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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1419 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are satisfied with the Era 300 Smart Speaker's incredible sound quality, ease of use, and solid bass. Many appreciate its Dolby Atmos capability, easy setup, and appealing design. However, some customers find the price a bit high, and a few have noted that the app could use some improvement.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Immersive Surround Sound Experience: Sonos Era 300

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonos Era 300

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sonos Era 300 is a premium smart speaker that delivers immersive 3D audio through its innovative Dolby Atmos multidirectional driver array. It offers powerful, room-filling sound with deep bass and integrates easily via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or AirPlay 2. It is the ideal choice for those wanting a future-proof audio experience or a high-end addition to a Sonos home theater.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for your sound!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent high quality speakers.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great wireless speakers with high quality sound, easy to setup. I would definitely recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Refurbished Era 300

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Era 300 speaker was refurbished and works as it should. Great sound and easy set-up. If you love music, the Sonos products are the way to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seriously Breathtaking

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    “A Sonic Triumph: Sonos Era 300 vs. HomePod”

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently upgraded my home audio setup, and the Sonos Era 300 has truly impressed me. Compared to the HomePod, the Era 300 delivers a richer and more immersive sound experience. The clarity of highs, depth of lows, and overall balance are exceptional, making every note come alive. One standout feature is the versatility of the Era 300. Its compatibility with various streaming services and easy integration into existing smart home setups provide a seamless user experience. The ability to fine-tune audio settings through the Sonos app allows for personalized sound customization tailored to individual preferences. With the HomePod you get locked into the Apple ecosystem. Moreover, the Era 300’s design is sleek and modern, seamlessly blending into any room aesthetic. Its compact size doesn’t compromise on power, and the build quality is evident from the moment you unbox it. While the HomePod has its merits, the Sonos Era 300 outshines it in terms of audio fidelity, flexibility, and design. If you’re seeking a premium speaker that delivers a superior listening experience, the Sonos Era 300 is undoubtedly a top contender.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Terrific sound easy to set up decent quality control.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup, amazing sound.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sonos era300 is amazing sound, this speaker was easy to setup with the sonos app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonos

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker, sound quality of Sonos is excellent. Easy to connect and set up with the Sonos app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonos Era 300

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing sound so much detail, perfect size, easy integration!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Addition to the Sonos Home Sound System

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers are great! Rich sound! Easy to setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Customer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is my dream, exellent sound and comfortable to setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sonos Era 300

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought during the Black Friday sale. Great sound, solid build quality, and easy setup. The only drawback is that it’s larger than I expected

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worthy addition to Sonos Home Theater

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Bluetooth—no more speaker wires!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Premium sound, premium product all around. Looks elegant and can’t say enough how much we love it! Worth the price. And sounds like you are in a true movie theater.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SIMPLY THE BEST FOR DOLBY ATMOS SOUND

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unbelieveable sound

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive Speaker!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SONOS

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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