Sonos Speakers & Alternatives

The cluster focuses on discussions about Sonos multi-room audio systems, including their features, integration challenges, user experiences, and comparisons to alternatives like Apple HomePod, Wiim, and AirPlay devices.

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Sample Comments

ajuhasz Jun 5, 2017 View on HN

Surprised they mentioned Sonos, but no talk of multi-room audio??

hsbauauvhabzb Jan 11, 2021 View on HN

What’s wrong with Sonos? I’m about to drop a bunch on a full home setup, should I consider an alternative?

astoltzf May 29, 2018 View on HN

Will this work with / any plans to make it work with a Sonos speaker?

alar44 Apr 9, 2022 View on HN

It's not a problem. Not all things should have every feature. You're not the customer Sonos wants. Buy something else.

givinguflac Jan 24, 2020 View on HN

There really isn’t anything in the market that does everything you listed well except Sonos.

ibbtown Dec 26, 2024 View on HN

I wish i could send the audio signal to my Sonos/airplay devices. That would make it awesome

pedrocr Apr 23, 2014 View on HN

This is awesome. How are you able to do it? The sonos doesn't have native support for it. Lack of airplay and needing a dedicated wireless network was what put me off the sonos.

shepherdjerred Jan 14, 2025 View on HN

Sonos sucks, but afaik everything else is worse

TheHegemon Sep 19, 2019 View on HN

Wait, what is Sonos doing that am I missing?

nl Jan 24, 2020 View on HN

Isn't this just switching out the Sonos ecosystem for the Apple ecosystem?