 premium smart speakers gets you a decent $75 discount with this bundle. The lateral and overhead channels that come with the Arc Ultra and Era 300 envelop listeners in an all-encompassing soundstage of crystal clear vocals and dynamic stereo separation. See at Sonos
