I want to purchase a sonos connect. Can I purchase the connect or just the connect amp? Or do I need to purchase both? Thank you for your assistance.
1675946
Connect is if you already have an amp with speakers wired to it. The Connect connects your digital music library to your amp & speakers. Connect: Amp is if you have speakers but no amp. You don't need both. If you want Sonos and don't have speakers or amp then you need to get a Play: 1, or a Play: 3 or a Play: 5.
1675947
First you need either a sonos boost or a sonos bridge to connect to your router. Then you can use either a sonos connect receiver or a sonnos connect amp. The sonos receiver is used as an input to an existing stereo. The sonos connect amp can be connected directly to speakers. I have two sonos products, a sonos boost and a sonos connect receiver. I am very happy with the performance.
1675948
It depends on your setup. I have the Connect which comes with both RCA jacks that allow input into a receiver or AMP. This is great if you have a receiver which does not have streaming. My receiver is a multi zone receiver, thus I'm able to have the connect stream music to my second zone. Some of the more advanced Receivers today have built in streaming. The Connect Amp is if you don't have an Amp and you want to use existing wired speakers. The Connect Amp does not have RCA outputs, while the connect does. the Connect Amp does have a sub-woofer output.
1675949
It depends. Do you plan to just connect speakers to this unit? If so, you only need the connect amp. If you're hooking it up to a stereo, surroundsound system, or another type of amplifier, you only need the connect. You probably don't need both.
1675950
You only need to purchase one or the other. Which one you get depends on what you will be connecting it to. The Sonos Connect is good for connecting to your amplified home theater or stereo. This is the one that I have because I needed to connect to my receiver. The Sonos Connect: Amp is good for connecting to your favorite speakers (in the absence of a receiver, home theater or stereo system). I hope that helps.
1814224
this model is just one way from your device to your amp and speakers, the other as it reads can have two sources of sound one bluetooth and the other wired through it. if you dont need this get the other one it workes great and easy to hook up turn it on and sinc it to your device.
1038859
Not really. Both speakers work off an 8ohm load. I have used the sonos with these speakers and it sounds good.
2091814
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.
365633
You need WiFi and internet access. Plug the Sonos unit into your wifi access point and you should be operational. Download the Sonos app to your device. Add more wireless speakers to increase coverage throughout the house if desired and you are in business.
1740733
BS, You can connect a Sonos Connect to the ampliifer, and have the communicate to Sonos speakers that you place elsewhere in the home. You cannot connect Sonos speakers directly to a receiver. Eric C
664307
You'll have to buy one separate, do it though, this amp seriously is so great. I got it for my DM10 drum kit and have a mic plugged into the Aux port and the acoustics are great.
1728472
Please see the attached quote directly from the Sonos website and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) listing...."The Connect: Amp is designed for a single pair of speakers- it is a stereo amplifier, right and left channel. However, if your speakers are rated at 8 ohms, you can wire up to 2 pairs, or 4 speakers, to one Connect: Amp- you just won't have independent control between those two pairs of speakers, in terms of volume and music selection." The Sonos site can be found from this link...http://www.sonos.com/support#
542786
The RCA connections on the back of the Sonos Connect Amp are inputs so yes you can input your CD player into the Sonos Connect Amp.
352486
You must connect at least one Sonos component to your network router. It will then set-up its own wireless network to communicate between the various components. If you have only one component near your router then you won't need a bridge. If you can't plug right into your router then you'll need a bridge to serve in that role. I have one bridge plugged into my Apple TimeCapsule and then have Sonos devices in my kitchen, living room, and bed room all communicating with the bridge. Sonos periodically runs specials where they give you a free bridge with purchase of a device.
496689
only has aux in , this is a very simple but powerful speaker that works thru Bluetooth . I believe they make other versions that would pair up with Sonos, suggest asking manufacturer directly. Good Luck
1087903
Well I connected it to my onkyo system and worked fine ! Don't really know about the Sonos system req but if it can drive the speaker you will hear nice sound!
1015172
Yeah, it's basically just an extension chord mounted behind the wall. It works great for TV's because the 2" circular outlet is hidden behind the tv and you can run other chords along with it, whereas this might be an eyesore next to a tiny speaker. I don't think you can just run the chord for your Sonos behind the wall, so this might be the best solution. It's really just the novice DIY way of putting an electrical outlet up in a place where you don't have one.
553395
You only need the playbar to play sonos through the tv without a receiver. Otherwise, a bridge alone will allow you to play music through the speakers.
1095816
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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I haven't set them up yet -- waiting for the remodel to complete. I bought a Sonos Connect:Amp to pair them with -- it's rated at Class-D (2x 55W, 8 ohms). The Sonos Amp is extremely versatile, can't wait to hear it with the Wharfedales. Should be very good.http://www.sonos.com/shop/products/connectamp
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The bridge just provides a connection between your network and the Sonos wireless network, it doesn't have any audio connections of its own. If you have existing speakers and you want to use them with Sonos, I think you want the Connect:Amp product