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Sonos Amp

Sonos Amp Amplified streaming music system for passive home speakers

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Great clean power from low volume through wide open

Nick from Columbus, OH on 7/8/2025

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I am a Baby Boomer and thus I am used to Stereo amplifiers. When I called into Crutchfield to get advice on what to buy for my project, they introduced me to the Sonos Amp. At 1st I didn't really understand the power of this hardware and software combination had. But, I trusted their advice and purchased it with 4 Polk Audio Atrium 6 speakers. The installation process showed me how cool this Amp is. Once again it is great to be able to call in and get advice and support with experts. The real reason why I shop here when I can

Pros: Simple to use

Cons: Must be connected to your network to be fully utilized

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Great Amp

Thomas from Henderson, NV on 7/4/2025

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Great amp and easy to install. I have two one for each zone.

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Gerald from Sutton, WV on 7/3/2025

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Set up was a breeze and the amp is amazing!!

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Leo from West Chester, PA on 6/4/2025

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Units work flawleesly. Operating system is still funky.

Pros: Ease of use, usually. Good available knowledge base and user community.

Cons: Operating system, especially since the S2 launch, still has a lot of quirks. Installations can be time consuming if they don't procede correctly on first try.

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Dimitri from Tucson, AZ on 4/20/2025

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Easy to install, works as advertised and sounds great. Adding to existing Sonos system was smooth.

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Paul from Lynn Haven, FL on 4/3/2025

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Great sound, easy to set up and user friendly connectivity to apps. I wish I had gone with Sonos sooner. Running whole house sound from my phone is the best!

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A beast!

Crutchfield customer from Fort Collins, CO on 2/25/2025

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The Sonos Amp is a beast-it powers any speakers, sounds amazing, and works with all your music apps. It hooks up to your TV, fits into the Sonos multi-room system, and even gets better with updates. Add a sub for more bass, control it with your voice, and boom-you've got a killer audio setup without the hassle. Perfect for music lovers who want it all in one box! ??

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Scott from Annapolis, MD on 2/18/2025

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Unfortunately this device cannot power both passive rear speakers AND a Sub as part of a home theater arrangement. I have the Sonos Arc as my front, and wanted to add both my sub and rear speakers to complete the home theater, but the Sonos AMP, does not support this. It will only handle the rear surrounds.

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Sonos amps - great power & sound for whole-house audio system.

Scott from Hamel, MN on 12/25/2024

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We purchased a home with in- wall speakers thru out the home and the CRUTCHFIELD advisor talked through my options to restore the multi-room audio. I chose Sonos amps as the foundation and wow.the audio and flexibility I have is unmatched. Extremely happy with the results!

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Great customer service

Carol from Naples, FL on 11/12/2024

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Called Crutchfields for help in figuring out why my system wasn't working and they were incredibly helpful. Rather than order amp from Sonos, got it from the and it arrived next day. Had no problem setting up but if I had I know they would have walked me through it step by step. Can't say enough good things!

Pros: Really took time to make sure I ordered the correct product

Cons: None

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Great way to include passive speakers

Scott from Finleyville, PA on 10/27/2024

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Simply works. I previously had a 5.1 system powered via a Yamaha receiver. My rear speakers were built in to the wall so I wanted to keep them. I have the Sonos Arc also purchased via CF and wanted to include these passive wall speakers into the Sonos home theater setup. Once I had the cords connected to the amp and I hard wired the Sonos amp into my home network (same for the Arc) I opened up the Sonos app on my phone. Without reading any instructions I was able to add the amp and include it into the Arc home theater setup. I did a retune via the app and the system rocks. Watching Maverick the rear speakers really make the system pop. I will be getting the Sonos sub in the coming months to complete the setup. Very happy with the results and as always the customer service from Crutchfueld.

Pros: Nothing.

Cons: Costs. But in this case you get what you pay for.

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Dannie from San Juan, PR on 10/23/2024

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No compren esto megor un denon o onkyo. Don't buy this, you're better off with a Denon or Onkyo.

Pros: Ninguno. None.

Cons: No sirve para nada. Product is good for nothing.

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Translation provided by Crutchfield's International Sales and Support team. Dannie contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

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Good component. Horrible software.

George from South Carolina on 7/7/2024

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I formerly reviewed the Sonos Amp favorably. As a piece of hardware it remains quite capable. Some have noted that it is expensive for a simple Class D amp but I think it performs better than one would expect. The hidden issue with Sonos is its software. The most recent update was forced and has caused numerous problems to the extent that Sonos has had to apologize and promise to fix them. Two months later and problems still abound. In the iOS app Qobuz and other streaming customers cannot see their playlists in the Sonos app. Sonos is blaming the streaming providers which is absurd. This has been a pattern with Sonos since I purchased my Sonos Amp and other gear. Sonos' hardware can only be as good as the software provided to use it with. At this time the Sonos app is a disaster. It is bad enough that I am selling my considerable investment in Sonos gear including the Amp.

Pros: The Amp is an excellent Class D amp.

Cons: The Sonos software makes the Amp useless in many respects.

Crutchfield response on 7/8/2024
George, we're sorry you're having issues with your amp. If you purchased this product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Works, but why is it so expensive?

Mike from Oceanport, NJ on 5/28/2024

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I needed this to continue using some pretty good high-end wired speakers I have. Works as advertised though I don't understand why it is so expensive. I feel like $400 is fair and reasonable to spend to get this functionality.

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Jonathon from Auburn, AL on 5/20/2024

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Love these ease of set up and use of the app. replaced a juke amp that I always had trouble with.

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Larissa from Washington, DC on 4/28/2024

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Easy to install; great sound. No problem with connectivity.

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Exceptional

James from Pinehurst, TX on 4/2/2024

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We're really happy with the versatility of the Sonos amp. It was easy to set up, and makes our speakers sound great.

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Crutchfield customer from ST. AUGUSTINE, FL on 3/26/2024

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While not a class A/B amp, provides plenty of clean wattage to power my MartinLogans. The initial install was easy, but had to reset after adding a second amp and zone. After the reset, the amp has worked great. Some limitation on the how Alexa connects to amp versus running through the Sonos app, but overall, very pleased with the amp.

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Riley from USA on 3/19/2024

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As usual with Sonos products, was very easy to set up and functions just as you'd expect. High quality sound and low distortion at higher volumes.

Pros: Sound Quality Build Quality Easy Set Up

Cons: Included speaker terminal connectors aren't the best, wire can come loose relatively easy

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Jeffrey from Malabar, FL on 1/3/2024

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Easy set up, great sound and volume produced. Works great and fast on app controller

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Chris from Fort Wayne, IN on 1/3/2024

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Seamless integration, plenty of power and overall extremely impressive amp. I'm running four 8" ceiling speakers in parallel at 4 ohms, and they sound fantastic.

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Joseph from Norristown, PA on 12/18/2023

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I am a bit dissapointed in the volume of the output from a turntable with a pre amp. The output from sonos amp is as expected

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Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 12/10/2023

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Great stuff

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David from Aurora, CO on 12/4/2023

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This Amp is my first Sonos purchase. I have it powering a pair of in ceiling Sonance MAG6Rs, wired via some cheap builder grade 16awg speaker cable from Genesis Cable that the builder put in the walls when the home was built 20+ years ago. All I can say is that I'm mightily impressed with the Sonos Amp, it's ease of use with the app, and how much power it seems to deliver to the 8ohm Sonance speakers over the far from ideal 50+ feet of cheap 16awg builder grade wire. Considering we have other prewired in ceiling speaker locations in our house, this won't be the last Sonos Amp we buy.

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Greg from New Braunfels, TX on 11/26/2023

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Quick to install and sync with existing Sonos system.

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Darren from Vero Beach, FL on 11/13/2023

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Easy to set up

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Not as good as Powernode in head to head comparison

Charles from Cranston, RI on 10/25/2023

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Got the Sonos Amp and a Blueaudio Powernode to do a straight comparison on the same sets of in wall and in-ceiling speakers. Sonos support for hi-res audio very far behind, makes songs sound flat and with poor separation. Software is good, search across services is a great feature. but if they can't match the audio quality of the services that we pay for then what is the point? Even with all the power in this amp, the Monitor Audio speakers seemed "bored" with the signal coming in. Powernode was much more dynamic even with much less power output. Plenty of issues with BluOS software also, but sound quality was just superior.

Pros: Plugs into Sonos ecosystem Entry level price

Cons: Sound quality basic No hi-res audio

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Brian from Richmond, VA on 8/20/2023

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My expectations are exceeded with this product. Great overall sound, ease of use and setup was a piece of cake!

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Justin from Janesville, IA on 7/10/2023

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Easy to set up. Pushes a lot for my need. Fast shipping. Dont hesitate

Pros: Quality, ease of setup, simple

Cons: No option to shut off without unplugging. (Does go idle after sitting for a few minutes)

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Jon from Marietta, GA on 7/10/2023

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Works well and is easy to use.

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Great product

Michael from Washington, PA on 5/23/2023

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I purchased five of these to replace a 20-year-old Russound Cav6.6 amplifier that stopped communicating with the keypads. This was roughly the equivalent price of replacing that unit. But I also would have needed to upgrade to newer keypads...and possibly pay someone to program them. I had the first three of these set up and working within an hour. The sound is excellent. The Sonos app feels dated, but these Amps work seamlessly with Apple airplay, circumventing the App entirely. A special shout out to Dwayne, my customer service rep. He was very helpful in understanding my needs and guiding me to this product. Perfect choice.

Pros: Easy set up Works with Apple Airplay

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Great for tour whole house system!

Patrick from Zion Crossrds, VA on 5/18/2023

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We updated our whole house system, going from Bose amps to Sonos. The quality is now excellent in every room. The app makes it simple to select which rooms get sound and it works with a variety of streaming options. The install crew was excellent, professional and friendly. Love the sound!!

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Mikhail from Norwalk, CT on 5/7/2023

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It's a convenient solution that requires a set of speakers and an (optional) sub. Would be nice to have some sort of calibration software to integrate sub and speakers (crossovers, delays).

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Rob from DARIEN, CT on 4/30/2023

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Easy set up. Stronger than the old amp.

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Thyson from Bushnell, FL on 4/17/2023

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just works flawlessly

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Ronald from Scottsdale, AZ on 4/9/2023

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Very easy to install and their functionality is outstanding. This is the way to go.

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Adam from Columbus, OH on 2/17/2023

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This is great. I'm sure that it will be a huge hit at parties. I'm new to Sonos but this purchase will not be my last. Crutchfield was as excellent as ever with getting my order out to me in a prompt manner. I'm glad I finally was able to get a Sonos Amp as I've seen they've been out of stock for so long.

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SONOS for all your needs

Alex from Warren, PA on 2/1/2023

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Best amp on the market. Sonos are an incredible I will always recommend

Pros: best there is

Cons: expensive

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Kirk from Vienna, VA on 12/28/2022

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I have 4 rooms with wired speakers in the ceiling . One room has a TV and we wanted to set up a surround system using the two ceiling speakers as the rear speakers for a surround sound system. I also have an existing sonos sound bar and a sub in this room. I found the amps were easy to set up for streaming music or to use music sourced through the analog inputs (i.e., phonograph). I purchased 4 amps, a separate amp for each room. When setting up the surround sound system with a Sonos sound bar, sonos sub and wired rear speakers, the set up instructions in the Sonos app were not intuative. I called Sonos for technical support and they were able to help me complete the installation. To the extent that you have a blue ray player that plays CDs, the cable to the amp may require a digital to analog converter as the amp does not have an external digital input for music.

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Mark from Boise, ID on 11/30/2022

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Seamless installation and connection with existing Sonos account. My family has commented on how much better the music sounds since adding the Sonos Amp. Why would you buy anything else?

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Amazing Sonos Amp - Amazing Service

Kevin from Fairfield, CT on 11/27/2022

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I paired this amp with amazing tower speakers that are power hungry and the Sonos amp brings out all the highs and lows with clarity at any volume selected. Pretty amazing product. Setup was simple and easy.took only a small amount of time. This is a great product. And of course Crutchfield not only had it in stock but shipped it immediately. And to top it off, Trish helped me enormously selecting and comparing all my options. The selection, service and support of Crutchfield can't be beat! And this Sonos amp is in a league of it's own.

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Still buying Sonos

Gregory from Wayland, MA on 11/15/2022

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Bought this as replacement for failed Connect Amp. Still running a S1 system so this had to be downgraded. The process works but is bit of PIA. Has more power so sounds more robust. If committed to Sonos infrastructure it is an upgrade from previous Connect AMP.

Pros: Works with S1 or S2 versions. More power.

Cons: Needs to be downgraded to use in S1 set up. Login via tablets / phones is more trouble than PCs. Needed to manage these days,

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Excellent if you can get your hands on one!!!

Wei from Charlottesvle, VA on 11/1/2022

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An incredible device. Works super well and easy to set up. Air play is faster to connect than me prefer airplay native devices.

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Beautifu Sonos Product!

Roger from San Antonio, TX on 10/4/2022

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Sonos is awesome! These amps are pricey but so easy to install and set up. Plenty of power for most speakers and the Sonos integration to any music service is a breeze. I've mounted 4 of these on a rack together, beautiful setup for a whole home audio system.

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Super simple to set up

Derrick from Charlotte, NC on 9/30/2022

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Impressed with the simplicity of this amp to set up and crank up. Plenty of power to get the job done. Very happy thanks Crutchfield!

Pros: Simple to set up Sonos ecosystem is great

Cons: A bit on pricey side

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William from Sarasota, FL on 9/26/2022

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Great addition to a Sonos system

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Worth the wait

Joseph from Mansfield, TX on 9/26/2022

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Easy to use, awesome sound!!

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Jon from Bethesda, MD on 6/13/2022

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With helpful guidance from a knowledgeable Crutchfield advisor (thank you, Clarence), I purchased two Sonos Amps to power four sets of wired speakers in four different rooms. Set up was relatively easy. (There was one hiccup, which I easily remedied through a quick call to Crutchfield tech support.) Integration with Apple Music couldn't have been simpler. And it was easy to connect a turntable (with a separate preamp). The sound is excellent and the synchronization across the two amps is perfect.

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Excellent Product.

Var from LAS VEGAS, NV on 3/6/2022

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This thing is the real deal. I was skeptical at first, given the Amp's limited input options and plain looks. I ordered Marantz's compact wifi-streaming amp for my office and was completely disappointed. I returned it and begrudgingly ordered this unit. Guess what? This wipes the floor with the Marantz. Streaming from Tidal is seamless. I am running this with Kef Q150's in my office and a compact sub, and it sounds warm and fantastic. I plugged an eARC HDMI cable in from my office TV, and it immediately set itself up, and now my office TV sounds amazing. Zero screwing around. Zero annoying setup. Zero technical glitches (like with the Marantz). Just seamless high-fidelity audio streaming to passive speakers of your choosing. I just bought another for my house.

Pros: -Excellent, warm sound. -Zero technical snafus. -Easy to set up and operate -Clean look. -Sonos ecosystem is second-to-none.

Cons: -There is some room for better audio tweaking features. -I really wish there was a remote control for when I need to turn the volume down quickly (loading the app on your phone, then tapping the screen takes a bit of time -- not ideal if you need to quickly reduce volume)

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Jared from Parker, CO on 2/27/2022

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Paired this with a Beam and subwoofer for a complete theater surround sound system. Sound is amazing and was very easy to setup.

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Bill from Westville, IN on 2/25/2022

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Very High-end sound for my ceiling speakers.

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Joseph from Glen Cove, NY on 2/19/2022

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NICE ADDITION TO MY SOUND BAR AND SUBWOOFER

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Seth from Isle Of Palms, SC on 2/12/2022

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Simple set up, sounds great

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Well Worth the Value!

Ed from Seattle, WA on 2/12/2022

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Excellent, this replaced a very expensive Pioneer amp and the difference is amazing! The Sonos Amp and system is better than I ever expected. The value and benefits are well worth the price if you can afford it. The app is also amazing. If you have any questions on the app or setup, just call Sonos and if you have my experience, you'll get excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable help.

Pros: Sound! App, flexible, easy of use, looks cool, a large selection so you can continually add rooms, outdoors, stand-alone, etc. Well worth the high price.

Cons: It's expensive

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Great power, design, sound

tomK from Ft Collins, CO on 2/8/2022

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It's amazing how good Class D amplifiers are today. I've had my Sonos AMP for a week and it's a sonic improvement from the well-regarded Marantz integrated amp it replaced. Running through a range of famed bookshelf speakers from KEF, Q Acoustics, and B+W, the AMP offers very articulated bass and a bit more forward vocal and top-end presentation than the Marantz. Sounds have a bit more life, which is a welcome change. The industrial design is first-rate, as the binding post assembly should go into the Audio Hall Of Fame. So well done. Of course, the reason you come to Sonos is for the app and the ease of whole-house audio and there's nothing to complain about there. Easy to set up. It was my first Sonos product and I was up and running in less than 5 minutes. Adding further listening devices is such a breeze. Why not 5-stars? Tone controls. For the price, and from the company that's known for room-matching DSP, the AMP is a little stingy at just a bass & treble control with an on/off loudness designation. At a minimum, I'd like to see switchable center frequencies for both bass and treble and some sort of dynamic loudness control - all with the goal of getting the most out of small speakers. For floor-standing speakers, you can leave everything flat and enjoy it without issue. I highly recommend the AMP, and am purchasing a second model for another hard-wired Sonos zone.

Pros: Plenty of juice for power-hungry speakers, great sound, smooth set-up

Cons: limited tone-shaping options

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Jimmy from Garden City, NY on 2/8/2022

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Whole home champ

Bret from Auburn, CA on 2/7/2022

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Fantastic way to setup an entire in ceiling speaker setup in your home. The Sonos amp is able to fit 2 wide in a rack, has enough power to handle most speakers at high volume and the Sonos app is second to none. Built in EQ and Subwoofer out are great additions. Highly recommend.

Pros: Easy to use, great flexibility Fantastic app Fits 2 wide in rack Sub output Built in EQ

Cons: None really

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Giulio from Novi, MI on 2/6/2022

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Compact but powerful, this AMP simplifies the setup and pairs well with in-ceiling installations.

Pros: Sonos software and ecosystem Compactness / design No-brainer ease of use Two ethernet ports

Cons: Very expensive

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New sound for old Nuvo system

Lori from Danville, KY on 2/3/2022

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Love-LoVe-LOVE THIS AMP! So easy to connect and use! I highly recommend!!!

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Michael from Southold, NY on 1/17/2022

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Easy to set up. Also installed a speaker selector switch with the amp to utilized speakers in a room only used in summertime. Crutchfield techs were a big help!

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Francis from Santa Barbara, CA on 1/15/2022

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Perfect out of the box.

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Ernest from Fontana, CA on 1/9/2022

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I expected more from Sonos.

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James from Louisville, KY on 1/8/2022

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Great customer service and quick shipping!

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Crutchfield customer from Blue Springs, MO on 1/2/2022

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Works great! Easy setup.

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Crutchfield customer from Westport, CT on 12/27/2021

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Great receiver. Super easy to set up. I wish it came with more than one zone.

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Worth the Investment!

Crutchfield customer from Sun Prairie, WI on 12/16/2021

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The Sonos amp is definitely an investment, but the ease of use and versatility make them completely worth it. We currently have two installed in our home. We have a Sonos Arc and sub in the great room with a Sonos amp powering two Polk 70-RT in-ceiling speakers that are used for left and right rear surrounds. The other Sonos amp powers two Polk RC6s dual channel speakers in our kitchen/dining area. We plan to add one more Sonos amp to power speakers on our deck. One of the best parts is getting the TV audio from the Arc and then being able to have that audio in our kitchen via the Sonos Amp. Makes for a great experience when having people over for a big game! These are so versatile and easy to use that you will use them all of the time and easily justify the upfront investment.

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Crutchfield customer from San Clemente, CA on 12/13/2021

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Super simple to operate and maneuver once set up!

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Crutchfield customer from Bellmore, NY on 12/12/2021

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Awesome amp

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Awesome!

Crutchfield customer from Saratoga Spgs, NY on 12/10/2021

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As always Sonos delivers and so does Crutchfield!

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Crutchfield customer from West Dennis, MA on 12/10/2021

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Excellent product, as usual, from Sonos. And Crutchfied fulfilled in a clutch as soon as product became available.

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Crutchfield customer from Selbyville, DE on 12/7/2021

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The Sonos Amp is a one-of-a-kind device that delivers superb performance with all the features of the SONOS platform. A little pricey but still the best all around Wi-Fi solution out there!

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Crutchfield customer from Matthews, NC on 12/7/2021

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I waited months to get one of these amps. Crutchfield had them in stock for a short period of time. Spoke with Aaron and he hooked me up. This amp is so simple to set up, the app works great. Very happy with my purchase. I will be buying another one soon for outdoor speakers.

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Pricey, but perfect.

Crutchfield customer from Brighton, MI on 12/5/2021

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Pricey, but now my turntable is connected to Sonos, and we can listen all over the home! Sounds wonderful!

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Crutchfield customer from Garner, NC on 12/2/2021

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I have a Sonos system in my home and this one is for my pool house, very pleased with the system!

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Pricey but worth it

Crutchfield customer from Leawood, KS on 12/2/2021

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They are pricey, but if you need wired speakers in a ceiling/wall to complete your Sonos set up it's worth it.

Pros: Great sound, ease of use

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Go bananas!

Crutchfield customer from Haslet, TX on 11/18/2021

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I'm a big fan of Sonos and the Amp is another great product. Attractive clean simple and functional. I appreciated the banana plugs as I resituated it in my cabinet!

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Crutchfield customer from Mcallen, TX on 11/16/2021

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Easy set up, great sound with more than adequate power. Driving a pair of 8 inch Sonos in ceiling speakers creating spacious, clear full sound.

Pros: Function, sound, ease of setup.

Cons: A little pricey

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Crutchfield customer from Indio, CA on 10/31/2021

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Excellent product to Stream music

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Crutchfield customer from Norwalk, CT on 10/31/2021

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Great product!

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Crutchfield customer from Lemont, IL on 10/20/2021

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Not only a great amp to power your speakers, but a fantastic way to share the input to other Sonos systems in your house. Very handy for an area where you want to have a TV playing to multiple zones.

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Crutchfield customer from O Fallon, MO on 10/13/2021

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Bought this to support my tv and outdoor speakers for my new screened in room. It is easy to setup and works well. I was surprised that my when I placed the order, it was not backordered as it was warned it could be on this site. I purchased this along with the mount that is compatible with the Sonos Amp so it can be mounted on the wall where the wires come into my kitchen. It connects to my tv using the HDMI arc port and I am using a HDMI 2.1 cable. Sound is great and it seamlessly connects to the tv and I can control the amp's volume using the tv remote.

Pros: Easy to setup using the Sonos Amp.

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Crutchfield customer from Monroe, NC on 10/6/2021

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Sonos is the ideal system for whole house audio. The Sonos amp is used to power wired speakers. If you wish to have wired speakers, you can terminate the wires in a central location and have these amps located in that location. If you do not wish to have the amps centrally located, the amp can be placed next to the speakers. One amp is required per speaker pair. All of the amps are then controlled through your Sonos app. You can add Sonos wireless speakers if you do not wish to use your own speakers or run wires. The beauty of the system is that you can use any of the wireless music sources (Pandora, Amazon, Sirius, etc.) and you can play the same source in all rooms or different ones in each room. The amp is great when you want to use your own speakers. Assuming the wires are in place, the system is easy to set up and the sound is great. One last note, It is possible to connect more than one set of speakers to this amp if you centrally terminate the wires and then use a Niles speaker selector to select the speaker. Unfortunately if you do this, you will not be able to select the speakers on your phone.

Pros: A great multi room audio streaming system.

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Crutchfield customer from Woodland Hills, CA on 10/6/2021

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There is no other like this product. Waited for 9 months to get this product. As soon as they come out, they sell out. There are no CONS, only PROS. Great sound, control over your volume, bass, treble, etc. by apps, can control multiple rooms, small unit with special heat shield so it doesn't get overheated. Fantastic product. Buy it if your can get it!

Pros: Fantastic Sound, Beautiful piece of equipment, bass and treble, volume can be adjusted by app is great.

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Crutchfield customer from Daniel Island, SC on 10/5/2021

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Still learning how to integrate the Amp into my Sonos system. Works well with my wired speakers. Gave it 4 starts because of cost. It's an expensive solution that multiplies when used with 4 sets of speakers. I was able to keep cost down with a 4 way speaker switch box. Not the optimal solution but a cost conscious one.

Pros: Integration with Sonos components

Cons: Coat

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Crutchfield customer from Fair Oaks, TX on 10/5/2021

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Sonos makes everything connect together seamlessly. Sonos' simplicity is what Apple Mac's should aspire to be like. Sound quality is perfection. Ease of set-up is unbelievable; took less than 10 minutes to connect speakers, download streaming services and get it all up and running. I'm hooked on Sonos.

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Crutchfield customer from Spring, TX on 9/27/2021

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awesome sound! easy to install

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Crutchfield customer from Greenville, SC on 9/26/2021

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I'm using to power a pair of klipsch outdoor speakers. Like all Sonos products it was extremely easy to set up and tied into the rest of the my Sonos system seamlessly. The only con is the price.

Pros: Easy to set up.

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Crutchfield customer from Denver, CO on 9/22/2021

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Easy setup. Was up and running very quickly.

Pros: Easy to set up, slim design

Cons: Wish there was an easier way to adjust eq levels.

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Nice amp

Crutchfield customer from Baton Rouge, LA on 9/22/2021

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Nice amp, easy setup!

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Crutchfield customer from Naperville, IL on 9/22/2021

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Replacing a first gen version of this product. Sonos is an amazing system! This can power 4 speakers and opens up a world of music options. I would highly recommend this sonos product

Pros: Ease of setup and use. Integrates into your existing system

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Crutchfield customer from Orange, TX on 9/12/2021

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Great seamless enter home audio. High demand but finally got one. Love everything sonos

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AMP is the Right Choie

Crutchfield customer from San Clemente, CA on 8/17/2021

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Started with Sonos speakers and app about 6 months ago so it would be easier to play music especially for my wife. Bought a Five for the living room where my Denon Av Receiver was with a CD player and HEOS (never seemed to work well with this). Since we are 90% streaming music now decided on sonos brand , MOVE for outside, Five for main room and SL1 for bedroom. Thought the Five was surprisingly good but seemed like without two of them was missing stereo feel and not quite as detailed as a regular (good) speaker system so I returned it. Ordered the Amp and wow! It is now hooked up to my Mission Silver bookshelves and my Velodyne DL8 sub. It sounds like a high-end stereo should, smooth, unnoticeable transistion to the sub, excellent imaging with instruments well placed in space. No issues with it sounding too bright as some others have mentioned. Set it up in just a few minutes, will be hooking up CD player and TV to it next. It took several months to get it but well worth it. If you are like me and want a true "stereo" in the old sense of the word, order a move for now, use it where and when you want it, then when the amp comes in build your system with it. Hopefully you already have a nice pair of speakers, if not there are very affordable speakers (ELAC, etc.) that sound great.

Pros: Excellent sound Can pick my own speakers Has just enough inputs for most everything App is super easy

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Great products. Great support staff.

Crutchfield customer from Rch Cucamonga, CA on 7/3/2021

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I purchased this amp to replace my aged but functional Sony Receiver. But prior to pulling the trigger on this gift to myself, I conferred with a Crutchfield adviser Ms Athena. She provided me with all the information to make my decision a great decision. I'm extremely happy with this Sonos amp. And highly recommend this product. But more importantly I recommend reaching out to one of the many professionals and knowledgeable advisors at Crutchfield for any concerns or product information. You will walk away with honest, accurate and helpful information.

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Crutchfield customer from Chagrin Falls, OH on 6/29/2021

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Great product. We'll worth the money. I started with 2 and just purchased 2 more. The new ones are easier to add to your system. One side note. If you have Sonos 1 you will have to have separate apps

Pros: Great sound for all my outdoor speakers

Cons: Bit pricey. But worth it

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Crutchfield customer from Ferndale, MI on 6/28/2021

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I bought this to replace a power amp paired with a SONOS Connect, in an effort to simplify things. The WIFI stability is much better on this device than it was with the Connect. No more dropouts. The sound quality is quite good streaming from various apps. The amp is plenty powerful, and handled by B&W towers without any trouble. However, I ended up returning it. Why? Because of a persistent hum with my turntable on the line input. I tried my turntable's internal preamp, I tried a Schiit preamp, all properly grounded. Persistent hum and hiss. I did not have this issue with my previous setup, and tried my TT with a different receiver as well. Seems this device may not e well suited for vinyl listeners.

Pros: Stable wifi compared to older SONOS devices

Cons: Noisy line input

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An amazing addition

Crutchfield customer from RICHMOND, TX on 5/16/2021

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I was about to connect my existing ceiling and wall speakers to this and I'm extremely happy with the results

Pros: I'm about to connect my ceiling and wall speakers to me 5.2 Sonos system.

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Ocala, FL on 5/8/2021

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A delightful surprise. Powerful, clean audio. Seamless integration with my Samsung Frame TV. .streaming capability a plus.

Pros: Sound, simplicity of use

Cons: Price

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Crutchfield customer from Erie, PA on 4/30/2021

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First step into Sonos. Very intuitive installation process and app and sounds great.

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Legitimate power for a 2nd Zone or overhead surrounds

Crutchfield customer from San Rafael, CA on 4/26/2021

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I love Sonos stuff. I actually love their streaming system and ease of use over their actual speakers. Adding this amp to power speakers or adding a Port to an existing system is the best way to go. Partially because of the quality of sound, but just to integrate everything and allow people to play music on whatever they want from whatever source they want. Set up a client with this to power two under-eave mounted Definitive Technology AW6500 Speakers. They absolutely CRANK. Those speakers can handle up to 200 watts, and this amp, at 125 x 2 is more than up to the task. I implore you to combine these two for an absolutely awesome outdoor experience. At this particular home, the speakers are easily heard about 150 yards away into a literal cow pasture, and it's all thanks to the clean power from the Sonos Amp. I actually believe this is overkill for let's say, watching a movie with the rear ceiling speakers in your Sonos 5.1 system, but you'll be happy when you turn on music. If you get good ceiling speakers for said 5.1 Sonos system (like a DefTech DT8R) with an Arc and Sub, your rears will probably outshine your Arc big time. Anyway, if you're adding another zone, get these. Does your receiver have Airplay 2? Good, then you can sync and play everything from your iPhone, no Port added to your AVR necessary. In fact, it means you don't have to even connect this to your Zone 2 pre-out. ENJOY AND STREAM AWAY.

Pros: Small, powerful, Airplay 2 compatible

Cons: Pricey

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Crutchfield customer from Mooresville, NC on 4/26/2021

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Super easy setup and good look. Everything I hoped it would be.

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Crutchfield customer from Seabrook, TX on 4/26/2021

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Works great.

Pros: Very functional

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Crutchfield customer from Gaithersburg, MD on 4/25/2021

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Great solution to make passive speakers smart! I set this up with a pair of ourdoor speakers so that I could stream music (or other audio) to my deck and it works perfectly. Spotify recognizes the Amp by the location set in the Sonos Amp, so I can just tell it to play on "Deck" and then forget about it.

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Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 4/25/2021

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This is another incredible audio product from Sonos. My 5.1 amp had problems so speakers were stored in a closet. Calling Crutchfield I understood how to re approach listening to TV . I purchased two Sonos Amps and hooked up a wonderful audio system for my TV. The sound quality is top notch, I can clearly understand conversation (without a center speaker),eliminated wires and all with the easy setup and adjustments of Sonos. I consider these to be a win win product.

Pros: Easy set up, quality sound.

Cons: None.

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Crutchfield customer from Stony Point, NY on 4/22/2021

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It could be much better build for that price

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Crutchfield customer from Brentwood, NY on 4/21/2021

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If the sonos amp had bluetooth capabilities there would be no better amp on the market

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Great amp, solid features, easy phone setup and music control

les from Philadelphia, PA on 4/20/2021

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Well First i have to give a Shoutout to all the people at Crutchfield for all their help. Now on to this Gem of an AMP. I own the Sonos Five for a few years and it sounds great. i was looking for a good 2.0 system and there are so many amps to choose from. After speaking to the rep he reminded me that i could control this amp with my existing software and it had good power. Amp came in the very next day. 2 minutes to connect that's all it took . and they brought my speakers to life. it has tons of power and its clean power. for 699.00 i think its a great price for total Phone control good EQ and easy connections to a ton of music apps. Going to connect a turntable and my tv tonight. don't hesitate on this one.

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Crutchfield customer from Brookfield, CT on 4/19/2021

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A must have for home audio

Crutchfield customer from Washington, DC on 4/14/2021

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This is my 3rd Sonos Amp. They are so easy to install I keep finding new places where I want amplified sound. You can quickly add whole home audio to a house of any size or age. The setup process is a breeze. The variety of input settings for connected devices (volume, delay, sync, etc.), automatic playback, switching between HDMI or RCA inputs, etc. make these a very versatile addition to any sound system or a great standalone option for a single room. You won't regret your purchase and, like me, will probably find yourself owning more than one at some point.

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Crutchfield customer from Oakland, CA on 4/7/2021

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Best of both worlds, I have my turntable/preamp going directly into Amp, and I can stream music digitally to it as well. It has plenty of power, hooked up to my Elac speakers I barely need to goto 30% before it gets too loud for my apartment. When I want to listen to the radio, I use apps and stream to Amp. It's small, clean and powerful.

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Crutchfield customer from Peninsula, OH on 4/7/2021

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I love this Amp. It provides great sound, ease of use and is perfect for what I need.

Pros: Small, Great Power!

Cons: NONE!!!

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Awesome!

Crutchfield customer from Hollandale, MN on 4/4/2021

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Perfect product. Hooked up two Monitor Audio CP-CT380 speakers and sounds amazing! Thanks to the Crutchfield staff, once again.... Professional and knowledgable!

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Sonos products are the best.

Crutchfield customer from Henderson, NV on 3/29/2021

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These Sonos products are the best. This is my third Amp and they are awesome. This last one I added was for some additional outdoor speakers. In the Sonos app, it coordinates volumes in groups, which means you can kind of set the right balance between zones and they remain tied together, although you can adjust each individually. Setup is really easy too - the app makes it really simple.

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Crutchfield customer from Winthrop, MA on 3/29/2021

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This new Sonos AMP and Arc sound system are amazing!

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Sonos Amp Rocks!

Crutchfield customer from Broomall, PA on 3/28/2021

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This Amp is great just like most of Sonos products. Plenty of power and flexibility.

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Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 3/25/2021

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I got this amp to run speakers for an outdoor TV, as well as music outside. It was easy to set up and it works great. It is also a great way to connect our wires inside system to a place it would be difficult to run a direct wire.

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Crutchfield customer from Buford, GA on 3/17/2021

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Very pleased with Sonos. Amp sounds AWESOME!

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Crutchfield customer from Dorchester, MA on 3/17/2021

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Easy setup and great sound

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Simple and Great

Crutchfield customer from Santa Monica, CA on 3/15/2021

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Really simple and effective. Great sound. Easy to use solution for the family members who may be less of an audiophile than you ;) Still on the learning curve of selecting wi-fi streaming vs bluetooth (should probably call Crutchfield suport and test that out)

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Sonos Amp Very Versatile

Crutchfield customer from Tigard, OR on 3/13/2021

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Testing out this system for our new house to be built. Using Polk Audio 80rs's. This amp has been great so far for whole house audio. We are using it with Brilliant Home Automation Switch Pads which are very adaptable to the Sonos Amps. Will be purchasing 3 more of these amps for a 4 Zone system. I believe these are aimed at a specific use. Expensive but so far very worth it for my application. Very happy with this amp. I have it pictured in my rack which I am testing for the new setup.

Pros: Versatile. Powerful. Low running temp. Adaptable to smart home automation.

Cons: Expensive.

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I like it

Crutchfield customer from Rainsville, AL on 3/6/2021

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Nice streaming amp

Pros: Software ease of use, size

Cons: Price

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Crutchfield is Amazing!

Crutchfield customer from Mount Dora, FL on 3/2/2021

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Perfect amp for 2 pairs of speakers. Great price and outstanding speed of delivery. The Crutchfield team is amazing with their support, quality and variety of products and the speed with which the items arrive. Thank you!!!

Pros: Size, sound quality and simplicity of hooking up.

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Crutchfield customer from Norton, MA on 3/2/2021

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very simple to install and set up. I will purchase another for my outdoor speakers.

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Crutchfield customer from Jupiter, FL on 3/1/2021

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Even better than I expected. Love that it doesn't actually stream from my phone just uses the phone to control it. Music doesn't stop when my phone is away. Can't wait to add some more to my house.

Pros: Great app and controls Flexibility Ease of use

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Crutchfield customer from Centerport, NY on 2/27/2021

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Best for a well networked home. Paired w 2 pair Focal 8"

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Crutchfield customer from Hollywood, FL on 2/13/2021

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Crutchfield customer from Severna Park, MD on 2/11/2021

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Easy setup, strong results. Got my outdoor speaker system up and running.

Pros: Great form and function Strong power Intuitive app Works flawless with my other Sonos speakers

Cons: I wish there was a cheaper alternative or ability to connect more than 4 speakers

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Straightforward and to the point

Crutchfield customer from Ridgewood, NJ on 2/10/2021

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Purchased this to add existing in-wall speakers to an Airplay 2 based system. Straightforward and quick setup.

Pros: Easy set up Good with Airplay 2

Cons: A little pricey

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Crutchfield customer from Camarillo, CA on 2/8/2021

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Amazing receiver that powers my turn table sound all through my house with Sonos speakers added

Pros: Takes less space .. works amazing

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Nashville, TN on 2/7/2021

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I was looking for an amp to power 2 outdoor Klipsch AW650 speakers. This amp performs exactly as expected. I did decide to add another pair of indoor speakers and quickly realized I would need a zone volume control. I added the Russound SDB 2.1 which allows me to switch either pair off and adjust the volume as needed.

Pros: Great sound, compact and easy to setup

Cons: Non so far

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Great when upgrading old whole house audio

Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 2/6/2021

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The new Sonos amp with Airplay 2 is an awesome replacement choice when up grading from my B&K CT610 in a whole house audio system. I use Lutron Pico remotes for convenience. When linked to a TV using an AppleTV, the new audio sync on AppleTV makes for seamless audio and video playback. Best of all the unit can be located in the mechanical closet. No need to have it connected to the HDMI on the TV or AppleTV.

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Crutchfield customer from Fort Myers, FL on 1/31/2021

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Love this product. It let me integrate my vintage speakers with my Sonos system. I highly recommend it!

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Crutchfield customer from Kyle, TX on 1/27/2021

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Simplicity at its best. Specifically when you have doubts about how much sound you want or need through out your house or business.

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Crutchfield customer from Holualoa, HI on 1/25/2021

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This device is amazing. I may never purchase another conventional amplifier again!

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Crutchfield customer from Waxhaw, NC on 1/25/2021

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Increased capability and ease of use!

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Crutchfield customer from Bel Air, MD on 1/25/2021

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So far so good. I had trouble connecting the Amp, Sub and Five altogether at first. Then, I did a little research and connected my Five directly to the router which created a Sonos Network. Ever since, connectivity has been great. I have the Amp coupled with Sonance in-ceiling speakers. Loud and pretty clear.

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Crutchfield customer from Lake Elsinore, CA on 1/21/2021

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Sonace in-ceiling speakers connected but can't sync via true-play I'm sure I'll figure it out, but should be easier.

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Crutchfield customer from Daytona Beach, FL on 1/18/2021

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Crutchfield customer from Clemmons, NC on 1/16/2021

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Great compliment to my house full of Sonos Play 1 speakers.

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Crutchfield customer from Annapolis, MD on 1/6/2021

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superb

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Great sound, Sonos convenience.

Crutchfield customer from Berkeley, CA on 1/4/2021

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An audiophile amp with all the convenience of Sonos.

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Crutchfield customer from Jacksonville, FL on 1/3/2021

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I have 6 Sonos Play:1 and 2 Sonos Play:5 speakers and have been very impressed with Sonos. So, I decided to add the amplifier to replay an old Denon that I used for streaming music. I have not been disappointed with the amplifier and I highly recommend it.

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Crutchfield customer from Celina, TX on 1/2/2021

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Love the sonos amp and app. This is my second amp and they all work flawlessly. Set up is easy and the flexibility it offers is second to none.

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Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 12/16/2020

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Seamless set up and integrates well with my Mirage OM 10s and Bose Series 301 II. Love my Sonos

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Crutchfield customer from Muscatine, IA on 12/16/2020

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Would prefer an equalizer function on the app. Would also like to see a few more surface controls and built in voice compatibility.

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Crutchfield customer from Westminster, CO on 12/15/2020

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Connected our outdoor speakers to our Sonos network. Easy to setup, solved our issue and connected to the existing network. So far has performed without any problems. Very happy.

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Excellent quality but wish it was a 3 channel amp

Crutchfield customer from Finksburg, MD on 12/13/2020

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Using in a 2.1 set up, but adding Sonos Ones for 4.1 setup. Does a decent job creating a phantom center channel. Would have given 5 stars if using strictly in 2 ch stereo mode. Realism of phantom center really depends on your seating area and distance to the TV. Excellent job with stereo separation and spatial 360 sound with a pair of Kef Q150s. Only reason I went this route is because TV is mounted above the fireplace, speakers are hidden behind cabinets on the sides. Used sub out from amp to connect a Polk 8" sub to fill out the lows. Other than aesthetics and space for the center channel speaker, I would have gone with a true 5.1 system or possibly the Sonos Arc. The Sonos Amp is an excellent product though with impeccable quality, ease of setup and ease of use.

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Crutchfield customer from Saint Louis, MO on 12/6/2020

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Great product

Pros: Easy to set up works well

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Shenandoah, TX on 11/29/2020

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Easy and effective, even for a non-tech type.

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Crutchfield customer from Springfield, VA on 11/23/2020

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Easy to setup and use. Everything was included that we needed to complete this audio installation.

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Crutchfield customer from St Petersburg, FL on 11/14/2020

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Perfect for my use. Now powering our whole-house music system with Sonos Amps. Replaces a Russound pre-ethernet system.

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Great amp to bring passive speakers into the Sonos system.

Crutchfield customer from Bentonville, AR on 11/14/2020

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Powerful and solid amp. We have a total of 6 of these in our home. It started with a simple way to get music to our patio speakers. Then we fell down the rabbit hole, adding 2 more for a 4.1 setup in our living room (already wired with klipsch architectural speakers). The setup works great and is simple enough that my wife has quickly been able to figure out how to use it. I'm not an audiophile, but a hard snob for good sound and think these produce it.

Pros: Clean Power Easy to setup Easy to use Great "phantom center" in a 4.1 setup

Cons: Cheaper solutions are available No support for a 5.1 setup

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A perfect and versatile amp!

Crutchfield customer from Bel Tiburon, CA on 11/11/2020

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Very nice amp. Compact and easy to install. Setting it up was simple and it works like a charm. I love just being able to airplay's my music from Spotify and how it seamlessly integrates with my TV with a HDMI ARC cable! Brilliant!

Pros: -Compact -Easy to install -Looks good -High Quality -Works Seamlessly -Nice packaging -App is easy to use and setup

Cons: -Would be nice if it had an optical audio input -Would have liked a wall mount

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Smartest Guy You Know from Coolsville, USA on 11/11/2020

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Using this to power two audiophile PMC tower speakers. Plenty of power, soundstage, and energy. This amp is tuned for movies and video games. It excels in this signature! Not bad for music, but the real joy is in other forms of entertainment. Also, works great with their wireless amp. A solid amp with lots of input options! Get one and become obsessed with the Sonos soundscape :D

Pros: - Easy to set up - Small - Lots of power - Great input options - DAC and amp designed for movies / video games - Premium feel (no really, the plastic case is like leather)

Cons: - It'll get you to buy even more from Sonos - Not the best separation for audiophile music lovers

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Crutchfield customer from Delray Beach, FL on 11/9/2020

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Bought the Sonos five then learned that it needed the new version app to work but i had some older gen 1 products that wouldn't function with new app which was really disappointing. I want them all to work together so then had to upgrade the rest of system and bought the newer amp and a connect. Crutchfield experience was seamless and hassle free though.

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Freedom!

Crutchfield customer from Mcallen, TX on 11/3/2020

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It was really easy to set up with the app as with all Sonos products. The best part though is the freedom and versatility. While yes, you are locked into the Sonos ecosystem, you can connect whatever passive speakers you want to the amp and make them "smart." This allows you to add speakers with superior sound, from whatever brand, and have the simplicity/flexibility of the Sonos experience. With an HDMI arc port you can also hook it up to your TV and use it as a simple 2.1 system and replace an old soundbar with it. You can add multiple amps together for bigger configurations. And the amp is really powerful for such a little box, as it can power least 100 watts per channel. You can hook up banana plugs or speaker wire, digital, RCA, etc. For me, my biggest gripe in the past with Sonos is the lack of freedom and versatility in the absence of ports/connections compared to more traditional options. This little box resolves all of that. You get all the benefits of the Sonos experience while having the freedom and versatility of traditional systems. It even has airplay 2, so you can skip the app (even if it's just for set up) entirely if you want and push audio from whatever source on your phone. Of the entire Sonos lineup, this is by far my favorite little gem. Really worth it. And it costs lower than a lot of the other Sonos products so that's a plus too :)

Pros: Able to use any passive speaker you want HDMI arc and other connections usually reserved for receivers Sonos simplicity Relative low price compared to other Sonos products Powerful little box with 100 watts per channel Airplay 2 Add any passive speakers to your Sonos collection

Cons: As with all Sonos products, you are still tied to the Sonos app for set up. Cannot be set up on its own. Not a deal breaker, but another app you have to download. Just something to consider.

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Terrific piece of equipment

Crutchfield customer from Wayne, NJ on 11/1/2020

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As usual, another quality product from sonos. I use this to power my bowers and Wilkins tower speakers, and they have never sounded better. Packs a lot of punch and the stereo separation is beautiful. It's the only streamer amp out there that won't cost you thousands of dollars. I also have the connect , play ones, playbar and subwoofer. Set up was a breeze and found my network immediately. I was enjoying my music through tidal in minutes

Pros: Small footprint , big sound.

Cons: Can't think of any. Some folks balk at the price;I say to them, If you think it's too expensive , don't purchase it.

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Crutchfield customer from Pittsford, VT on 10/28/2020

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Maverick was most helpful on the phone to help me decide what was the best-his counsel clinched it! This is THE BEST! Love Crutchfield for quality, advice, quickness in shipping/delivery-highly recommend!

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Crutchfield customer from Springfield, MO on 10/27/2020

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Easy to setup, very good sound quality.

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Crutchfield customer from Norfolk, VA on 10/8/2020

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I bought this as the first of three to be installed in our new house. I wanted to test it with the [wired] speakers I already had as I intended to pull wiring to ceiling and outdoor speakers before the drywall went up. The Amp was easy to setup, and I was able to group it with other Sonos speakers (Play 1) that I also already had. The sound is GREAT at all levels and I can't wait to get them all setup in the new home.

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Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 10/1/2020

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The sounds quality is quite good but expensive for powering just 2 or 4 speakers. And it really sounds neat with just 2.

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Crutchfield customer from Taylors, SC on 9/28/2020

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Rusty was great helping me get setup! Sonos products are awesome and easy to use too!

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Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 9/27/2020

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Love Sonos and Crutchfield was the only place that had them in stock. We paid for next day shipping and they arrived on time. Well done !

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Crutchfield customer from Lincoln, CA on 9/20/2020

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Excellent!!

Crutchfield customer from Rock Island, IL on 9/20/2020

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This amp works perfect! This amp was purchased to power two outdoor speakers and it works seamlessly with them. All the Sonos products are great and this doesn't disappoint.

Pros: Another great Sonos product.

Cons: Price.

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Crutchfield customer from Bordentown, NJ on 9/17/2020

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Best sound I have ever heard

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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 9/14/2020

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Amazingly easy set up, even for multiple Amps.

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Can't go wrong with Sonos

Crutchfield customer from Spencerport, NY on 9/14/2020

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Very simple - doesn't get hot. Use it for patio speakers. Plenty of power

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Crutchfield customer from Birmingham, AL on 9/13/2020

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We bought the amp because I'm the house we bought we have passive outdoor speakers on the patio That run back to the den. It's a bit of an odd configuration because there's no built in speakers in the den. And there's a tv outside. Initially I was looking at a cheaper receiver but hated the idea of a device I can only use outside. After doing some research we went with the amp and am glad we did? The box is like opening a product from Apple. You can tell it was thought through. The connectors for the speaker are separate making it easy to attach and push in. Honestly one of the best systems I've seen. It works amazing and bonus I can use the speakers wirelessly with the outside Apple TV. Very happy.

Pros: Simple, really upgrades home experience

Cons: Price

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Crutchfield customer from Richardson, TX on 9/13/2020

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Great addition to add music to outdoor setting. Very easy to set up and the sound quality and features are awesome.

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Crutchfield customer from Spring City, PA on 9/3/2020

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Easy to setup. Drives speakers easily.

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Crutchfield customer from Novato, CA on 9/1/2020

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Much better than just plugging an Alexa into compact amp with RCAs. App is easier to use than just Alexa [which worked pretty well] to play in different rooms. Amp sounds very good on infinity bookshelf speakers. It will be powering a set of in-wall Polk 265 LS as TV and music speakers soon, not installed yet.

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Crutchfield customer from Grand Rapids, MI on 8/30/2020

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Works flawlessly

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Crutchfield customer from Missouri City, TX on 8/29/2020

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This is a very powerful amplifier in s small package. I was really blown away by its powerful and slick design. I bought this as a try out for my multi-room audio system and I'm definitely buy more units for my other audio zones.

Pros: Slick Design, Powerful and quality

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Crutchfield customer from Cumming, GA on 8/19/2020

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Extremely easy to set up. Works with other Sonos products. Looked a other products to solve my needs ( multiple built-in speakers throughout house) and am glad went with Sonos.

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Crutchfield customer from Pflugerville, TX on 8/13/2020

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Great product! Sound system improvements are awesome, need a bass to complement the sound

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Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, OH on 8/4/2020

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This was my first foray into Sonos. I have this amp hooked up to a couple of outdoor speakers and it works incredibly well! Connecting to the amp from a variety of music sources (Apple Music, Spotify, etc) is incredibly simple and requires no instruction to house guests who want to stream from their device. I'm now sold on Sonos and will be putting their products throughout my house

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another awesome sonos product!

Crutchfield customer from Burnt Hills, NY on 8/3/2020

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I started out buying 2 of these to power my outdoor patio speakers; the setup was super easy, and the app functionality is awesome to use a variety of music sources. I liked that i could play Pandora on some speakers, and music from my iphone on others and control both wirelessly via the app. The setup is really easy, takes about 10 mins. I like the speaker connectors, ensures a solid connection, yet easy to remove and adjust if needed. As far as the amps go, they provide ample power in a super small and sleek design. Subsequently, i ended up buying 2 more amps to power some speakers in a bedroom and bathrooms that were previously on zones 2&3 of an Onyko receiver. Using the Sonos option saves me space, looks better in my storage cabinet with the cool design, and integrates with all the Sonos products flawlessly. Of course, they aren't inexpensive, but, all the things I've previously mentioned were worth it to me and offer a great value.

Pros: easy to use, lots of power, sleek/small design, awesome wireless/app control

Cons: cost (still worth it though IMO)

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Crutchfield customer from Crozet, VA on 7/10/2020

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Easy to operate with my phone outdoors

Pros: Got tech help setting up

Cons: Does not work on my WiFi under my large deck

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Crutchfield customer from Hanover, PA on 7/8/2020

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This is a Awesome Product. The only problem is I want more Zones. Beyond Pleased!

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Beautiful music throughout my home

Crutchfield customer from Lewisville, NC on 7/8/2020

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This amp is awesome! Compact size, lots of power and how it links all my media sources together is simply amazing. I am able to play my Pandora lists, my XM favorites, my I-Tunes library and so on, all with a click of my phone. Sound is clear at all volumes. Couldn't be easier to use. I have the app on my phone, my wife's phone and my laptop. Simple to use and so very cool. My Sonos Amp effortlessly drives 6 pairs of wired speakers throughout my home. The 6 speakers connect to a passive selector switch and the Sonos Amp just connects to the input leads. Highly recommend!

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Michael from Stafford, VA on 7/6/2020

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I purchased two of the Sonos amps to replace my two Nuvo P100 players, which went out during a power surge. I must say that I loved my Nuvo system. the Nuvo app was easy to use in single or multiple zone mode. I have been looking at the Sonos products for years now and simple thought they were too pricey. However; I decided to take a chance on the Sonos amps. I received my Sonos amps in a timely manner, thanks Crutchfield. I created an account, downloaded the app, replaced my two Nuvo players with the two Sonos amps and was playing music within 20 minutes. I appreciated the extremely pleasant experience from ordering to setup of these amps. Not only were they easy to setup, but the music is awesome! I am able to play a single zone or multiple zones with ease. I downloaded the Sonos app onto my wife's mobile phone and she was able to use it with no issues. My wife is non technical. I showed her how to use the Sonos app once and she has been enjoying the music more than me. While they are a bit pricey, for me; they are worth every cent!

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Crutchfield customer from Baldwin Place, NY on 6/29/2020

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Very happy with purchase as it easily allowed me hook up outdoor deck speakers and bring them into my Sonos "family" that I could easily control via app. Set up was a breeze and we up and running in less than 10 min. Sound quality is good and it has more features than I actually need and that I am not using. Taking off 1 star for relatively high price..... Sonos product line is missing a more reasonably priced mid range "connect your non powered speakers to our ecosystem". Great Product... but a bit pricey! As always Crutchfield is great to work with.

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Crutchfield customer from San Juan, PR on 6/25/2020

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Just finished installing my Klipsch AW-650-SM Rock Speakers with Sonos Amp and they sound great! Sonos Amp was easy to setup and updates via wireless worked like a charm. Crutchfiled Support Team always ready to help with any questions or concerns you might have while doing your install. I highly recommend this product and will continue to buy from Crutchfiled, thank you!!!

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Crutchfield customer from Red Lion, PA on 6/22/2020

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Great upgrade need boost for multiple connections

Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 6/18/2020

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Great but if your connecting multiple amps you will need to purchase the Sonos boost for seamless operation. They should tell you this but had to find out after a lot of aggregation and online searching.

Pros: Great

Cons: Boost should be built in

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Crutchfield customer from Indianapolis, IN on 6/17/2020

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Great product, seamless integration, lots of power.

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Excellent addition

Crutchfield customer from Saint Peters, MO on 6/17/2020

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I added this to my existing Sonos speakers in my house. Now I have the same sound inside and out if I desire.I love the quality of the sound that comes out of this Sonos Amp. In conjunction with the Klipsch speakers it fills the whole backyard with concert like sound! Works excellent

Pros: Easy install, Sounds great, easy to work with on the Sonos APP

Cons: None

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I'll be adding more of them to the house!

Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 6/12/2020

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Wonderful and will be adding more to finish out the house. I have in ceiling speakers and outdoor rock speakers. I'm using the first one for the outdoor rock speakers. Wonderful sound quality and great connectivity on the network for smooth playing.

Pros: simple setup clean and small footprint

Cons: pricey

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Great product, frustrating setup

Crutchfield customer from Fort Worth, TX on 6/9/2020

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This is my first Sonos device to own. Now that I have it up and running, I LOVE the Amp and the Sonos app. Very easy to use and good sound quality once I figured out how to access the EQ withing the app. The reason I gave it only 4 stars is the initial setup. I read about this in other reviews and assumed the person was not tech savvy. The process of establishing a new Sonos system was maddening. The process seemed to be very user friendly, but it did not work the way it was intended. I spent over an hour google ways to get the system setup. Once I finally got it running, we have loved it. The kids have downloaded the app and simply joined the system I set up. Each of us can simultaneously change volume and songs.

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Crutchfield customer from Los Gatos, CA on 5/19/2020

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Easy to set up and drives great sound. This is my third Sonos amp in my system and the new model is great.

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Crutchfield customer from Cary, NC on 5/18/2020

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Sonos has built their reputation on clean, simple, quality products, and the Sonos Amp is no different. Had everything hooked up and working in 5 minutes. Worked seamlessly with our other Sonos Ones in the network, and the sound is great. The only things I would like to see: 1) line out/zone 2 (to connect to another external amplifier), and 2) lower price - Sonos products feel about 25% overpriced. But, if the quality truly is there and these last as long as I hope they do, it may wind up being worth it.

Pros: - Simple - Clean Lines - Easy to Set-up/Use - Powerful - Great Sound

Cons: - No Line Out - Cost

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Crutchfield customer from Clarks Summit, PA on 5/17/2020

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So far so good. Connected 4 Bose rock speakers around patio and pool and synced nice with other Sonos products in house.

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Crutchfield customer from Amarillo, TX on 5/14/2020

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Great amp with great sound. More powerful than the older model.

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Sonos Amp - Giddee up!

Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 5/10/2020

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Only used it for three days so far, but it's sleek, and pretty user friendly for setup and use. We have it outdoors, under a large pergola with a weather box hard wired to a pair of Polk outdoor speakers. Sound is fantastic, and Sonos App supports a limitless amount of music. Pretty awesome!

Pros: Small, powerful, user friendly

Cons: None, so far...

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Almost perfect

Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 5/10/2020

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The product itself is amazing. Powering two bowers and wilkins cm9 s2 and a powered sub no problem. I love that I can stream my turntable to other rooms around the house. The one issue it that even 12" from my router it could not be set up wirelessly. I had to take the Ethernet cord out of my computer and direct wire it To do the set up, before moving it to the room it will really be used.

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Crutchfield customer from Franklin, TN on 5/3/2020

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Added this to my Sonos system to drive four pair of outside wired speakers. Powerful, clear and easy to set up. It's a simple, effective way to bring music to the whole house (and beyond). Expensive and additive. Love it.

Pros: Simple

Cons: Expensive

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Great - But expensive

Crutchfield customer from Oologah, OK on 4/27/2020

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Great sound, power is good. Currently this is the only Sonos product that I own. I have my Sonos amp connected to two pair of in ceiling speakers on my two patio's( one pair on each side of the house. ). Previously I had these speakers connected in series as they were connected to my Pioneer Elite SC-9-87. Obviously in series the resistance is increased and the amplifier is better protected. I simply unhooked my Pioneer Elite and used the included connectors in lieu of banana plugs. I quickly and easily synced the Sonos Amp with my Amazon and Spotify accounts. As well as adding local radio stations. I purchased the Sonos Amp from the Outlet Store, and it might as well have been brand new. Thanks Crutchfield. My experience with this product has me searching for more Sonos Gear. "Need" one for the office and for the Garage.

Pros: Good power, Easy to control, good app

Cons: Price.

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Crutchfield customer from Salem, VA on 4/21/2020

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Incredibly easy to set up; compact form factor; a bit bright sounding, but I am using it to power an outdoor system only; interfaces nicely with Apple Music and Tidal; unique binding posts make speaker connections a snap.

Pros: Easy set up; compact size; will drive most speakers

Cons: A bit pricy

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Crutchfield customer from Dunlap, IL on 3/22/2020

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Super simple to set up. Very easy to use. It's awesome.

Pros: Simple & sleek

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Great product

Crutchfield customer from Liberty Twp, OH on 3/22/2020

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All I can say is simply effective!

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Crutchfield customer from Kingsville, TX on 3/4/2020

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Very nice ??????

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Crutchfield customer from Denver, CO on 2/23/2020

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our media room sound is amazing. the amp is compact and easy to hide!

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Perfect little amp to power my office !

Leroy from Germantown, MD on 1/30/2020

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Love the foot print and power. Easy to integrate with desktop and stand alone speakers. Only drawback is you need to use the app to select line in. Otherwise you are in a "cast" type of world which works fine.

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Crutchfield customer from Wapakoneta, OH on 1/5/2020

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Fabulous product! Works and sounds great, easy to use and like the app. I bought 3 of then and set up 2 so far. The app and amp work every time, even when syncing together.

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Gave Sonos amp for Christmas

Crutchfield customer from Kings Park, NY on 12/28/2019

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Easy set up, great sound, small size and good app. Only downside is limited number of jacks and USB ports.

Pros: Simple set up. App controls everything. Up and running in a minute. Sound is great. Impressive power in a small package. Thought it would run hotter.

Cons: Only one hdmi, one set of speaker jacks and one USB.

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Great amp for home automation.

Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 12/26/2019

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Works flawlessly. App is easy to use.

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Crutchfield customer from Duluth, GA on 12/24/2019

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Have a few Sonos products ( connect, various speakers ) and I find them to work exactly as advertised. I bought the amp to use with some passive speakers in a second system that had been hooked up to a full rig ( amp, preamp, streamer, etc) in order to simplify my set up. Works great, easily integrated with my other Sonos products and sounds very good. I do agree with some reviewers who mention the need to do a little eq adjusting. I found the amp a little bright with the speakers I am using ( proac anniversary tablett ) but ymmv.

Pros: Simple set up. Very good sound.

Cons: Depending on the speakers you are using you may have to do some eq. Simple enough to do though.

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Crutchfield customer from Raleigh, NC on 12/24/2019

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Great sound, and very easy to set up. This is my second Sonos Amp. Highly recommend!

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Crutchfield customer from St John, VI on 12/18/2019

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Works as expected. Easy to setup and use.

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Cons: Would like to have more output for speakers. Two channels would be better than one.

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Crutchfield customer from Fairport, NY on 12/16/2019

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Compact, strong sound from existing speakers. Simple and easy to use, great packaging, clean look and feel.

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Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 12/16/2019

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The Sonos Amp works as intended. It was easy to set up and run my turntable and Polk sub through it. The best part is the minimal number of connections compared to a full fledged amp/receiver with all the connections and bulk.

Pros: Easy to use, set up, works as intended.

Cons: Pricey

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Crutchfield customer from Sarasota, FL on 12/13/2019

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Very easy to setup and add to my Sonos suite of products. Set up 2 nice non-Sonos floor speakers and a powered subwoofer on this amp and i am happy. Did not see a way to add a center channel speaker which could be a worthwhile improvement. Overall very happy

Pros: Easy setup Adequate power Integrates easily with my existing Sonos speakers

Cons: Need for a center channel

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Simple

Crutchfield customer from Augusta, MO on 12/12/2019

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Long time HiFi component guy converted the whole house to Sonos. Super sound, simple set up. As long as internet works and they keep supporting the product. Time will tell in 15 years.

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If apple made and amp, this would be it.

Crutchfield customer from Boynton Beach, FL on 12/12/2019

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Easy install. Plenty of power and beautiful to look at. Couldn't ask for more product for the money. Thanks Crutchfield

Pros: Easy install

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Wonderful, small compact - replace my old bulky Niles and Reciever

Crutchfield customer from District Hts, MD on 12/6/2019

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Love this little box that easily is hidden and the Sonos app is excellent

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Crutchfield customer from Edmonds, WA on 11/24/2019

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Great product

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Crutchfield customer from Newton, NC on 11/7/2019

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Great amp. Simple to use.

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Crutchfield customer from Sacramento, CA on 10/22/2019

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Exactly what I was looking for. Plenty of power and seamless with other sonos gear.

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Crutchfield customer from West Chester, PA on 10/17/2019

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This product comes exactly as advertised. Easy to install. Delivers powerful sound to my in ceiling speakers. And has a simple platform to stream all of my music.

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Crutchfield customer from Travelers Rest, SC on 10/15/2019

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easy setup

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Crutchfield customer from Mineola, TX on 9/16/2019

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Love Love Love these - we purchased 3

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Packs a punch

Derek from New York, NY on 8/19/2019

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So much better than the old spare receiver I was using w/ a Bluetooth connection. Signal is strong now and the sound from my Klipsch outdoor speakers is great as this amp has guts. Installation was stupid easy - more amps should come w/ banana plugs. sonos app on iPhone is easy. Cost is high, which is why I waited so long to buy, but you get what you pay for.

Pros: Bass response, signal strength and ease of set-up

Cons: Little pricy

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Great Amp

Crutchfield customer from Hilliard, OH on 7/30/2019

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A friend counseled me to spend the extra $$ and go for this instead of the earlier generation amp. Been very pleased so far. I've got this driving a pair of Monitor Audio in-ceiling speakers which I use as surround. As that, they don't get a huge workout, but when I play music and change the Sonos App for "Full" playback on the surrounds you get a sense of the clean power involved.

Pros: Nice power for remote surrounds/music

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Sonos Amp - easy multiple speaker setup

Crutchfield customer from Victor, NY on 7/20/2019

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First Sonos product, but not the last. Very simple to set up. Paired with Niles speaker selector and connected three paid of speakers. Replaced Denon 2312 AVR and Def Tech soundbar with Sonos Amp, Beam and Sub.

Pros: Ease of use, high quality materials, handles multiple pairs of speakers. Small size exact same width as Niles 4 speaker selector.

Cons: More expensive for

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Crutchfield customer from Reading, PA on 7/19/2019

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Excellent quality, easy to set up and use

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Mark from Dunwoody, GA on 7/7/2019

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Simple to install. Great sound.

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Crutchfield customer from Mobile, AL on 7/5/2019

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Great Product!

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Crutchfield customer from Twinsburg, OH on 7/4/2019

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Works as advertised. Another great Sonos product.

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Good option for incorporating older systems.

Crutchfield customer from New Bern, NC on 7/1/2019

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Outstanding! Cory pointed me in the right direction to allow me to use my older speakers and other equipment with my new Sonos speakers. We now have a very rich listening experience.

Pros: Easy to put into service.

Cons: My older Sony turntable would not work (I think for the the turntable to actually be plug and play, it needs to have a preamp included).

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Miguel from Guaynabo, PR on 6/19/2019

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Excellent smart item!!!

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Crutchfield customer from Dover, MA on 6/12/2019

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Huge Sonos fan. It is a great modular system and I have added different zones over the last few years. Now I'm up to 7. This is my second Sonos Amp and I really like the power. This one is paired up with some outdoor speakers and has worked great.

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Amazing if you have the speakers to match!

Crutchfield customer from Memphis, TN on 5/26/2019

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Amazing if you have the speakers to match! Hooked this up to a pair of Klispch and they rock which ever room I want! Or even on the patio without moving my entire system! ?? Can travel to parties with ease too. Great for events. More power than the Play 5s! Only dream would be Sonos adding 7.1 or Atmos surround! Downside of dream is never going to theater again. ??

Pros: Everything! Woot woot!

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Crutchfield customer from Furlong, PA on 5/26/2019

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Great product for outdoor speakers!

Pros: Easy to setup and great sound!

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Fantastic outcome - setup nightmare

Crutchfield customer from Huntersville, NC on 4/9/2019

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Once setup the Amp is amazing. Getting it configured was a nightmare. Spent one hour with Sonos just to change the WIFI when we installed a new ISP at the house. Sonos should be better.

Pros: Features, function, flexibility

Cons: SETUP!!!!!!!

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Jim from Elgin on 3/30/2019

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What a great little amplifier. It has Room filling sound even outside on the patio.

Pros: Space Saving, sonic sound

Cons: A bit pricey

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Crutchfield customer from Baton Rouge, LA on 3/24/2019

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love how compact and easy to set up!

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Christoph from New York, NY on 3/11/2019

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I am using a Sonos Connect: AMP with Canton Chrono 502 and the new AMP with the same speakers in another same sized room. The difference between the old Connect:Amp and the new Sonos Amp is night and day. The AMP has crystal clear sound, strong bass and just sounds fuller than the old AMP. Very happy with the upgrade and will be replacing the Connect:AMP soon.

Pros: Easy Setup, Full sound, Simple design,

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A+++ Highly recommended!

Carson from Bishop, CA on 3/9/2019

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In a 10 year period I have had 3 different receivers and all have had their share of issues. The Sonos Amp by far in my opinion this is the best receiver on the market. I love the simple step up & design. It works great with Airplay and its seamless with your TV ARC output. Combine this with an Apple TV and you will have a really smooth system that you can operate with just the Apple TV remote providing you don't have a cable box.

Pros: Powerful Simple, Simple, Simple design and user experience. Works with Airplay

Cons: Need two Soon Amps for surround sound. Might seam a little pricing but worth every dollar for the quality and simplicity.

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Jason from San Antonio, TX on 3/7/2019

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Matthew from Howell, MI on 3/3/2019

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Sonos has done it again! I replaced my 15 yr Sony ES receiver with this unit. It is powering 2 Cerwin Vega LS-15's and they sound even better than they did before. Easy setup and controls. Crutchfield is always there for me when I need advice choosing products!

Pros: Great sound, plenty of power

Cons: Cost

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Love this amp!

Chad from Cypress, TX on 3/3/2019

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Love this amp! The setup was simple and the functionality is incredible. It works flawlessly and is so easy to operate/navigate through the app. I will likely be buying another one soon!

Pros: Flawless app integration and streaming music setup, easy to setup, simple and sleek design.

Cons: Price

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Crutchfield customer from Gainesville , FL on 2/24/2019

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Replaced a Rotel receiver driving a pair of B&W 704s. Works great, sounds great, and very easy setup (using Airplay and ARC from an older Samsung TV). Much more room on top of my cabinet. One hardly notices the Amp when it's status light is turned off. Love the recessed connectors on the back. This is my first Sonos purchase and I'd buy another one or two if they cost a little less.

Pros: Small size, subtle appearance, recessed connectors

Cons: Price, bit difficult accessing software settings.

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Crutchfield customer from Staten Island, NY on 2/18/2019

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Unit came defective. Not sure how this happened. Contacted sonos directly and they are sending a replacement.

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Great solution

Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, OH on 2/17/2019

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Great solution for my wall and outdoor speakers

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The best practical design

DLL from Scituate, MA on 2/14/2019

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Over the years I have purchased every single Sonos product for some application except the subwoofer. The new Amp I bought for the power and air play 2. Another recent purchase was the beam The beam is their best sound bar and has airplay 2. To make a long story short between standard equipment with speakers and Sonos throughout the home nothing I now have is obsolete but it is better than ever. I can hear music,cd or tv in any room using my favorite stereo equipment or Sonos speakers. It really is amazing. Wireless network thoughtfully designed by Sonos. They are the best company out there,no planned obsolescence but pure creativity in making anything audio work better and to current standards. Old one or new one the amp is well designed and speakers just sound good powered by either. .

Pros: Incredible flexibility, innovative design, excellent practical application and well designed equipment. The stuff just sounds good.

Cons: ?? none! Sonos is perfect for my purposes.

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Great Upgrade & Super Simple to use

Tom from Callaway, MD on 2/10/2019

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Love the new design and additional power of the new Sonos amp. This thing is so simple to use and allows the entire family to like their Apple, Spotify and other streaming services to it. I do feel like the price tag is going to limit its appeal. So far I have purchased 2 of the new amps and have 2 more to completely outfit my pool/back yard.

Pros: -Easy setup -Simple to use -Brings all or your streaming services into 1 device - Small footprint & stackable - Good power

Cons: - Price

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Ridiculous setup for a great product

Guest from Wisconsin on 2/7/2019

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First, the product works amazing and met every expectation for sound quality, ability to adjust sound output, and airplay 2 works flawlessly across all apple devices. If you have a set of installed speakers (architectural), then the Sonos Amp is the best way to give them a new lease on life. Now, the setup is completely ridiculous. Many networks, like mine, use MAC address filtering as one layer of security. Sonos doesn't bother to list the MAC address on the product. Luckily, the serial number on the box looks has a portion that looks a lot like a MAC address; turns out it is the MAC. Second, the app setup requires the unit to be direct connected to the router for the second half of the setup. Who requires a device that touts its wi-fi connectivity to be hardwired for setup? Crazy! Sonos doesn't even bother to give you a cable. After digging out a cable, disconnecting my Sonos AMP install, and moving a bookshelf to access my router, I was able to complete the setup. What a ridiculous process that's not mentioned anywhere in the documentation. It should state in bold letters "SET UNIT NEXT TO YOUR ROUTER FOR SETUP, THEN MOVE TO ACTUAL INSTALL LOCATION". Setup took an hour due to all the steps required. It was flawless to setup; just a huge pain. Alas, I will buy another as it's the best thing going to built-in speakers.

Pros: Great sound, tons of pro adjustment, airplay works flawlessly

Cons: Difficult setup took an hour

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Mark C from Elmhurst, IL on 1/17/2019

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We are using the Amp with a turntable, CD player and 3 Sonos speakers. Everything works great and the Sonos App is easy to use.

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Crutchfield customer from Winchester, MA on 1/17/2019

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Sound is awesome and it was super easy to set up with my existing speakers. Through the app I'm able to seamlessly control this component and layer on other sonos speakers in adjoining rooms. Love it's compact design which declutter a previously full stereo cabinet.

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Jordan from Skokie, IL on 1/14/2019

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This is more than just an incremental improvement over the Connect:amp. It has a little more power and clarity, which is good, but a fairly subtle difference. The major improvements are the digital input, the Alexa integration, and the digital processing that mimics a center channel for clearer TV and movie dialogue. This is a great way to enhance TV and movie viewing with stereo speakers, while also making that room a SONOS zone.

Pros: Easy to use, reliable, and outstanding sound quality for the price.

Cons: The digital input is HDMI only, and an adapter must be used for optical. No coax digital is a huge bummer.

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Michael from Miami, FL on 1/10/2019

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My pool speaker-subwoofer system is twice as loud compared to the old Sonos amp. Excellent sound.

Pros: Good power. Great sound.

Cons: A little pricey

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Steve from Los Angeles, CA on 1/8/2019

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As an owner of several connect amp's, I was curious whether this new and improved amp would be very different. I think there is a slight difference in sound clarity and quality with this amp, and I decided to keep it.

Pros: Fits in seamlessly with Sonos ecosystem

Cons: Expensive

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Paul from Delmar, NY on 12/16/2018

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This is definitely an improvement over the connect amp. The differences are subtle, though. The connect amp is pretty good, so it isnt a life changing upgrade. The major improvement is the clarity and power which make mid- high grade ceiling speakers sound almost like real speakers.

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I am very disappointed in SONOS

Nick from Dallas, TX on 12/7/2018

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I bought Sonos amp to power 4 Polk Audio Atrium 8 speakers which Sonos claim it should be able to do without issues. Well in a way they are correct and they are running but I expected them to be loud. Louder than 2 Polk Audio Atrium 8s sounded with the old Sonos Connect: AMP . Unfortunately I was disappointed because my four speaker running on the new Sonos AMP don't sound nearly as loud. I am glad I did not hook up four speakers to the old Connect:AMP which Sonos said it could do as well. Sonos really needs to make a truely powerful AMP for the price. It is a joke what you get for spending that kind of money. I guess they just want you to buy multiple. Yes I know Sonos equipment is expensive I own a bunch of it. I wouldn't believe all the hype in their advertisement. Sonos AMP is only marginally better than old Connect:AMP at best.

Pros: Gets my backyard speakers in the Sonos ecosystem

Cons: Only marginally better than the older AMP. Does not place 4 speakers loud enough as they advertise for Sonos AMP. It is designed for reach people to be bought in dozens not for individual like me I guess.

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Clarence from our A/V design team researched and discovered that it will take more than one amp - regardless of brand - to properly power four Polk Atrium8 speakers. (The gritty details: Each channel on the Atrium8 has an 8-ohm impedance when connecting both channels of the speaker. But when joining the inputs for a 1 channel connection, the Atrium8 becomes a 4-ohm speaker). The Sonos Amp is indeed capable of powering up to four speakers, but we suggest speaking to a Product Advisor before your purchase to find the best speaker pairing.

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Exactly as expected.

Tim from East Hampton, NY on 12/6/2018

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First Sonos product I own. Build quality is excellent, design is a great improvement over the previous generation Sonos Amp. It's a shame it will be tucked up into my basement rafters, it really looks great out on my table right now. This amp will ultimately be used to run two Klipsch All Weather Rock AWR-650-SM. As a test, I connected my rear surround speakers (PSB XB and my Emotiva Sub), they really sounded great. I think they sounded better than when connected to my Sony ES STR-ZA810ES. They should sound better since its a dedicated amp for 2 speakers. Sony AVR does a lot more and costs less. The Klipsch All Weather Rock AWR-650-SM speakers don't sound nearly as full as the PSB XB, or my other outdoor PSB-500s but there is plenty of power to fill my backyard and are still breaking in. Overall I like it, price is high just like all Sonos products, but there isn't many options out there that achieves what you can do with the Sonos Amp in a small compact easy to operate package, which is why I chose to spend the extra on the Sonos Amp, vs going an amp or second hand AVR with streaming device. Sonos is easier to get music playing and have volume control compared to using zone two on the Sony AVR which I use to run deck speakers. Sonos for the price should have included the HDMI to Optical Adapter or had an optical in. I may occasionally play outdoor movies on a projector and will need to make use of that. Oh and drop the exclusivity with Alexa.

Pros: Compact Great Design Excellent build quality Easy to operate Sounds great Ability to go Mono / Stereo via app

Cons: Should have included HDMI to Optical connector Price No Google Assistant Support, only Alexa voice control App is a little cumbersome with lots of menus and setting that are not explained

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Cant Wait!!

Abner from Austin, TX on 11/26/2018

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I'm rating it 5 stars because of how excited i am! hahahha! i'll return and write up a real review when the product is actually released. For reference, i'll be adding this to my living room, that will power a pair of JBL S310 II speakers, that are about continual, 140 Watts RMS (200 MAX RMS). I have (2) Play:5s , (4) Play:1s and 1 Sub. The Sub will have to be relocated to maybe the opposite end of the house now, since i'll have plenty of Bass in the living area. I can't wait to have them all playing at the same time. :-) Super stoked.

Pros: 125 Watts per channel!

Cons: I can't think of any. I'll update after 1 week of continuous use.

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