A:AnswerHello! I have both the Sonos and Echo devices. I can tell you that the sound is far better on the Sonos, but the Echo also does a great job. The Era 100 is not designed to be compatible with new audio formats such as Dolby Atmos or Spatial Audio, while the Echo has three mid-range speakers (left, right, and up), one forward tweeter, and one 5.25" woofer, and the Sonos has a more refined bass. At high volumes, you can notice a little bit of all the artifacts to control distortion on the Sonos, whereas the Echo is more bass-heavy but not unpleasant and is more suitable for urban rhythms.
Personal recommendation: go for the Sonos and make it a pair.
A:AnswerI was in the same boat and decided to go with the Era 100 after doing some research. Fiorst they sound great as surround speakers ithe the arc and sub. Second, they are the latest model and personally I think they sound better than the One SL. Hope this helps.
A:AnswerThese speakers steam music wirelessly (via wifi). However, they require plug into the wall for power. If you're looking for a portable solution, you'll want to look at Sonos Move, or Sonos Roam.
A:AnswerFor the “best” of the BEST home theater experience?? Yes!! Get 2 of these! Move the Sonos SL you have to another room and stream there. I’ll move m 2 SL Ones to our home office and put a pair of the ERA 100’s in the living room. So far, I’ve heard the bass response nearly eliminates need for the Sub Mini, but I’m tempted!!
A:AnswerHere's a breakdown of the key differences between the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Play:1 speakers:
Sonos Era 100
Newer Model: The Era 100 is a newer generation of Sonos speaker, designed as a more capable successor to the Play:1.
Upward-Firing Speaker: Includes an additional upward-firing mid-woofer for a wider soundstage and more immersive audio experience, especially with Dolby Atmos content.
More Powerful Bass: Features a larger woofer for more robust bass response.
Bluetooth Support: The Era 100 adds Bluetooth connectivity for direct streaming from your devices.
Line-In: The Era 100 has a line-in connection for directly plugging in an audio source like a turntable.
USB-C Port: Instead of the older micro-USB, the Era 100 utilizes a modern USB-C port.
Trueplay Tuning: Automatic room-tuning technology for optimal sound based on your room's acoustics.
Sonos Play:1
Older and More Affordable: The Play:1 has been around longer and is generally a more budget-friendly option compared to the Era 100.
Smaller, Simpler Design: The Play:1 is more compact and features a simpler design.
No Upward-Firing Speaker: Lacks the dedicated upward-firing speaker for a less immersive Dolby Atmos experience.
No Bluetooth or Line-In: The Play:1 relies solely on Wi-Fi for connectivity.
Which One to Choose
Improved Sound and Features: If you want the best possible sound quality, added features like Bluetooth and line-in, and Dolby Atmos support, the Sonos Era 100 is the superior choice.
Budget-Friendly Option: If you have a tighter budget and don't require all the extra features, the Sonos Play:1 is still a capable speaker that offers the core Sonos experience.
A:AnswerYes, you can hook up two Sonos Era 100 speakers to your TV without using a soundbar. The Sonos Era 100 speakers can be used as standalone speakers or as part of a Sonos surround sound system.
When using two Sonos Era 100 speakers with your TV, they can function as left and right stereo speakers, providing a stereo audio experience. This means that the audio from your TV will be divided into two channels: left and right.
If you're using two Sonos Era 100 speakers as part of a Sonos surround sound system, they can serve as the rear surround speakers. In this configuration, the audio from your TV will be processed by the Sonos system to create a surround sound experience, which typically involves decoding and distributing the audio across multiple channels, including front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and sometimes a subwoofer channel for low-frequency effects (LFE).
The specific audio processing and channel configuration will depend on the capabilities of your TV, the content you're watching, and how the Sonos system is configured. In general, when using two Sonos Era 100 speakers as rear surround speakers, the audio may still be compressed into two channels (left and right) for the rear surround soundstage, but the Sonos system will create a spatial surround sound experience using these channels along with the other speakers in the system.
If you have specific preferences for audio processing or channel configuration, I recommend consulting the user manual for your TV and the Sonos app or Sonos system settings for information on how to configure the audio output and surround sound settings to achieve your desired audio experience.
A:AnswerIt depends. I think the sub mini is an amazing sub for its size, so that’s a great start for you unless you have a huge room and I would go with the bigger regular Sonos Sub. I personally think 2 of the era 100s would be sufficient for you, the pair of them as surrounds should be fantastic. The 300s would be overkill to me, and this a lot more expensive.
