Sonos Play 5 (Black)

Wireless audio media server with built-in stereo speakers

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A new dimension in Sonos wireless, whole-home audio: the Play 5. Combining SonosNet 2.0 wireless technology with a built-in five-speaker/five-amp system, the Play 5 allows you to enjoy music from your wireless Sonos system without the need to add additional components like speakers or receivers. The Play 5 can be controlled using your Apple iPhone or iPod touch, and you can even listen to music from your Apple device on your Sonos system. Support for a wide range of audio sources and formats lets you listen to music from everything from connected players to online sources like Pandora, Rhapsody, and up to 25,000 internet radio stations.

The Sonos Play:5 works seamlessly with the entire Sonos product family.

A new era in Sonos wireless whole-home audio

For years, you've toyed with the idea of creating a whole-home audio system. That is, a music system that would allow you to listen to any song throughout the house, or to different songs in different areas. At the same time, you've been daunted by the apparently inevitable expense of installing receivers, media players, and speakers in each room and the mess of running wires between all the locations. We're pleased to inform you, however, that those days are over. The age of Sonos is here. Based on SonosNet 2.0 wireless mesh network technology, a whole-home Sonos audio system makes it possible for you to extend your current music library across your entire home, wirelessly. All you have to do is connect one Sonos unit to your home network via ethernet, and all others are instantly linked as a part of a wireless network. While mosts also require connection to speakers or a receiver to play your music, the Play:5 ushers in a new era of Sonos whole-home audio. Not only is the Play:5 capable of connecting wirelessly to others or via ethernet to your home audio system, but it also features a built-in five-speaker/five-amp system that allows you to listen to your music without the need for any additional devices. Each with a dedicated digital amplifier, the two tweeters, two midrange drivers, and single woofer combine to serve up impressive, room-filling audio.

Got an iPod touch or iPhone? You're in control

It's hard to say what you love most about your iPod touch or iPhone. Could be the touchscreen interactivity. Could be the ability to carry your favorite music with you, anywhere. Could be the almost endless selection of Apps that lets you dramatically expand your iPhone or touch's functionality. It's easy, however, to say what you love about your Sonos wireless, whole-home audio system: the wireless, whole-home audio. Thanks to the Play 5's innovative design, you can combine the two — your iPod touch or iPhone's functionality and your Sonos whole-home audio system. By simply downloading a free Sonos Controller App from Apple, you can use your iPhone or iPod touch to control your Sonos audio system. Further, because the iPod touch and iPhone are wireless-capable, you can even listen to your iTunes playlists via your Sonos system. And if you're using the iPhone, you can receive text messages or phone calls without interrupting the music. Like we said, you're in control.

Holy plethora of music sources, Batman!

We're not kidding: the Sonos Play5 supports so many audio sources, it's almost embarrassing. Almost. Not only can you listen to your iTunes when using your iPod touch or iPhone as the Controller (as mentioned above) but you can access any music source connected to your home audio system. This means music on your computer, a media server, or other connected portable audio player, in formats ranging from MP3 and WMA, to AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Flac, and AIFF, just to name a few. And then, if your home network is connected to the internet, you're able to access audio from sources like Deezer, Napster, Pandora, Rhapsody, and SIRIUS Internet Radio. Speaking of internet radio, the Play5 comes pre-loaded with 25,000 stations. That's right: twenty-five thousand. And, of course, if you have a traditional CD player or even a turntable connected to your home system, you're free to enjoy these sources across your home.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Sonos ZonePlayer S5: Sonos ZonePlayer S5, Power cord, Line-in audio cable, Flat ethernet cable, Sonos System Setup software CD-ROM, Product guide, and Setup poster.

Comparison Specifications

Amplification: 5 built-in Class-D amplifiers
Networking: SonosNet 2.0 AES-encrypted wireless mesh network / 2-port switch (10/100Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX)
Supported audio formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC (MPEG4) / iTunes Plus / Ogg Vorbis / Audible / Apple Lossless / Flac / WAV / AIFF
Connectivity: 2 ethernet ports / 1 auto-detecting 3.5mm headphone connection / 1 auto-detecting 3.5mm audio line-in connection
Internet radio supported: Streaming MP3, WMA
Album art supported: JPEG / BMP / GIF / PNG
Playlists supported: Rhapsody / iTunes / WinAmp / Windows Media Player / MusicMatch
Controls: Front panel Mute and Volume controls
Speakers: 5-driver speaker system: 2 tweeters / Two 3" midrange drivers / One 3.5" woofer
iPod control: iPod touch and iPhone control

Additional Specifications

Music services supported: Deezer, Last.fm, Napster, Pandora, Rhapsody, SIRIUS, Internet Radio
Multi-language support: English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Dutch / Swedish

Manufacturer Specifications

Top-panel buttons: Volume / Mute
Top-panel lights: Indicate Play:5 status and Mute status
Operating system requirements (for stored files): Windows® XP SP2 or higher/ Mac OS X v10.4 or higher / NAS devices supporting CIFS
Operating temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Storage temperature: 4°F - 158°F (-0°C - 70°C)
Power supply: AC 120/240V, 50/60Hz, auto-switchable