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Sonos Returns to Its Roots with Enhanced Home Sound Systems

Sonos, the renowned American audio brand known for its immersive sound experiences, is making a significant return to its foundational product line: the home sound system. With the introduction of the Sonos Play™ and Sonos Era 100™ SL, the company exemplifies its commitment to strengthening its audio systems designed to fill every corner of your home with powerful sound.

A Vision of Sound Quality

At the helm of Sonos is CEO Tom Conrad, who emphasizes the brand's philosophy amidst a market rife with consumer tech products promising innovation. According to him, many devices tend to replace existing ones rather than enhancing the overall experience. Sonos, however, believes that with each new product, the audio experience should evolve rather than be reset. The combination of the Sonos Play and Era 100 SL provides a seemingly simple design backed by a scalable system that delivers true value.

Both speakers are designed to play a crucial role in creating a robust Sonos ecosystem that adapts over time, seamlessly expanding and enhancing the user's listening experience.

Exploring the Features of Sonos Play

The Sonos Play stands out as an incredibly versatile speaker, delivering rich stereo sound that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. Key features include:

• - WiFi Connectivity: Enabling group play across multiple rooms and stereo pairing.
• - Portable Listening: Its detachable strap allows for easy transportation and the battery life lasts up to 24 hours. With IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, it ensures durability. Additionally, it comes with a built-in battery pack to charge your smartphone.
• - Expandable System: For the first time, users can connect multiple speakers directly via Bluetooth from outside, enhancing the system's functionality on the go. Curiously, the Trueplay automatic tuning optimizes sound based on the room's acoustics.
• - Sustainable Design: Featuring optimized power management and a replaceable battery, the Sonos Play is built for longevity.
• - Seamless Operation: Through the Sonos app and voice services, users can manage music, rooms, and devices effortlessly.

The Simplicity of Era 100 SL

The Era 100 SL offers a straightforward and easy-to-implement speaker option. With no onboard microphone or overly complicated features, it’s designed to fill a room with powerful sound on its own. The speaker also seamlessly expands into the Sonos system, allowing for additional placements in different rooms, stereo pairing, or even integration into a home theater setup.

As stated by Chris Kallai, Vice President of Product Creation at Sonos, a beginner's first speaker should deliver a complete sound experience on its own while linking up with other Sonos speakers will further amplify enjoyment. This dual offering aims to respond to the evolving needs of users, making it easy to add new rooms, moments, and possibilities.

A User-Friendly, Expanding, and Lasting Audio Experience

The Sonos system supports over 100 streaming services, allowing users to select their preferred voice assistant and enjoy music anywhere via WiFi or Bluetooth. Whether it’s music, podcasts, TV shows, or movies, the design ensures that all speakers effortlessly connect.

Thanks to continuous updates and expanding compatibility, the Sonos system is built to evolve without the need for frequent replacements. Collaborations with industry partners and feedback from the Sonos community enhance this sustainable audio experience further, ensuring it remains relevant over time.

Similar to all Sonos speakers, both the Sonos Play and Era 100 SL have been finely tuned in collaboration with members of the Sonos Soundboard, comprised of top creators from diverse fields, ensuring that the sound remains true to the artist's intent.

Availability and Pricing

The Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL are set to start selling from March 31, 2026, with the Japan release for the Era 100 SL in early April and the Play by the end of April. Pricing is set at ¥49,800 (inclusive of tax) for the Sonos Play and ¥29,800 for the Era 100 SL, available at partnered stores, including online outlets. For further details, visit sonos.com.

About Sonos

Sonos (Nasdaq:SONO) is an audio company committed to enriching lives through sound experiences. Connecting music, film, stories, and conversations, Sonos constructs a connected audio system that amplifies sound performance as users add more rooms and devices. Serving over 17 million households in more than 60 countries, Sonos strives to maintain a strong user connection with its products designed for longevity and continuous satisfaction.