Hear it just like they played it. Pure and true.
Six speaker drivers powered by six dedicated digital amplifiers
The PLAY:5 uses six state-of the-art digital amplifiers individually coupled with six speaker drivers to deliver great sound to any room. Each instrument, each voice, every detail shines through, pure and precise. With remarkably distinct clarity. And zero audible distortion. Even when you crank it up loud. Really loud.
Class-D amplifiersState of the art, great sounding amplifiers that are light weight, powerful and very energy-efficient in standby and use.
TweetersThree tweeters create a crisp and accurate high-frequency response.
Mid-woofersThree dedicated mid-woofers ensure the faithful reproduction of mid-range frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments, while also delivering a deep, rich bass.
Stereo PairTurn two PLAY:5s into separate left and right channel speakers to create wider, bigger, and deeper sound.
5.1 Home TheatreAdd two PLAY:5 speakers to a PLAYBAR and SUB for a true surround sound experience.
All-digital sound architectureAll filter settings, active equalisation, and time-alignment are done in the digital domain through state-of-the-art DSP circuitry so there's absolutely no loss of audio quality or energy.
Adjustable bass and treble controlsOptimise sound performance using room-specific bass, treble, balance, and loudness controls. Adjust volume by individual room or by groups of rooms
Trueplay tuning.Trueplay measures the acoustics in any room – analyzing things like size, layout and furnishings. Then fine-tunes your PLAY:5 to make the music sound great, no matter where you place your speaker.
Pre-loaded Internet radio stations, free of charge
Get over 100,000 free radio stations, shows, and podcasts, all for free. And you can tune in without turning on your computer: browse for stations, or type in specific call letters or a radio host you love.
Endless music from the most popular online music servicesSonos works seamlessly with Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, Radio by TuneIn, SiriusXM, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Rhapsody, Rdio, Qobuz, TIDAL and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. (Service availability varies by region.)
Computer-free music playbackGet instant access to millions of songs and thousands of radio stations without ripping, downloading, or even turning on a computer. Sonos connects directly to these services over the Internet and then streams the music to the rooms of your choice.
Play the music on your computer in any roomPlay music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, supporting the most popular audio formats, from iTunes® to MP3.
Stream music from an iPhone®, iPad™ or iPod touch®Sonos wirelessly plays your iTunes® music, direct from your iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®, to any room in your home.
Play music and audio from a CD or MP3 player, and more throughout the homeAn analog audio input lets you connect to an external audio source (such as a CD or MP3 player, or radio) and play that music or audio on all Sonos players in the system.
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Audio
Amplifier
Six Class-D digital amplifiers perfectly tuned to match the speaker drivers and acoustic architecture.
Tweeters
Three tweeters create a crisp and accurate high-frequency response.
Mid-woofers
Three dedicated mid-woofers ensure the faithful reproduction of mid-range frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments, while also delivering a deep, rich bass.
Audio line-in
Auto-detecting 3.5mm audio line-in connection
Stereo Pair setting
Turn two PLAY:5s into separate left and right channel speakers for an intense stereo listening experience. Place vertically for a deeper, more focused sweet spot, or sideways for wider, more shareable sound coverage.
5.1 Home Theatre
Add two PLAY:5 speakers to a PLAYBAR and SUB for a true surround sound experience.
Music
Audio formats supported
Support for compressed MP3, iTunes Plus, WMA (including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, FLAC (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files. Native support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support for 48kHz, 32kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz sample rates.
Note: Apple "Fairplay", WMA DRM and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Previously purchased Apple "Fairplay" DRM-protected songs may be upgraded.
Music services supported
Sonos works seamlessly with most music services, including Pandora, Spotify, Deezer and SoundCloud. For a complete list, see http://www.sonos.com/streaming-music.
Operating systems (for stored files)
Windows® XP SP3 and higher; Mac running OS X 10.7 or greater; NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices supporting CIFS
Internet radio supported
Streaming MP3, WMA
Album art supported
JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Apple AirPlay music sources
Connect an Apple AirPlay music source, such as an Apple AirPort Express, to any Sonos player with line-in. Enjoy songs from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in any or every room of the home.
Playlists supported
iTunes, Rhapsody, WinAmp, Windows Media Player
Playback modes
Crossfade, shuffle, repeat
Networking*
Wireless connectivity
Works on your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g, 2.4GHz broadcast capable router.
Also works on SonosNet, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference
SonosNet Extender
Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet 2.0.
Ethernet Port
One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
General
Weight
14 lbs (6.36 kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
8.03 x 14.33 x 6.06 in. (203 x 364 x 154 mm)
Package contents
PLAY:5, power cord, Ethernet cable, QuickStart Guide, and Legal/Warranty information
Power Supply
AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, universal input
Storage temperature
4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Controls
Touch interface with volume up/down, previous/next track and play/pause.
Status Indicator
Light indicates PLAY:5 status.
Microphones
Two built-in microphones to enable future enhancements of Trueplay tuning. (Microphones are currently non-functional. Users will be alerted when microphones are functional and active.)
Humidity resistant
Designed to withstand high humidity. (The PLAY:5 is not waterproof or water resistant.)
Product finish
White matte or Black matte enclosure, graphite grille.
Rubber and felt feet
Built-in rubber feet
Multi-language support
Sonos System Software supports : Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish and Brazilian Portuguese.