Is this a better apple imac speaker solution, if you only want one speaker. Or does the sonos sound better/ work better?
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Depends upon the users taste. This speaker is being used in conjunction with an Apple Imac. It is perfect for my ears. A very good investment.
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I've only heard the sonos in store, and I went with this one and I think it's much better. The sonos sounds like a cheap car stereo while the aura feels like a symphony. It might be overkill for the iMac if that all you're using it for, but you definitely won't be disappointed. It gets loud and lets you control the bass which can be turned up to shake your house or turned down if it annoys you. I can't comment on the Sonos' connectivity because I have never set it up, but the Aura has optical audio which works great with tvs or you'll probably just use standard aux connection with a computer. You could also set the computer up to work with it through airplay or bluetooth, and it'd work great. I've only heard the sonos in store, and I went with this one and I think it's much better. The sonos sounds like a cheap car stereo while the aura feels like a symphony. It might be overkill for the iMac if that all you're using it for, but you definitely won't be disappointed. It gets loud and lets you control the bass which can be turned up to shake your house or turned down if it annoys you. I can't comment on the Sonos' connectivity because I have never set it up, but the Aura has optical audio which works great with tvs or you'll probably just use standard aux connection with a... » Read More I've only heard the sonos in store, and I went with this one and I think it's much better. The sonos sounds like a cheap car stereo while the aura feels like a symphony. It might be overkill for the iMac if that all you're using it for, but you definitely won't be disappointed. It gets loud and lets you control the bass which can be turned up to shake your house or turned down if it annoys you. I can't comment on the Sonos' connectivity because I have never set it up, but the Aura has optical audio which works great with tvs or you'll probably just use standard aux connection with a computer. You could also set the computer up to work with it through airplay or bluetooth, and it'd work great. « Show Less
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The Aura was definitely the best speaker at the Apple Store. I agree with others- It gets loud and can really fill the room. Works great with the iphone.
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No, one Sonos bridge should be sufficient if both speakers are within range.
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I used to have a sono's amp that powered both speakers but it wasn't loud enough for me. I replaced with a Denon amp and just use a sono's box for my music collection.
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Yes, I have ours fed into two Sharp 70" led panels and the HDMI audio feed works through both panels with no issues at all. The room has its own audio so we don't run the sound on the panels, but the option is there and works. Did you get all the way into the sound settings on your mini? I'm not a Mac whiz, so I don't know exactly which steps you take, but there was more than one until we saw the HDMI choice. Actually the Mac is a dual boot to win7pro and it works on that operating system too. I can't stress how happy I was when I got my hands on the accell adapters, passive adapters just plain screwed me around in circles!
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With an iMac you can play the sound on more than one at a time because this speaker is a wifi speaker, you can check more than one speaker on an iMac. Since it is wifi, it will play wherever your wifi reaches.
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Well, there are lots of good sound systems out there. What I like best about the MusicMonitors is its small footprint. They take up very little room on my desk, and I don't need space for a subwoofer. They also look great next to my MacBook Pro. I'm pretty sure Bose designed them with the iMac and MackBook Pro in mind. They sound great, and I like them enough that when my daughter took them with her to college along with her MacBook Pro, I immediately bought a replacement pair. I see that the MMs are currently on sale. I'd say at that price it's a no brainer, especially since they were $400 when first released. You asked about the headphone jack. The right speaker has three cables that plug into the back: the cable from the left speaker, the cable from the power source and the cable to the computer. You plug the third cable, the one that runs to your computer, into the headphone jack on one end and into the back of the right speaker on the other. You plug the cable running from the left speaker into the back of the right speaker. You plug the final cable into the wall on one end and into the back of the right speaker on the other. Like everything Bose makes, setup is extremely simple and you'll have it up and running in about a minute.
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Can't answer about the Bose specifically, but anything with an earphone outlet will definitely work into the MAC -which I do all the time. Try it, your really can't hurt anything unless you've got everything cranked up all the way. Always start at 1/4 volume level then adjust up to desired listening level.
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There is one speaker in the box. I have never used a Sonos amp, but the speaker has standard speaker +/- terminal that you can hook wire into directly or use banana plugs.
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Hi. I'm no expert but for the price I chose this one and I have a Mac. But the volume may not be high enough. My friend paid about 3xs more and got a Jawbone Jambox that seems to have more volume and is more compact. You might just need to try a few since only your husband can answer the volume question.
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I do not own an iMac, but if it is like 99.9999999% of personal computers then it will have a headphone jack. The A2 speakers come with a cable to allow you to connect them to the headphone jack of any device, assuming it's a standard size 3.5mm jack, which most every modern device uses.Onces that's done, you just have to turn them on and start listening. I think you will be happy with them, I still am after 3years.
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I do not have the answer to that specific question. However, I recommend that you avoid this system DEPENDING ON YOUR REQUIRED USAGE. I had this setup attached to my computer in my office upstairs and it couldn't even reach the speakers I wanted to play downstairs (about 15 feet "as the crow flies" but through a ceiling and wall). I now use SONOS and it's incredible. They're expensive, but you get what you pay for.
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No computers use active speakers or hi-fi speakers (also call power speakers). sonos work as a separate amp for passive (nonpowered) speaker.
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It sounds great without the subwoofer, however, once you hear it paired with the SUB, you'll never want to listen to it any other way. If your room is a smaller room, you may be able to listen to it without the sub altogether, but again, it's night & day with the SUB. Also, if you pair the soundbar with 2 of the SONOS-1 speakers for surround, and a SUB, you get a really nice surround sound package for TV & movie viewing. It's costly for the SUB, so I managed for months without it thinking it was just fine, until I heard someone else's setup with it - then it became a 'must purchase item.' It's an investment you'll eventually want to make to truly optimize your listening experience. It sounds great without the subwoofer, however, once you hear it paired with the SUB, you'll never want to listen to it any other way. If your room is a smaller room, you may be able to listen to it without the sub altogether, but again, it's night & day with the SUB. Also, if you pair the soundbar with 2 of the SONOS-1 speakers for surround, and a SUB, you get a really nice surround sound package for TV & movie viewing. It's costly for the SUB, so I managed for months without it thinking it was just fine, until I heard someone else's setup with it - then it became a 'must purchase item.'... » Read More It sounds great without the subwoofer, however, once you hear it paired with the SUB, you'll never want to listen to it any other way. If your room is a smaller room, you may be able to listen to it without the sub altogether, but again, it's night & day with the SUB. Also, if you pair the soundbar with 2 of the SONOS-1 speakers for surround, and a SUB, you get a really nice surround sound package for TV & movie viewing. It's costly for the SUB, so I managed for months without it thinking it was just fine, until I heard someone else's setup with it - then it became a 'must purchase item.' It's an investment you'll eventually want to make to truly optimize your listening experience. « Show Less
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yes you will. ipod has a wacky sound quality, perhaps the mac is better. The iBasso is great and it is a DAC meaning it can convert digital waves to analog waves. The sound is more realistic. I'm really satisfied with it.
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No - none sounds great audios match. The Sonos Play has a rich sound for such a small speaker it can belt out the sound.
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This speaker would be great for a average room. In a gym it would probably not work as well. A set of the Sonos would be better choice because you can space them out and get more volume and balanced sound>
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Greetings and thanks for your question. I'm not aware of a published review directly comparing the two. My best advice is to by speakers (soundbars) from manufacturers who are speaker specialists rather than those which make everything including TVs and CD players. The Sonos is a truly wonderful sounding bar. Thanks again.