Sonos introduces Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 100, the latest generation of smart speakers that usher in a new chapter in sound and design innovation. Sonos Era 300 is a powerful, revolutionary new speaker designed for the best spatial audio experience. Sonos Era 100 is the remastered successor to bestseller Sonos One. Tuned by award-winning artists and engineers, the Era family takes immersive listening to new heights. The speakers also offer new connectivity options and improved Trueplay™ technology. Era 300 and Era 100 are the first speakers built to Sonos’ new responsible design standard. This includes long-term usability, energy-saving technologies and the use of PCR (post-consumer recycled) material.
“At a time when noise and background noise are constantly present, listening is more important than ever. Our vision is to make listening a feeling-packed experience and to help our customers feel happy and energized through their favorite music and audio content,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. “Era is the new generation of smart speakers. It embodies our commitment to innovation in sound, responsible design and close collaboration with artists and content creators.”
Era 300: an unparalleled spatial audio experience for listeners and content creators
Era 300 has no fewer than six powerful drivers, which is unprecedented for a single speaker. The drivers direct sound left, right, forward and up for revolutionary audio performance that puts listeners at the center of their music and movies in Dolby Atmos.
“Dolby Atmos has created a whole new way to experience music and audio entertainment. It brings sound and music to life in incredible detail with unparalleled clarity and depth,” said Kevin J. Yeaman, CEO of Dolby. “Era 300’s sound innovation and Dolby Atmos combine to create a totally new and immersive music experience.”
“Spatial audio is the latest evolution in listening, similar to the shift from mono to stereo. It creates an experience that really envelops you in your music,” said Giles Martin, VP Sound Experience at Sonos. “As both content creators and the largest streaming services turn to spatial audio for music, the time has come to create an exuberant listening experience that delivers on the promise of this exciting and creative format.”
Era 100 a leading icon reinvented
Era 100 is slightly larger than its predecessor Sonos One, but features all-new hardware and software and a next-gen acoustic design that delivers detailed stereo sound and deep bass.
Premium, responsible design that takes everyone into account
Building on Sonos’ timeless acoustic-inspired design choices, Era 100 and Era 300 respond to the challenges our environment faces. Plus, they’re better for everyone who uses the designs because of the eye-catching new UI and innovations. As a result, they last longer, use less energy and use recycled material in every product.
“We apply the same foresight to responsible design as we do to creating powerful new listening experiences,” said Kitty Suidman, Design Director, Product Sustainability. “Our commitment to sustainability has been embedded in our design process from the start. And the Era family represents an important step forward in our pursuit of making products that last longer than expected, perform more efficiently and use safer and more circular materials.”
