Amber Neely
Sonos is preparing to release its "Era" line of smart speakers designed to compete with Apple's HomePod.
There will be two new speakers, known as the Era 300 and Era 100. The speakers will likely see a release in the coming months. The speakers will feature a design unlike that of existing speakers. They will also support automatic tuning and sound optimization.
According to The Verge, the Era 300 is designed to showcase spatial audio tracks and Dolby Atmos content. There is less known about the Era 100, though it could be a Sonos One successor.
References to both devices have been found in a document from mount manufacturer Sanus, referencing compatible mounts for the devices.
In addition to the Era lineup, Sonos is also developing the second-generation Sonos Move speaker, which initially launched in 2019.
AppleInsider recently offered insight into the pros and cons of buying a pair of Apple HomePods versus a dedicated Sonos sound system for a home theater.
In short, if you're looking to spend $600, Apple's HomePods make a compelling argument, but if you'd like to expand your theater in the future, it may suit you better to buy into the Sonos ecosystem.
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I think Sonos owners have been asking for Headphones more than another line of speakers.
Yup, am still hoping for a great set of Sonos headphone (not as heavy as AP Max), but am interested in any new speaker Sonos releases. I own 14 Sonos speakers and absolutely love the sound/looks/set up and as much as I like Apple stuff, I would never even consider HomePods over Sonos. A few years back there were rumors of Apple wanting to buy out Sonos. I feel badly for the Apple exec who did not finalize said rumor cuz a product line of “Apple Sonos” would have been a great move. I will keep one or two HP minis just for SmartHome voice control, but my Sonos are here to stay and worth the investment. Like Apple, Sonos customer support is superb.
More me to consider an Sonos speak, it must have Siri integrated. Period.