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In 2005, Sonos changed the world. By offering a wireless, WiFi-based speaker system which connected the entire house, consumers were finally able to unplug from those high tech, super pricey hifi systems and employ a sophisticated, efficient audio ecosystem with the touch of a button.
Sure, wireless audio for music and home theater is now the norm, yet Sonos is still unrivalled in its simplicity, design and, of course, its sound quality.
An elegant app, along with access to voice control, helps you control your music in every room while connecting to a multitude of streaming services, like Spotify, Tidal, Audible, Deezer and YouTube Music. And with its robust choice of products in different price points, you can build the exact sound system you want and/or need throughout your entire home.
So, this year, why not consider building or upgrading a Sonos system to appreciate all your favorite movies, shows and tunes, without all the hassle. From the lowest-priced Ikea-branded Symfonisk Bookshelf speaker to the Arc Soundbar here’s how to have the very best Sonos Christmas.
Symfonisk Speakers, from $99
A collaboration between Sonos and Ikea, this line of affordable speakers from the Swedish furnishing giant includes a $99 bookshelf speaker, which can be bought in a pair for stereo sound, and a lamp cum WIFi speaker for $189. No, you won’t get the highest end audio at this price point, but if you’re looking for an entry level Sonos experience, this is it.
Sonos One, $199
This demure smart speaker is low-profile and powerful and can easily blend into your décor. We love it because its sound quality is unparalleled for the price and it comes with built-in Alexa and Google Assistant. Plus, it’s small enough to put in the bathroom. Score!
Buy the Sonos One at Sonos here
Sonos Move, $399
Finally allowing us to listen to Sonos-quality audio outside the house, the Move is durable and portable. The only Sonos product with a battery and charging cradle, it is also armed with Bluetooth. One thing to note is though it’s IP56 splash-and-dust-resistant, it’s definitely not fully weatherproof. So, though you can take it outdoors, you can’t leave it there.
Sonos Five, $499
This sleek, powerful speaker is stunning to look at and offers expansive, room filling sound as well as smooth, authoritative bass. It’s the top tier of the stand-alone Sonos speakers and the design allows you to stand it horizontally or up on its end for easy placement. The Sonos Five is not cheap, but its quality cannot be beat for a multi-speaker set-up.
Buy the Sonos Five at Sonos here
Sonos Sub, $699
If you’re serious about your sound, whether it be music or home theater, the Sonos sub is a must-have investment. Built to catch eyes as well as ears, it does not blend in so much as beg to be admired. Approximately 15 inches high, 16 inches wide and six inches deep, this subwoofer is shaped as a square with rounded edges with a rectangular hole in the middle. And because it’s wireless, it does not have to be tethered to a speaker, so it can be placed vertically or lay down flat anywhere in your home. But most importantly, the Sub rocks. Whether you pair it with a Sonos speaker or one of the company’s soundbars, you will be rewarded with heart-pounding levels of bass for music, movies and TV shows.
Sonos Beam, $399
This slim, lower-priced soundbar is shorter than most and we love that it has a microphone array for built-in Google Assistant and Alexa. It also produces big sound from such a compact device and nicely enhances dialogue for movies and TV. For better bass, you’ll want to pair this with the Sonos Sub.
Sonos Arc, $799
The Sonos Arc is the newest addition to the Sonos family, and the one many have been waiting for. With the addition of Dolby Atmos without all the hassle, not only is it one of the absolute best sounding sound bars you can buy, It also has voice control and is beautifully designed—slim and rounded in both black and white. The one thing it is not is cheap, but thankfully, it has more than enough bass to eschew a splurge on the Sonos Sub.
Sonos Radio HD, $8/month
Though Sonos got us hooked with its free ad-supported streaming radio service, the updated Sonos Radio HD is now available without ads for a $8 a month. Not only will you get access to over 60,000 local music, news and sports stations around the world and exclusive original content, you’ll get it all in high-definition lossless streaming. That’s a huge difference from its free 128kbps streams. This Christmas, you may want to sit back and let Dolly serenade you on the artist-led Sonos station, Songteller Radio—which will let Dolly share music and stories from throughout her career, as well as tunes and interviews from her favorite artists. Oh, and did we mention it includes her new Christmas album, A Holly Dolly Christmas?
