The Arc is the new soundbar from Sonos, which is an update on the previous high end soundbar from Sonos, the Playbar. The Playbar is the orignal speaker that put Sonos on the map as a speaker maker. As good as the Playbar was, the Arc is definitely a bigger, better, and louder design. It […]
Can you Play Music From the Playbase
The Playbase is primarily designed to be used with TVs. That being said, it still handles music quite well. So the quick answer is yes, you absolutely can play high quality music with only a Playbase. Considering that it works with your television to create a home theater sound, it can be a nice dual […]
The difference between a Playbase and a Soundbar
Sonos’ brand of speakers do an exceptional job of setting themselves apart from the competition, and the Playbase is no different. While it technically falls under the criteria of soundbar, it also folds in the unique features inherent in all Sonos products along with some cool features all its own. This sets it apart not […]
How to Get a Sonos Beam on Sale
The Sonos Beam is one of the most top of the line soundbars on the market, and it really builds on the tech behind the general Sonos brand in interesting ways. The inclusion of smart home integration through the use of Alexa alone means that you’re investing in future tech that’s bound to grow with […]
Do Sonos Speakers Need Amplifiers?
People often ask whether they need to buy an amplifier to work the Sonos speakers in their home. The short and sweet answer is no. Every item in the Sonos catalog, apart from the amps themselves, are completely self-powered. All you have to do is plug them in, configure them, and they’ll deliver quality sound […]
Sonos Beam vs. Bose Solo 5
Sonos made a name for themselves as a company of tech and audio geeks looking to upend the modern speaker industry. They’ve largely succeeded through their high-quality and streamlined collection of speakers that cut the wires out of the entertainment center, create a modular approach where speakers anywhere can be connected on WiFi, and making […]
All about the Sonos Playbase
For some, the revelation that Sonos would be making a dedicated sound base may have come as a surprise. The company has built a reputation around the quality of their work and the meticulousness of their craft. This dedication to what they do, means that product roll outs are often slow affairs, and Sonos has […]
What to Know about the New Sonos Amp
It’s not too dramatic to say that Sonos revolutionized the modern speaker industry. While stereo manufacturers have long touted their design sensibilities and commitment to quality craftsmanship, Sonos was the first company to take the crafted care and geeky obsession that defined companies like Polk and Bose and modernized them to keep pace with the […]
Why you don’t need a Professional Speaker Installer Anymore
You don’t need to pay a professional to install a speaker system in your home. You used to need one. In the past, the programming, the timing, and running the wires took a professional. It was a complicated endeavor. You needed a tuner, you needed to calculate the the amplification needed depending on the location […]
Why the Sonos One is a Great Deal
The Sonos One is part of an updated line of speakers from Sonos that incorporates Amazon’s Alexa right into the speaker. Sonos is now offering this at a great deal of $199. This is the full version of Alexa assistant, combined with the full version of the sonos play 1 speaker. This is a great […]
Is Getting a Refurbished Sonos Playbar Worth It?
If you are thinking about buying a soundbar for your TV, congratulations! You are well on your way to a more enriching entertainment experience. You probably realized that you have a lot of different choices when it comes to your soundbar, and they have a wide range of price points. Well, a refurbished Playbar from […]
Bose Soundtouch 120 Vs Sonos Playbar
The Bose Soundtouch 120 and the Sonos Playbar are two pretty similar systems, but the Soundtouch does have some advantages over the Playbar, and vice versa. Here is a brief comparison and a little bit of a guide to help you decide if you are trying to choose between the two. As a qualifier we […]
Why A Power Conditioner Is a Good Idea
For those of you who may not know, a power conditioner is a device that smooths out voltage to electrical devices plugged into A/C power outlets. This is meant to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage that may occur if voltage drops too low during a brownout type situation or goes too high during a […]
Is a Sound System Really Worth It?
Yes, a sound system adds lots of pleasure and enjoyment to listening to music and television so it is definitely worth while. You should not, however, purchase a sound system if you can not afford to buy it in one payment. We think that sound systems are great for most people though. Well, this is […]
How You Mount A Soundbar
People will buy a soundbar mostly for the upgraded sound it gives listeners over the speakers that come in a TV. Another great benefit of buying a soundbar that people realize after they get it set up, is that it actually looks great in your living room or media room. The problem is that it […]
When You Should Setup Your Own Sound System
Get a professional installer to set up your sound system, or do it yourself. This is a decision people really struggle with when they decide to take the plunge and get serious about having a great sound system. This is true when people are primarily focused on music, and it’s true when they are focused on […]
What a Subwoofer Really Is
A subwoofer is a speaker device that only produces the lowest tones, otherwise known as the bass. A subwoofer is not intended to be used as a stand-alone speaker, music would not sound like music if it was only played through a subwoofer. Rather a subwoofer (also known as a sub) is meant to augment […]
Soundbar Explained Simply
Have you ever heard the term soundbar used in the speaker industry? Are you researching Sonos and have you seen a Playbar, and seen it referred to as a soundbar? While this term is used a lot of speaker industry insiders and those “in-the-know”, not many casual home audio shoppers have heard this term. Here […]
Why You Shouldn’t Buy A Playbar For Music
We see it all the time. A customer loves the look of the Playbar, they see that it has the most internal speakers of any Sonos speaker system product, and that it is the most expensive. From this, they draw the conclusion that it also has the best pure sound quality. For a music enthusiast, […]