Sonos

Tackleman · 08-15-2014, 06:09 PM

Right now I have four rooms wired for sound with a amp. Everyone tells me I need sonos. Your thoughts and what are you using?

Merrymeeting · 08-15-2014, 07:36 PM

I was setting up a new home and didn't have an existing receiver so I have a complete Sonos system.

But my first question(s) would be to ask why you feel the need to change. If you have an existing system that works, what do you feel is missing that would require an upgrade?

Simply stated, what Sonos would give you over what you now have is,

a) an internet connected, enabled system. This assumes that the receiver you already use is not capable of being attached to the internet for internet radio, services (Pandora, Sonify, etc)

b) the ability to control all of this from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

c) the ability to have different "zones" (i.e., different music playing on different speakers/rooms in the house...again, assuming your current receiver doesn't do this)

I've simplified greatly here. But the first issue is to determine whether a change will get you what you want. It would not be an inexpensive change.

Red apple · 08-15-2014, 07:50 PM

You could add one Sonos connect as a input into your amplifier and will give you all the options for Internet music. The way Merrymeeting said above it the best way for all the reasons he listed but one connect will get you started for short money.

Tackleman · 08-15-2014, 09:16 PM

My current system is not internet ready and the right channel is no longer working. I was thinking since I have to upgrade is sonos the right choice. Do the current user like it

RLW · 08-15-2014, 09:53 PM

You would never regret it if you should decide to make the move. I have it and love and my system operates up to 32 sets of speakers all on different music station at one time and can be controlled from one or more devices. That is you can control volume and stations to all 32 from your comfy seat. The wireless part is great, but speakers are a bit pricey.

pjard · 08-16-2014, 06:30 AM

I have a Play 5, two Play 1's, Sound Bar and Sub Woofer. I love the TV component. Expensive but good!

Merrymeeting · 08-16-2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tackleman

My current system is not internet ready and the right channel is no longer working. I was thinking since I have to upgrade is sonos the right choice. Do the current user like it

Yes, my family is very happy with ours. If you need to replace your receiver/amp, I'd highly recommend it.

Think of a Connect:Amp as a new receiver. It can access and play music (or radio) from many sources/services, and also includes a 110w amp to drive your speakers. Each amp can drive up to 4, 8-ohm speakers. So to drive your 4 rooms (assuming 8-ohm speakers), you would need 2 amps.

Tackleman · 09-08-2014, 08:52 AM

I had the Sonos system installed at my home and love it but how can I get all my Spotify playlists on the Sonos system? I added the app to sonos, had to upgrade to the premium on Spotify and can't get my playlist on Sonos to show up. Help!

Merrymeeting · 09-08-2014, 07:53 PM

I haven't used Spotify playlists, so can't help you. But you might get better results to your question here. http://forums.sonos.com/index.php

08-15-2014, 06:09 PM	#1
Tackleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 69 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Sonos Right now I have four rooms wired for sound with a amp. Everyone tells me I need sonos. Your thoughts and what are you using?

08-15-2014, 09:16 PM	#4
Tackleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 69 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Sonos My current system is not internet ready and the right channel is no longer working. I was thinking since I have to upgrade is sonos the right choice. Do the current user like it

08-15-2014, 09:53 PM	#5
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	You would never regret it if you should decide to make the move. I have it and love and my system operates up to 32 sets of speakers all on different music station at one time and can be controlled from one or more devices. That is you can control volume and stations to all 32 from your comfy seat. The wireless part is great, but speakers are a bit pricey. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

09-08-2014, 08:52 AM	#8
Tackleman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 69 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Sonos I had the Sonos system installed at my home and love it but how can I get all my Spotify playlists on the Sonos system? I added the app to sonos, had to upgrade to the premium on Spotify and can't get my playlist on Sonos to show up. Help!

08-15-2014, 07:36 PM	#2
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	I was setting up a new home and didn't have an existing receiver so I have a complete Sonos system. But my first question(s) would be to ask why you feel the need to change. If you have an existing system that works, what do you feel is missing that would require an upgrade? Simply stated, what Sonos would give you over what you now have is, a) an internet connected, enabled system. This assumes that the receiver you already use is not capable of being attached to the internet for internet radio, services (Pandora, Sonify, etc) b) the ability to control all of this from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. c) the ability to have different "zones" (i.e., different music playing on different speakers/rooms in the house...again, assuming your current receiver doesn't do this) I've simplified greatly here. But the first issue is to determine whether a change will get you what you want. It would not be an inexpensive change.

08-15-2014, 07:50 PM	#3
Red apple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 109 Thanks: 65 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	You could add one Sonos connect as a input into your amplifier and will give you all the options for Internet music. The way Merrymeeting said above it the best way for all the reasons he listed but one connect will get you started for short money.

08-16-2014, 06:30 AM	#6
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 626 Thanks: 453 Thanked 184 Times in 97 Posts	I have a Play 5, two Play 1's, Sound Bar and Sub Woofer. I love the TV component. Expensive but good!

09-08-2014, 07:53 PM	#9
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,217 Thanks: 299 Thanked 795 Times in 365 Posts	I haven't used Spotify playlists, so can't help you. But you might get better results to your question here. http://forums.sonos.com/index.php