Sonos Era 300 was launched in the US and other global markets earlier this year and it managed to impress users and reviewers alike. Despite its particularly high price tag, the Era 300 is an irresistible smart speaker. The more affordable Era 100 is also a solid entry from the brand and it is seen as a neat improvement over the Sonos One. Both these speakers are packed with many new-to-Sonos features and now they have been launched in India as well.
What do Sonos Era 300 and 100 bring to the table?
Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 bring a rather different design than the rest of the Sonos speaker lineup. The Era 300 looks like a thick hourglass, featuring six powerful drivers that direct sound in various directions. The 10.2 x 7.3 x 6.3-inch Era 300 supports Spatial Audio (aka Dolby Atmos for Music) and is the first Sonos speaker to provide multi-channel surround sound for home cinemas.
You can pair two Era 300s as rear speakers with an Arc or Beam (Gen 2) soundbar and a Sub to create a home theater arrangement. Sonos claims it worked closely with its community of leading artists and creators to fine-tune Era 300, allowing you to “enjoy sound straight from the studio that’s true to the artist’s intent.”
You won’t find Spatial Audio support on the Era 100, which has a more oval and less boxy shape. The Era 100 brings one woofer and a pair of tweeters. You can pair two Sono Era 100 for a stereo effect. Also, the speaker measures 7.2 x 5.1 x 4.7 inches, a little smaller than Sono One.
Both speakers support Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. You can connect to them via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and charge via a USB-C port. The user interface has also seen changes with new touch controls for volume. Then there is TruePlay, Sonos’ room correction software that automatically measures the room and makes adjustments accordingly.
Pricing and Availability for India
The Sonos Era 100 is priced in India at Rs. 29,999 (approximately $370), while the Sonos Era 300 is priced at Rs. 54,999 (around $675). Both speakers are offered in black and white. You can purchase them starting October 20. Pre-orders begin on October 15 on the Sonos website.
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