Amp
SonosReleased Jan 2019
Sonos Amp offers easy setup, 125W per channel, punchy and fun sound, HDMI input, and a compact elegant design. The Sonos Amp scores 80/100 based on 12 professional critic reviews in the multiroom amplifiers category. Coverage includes reviews from Techhive, Theverge, Smarthomesounds, and Blog Son-video.
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Pros
- Easy setup(4)
- 125w per channel power(3)
- Hdmi input(2)
- Compact and elegant design(2)
Cons
- Limited features(10)
- High price(7)
- Poor sound quality(5)
- Limited audio controls(2)
12 Critic Reviews
The Sonos Amp is the perfect marriage of Sonos’ exquisite multi-room audio technology and whichever passive loudspeakers you decide to drive with it.
The Sonos Amp is a powerful, flexible connected amplifier that cements Sonos as the most capable connected audio system available, though its sound may need adjustment for different speakers and rooms...
The Sonos Amp is a powerful wireless amplifier with 125 watts per channel, AirPlay 2 support, HDMI-ARC connectivity, and the ability to power third-party speakers for whole-home audio systems.
The Sonos Amp delivers dynamic performance with powerful amplification, an elegant design, and excellent app integration, making it a compelling upgrade for multi-room audio systems.
A powerful amplifier that delivers the best sound quality in the Sonos lineup when paired with quality speakers, though it comes at a premium price.
It's the best-sounding Sonos yet, but the Amp isn't the last word in hi-fi subtlety
The Sonos Amp is a powerful and versatile whole-home hi-fi upgrade that handles TV and music seamlessly, though its high price may be overkill for many users.
The Sonos Amp is a flexible, easy-to-install streaming amplifier that brings Sonos functionality to passive speakers, though it has limitations like no Dolby Atmos support and only one HDMI port.
Not everyone will need the expensive Sonos Amp, but for certain setups, it's the perfect solution to bridge the gap between Sonos and non-Sonos gear.
The Sonos Amp delivers punchy, entertaining sound with excellent TV integration, but lacks the subtlety of higher-end audio components.
The Sonos Amp offers some improvements for custom integrators but represents only a minor revision over the Connect Amp, making it not worth the extra cost for most homeowners.
The Sonos Amp is powerful enough to drive decent speakers, but the price has gone up too much lately.
