Sonos introduced the 8″ In-Ceiling Speaker extending its Sonos Architectural line of passive speakers. The 8” In-Ceiling Speaker provides installers and customers with a new size option that “sits discreetly within the ceiling.” The 8” In-Ceiling Speaker will be coming in spring 2024 for $999/pair. The 8” In-Ceiling Speaker features a custom-built woofer and high-excursion […]

RTI announced a new driver for the RTI control platform that seamlessly integrates with Sonos sound systems. Verified by the Works with Sonos program, the new driver enables added control and automation of Sonos products within an RTI smart home or smart business system. The new integration starts with an auto-generated page in the RTI […]

Leon’s new Ente SoundTile is spec’d as reference-grade speakers powered by a Sonos Amp. First introduced at CEDIA Expo in 2019, the Ente SoundTile was originally only offered in a two-channel audio configuration. Now Leon has expanded the line to include one-channel and zero-channel options so that integrators can mix and match models to create […]

Leon announced the introduction of a new model Friday to the line, the patent-pending TcFIT-U, a universal mounting solution that mounts any Sonos sound bar to the TV, including the new Sonos Arc. The TcFIT-U system includes a signature Leon custom grille built to match the exact width of the TV, blending the sound bar […]

Leon Speakers has launched the Ente Series is comprised of three products: the Ente Sound Sculpture, the Ente SoundTile and the Ente Soundbar — all featuring power by the SONOS AMP and audio by Leon. They don’t look like any other speaker on the market so kudos to Leon for doing something innovative and fun! […]

Leon Speakers will be introducing new products and an expanded sales team at InfoComm 2019 (booth #4153). Headed up by newly appointed Director of Strategy Melissa Price, former CEO of Detroit-based, commercial interior design firm dPOP, the new team is committed to growing the company’s presence in commercial spaces with design-driven AV solutions that deliver […]

The collaboration between Sonos and IKEA to design furniture with built-in Sonos audio has finally officially debuted. And, although it isn’t shipping until August, it’s one of the most highly anticipated whole-home audio launches in a decade. Sonos has collaborated with IKEA on SYMFONISK, a range of speakers designed to “democratize the home sound system.” […]

The IKEA branded Symfonisk speakers will debut on April 9th according to Sonos. It’s expected to be a family of speakers aimed at the IKEA customer and will be sold via IKEA and online. But, what’s different is that they incorporate lighting, too. “Together with Sonos we wanted to combine our home furnishing knowledge with […]

Leon Speakers will be showcasing a new collection of products that combine art with audio at ISE 2019, in stand 1-N80. Leon has been mixing design with technology since its inception in 1997 and the company’s latest innovations were created to elevate the modern technology experience, pushing integrators and consumers to expand their idea of […]

Continuing to lead the conversation on the importance of blending design with technology, Leon Speakers will be introducing a new suite of products at the 2018 CEDIA Expo (booth #5401) that do just that. Partnering with some of the biggest brands in the industry, Leon’s new innovations were designed to pair perfectly with some of […]

URC today announced the launch of the MXHP-R700 handheld remote for MX HomePro. URC also expanded MX HomePro system control to eight zones and introduced a new Sonos certified two-way module.This new programmable Wi-Fi handheld remote boasts a 2″ LCD with custom onscreen menus. The R700’s ergonomic design, backlit keypad, intuitive layout and finger grooves make it ideal for entertainment […]

SANUS is launching a new member of its Wireless Speaker Stand Series designed for the Sonos PLAY:5 speaker, the largest of the home sound system’s family of wireless speaker products. The new, wireless speaker stand, the SANUS WSS51, holds the Sonos PLAY:5 at the manufacturer’s recommended angle for ideal audio dispersion at the optimal listening height. At 31.5″ tall, it fully […]

Crestron announced today that a new Crestron Pyng software update is now available. Version 1.010.0038 elevates the user experience to a new level while making integration even easier for Crestron Technology Professionals (CTPs). Highlights of the Crestron Pyng update include: Native Sonos sound system support: Integrating Sonos with Crestron Pyng as a multi-room audio source […]

Crestron announced today the expansion of their dealer offering to include Sonos, the leading wireless home sound system. Crestron Technology Professionals (CTPs) in the United States are now able to purchase Sonos products direct from Crestron as part of their usual ordering process. The full range of Sonos products are available with Crestron’s industry-leading shipping options. The technology […]

SANUS is introducing the launch of the WSTV1 Swiveling TV Base, a table-top TV base that recreates the sleek look and feel of a mounted TV. Designed to be compatible with the newly-announced Sonos home theater speaker, PLAYBASE, the Swiveling TV Base provides up to 8 inches of TV height adjustability creating space to fit […]

In case you haven’t been paying attention, your kids are watching nearly all their entertainment (TV, movies, sports, etc.) on their phones. Oh, and by the way, they’re also using their phones for Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram, too. So? Well, that number is moving up — up in age. Five years ago, the average 25-year […]

Crestron said a new collaboration between it and Sonos enables the Sonos app to be seamlessly integrated with Crestron home automation systems via touchscreen. Homeowners can now easily search for all of their favorite music, play and pause, adjust the volume, view now playing information with artwork and add or remove zones as they move […]

Today, Sonos announced a unique partnership with Control4 that includes integrating the Sonos audio platform into a Control4 connected home. “We are excited to be part of the new Sonos endorsed partner program. Control4 is a recognized industry leader and we are proud to be one of the first companies to officially integrate with Sonos,” […]

Crestron announced today a groundbreaking new partnership with Sonos, the leading home sound system. The new collaboration enables the Sonos app to be seamlessly integrated with Crestron home automation systems. Homeowners can now search and stream all of their favorite music on their Sonos home sound system right from Crestron touch screens, handheld remotes, keypads, […]

Everyone knows — even though Denon doesn’t name them by name, that HEOS is targeted at taking over the SONOS market. And, to do that, Denon was short one critical component that the company just launched: a soundbar. And, to take another shot at SONOS, Denon also launched a subwoofer. Denon’s new HEOS HomeCinema wireless […]

Sanus’s new WSS2 speaker stands are designed to be floor-stands for the SONOS PLAY:1 and PLAY:3 speakers. They position the speakers at the speaker manufacturer’s recommended angle for accurate dispersion and securely support the speaker for optimum bass response. The column and base have wire channels to make the cables disappear. This product is sold […]

Pro Control today announced that several new two-way drivers are available with the release of the latest version of Pro Control Studio programming software. Developed by Pro Control, these new drivers enable what the company calls seamless, intuitive control over a broad spectrum of products including Sonos wireless audio systems, Lutron Caséta lighting controls, and […]

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced the availability of a new two-way driver for use with the Sonos family of wireless music players. Available free of charge to RTI dealers, the driver activates control and feedback of Sonos audio components for selecting songs, storing favorites, and adjusting audio settings on up to 16 media players […]

At CES next month, LG will introduce a new wireless audio system (the NP8740) that runs on mesh network technology, which uses dual band Wi-Fi (2.5/5GHz). The speakers can be set up in any combination of rooms, connecting an entire house or a single room. The network makes it possible for users to play a […]

Extra Vegetables has announced that the URC Total Control module for Sonos is now available from the Extra Vegetables website. By leveraging the power of URC’s Total Control Accelerator, Extra Vegetables has enabled comprehensive two-way integration via a new module. The module is simple to install and enables the following features in Total Control: • […]

Sonos customers no longer need PCs in order to take advantage of multi-room audio — the latest Sonos Controller app update allows for playback of music stored on iDevices. Available in iPad and iPhone versions, version 3.8.3 of the app plays audio from the devices directly on the system, without need for Airplay turnarounds or […]

Although Sonos launched an iPad interface for their wireless whole-house music system earlier this week, it won’t be available until August. However, it is a very sleek use of the iPad technology integrated into a HomeAV application.  If you want to see the demo, go here:  http://www.sonos.com/landing/ipad/default.aspx?rdr=true&LangType=1033

THIEL Audio has appointed Specialty Sound & Vision as the independent sales representatives covering the New York metro region… Imerge has appointed Sound Developments as its exclusive distribution partner in Canada… Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA) has launched a new website that is focused on increasing awareness of education and certification programs in the electronics systems […]

Sonos released a major upgrade to the company’s line of wireless multi-room music systems with the introduction of two new ZonePlayers. While we at rAVe appreciate the company’s TiVo-style approach that the consumer doesn’t need to know how it works, just that it doesÖ here is some info about the technology anyway for all you […]

The Sonos Multi-Zone Digital Music System is a very clever system overall – although the technology behind it sometimes strained to keep up with the company’s vision.  When the package arrived from Sonos with two ZonePlayers, a ZonePlayer with a built-in amplifier, and the ZoneController (think of a very large Apple video iPod), it actually […]