Expansion of an existing system (plus assistance for newcomers)

To my constituents, 2 x Play: 3 Sonos Play came a recently: 1 added. Intended as an extension for mobile needs, so quickly off to talk and plugged there again. The features of the player are as far as possible identical, only the output portions are of course different. Here is, therefore, only the difference from the Play: 3 received.

The Play: 1 is significantly smaller and more compact than the Play: 3, can be used alone on the size of the case and one can not expect here so much sound. But, surprise, the sound he is coming out well. Well, I'm no audiophile and therefore can only give a subjective impression, but here there is hardly anything to complain. What I's criticisms clearly is the heavy bass presence of Play:. 1 This is just in contrast to the Play: 3 clearly heard. The centers are supported very similar to the highs a bit thin, but rich amounts Bass. To put it briefly, the whole thing is reminiscent of the unspeakable 4-letter headset currently in. But, you can live with it because it's compensated by equalizers.

The speaker is rather small but it clearly massive. He brings with him a decent weight and not only looks wertig from, it is he. The borders, edges and transitions are perfect and remember to another company the white appliances has made acceptable. I can not say anything until a parr years about the longevity.

Conclusion so far: Immaculate sound (customizable), excellent compatibility with the existing system and a high-quality impression

As a small tool here the introductory text for Sonos systems:
A Sonos system is ideal for people who love to listen to music, and often, an already high-quality collection of audio files have (FLAC lossless or preferred), a little familiar with music, files, networks and the like and have fun with technology. My start was a Sonos system 3 + Bridge.

There are different systems and components of Sonos for wireless music streaming operation.
- Sonos 1, 3 and 5 (speakers of different size and volume of sound)
- Sonos Bridge (router a Sonos system, respect no wireless router but only for Sonos)
- Sonos Connect (Sonos component for connection to existing stereos)
- Sonos Connect Amp (Sonos component for connection to existing loudspeaker)
- Sonos Sub (Sonos subwoofer as support for Sonos 3 or 5)
- Sonos Control (controller to control, instead of smartphone / computer / tablet)

The absolute minimum for the starting operation is at home, depending on the existing configuration. Examples:
A1) Router Internet available and close to the play place -> one or more Play
A2) router for Internet available and far from Abspielort -> Sonos Bridge and one or more play
B) good pit available -> Sonos Connect Amp + Bridge
C) good pit + Hifi available -> Sonos Connect + Bridge

I would recommend always purchasing a Bridge because only makes the bridge the whole truly independent. In explanation, the bridge builds the Sonos on your wireless network, all within range Sonos component drives. If you have a bridge directly connected to the own router can then the components are randomly distributed in the flat / house in the condition that a power outlet is there and you get a connection to the Bridge (The Bridge is similar to the performance of a wireless router, by 10 walls as it gets). The Bridges but you can, as far as I know, cascade. So another bridge between switch as an amplifier for long distances. Without Bridge each component has to be connected directly via Cable (Lan) to the router. This naturally also applies, but is associated with considerably more effort.

To control the Sonos components you need at least one computer and / or a common smartphone (iOS (iPod goes well) or Android) and / or to a tablet (iOS or Android) or alternatively the Sonos Control.

Structure:
Plug Bridge in the Internet router -
- Sonos Play in any outlet anywhere.
- Sonos software on Tablet and PC
- Einrichten.der Sonos hardware
The setting works quite simply, the software searches for components and these must be activated within a time frame of 2 minutes, touch of a button to be found. So, start button on Bridge - Found> button on Sonos Play -> found - decorated> System.
- Set up the database
In the Sonossoftware specify the path where the music files are and can search the software. After a certain search time which is dependent on the amount and speed of data connection, the songs are sorted by the software in the database. The tags are used. Here you will sometimes also determined that many of the music data are provided with bad or missing tags so I have taken the trouble, then first to tag all files new (great for Mp3tag). So, the music library is that Sonos components are found, there you go.

You choose the software now an issuing authority (ie the player) and then the music you want to play. Here you have the choice between Internet radio, your own music or the various streaming services (Spotify etc). Take the entire procedure between tablet in hand and favorite song is playing in favorite volume takes some practice in about 20 seconds. All players have controls directly on the device so that you can also regulate without Tablet / PC / Smartphone volume or on / off can. Also, let the players combined to groups, these may be playing groups or stereo pairs. This causes that for example in 10 rooms and 10 players in the house 10 different pieces of music can be played, or even all simultaneously playing the same piece. Or on the ground floor run on all players the same party music and upstairs grandma can enjoy your Wagner. The imagination knows no limits.

Remarks:
- The better the data the better the music
- The better the care the day the better the database
- If you need more bass, which a Sub (not really I need him) Get up

Suggestions for improvement:
- A power switch for the player, but here help eg Switchable sockets