Sonos Suggests You Get Two For Stereo … For About $1100
The Sonos Five offers a lot of connectivity, including ethernet, 802.11n, AirPlay 2, and their own Spotify Connect, not to mention 3.5mm input. Inside the speaker are three mid-woofers, and three tweeters which is why it weighs in at 6.36 kg even though it is only 364 x 203 x 154 mm (14lbs, 14.3 x 8 x 6.1″). As the rule of thumb is the heavier the speaker the better that weight is a good sign, though it’s price tag means it has to be very good.
You can control the speaker via the Sonos S2 mobile app or the desktop app, depending on your preference. As with previous Sonos speakers you can use the software to not just play music from a local source or your favourite streaming service. You can also pair two Sonos Five speakers to emulate stereo, each speaker handling a separate mono channel.
TechPowerUp took a listen to these speakers, in both black and white, so that you can benefit from their findings before purchase.
