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Sonos Era 100

Name: Sonos Era 100
Brand: Sonos
SKU: era100black
Rating: 90 (16 reviews)

The Sonos Era 100 makes compact streaming sound thrillingly expansive: angled tweeters cast a wide stereo image, while its larger woofer delivers deep, textured bass with agile timing. What Hi-Fi? found it bigger, clearer and more open than its predecessor, backed by Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Trueplay tuning and seamless multi-room flexibility.

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90/100

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

90/100

Build Quality

87/100

Value for Money

94/100

Pros

Big, open and detailed presentation with confident dynamics, balanced timing and crisp treble.

Deep, powerful bass retains texture, agility and control despite the compact enclosure.

Strong connectivity and ecosystem versatility, including stable Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Trueplay and stereo-pair or surround expansion.

Cons

Voices are less natural and warm than through the Apple HomePod 2.

A wired source requires a separately purchased adapter, and Google Assistant is unavailable.

Treble can become coarse at excessive volume, while the single-speaker soundstage is less immersive than spatial-audio rivals.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"The Era 100 may skip the spatial audio tricks, but its new drivers serve up a more precise performance for stereo music than anything I’ve heard in its class."

— Home Theater Review

"The Era 100 takes everything we liked about the Sonos One – crisp and detailed, spacious sound, deep bass – and cranks it up a dozen notches."

— What Hi-Fi

"If you want a speaker that sounds bigger than it looks, plays nicely with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and integrates effortlessly into a smart home setup, the Sonos Era 100 is tough to beat."

— Home Theater Review

"Having the angled woofers fire outwards a little bit gives for a wider Sound Stage and a better fill in most rooms."

— Gramophone

"This allows the speaker to better deliver an approximated stereo experience when used in its standalone mode."

— Audioholics

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100

Reviewers find the Era 100 notably bigger, more open and more detailed sounding than its compact form suggests. Its standout strengths are bass weight and texture, clear and refined vocals, and a wide stereo presentation, while very high volume can introduce some coarseness and its presentation is less enveloping than spatial-audio rivals.

Bass

88/100

For such a compact speaker, reviewers repeatedly praise the bass as deep, rich and surprisingly forceful. What Hi-Fi highlights both the power and the textured, dexterous shape of basslines, while Home Theater Review finds it significantly harder-hitting and more musical than the Sonos One.

Mid

92/100

The midrange is described as smooth and relaxed, yet cleaner and more refined than the previous generation. Voices are projected confidently into the room, with reviewers also reporting improved clarity and presence after room tuning.

Treble

91/100

High frequencies receive strong praise for crispness, clarity and plentiful detail. One review describes cymbals and synths as crystalline and precise, though What Hi-Fi notes that a coarse edge can emerge if the speaker is pushed excessively loud.

Soundstage Imaging

89/100

The angled tweeters produce a surprisingly wide stereo spread for a single compact unit, with one reviewer saying it can seem as though music is coming from a pair of speakers across the room. Its soundstage remains less immersive and omnidirectional than spatial-audio-equipped rivals, and a true stereo pair improves results further.

Dynamics

90/100

What Hi-Fi praises an engaging sense of rhythm, timing and dynamics, alongside an even tonal balance. It also filled a large listening room without being driven to party-level volume, suggesting capable output for its size.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

87/100

The Era 100 is designed to be more repairable than the Sonos One, replacing many glued components with screwed-on parts. Reviewers also note its humidity-resistant construction and recycled-plastic content, though there is limited commentary on cabinet finish or long-term durability.

Value for Money

94/100

At its supplied $199 price, Home Theater Review calls the Era 100 a steal and says a stereo pair offers seriously strong value for the performance. The regular $249 price is higher than the Sonos One's historical pricing, but reviewers still regard the upgraded sound, connectivity and versatility as compelling in this class.

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Specifications

Amplifiers: Three class-D digital amplifiers tuned for the speaker's acoustic architecture.
Tweeters: Two angled tweeters create a crisp and accurate high frequency response and stereo separation.
Woofers: One midwoofer ensures the faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies and deep bass.
Microphones: The far-field microphone array uses advanced beamforming and multichannel echo cancellation for quick and accurate voice control and Trueplay tuning. Disconnect by toggling off the mic switch.
Adjustable EQ: Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, and loudness.
Trueplay: This software measures the acoustics of the room then fine-tunes the EQ. Compatible with iOS and Android devices.
Dimensions: Height: 7.19 in (182.5 mm) Width: 4.72 in (120 mm) Depth: 5.14 in (130.5 mm)
Weight: 4.45 lbs (2.02 kg)
Colors: Black, White
Finish: Matte
Controls: Use the capacitive touch controls to play, pause, skip, replay, adjust the volume, mute your voice assistant, and group or ungroup Sonos products.
Bluetooth Button: Press to pair with a Bluetooth device.
Mic Switch: Toggle off this switch on the back of the product to disconnect all power to the microphone hardware.
LEDs: Lights on the product indicate connection, microphone activity, and mute status.
Wi Fi: Compatible with Wi Fi 6. Connect to Wi Fi with any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz/5 GHz broadcast-capable router.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 supports audio streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply
USB-C: Connect an audio source using a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable and the Sonos Line- In Adapter. Connect your router with an ethernet cable and the Sonos Combo Adapter. (All accessories sold separately.)
CPU: Quad Core 4xA55 1.9 GHz
Voice: Works with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. Availability of services varies by language and country.
Apple Air Play 2: Works with Air Play 2 on Apple devices iOS 11.4 and higher
Power Cable: Length: 6 ft (2 m)
Documentation: Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information
Wi Fi: Internet connection
Power Source: Nearby electrical outlet
Sonos app: The latest generation of the Sonos app running on a compatible device

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Resolution A/V — in-store — New York City, New York, United States (website)
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Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
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Alen Audio — in-store — Extramurs, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
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