Sonos sound systems???

[b.latiolais]

So, rather than resurrect Tubby's thread from a while back I though I'd ask the question again. Anyone have any input on the Sonos Sound systems?

Still thinking about trying this out.

[b.latiolais]

anyone?

[txpitdog]

Looks cool. They have em at Best Buy. I think they are expensive. Great for playing music from your phone or pad, but as far as I understand it, it will not connect to your tv/DVD.

[bhaggie86]

my buddy has the 5 speaker wireless set.. pretty sweet system and he uses it for everything.. TV, DVD, Radio, and music off his phone. Can control it from an App on his phone as well.

[b.latiolais]

Looks cool. They have em at Best Buy. I think they are expensive. Great for playing music from your phone or pad, but as far as I understand it, it will not connect to your tv/DVD.

Yea, from what I have read there is only one speaker that will connect to the tv. It's the Playbar speaker. And yes, I agree, they are a bit expensive.

[Cajun Blake]

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IIRC, SONOS has been around for 10+ yrs and they are real big into promoting "wireless" sound systems. Basically speakers that function thru streaming or Bluetooth.

Honestly, I would hard wire everything and go with companies that have been around for awhile : Klipsch, Denon, Yamaha, Harmon Kardon, Polk Audio, Infinity, JBL, Wharfdale, KEF, Boston Acoustics, Cerwin Vega, etc....

Wall and ceiling speakers are very discreet and can sound incredible if positioned and properly tuned. I would have no problem buying separate brand names based on what you plan to use your system for: sports, live concert videos, cinema, movies, etc...

hope that helps

I'm in the same boat and fixing to update my home audio system.
fixing to purchase this Denon recvr ... http://www.crutchfield.com/p_033AVX2...nd.html?tp=179


Klipsch RB-61's and RS-52II's will be my surround speakers. Likely a Sunfire, Martin Logan, or PSB powered sub.

[Mike D]

I have the receiver that I use to stream music through my surround sound system. Works like a champ. Pretty cool setup and can be controlled through your phone.

I don't have any of the speakers but they sound pretty good in the store.

[b.latiolais]

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IIRC, SONOS has been around for 10+ yrs and they are real big into promoting "wireless" sound systems. Basically speakers that function thru streaming or Bluetooth.

Honestly, I would hard wire everything and go with companies that have been around for awhile : Klipsch, Denon, Yamaha, Harmon Kardon, Polk Audio, Infinity, JBL, Wharfdale, KEF, Boston Acoustics, Cerwin Vega, etc....

Wall and ceiling speakers are very discreet and can sound incredible if positioned and properly tuned. I would have no problem buying separate brand names based on what you plan to use your system for: sports, live concert videos, cinema, movies, etc...

hope that helps

Yea, this is probably the way I will end up going. I just liked the idea of changing songs and turning the volume up and down by use of an ipod or phone. But, I also plan to have them pretty spread out around my back patio/yard. I'm really not sure the signal would be strong enough to support the distance.

I also looked into the Bose outdoor speaker systems. But they are pricey as well.

[Cajun Blake]

YT video of aforementioned Denon recvr

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[BuckRage]

I sell the Denon. Great stuff. The new models that just came out have bluetooth and wifi built in. Awesome..... as for your question. I don't sell Sono's and I hate Sono's... but thats because I'm biased lol. They make a great product and there are many Sono's "killers" as we call them in the industry but none of them come close. Sono's is a great product unfortunately for my industry there is no money in them but thats a good thing for the consumer.

[BuckRage]

Cajun, FWIW ..... that 2000 is an older sku now. I would hold out for the new products unless you want to try and get the outgoing sku for a lower closeout price which may happen. I'd go with the new 900 series.

http://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/avreceiversht/avrs900w

[ACCURACYINC]

Have some friends with Sonos and they love it.

[Hunter Dan]

I have one that I used to run through the speaker system in my house and loved it. I have since got a RTI home automation system that does the audio but I recommend Sonos.