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Sonos Era 100 SL Compact Microphone-Free Speaker (Black or White)
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Amazon has Sonos Era 100 SL Compact, Microphone-Free Speaker (2 Colors) on sale for $149. Shipping is free.
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- Rich, balanced stereo sound with deep bass from dual angled tweeters and a powerful midwoofer.
- Era 100 SL offers an accessible way to start or expand a Sonos system.
- Stream over Wi-Fi, pair via Bluetooth, or connect a turntable and other devices through line-in.
- Easy setup with a quick plug-in and the Sonos app.
- Trueplay automatically fine-tunes the sound to match your room's acoustics.
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Amazon has Sonos Era 100 SL Compact, Microphone-Free Speaker (2 Colors) on sale for $149. Shipping is free.
Thanks Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal
Available Colors: Features:
Thanks Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal
Available Colors: Features:
- Rich, balanced stereo sound with deep bass from dual angled tweeters and a powerful midwoofer.
- Era 100 SL offers an accessible way to start or expand a Sonos system.
- Stream over Wi-Fi, pair via Bluetooth, or connect a turntable and other devices through line-in.
- Easy setup with a quick plug-in and the Sonos app.
- Trueplay automatically fine-tunes the sound to match your room's acoustics.
Editor's Notes
Written by slickdewmaster | Staff- About this Store:
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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The Era 100 SL is a compact Sonos speaker that fits well as a surround or everyday room speaker, with enough output for regular use and no need to jump to Era 300s unless Atmos or a larger setup matters. The sound is described as amazing, and AirPlay or Bluetooth can reduce reliance on the app after setup. The main concern is Sonos software, which is still described as buggy by some and as improved and reliable by others. It is a solid wireless option if the size and app experience suit your setup.
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Some users report it now works reliably for daily streaming across services like Apple Music, Pandora, Sirius, and Libby, while others still describe the software as buggy or only partially working. The hardware sound is praised, but the app experience is still a concern for some buyers.
No. The Era 100 SL does not have Dolby Atmos, while the Era 300 does. For Atmos-focused listening, the 300 can make a much bigger difference, but the 100 is still considered enough for regular use and surround duty.
Yes. The Era 100 SL is described as more than sufficient as L/R surrounds with an Arc and Sub, and older Play:1s are still being used successfully in that role. The Era 300 is often framed as overkill unless you specifically want to spend more or use it as a stereo pair.
Yes. After initial setup, it can be used through AirPlay or Bluetooth with services like Apple Music and Spotify, so the app is not required for everyday playback. The app is mainly needed for setup and occasional device switching.
Yes, it can feel too small for some preferences, and room dimensions matter. For buyers wanting a bigger Atmos presentation or more impact, the Era 300 or a larger surround setup may be a better fit.
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The 100's are more than sufficient with the Arc and Sub. I still use old Play: 1's for my surrounds in 3 of my spare rooms. The 300's would be triple the price overkill.
But if you got the moolah… get the 300's. But I would just use those as a stereo pair and not waste them as surrounds.
To each their own, but as someone who listens to a lot of Atmos, it's night and day difference.
You want true Atmos? A Soundbar with 300's ain't the answer.
I have an Arc in my loft, one in a spare room, a Playbar in another… all paired with a sub or mini sub with Play:1's as surrounds. The Playbar setup actually sounds the best of the 3. But all 3 sound pretty darn good.
My living room has 7.2.2 system… true Atmos… totally blows the Sonos out of the water. The Sonos still sound awesome and super happy with them… but they don't compare to a full surround system.
Software works fine… if you actually use it. All new Sonos products are Airplay compatible so you never need to ever open up the software after initial setup.
I've made my Gen 1 Play: 5's Airplay capable by adding an Apple AirPort Express Gen 2 via 3.5mm cable.
Using Sonos as a surround system, again, you NEVER have to use the app ever again AFTER initial setup.
All this software bashing bs is all literally bs. You want to use the app? Go ahead, It works fine… but you don't ever need to.
You want true Atmos? A Soundbar with 300's ain't the answer.
I have an Arc in my loft, one in a spare room, a Playbar in another… all paired with a sub or mini sub with Play:1's as surrounds. The Playbar setup actually sounds the best of the 3. But all 3 sound pretty darn good.
My living room has 7.2.2 system… true Atmos… totally blows the Sonos out of the water. The Sonos still sound awesome and super happy with them… but they don't compare to a full surround system.
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The 100's are more than sufficient with the Arc and Sub. I still use old Play: 1's for my surrounds in 3 of my spare rooms. The 300's would be triple the price overkill.
But if you got the moolah… get the 300's. But I would just use those as a stereo pair and not waste them as surrounds.
Software works fine… if you actually use it. All new Sonos products are Airplay compatible so you never need to ever open up the software after initial setup.
I've made my Gen 1 Play: 5's Airplay capable by adding an Apple AirPort Express Gen 2 via 3.5mm cable.
Using Sonos as a surround system, again, you NEVER have to use the app ever again AFTER initial setup.
All this software bashing bs is all literally bs. You want to use the app? Go ahead, It works fine… but you don't ever need to.
You can airplay or Bluetooth to the Sonos and use whatever streaming service you want. Most newer Sonos speakers are airplay and/or Bluetooth capable. There's workarounds for older models.
If it's the worst sounding system you've ever owned, then I agree with you that it's money wasted. But if you like what you hear, you NEVER EVER have to use the software/app ever again AFTER initial setup.
People need to stop whining about the app when you do NOT have to use the app. It's a non issue unless you have older Gen 1 or Sonos 1 app only capable speakers.
YMMV, 100s sounded too small for me.
I'm sure it does but I prefer not to clutter my living room with speakers.
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