Sonos Five – Powerful Hi-Fi Wireless Speaker

The Sonos Five is engineered for those who demand deep, room-filling sound with modern flexibility. Featuring three high-excursion woofers in a sealed architecture and a trio of tweeters, it blends rich bass, clear mids, and expansive stereo imaging. With line-in support, Trueplay tuning, AirPlay 2, and seamless integration into the Sonos ecosystem, it’s a premium all-around performer.

Key Features

• Three high-excursion woofers in sealed enclosure: Minimise internal reflections and deliver tight, controlled bass
• Three tweeters (one centered + two angled): Enhance stereo width and accuracy, including improved vocal clarity
• Smart stereo / mono switching: Position horizontally for stereo; use two units upright for a wide true stereo experience
• Line-in input (3.5 mm): Connect turntables (with pre-amp), CD players or other analog sources directly
• Trueplay tuning technology: Automatically optimises sound for your room’s acoustics
• AirPlay 2 support: Stream directly from Apple devices and control via Siri
• Humidity resistant design: Suitable for humid environments like bathrooms or covered outdoor areas
• Capacitive touch controls: Tap or swipe on the top for play, pause, skip, volume, and grouping
• Wi-Fi and software updates: Stay current with feature enhancements and app compatibility
• Voice control ready: Integrates with external voice devices (Echo Dot, Google Home, etc.)

Customer Benefits

Sonos Five brings you deeper bass, wider imaging, and easier integration than most wireless speakers of its class. Whether enjoying vinyl, streaming, or building a multi-room system, it adapts elegantly and grows with your setup. Its intuitive controls, robust tuning, and flexible placement options make high-fidelity listening simple and immersive.

Quick Specs

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 36.4 × 20.3 × 15.4 cm
• Weight: 6.36 kg
• Drivers: 3 × mid/woofers, 3 × tweeters
• Amplification: 6 Class-D digital amplifiers
• Inputs / Outputs: 3.5 mm line-in, Wi-Fi (no Bluetooth), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
• Streaming protocol: AirPlay 2

What’s in the Box

• Sonos Five speaker unit (B-Stock)
• Power cable
• Quick start guide & documentation

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for hi-fi enthusiasts, vinyl lovers, and anyone who wants powerful, high-fidelity sound in living rooms, studios or offices. Also well suited as a main speaker in a multi-room Sonos system or as a stereo pair when placed upright.

Compatibility

Works seamlessly within the Sonos ecosystem via the Sonos app. Supports AirPlay 2 for direct Apple streaming. The line-in port enables connection to analog sources. For voice control, pair with compatible assistants (Echo, Google Home, etc.).

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Deep, tight bass from sealed woofer design
• Wide, convincing stereo imaging using angled tweeters
• Flexible placement and smart orientation switching
• Built-in analog input for turntables or external sources
• Room tuning via Trueplay ensures consistent sound across setups

⚠️ Cons:

• No Bluetooth support—streaming via Wi-Fi only
• Large and heavy compared to compact wireless speakers
• No built-in voice assistant microphones (requires external device)

Whether used solo, paired, or in a multi-room setup, the Sonos Five delivers a robust, refined audio experience. It’s an ideal choice for listeners who demand both power and precision from a wireless Hi-Fi speaker.