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sonos Sonos Five
DescriptionFill a larger room with full-range wireless sound from Sonos Five. Six Class-D amplifiers drive three tweeters and three midwoofers, while 3.5 mm line-in connects a preamplified turntable, CD player or computer to the Sonos multiroom system.Why it stands outSix-driver acoustic systemThree tweeters and three midwoofers deliver wide stereo detail and substantial bass.Useful analogue line-inBring a turntable with phono stage, CD player or computer into Sonos.Orientation-aware soundHorizontal placement creates stereo from one unit; vertical placement supports focused mono or a stereo pair.Trueplay room tuningSupported iOS devices optimize response for the final placement.Best for Large-room music Turntables with phono preamp Stereo pairs Sonos multiroom homes Listeners prioritizing bass without a subwoofer Not ideal for Bluetooth playback Voice-assistant control built into the speaker Dolby Atmos spatial music Battery-powered portable use EMiUZEK Buying Notes Five does not list Bluetooth audio or built-in voice microphones. A turntable requires a built-in or external phono preamp. Stereo pairing requires two matching Sonos Five speakers. FAQDoes Five support Bluetooth?No Bluetooth audio input is listed; use WiFi, AirPlay 2, Ethernet or line-in.Can I connect a turntable?Yes, through 3.5 mm line-in when the turntable has a phono preamp.Does one Five play stereo?Horizontally, one Five separates left and right channels; two vertically placed Fives create a wider dedicated stereo pair.Does it support Trueplay?Yes, with a supported iOS device.Can it be used as a surround?A pair of Five speakers can be used as surrounds with supported Sonos home-theatre products.Does it have voice control?Five does not include the far-field voice microphones found on some Sonos smart speakers.Can I hardwire it?Yes. It has a 10/100 Ethernet port.Is it humidity resistant?Yes, for indoor high-humidity spaces; it is not weatherproof.HOW TO CONNECT WiFi or Ethernet — Add Five in the Sonos app over WiFi or connect the 10/100 Ethernet port. Apple AirPlay 2 — Select Five from the AirPlay menu on a compatible Apple device. 3.5 mm line-in — Connect a line-level source and configure autoplay or source level in the Sonos app. Technical Specifications Feature Specification Amplifiers Six Class-D digital Tweeters Three Midwoofers Three Cabinet Sealed architecture Line input 3.5 mm analogue WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 or 5 GHz Ethernet 10/100 AirPlay Apple AirPlay 2 Bluetooth Not supported Trueplay Supported iOS device required Dimensions 203 × 364 × 154 mm Weight 6.3 kg Power 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Colours Black; white Orientation Horizontal stereo; vertical mono/stereo-pair use Additional Product ContentComparison: choose the right product Decision point Sonos Five Sonos Era 300 Primary strength Powerful conventional stereo and analogue line-in Dolby Atmos spatial audio Bluetooth No Bluetooth 5.3 Analogue input Built-in 3.5 mm USB-C adapter required Best when You prioritize full-range stereo and turntable/CD input You prioritize spatial music and Atmos surrounds
$569.00 - $1,099.00
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