Customer Ratings & Reviews

I received the Sonos Era 300 black, It seems to be well built, sturdy, its physical appearance is a little unusual, like an hour glass look. It has a set of touch controls on the top panel, a USB-C port for line-in and ethernet ( optional adapters required), a Bluetooth toggle and a switch to physically disconnect the microphone on the back. Setting up the Era 300 is pretty simple, you’ll need to download the Sonos app to your phone and set up an account, from there, the app will look and see if there are any speakers to add. You’ll also need to log in to your audio services of choice. If you want to try spatial audio, you’ll need either Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited. You can search for and play music through the Sonos app, but there are also a bunch of options if you’d rather stick with the music apps you’re used to. It also has a feature called Trueplay, that tunes your speaker’s output based upon where it’s placed in your room, you can use this feature in the Sonos App. The Era 300 is a great speaker, It’s crisp, loud, and has lively bass. It's a loud, powerful speaker with deep bass. You can use it for multi-room audio with other Sonos speakers, and they can also be used as surround sound speakers with a Sonos soundbar. If you like using voice controls, you can also add a voice assistant to the Era 300, Setting up the Sonos assistant is a little easier than Alexa, because you don’t need to go linking your Amazon account. Overall, it is a good premium speaker that does a great job filling a room with sound!

I’ve been impressed by the quality of sound from this stand-alone streaming speaker. Excels at spatial audio but also sounds great reproducing “stereo” tracks. This has better clarity of voices and frequencies through the entire range than some other Sonos speakers (Move, One, Beam, e.g.). Everything sounds more accurately reproduced and less muddy or digitally sculpted than some Sonos products (see above). The bass response is impressive and fairly tight and clean. I tried pairing this with both the Sonos Sub Mini and Sonos Sub (Gen 3) — at separate times! — and neither sub added to the sonic experience. In fact, the Era 300 sounds much better by itself (including bass response), and I think this is because everything in its audio engineering and design is directed toward that use. I find it has plenty of oomph to fill a fairly large room well. I have it on the fireplace mantle in the corner of our 20’x20’ great room, and this speaker fills all of that just fine without straining. Oh, and I also like the distinctive and functional design/form of this speaker! Of course it’s got the great Sonos 2 app and Sonos interconnected audiosphere going for it. I recommend the Era 300.

This is the first Sonos product I've owned. I've resisted them, partly because I was under the impression that they work best when you have a whole fleet of them all over your house, but also because... well, it's not like there's no shortage of competition in this space. What could possibly be so special about a speaker that you can stream music to? So, now here I am ready to declare that the Era 300 is the best sound related anything in my entire house. I am in love. I love the odd shape of it. Love how it looks on my shelf. I love the app and how well everything works. And I love the sound. I really love the sound. This is not, however, my first forray into spatial audio. I've got a pretty great Dolby Atmos home theater setup with a dedicated sub and surrounds. I've listened to spatial audio music on that system a lot and it sounds good. But - I'm telling you - there's something better here with how Sonos has approached this speaker. For starters, I've never been to a concert and had a musician play music behind me. That's just not how live music works. So this notion of being in the center of an orchestra or something that you see in a lot of marketing related to spatial audio is kind of missing the point. I don't want to listen to music that way; it doesn't sound natural. And oh man does this speaker get that right. The best way I can describe it is that when listening to a really good example of a well-mixed spatial audio track it sounds as if music is coming from the entire wall. There is a height effect, yes, but it's not gonna sound like it's buzzing over your head or any of that nonsense. Instead, it takes the tune and gives the impression that there are musicians across a wide stage and maybe some of them are on risers. It's so wide I kind of can't believe it. Listen to those Beatles remasters. I've never heard those songs sound like they do on this speaker. And I don't mean that in an artificial way. It sounds different, but it sounds right. It sounds alive. I was blown away. You know what else is impressive? The box this comes in. Never ever seen a product come in a box that has a locking mechanism built into it. Really smart and makes it incredibly easy to open. The whole package reeks of premium thought and care. Ditto the app. I always, always dread the software side of electronics like this. Even if it works okay, most of them look like they were designed in 2006. (See: Sony's headphones connect app.) Well, not the Sonos app. I think it looks great and I had zero issues connecting every app I tried. Dolby Atmos is working both with Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited. SiriusXM works and sounds great in the app and has actually been more reliable than their own app, so far. TuneIn is there. Several others. Sonos even has their own streaming channels and playlists and they're not bad! You can search across all your connected apps and it's just all very easy to navigate. Don't want to use the Sonos app? No problem. AirPlay support has been flawless. Can even adjust the volume of the speaker with my iPhone's volume buttons. Anything I don't like? Yes. I have tried and hoped that I could use Sonos's own voice assistant reliably. I don't really love interacting with Alexa for a number of reasons, so I was happy to see an alternative. Unfortunately, it's just not too great at the moment. Asking it to play a specific album failed almost every time. Asking it to play something on Amazon music one time started playing something from Apple music. It's fine if you just want to tell it to play an artist or a genre, or need to raise/lower the volume and pause things. Other than that, it's not a competitive option. Second, it seems the line-in is proprietary only. I tried using my own USB-C to 3.5mm to connect my turntable, but could not get it to be recognized by the speaker. According to Sonos's website you have to use one of their adapters. That's too bad and for this price they should have at least included one in the box. That aside this thing is a keeper. I'm so much more excited about Dolby Atmos music than I was when it first launched. Everything sounds great, but this is where this speaker really shines.

Sonos Era 300 takes home audio to the next level, providing unparalleled spatial audio driven by six individual drivers that fill the room with an impressive experience. Upon opening the box, the build quality is apparent from the very beginning. Setup is completed with the Sonos app, which is available for iOS and Android. The Sonos app walks you through the process of setting up the Sonos Era 300, updating the firmware and setting up your account that allows you to connect to online music services, such as Apple Music. You can connect to the speaker with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a line-in adapter. The Sonos Era 300 supports Dolby Atmos and can be setup as an individual speaker or paired with another Sonos Era 300 to provide an even more impressive experience. If you're looking for an impressive speaker that will take your audio experience to the next level, look no further than the Sonos Era 300. In addition to pairing two Sonos Era 300 speakers together, you can add the Sonos Beam or Arc soundbar and use your Sonos system to deliver incredible surround sound while watching TV or movies.

The Sonos Era 300 is a remarkable speaker with very crisp and clear sound. When I first tried setting up the Sonos Era 300 Bluetooth speaker using the Android app I could not get it to work on my Galaxy S10 plus. I still do not know why because luckily I have another Android phone thatworked just fine and I went through the set up which was very intuitive. I am not sure why it has to be so complex but with a little bit of technical saviness and the ability to interpret the English language made it easy. Once I got it connected to WIFI and then connected to my Android phone I added YouTube music and went to a playlist I had made and immediately upon listening to part of the first song I was so excited I just had to get my wife to come listen with me. We sat together and listened to that whole playlist of songs and were very impressed. The Sonos Era 300 nade listening to music so enjoyable we could not resist and that was not even with High Defintion music or Dolby atmos. I can not wait to get into that. Now the problem is I immediately started thinking of building a surround sound system with Sonos speakers. I am thinking the newest subwoofer the Sonos Sub Gen 3 along with the Sonos Arc Soundbar, one more Era 300 speaker and two Era 100 speakers on the stands for rear surround. Okay enough daydreaming for now. I am very impressed with the Sonos Era 300 and the ability in the app to add all kinds of Android media apps to it. There is Apple Music, Sonos Radio, Tidal, Spotify, SoundCloud and then apps like IHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio and even Podcast apps like Pocket Cast and lets not forget about SiriusXM. I cloud go on and on but I have yet to discover evry compatible app because I was so anxious to listen to this engineering marvel. I really think a full surround system would be amazing. I did not even get near full volume on the Era 300 I only got up to 69 on the volume and it was plenty loud and sounded amazing. I am a first time Sonos user and I have to say I have never owned a in home Bluetooth speaker that immediately had me thinking about expanding me Speaker arsenal of more of that brand. The Sonos Era 300 is that impressive and while it does have pretty good low end it is not the same as a dedicated subwoofer. I have some other surround system even one with a dedicated Receiver Ampllifier and I am still drawn to the Sonos because of the Soundstage and the Dolby Atmos that I know will come with a complete Sonos surround system. While the Sonos speakers require a power outlet to plug them in they connect to each other wirelessly which is a very attractive feature. The amazing thing is they are both transmitters of there own WIFI signal and receivers of WIFI and Bluetooth signals. That means One Sonos speaker can put out the Sonos wireless signal to another speaker even if your router or home WIFI can not reach that speaker your closest Sono speaker in a room to room whole home array can. Sonos has very well thought out and well executed software and all the features needed to make them work in a wide field of application scenarios based on your needs. I should mention though that you will need a TV with Arc output for Dolby Atmos or you can buy an adapter from Sonos to get your non Arc TV to work with Dolby Atmos. Sonos pretty much has everything covered as far as I can see. While a Sonos system can get pricy if you get there high end or newest products there are many systems that cost more. Personally, I believe a Sonos surround system or even a whole house system including a surround in your media room or living room would satisfy even hardcore audiophiles like myself. Yes I like it loud with deep bass and a full sound stage from the lowest frequencies up to the highest ones. Thiis can be acheived with a premium Sonos system so do not hesitate to start building yours today!

The Sonos 300 is an impressive addition to the Sonos lineup, blending sleek design with powerful sound. As a smart speaker, it delivers crisp highs, detailed mids, and a rich bass that fills the room without distortion, even at higher volumes. The setup is incredibly easy, thanks to Sonos’ intuitive app and voice control integration, including compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. One of the standout features of the Sonos 300 is its ability to integrate seamlessly with other Sonos products, allowing you to create a multi-room audio system effortlessly. The build quality is solid, with a modern aesthetic that suits almost any decor. However, while the speaker delivers great sound for its size, it may lack the deep low-end punch that larger models like the Sonos Sub offer. Overall, the Sonos 300 is an excellent choice for those looking for high-quality sound in a compact, easy-to-use package that integrates seamlessly into a smart home ecosystem. It's perfect for music lovers, podcast enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to upgrade their home audio setup without dealing with a complicated installation.

The speakers are amazing!! I have owned the Sonos Arc and subwoofer for quite some time now. I have been dying to add to my home theater system to achieve the complete Dolby Atmos experience. After researching for weeks on line, I decided to go with the Era 300s. Although they were on the pricey end, I purchased the speakers on line and went to my local Best Buy to pick them up. When I arrived at the store, I decided to go to the back so that I could see or hear the speaker in person. I was so excited when I noticed a in store sticker advertising that the speaker was less than what I had paid online. I immediately went to the customer service desk and was told that it was an old sticker and that I had to pay the full price!!! Having worked in customer service before, I know that if the store makes a mistake with price tickets, typically the store honors the price and then removes the ticket for all future customers. However, in this case that did not happen. I was told by management that they couldn’t do anything!!! She was quite rude and did not try to offer any type of discount. I took the speakers anyway, because I purchased them on my Best Buy card and was financing them over 24 months. I thought if I called customer service, they would possibly credit me the $100 difference. WRONG!!! I spoke to someone in India who put me on hold 5 times just to tell me no. Best Buy in Dothan really needs to work on their customer service!! I have purchased multiple high ticket items in this store in the past and have never had any issues. This store always looks like a ghost town. If they continue to treat loyal customers this way, it probably won’t be long until they’re out of business.

The Sonos Era 300 Speaker is a formidable standalone audio device and an excellent choice for creating an immersive surround sound setup. As someone who has incorporated the Era 300 as surround speakers in my home theater with the Arc and 2 Subs Gen 3, I've been thoroughly impressed with their performance and integration with the Sonos ecosystem. Sound Performance: The Sonos Era 300 seamlessly blends with your existing audio setup to create a rich and immersive soundstage when used as surround speakers. Their well-balanced audio reproduction complements the front and center channels, enhancing the overall surround sound experience. The Era 300 reproduces the rear audio effects precisely, providing an enveloping and realistic sound environment for movies, TV shows, and games. I was a bit nervous since I have a large leaving room and real high ceilings, but the Atmos still works wonders. Easy Integration: Setting up the Sonos Era 300 as surround speakers is effortless. They can be wirelessly connected to your Sonos Arc, eliminating the need for cumbersome wiring. The Sonos app guides you through the setup process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free installation. Once integrated, the Era 300 seamlessly syncs. TruePlay is a must for great tunning. Wireless Convenience: The wireless connectivity of the Sonos Era 300 adds convenience and flexibility to your home theater setup. Without needing physical connections, you can position the surround speakers in optimal locations without worrying about cable management. The wireless connection also ensures reliable and synchronized audio playback, maintaining perfect audio alignment with the rest of your Sonos system. Design and Build Quality: The Sonos Era 300 follows other Sonos products' sleek and modern design language. They have a compact form factor that blends well with any home decor. The build quality is excellent, with a solid construction that exudes durability and longevity. The Era 300 can also be wall-mounted or placed on speaker stands, allowing flexible placement options based on your room's layout and preferences. I myself have the Sanus 300 Stand to go with the speakers. Overall, the Sonos Era 300 Speaker excels as a surround speaker, delivering an immersive and seamless surround sound experience. Their impressive audio performance, easy integration into the Sonos ecosystem, and wireless convenience enhance the overall cinematic experience in your home theater setup. If you want to elevate your surround sound system with high-quality wireless speakers, the Sonos Era 300 is a worthy investment to bring your movies and entertainment to life.

Got a pair of these in the holidays, paired them with an Arc and 2 Gen 3 subs, boy oh boy they make a bang! Pros: Excellent sound quality: The Era 300s deliver clear, crisp audio with rich bass and impressive soundstage. They're particularly well-suited for Dolby Atmos content, providing a truly immersive listening experience. User-friendly Sonos ecosystem: The Era 300s seamlessly integrate with the Sonos ecosystem, making it easy to control them using the Sonos app, voice assistants, or your TV remote. Wireless and versatile: The Era 300s are completely wireless, so you don't have to worry about messy cables. They can also be used as standalone speakers or paired with other Sonos speakers for a surround sound system. Stylish design: The Era 300s have a sleek and modern design that looks good in any home. Cons: Expensive: The Era 300s are quite expensive, especially when compared to other wireless speakers on the market. Limited bass: While the bass is generally good, some users find it lacking, especially if you're used to a subwoofer. No HDMI input: The Era 300s don't have an HDMI input, so you can't connect them directly to your TV. You'll need to use an optical audio cable or connect them wirelessly through a Sonos soundbar. They have to be paired or unpaired in the app to listen between stereo (music) or Surround (movies), small inconvenience, but nothing major.

Originally got one of these as it fit the bill for what I was looking for in a smart speaker, and it blew me away. Dolby Atmos aside, it’s seriously impressive how well this speaker throws out sound to the sides, and honestly has a more defined L + R than a lot of soundbars that put the physical drivers much farther apart than on the Era 300. It also has a lot more bass output than you would expect for its size, especially given that its just 2 small woofers and 4 tweeters. I now have 2 in a stereo pair, and Atmos tracks on them are just mesmerizing, and even without any Sub I can get very impressive output in and below the 40HZ range. I really can’t belive these can be used as rears in a soundbar system, given that a single Era 300 blows a lot of soundbars themselves out of the water let alone the cheap rears most soundbars give you. I’m now looking at adding an Arc and 2 Gen 3 Subs, and hope that Sonos will add support to use an additional 300 pair without doing the crazy grouping method to make it happen. If you’re considering it, do it.

I am very excited to install these speakers as part of my Sonos surround sound system to upgrade to true Dolby Atmos! These speakers are very well-designed, solidly built, and provide expansive sound! It was very easy to integrate these speakers using the Sonos App into my existing system, and it made a world of difference in the soundfield. I am going back and listening to movies again just to hear them in Atmos.

Easy set up...sound as good as they look. No more wires...

Great sound quality and design. I paired it with my other era 300 to create surround sound and love the home theatre experience now. I have a Sonos beam and mini sub given my space. Overall movie and sports experience has tremendously elevated.

I bought this as a stand alone speaker for playing music in our dining room. From there, we can listen to music in our kitchen and living room as well. The Sonos App allows us to play music from multiple sources allowing us to play a huge variety of music. Installation and setup was a breeze. Playing music is just as simple. The sound is unbelievable. Bass is solid and strong, sound distribution is terrific and clarity is unreal. You would think we have a full audiophile system. But all of that sound is coming from this one small speaker and the Sonos App. The speaker looks great, and the form design and modern and pleasing. I can;t say enough about this speaker, other than to say get one. 5 stars from me.

I am very much impressed with the ERA 300. I was doubtful in buying it specially hearing the demo setup at bestbuy, it just does not sound right. I decided to give it a try and bought a pair and see how it compares with my Sonos Five gen2 which i also use as surround speakers. I was blown away with the sound quality, the sound balances the sound coming from the arc and the sound is bouncing on the wall, ceiling, simply amazing. I tried watching movies like top gun, ready player one on dolby atmos, wow huge diffference it makes from my sonos five gen 2 speakers for surround. My recommendation to all buyers is if you are wanting HIFI quality stereo sound, go with the SONOS FIVE GEN 2, it is simply the best and the flagship SONOS stereo speakers. Now if you want the best in ATMOS, SPACIAL AUDIO, ATMOS MUSIC, this era 300 is best for surround system just my opinion. Overall, i am very happy with my purchase. I own and hooked up with SONOS system, i have Arc, 2 Gen3 Sub, 2 Sonos Five Gen 2, 2 Sonos One SL and now 2 Era 300.

So i give 5 stars when something exeeds my expectations. This does so. Okay, so I was interested in Sonos for a while now. I like the idea of linking them and using them differently depending on the situation. Prior to this though, i wasnt that impressed with the sound. It was good but not worth the price to me. I bought this after demoing a few stand-alone bluetooth enabled speakers at Best Buy. It sounded as good or better than most I tried. Of course this was complicated by the fact the demos are not set up to hear the same music from demo speaker to demo speaker. Still, the demo wasn't that impressive as it is in a big wide open space and cannot use its room "correction" software/magic, more later. First the sound, it is pretty good. There is enough of everything, bass, treble, and mids, that music sounds good. However, it does seem to be a bit softer in the mid range. This is where the app comes into play. The app is so full function, i dont know the half of it. This is how one can link multiple speakers, set up room correction, adjust an equalizer and the more I haven’t played with yet. This one little speaker is impressive, especially after set up and going through the room correction. Once the room correction is complete, the speaker becomes magic. It is impressive solo with music with decent bass, not bass-head bass but nice and tight for "regular" music. After the room correction though, something strange happens. You can walk around the room and the voice sounds like it follows you around the room. It is wierd and wonderful at the same time. This made me want to go get a second one immediately for two reasons; one, I really want to hear what this could do in stereo, and two, I want to play with this as part of a home theater. Good job Sonos! You converted me to your updated speakers. I suspect my next several speaker purchases will be Sonos so i can connect as a whole house system and play with home theater setups. This should be fun. Still a bit expensive though.

The Sonos Era 300 is fantastic for surround speakers in a home theater setup. They are also great for high fidelity music listening. I have found myself using my pair of 300s in both settings! These speakers are worth the price tag! The box themselves are greatly designed too which helped me with a recent move. If you already have Sonos products, these will be a great addition to your setup! If you are looking for a top notch speaker with easy compatibly and connections, the Era 300 is the way to go!

The Sonos Era 300 speaker in black is a testament to superior sound engineering. Its compact size is deceiving, as it delivers rich, room-filling audio with clarity and depth. The sleek design complements any decor, and the ease of setup and use is impressive. Whether for music, movies, or podcasts, the Era 300 provides an immersive audio experience. A remarkable addition to any home audio system.

Awesome sound! I have the Arc and Sub Mini and use as rear speakers. I have the Samsung system in my living room and this is much better especially Dolby Atmos music and movies.

The Era 300 makes Dolby Atmos feel downright awesome. Spatial mixes have real height and width—vocals float, instruments breathe, and effects wrap the room. As a standalone it’s impressive, but pairing it with a Sonos Arc (an “Arc ultra” setup) is next level: use a pair as surrounds and the bubble of sound gets huge and cinematic. Music and movies both shine, Trueplay helps dial it in, and the black finish looks sharp. If you want immersive audio without a rack of gear, this is a killer choice.