Sonos is helping systems integrators capitalize on opportunities in both the residential and pro AV markets, showing its latest products and solutions optimized for professional installation in light-commercial and residential spaces at this year’s CEDIA Expo 2024. Sonos will provide live demos in booth 3508 and also offer several dealer training sessions in Room 105. More information can be found at https://cediaexpo.com/attend/mpt/.
Reestablishing Sonos’ presence as a key player in the custom installation market, the company will showcase Era 100 Pro, a speaker designed specifically for light commercial and residential applications, sold exclusively through Sonos’ professional partners. The Era 100 Pro and Surface Mount (sold separately) will be available globally in early 2025.
- Built for installation: The Era 100 Pro embodies compelling features developed with the needs of professional systems integrators in mind, including Power over Ethernet (PoE) for faster, easier installation, an optional secondary safety attachment, and a professional-grade Surface Mount that delivers flexible mounting.
- Easier multi-speaker control: New software enables the creation of zones to simplify end-user control of multiple speakers and customization for larger listening environments. Users can bond speakers together into a predictable, unified entity, providing a more consistent experience.
- Premium sound: Leveraging the same acoustic architecture as Era 100, Era 100 Pro provides high quality sound and impressive low frequency performance, unique within the PoE speaker category. With two 0.63 in / 16 mm silk, angled, high-frequency drivers and a 3.5 x 4.4 in / 90.8 x 111.9 mm carbon filled-polypropylene low-frequency driver, the speaker delivers rich sound across a wide 240° horizontal dispersion, giving broad coverage from a compact profile.
New Search API
Sonos plays even better with third-party control systems with the launch of a new search API. Complementing the existing Sonos control API, now content can be searched within multiple streaming services on touch screens from leading home systems manufacturers, with updated Works With Sonos integrations coming soon from partners including Control4, Crestron, RTI, Nice, and URC, and even more partners to deliver an exceptional search experience within their Sonos integrations on a rolling basis.
- Extended functionality and control: This upgrade simplifies navigation and accelerates access to preferred content from compatible music service partners across partner touch screens, with support for search, favorites, playlists, and recently played.
- Soundtrack every scene: Via the existing control API, Sonos music can be synchronized with lights, shading and more to deliver a more cohesive, immersive experience that complements end-users’ lifestyles. These scenes can be applied across all interfaces of a supporting control system, extending the ability to stream Sonos music throughout the entire home.
Sonos by Sonance
Designed specifically for professional integrators who demand exceptional performance, seamless integration, and reliable installation in high-end residential environments, Sonos will showcase its line of Sonos Architectural speakers. Now available in an 8-inch in-ceiling design, these speakers deliver rich, detailed sound while blending discreetly into any space.
- Multiple designs: The in-ceiling speakers offer a wide soundstage, making them ideal for ambient music in open areas. The in-wall speakers are perfect for creating immersive audio experiences in home theaters or multi-room setups, providing crisp, clear audio that complements on-screen action. For outdoor environments, Sonos’ weather-resistant speakers ensure powerful, clear sound that’s perfect for patios, gardens, and other outdoor spaces.
- Even better with Amp: When paired with Sonos Amp, these architectural speakers integrate effortlessly with the Sonos system, allowing for easy control and management through the Sonos app or leading third-party control systems. Amp also enables DSP and overdrive protection, optimizing the EQ and consistent volume dynamics throughout the frequency range. Additionally, Amp also enables Trueplay with the In-Ceiling and In-Wall speakers
