Sonos has formally launched its all-new flagship audio system that we’ve been listening to about over the previous few months. The Period 300 and 100 arrive with what the corporate calls “next-level audio” and a powerful array of connectivity like WiFi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C line-in, AirPlay 2, and spatial audio for the bigger Period. Learn on for all the small print together with some early hands-on ideas.
Following lots of anticipation for brand spanking new Sonos audio system – plus Apple leaping again into the full-size speaker area with its HomePod 2 earlier this yr – the Period 300 and 100 good audio system are right here.
The Sonos Period 300 comes with a recent dual-angled design and a give attention to spatial audio. The smaller Period 100 has a extra conventional design just like the Sonos Transfer and comes with some good upgrades over the Sonos One. And each characteristic plentiful connectivity choices.
Sonos Period 300
The Sonos Period 300 is a mid-size speaker that’s larger than the brand new Period 100 (and Sonos One) and a bit smaller than the Sonos 5.
Right here’s a have a look at it beside the iPhone 13 for context:
Period 300 specs
- Six highly effective class-D amplifiers configured to push sound left, proper, ahead, and upward for “breakthrough audio” and an “electrifying Dolby Atmos expertise”
- Options 4 tweeters and two woofers
- Stereo playback help in addition to spatial audio
- Capacitive contact controls
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth 5.0
- USB-C line in (3.5mm adapter and 3.5mm + Ethernet adapter offered individually)
- AirPlay 2
- Far-field microphone for built-in Sonos Voice Management and Alexa/Amazon Music help (use AirPlay 2/HomeKit for Siri help)
- Work as encompass sound rear audio system with the Sonos Arc (7.1.4) or Beam gen 2 (5.1.4)
- Trueplay tuning (auto EQ for each iOS and Android customers) plus Superior Tuning for iOS customers
- Value: $449 – preorders now
Whereas Apple Music spatial audio help was up within the air forward of the launch, Sonos has introduced that it’ll certainly supply help for the service’s Dolby Atmos library for the Period 300 debut.
Sonos Period 300 is available in matte black and matte white. The corporate has opened preorders and the brand new speaker and can ship to the primary clients on March 28.
As for official equipment, Sonos has the line-in adapter for $19, the combo line-in adapter for $39, Period 300 wall mount for $79, and speaker stand for $149. And it can save you a bit of cash should you go for the x2 mount or stand bundles.
Sonos Period 100
Whereas the Period 100 doesn’t characteristic spatial audio help like its larger brother, it does characteristic plenty of upgrades over the Sonos One. That features stereo sound, the identical connectivity choices because the Period 300, and extra.
Period 100 specs
- Three “precision-tuned” class-D amplifiers
- Options two tweeters for stereo separation and one midwoofer
- Stereo playback help with a single Period 100 (no spatial audio) and two Period 100 audio system could be paired for a wider stereo soundstage
- Capacitive contact controls
- WiFi 6
- Bluetooth 5.0
- USB-C line in (3.5mm and three.5mm + Ethernet adapters offered individually)
- AirPlay 2
- Far-field microphone for built-in Sonos Voice Management and Alexa/Amazon Music help (use AirPlay 2/HomeKit for Siri help)
- Work as encompass sound rear audio system with the Sonos Arc or Beam gen 2
- Trueplay tuning (auto EQ for each iOS and Android customers) plus Superior Tuning for iOS customers
- Value: $249 – preorders obtainable now
Sonos Period 100 can be obtainable to preorder now in matte black and matte white and can arrive for the primary clients on March 28.
Like for the Period 300, the Period 100 works with the official line-in adapter for $19, the combo line-in adapter for $39.
Sonos presents an Period 100 wall mount for $69 and speaker stand for $139. And it’s also possible to save should you go for the x2 mount or stand bundles.
Right here’s a greater concept of the Period 100’s dimension subsequent to an iPhone 13:
Early hands-on ideas
My colleague Fernando was in a position to take a look at the brand new Period audio system forward of the launch at present. He’ll be again with a full-on assessment quickly however within the meantime, right here was his preliminary expertise:
Sonos Period 100
- For those who personal a Sonos One speaker then you can be extraordinarily accustomed to the shape issue and sound that comes out of the Period 100. For the value and dimension, it packs a pleasant punch
- If you’re seeking to fill a small area with lots of sound then that is good
- Having two Period 100s setup as stereo audio system additionally gives good sound for a smaller front room or bed room TV setup
Sonos Period 300
- Now this factor was spectacular
- First off, the design was MUCH MUCH nicer in individual than within the photos. The white colorway had an magnificence to it and the brand new design provides it a novel silhouette that may be positioned and matched with any piece of furnishings
- When listening to the sound from the 100 vs the 300, I may actually inform the distinction, not simply in quantity however in depth of sound and bass
- The brand new spatial audio tech within the 300 actually makes it really feel immersive when listening to music
- They used a stay live performance music as a demo and it felt as if the gang was behind you however the artist was in entrance of you performing.
- I’ll caveat this by saying we have been in a really small room and circumstances have been close to good for a demo
- The ultimate demo included 2 Period 300s behind you, a Sonos Arc and a couple of subwoofers whereas exhibiting off some film scenes, and naturally, I used to be floored. It appeared extraordinarily simple to arrange and the sound was excellent. It felt like a real 7.1.4 channel encompass sound with completely different sounds coming from completely different sections of the room
- Its loud and bassy, doesn’t distort at excessive volumes, and it’s extraordinarily simple to make use of with the addition of a capacitive quantity rocker which is a pleasant contact
- At $450 for one Period 300, I believe it’s well worth the value if you’re in search of a single-speaker resolution to fill a complete room
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