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Sonos makes the best sounding self-amplified speakers on the market, the Play1, Play3 & Play5.

To have built-in speakers in the wall, 

ceiling or outdoors pick the Connect Amp & the appropriate speakers.

Add and Amazon Echo Dot to voice control your system.  Place a Dot in each space with a Sonos you want to control.

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PLAY1 SPEAKER

Product Dimensions | Color:

6.36"x 4.69"x 4.69" (HxWxD)

Install Requirements: 

Good Wi-Fi, Power Outlet

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Minutes

The Play1 is a small speaker with a built in amplifier. It connects wirelessly to other Sonos pieces enabling the same or different music in any space.  Each space can have the same or different volume(s).

Recommended Spaces (1 Per Room):

Bath, Small Den, Bedrm, Small Kitchen

Install Requirements: 

Good Wi-Fi, Power Outlet

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Minutes

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The Play3 is a medium speaker with a built in amplifier. It connects wirelessly to other Sonos pieces enabling the same or different music in any space.  Each space can have the same or different volume(s).

Recommended Spaces (1 Per Room):

Den, Bedrm, Kitchen, Dining Room

Product Dimensions | Color:

5.2"x 10.6"x 6.3" (HxWxD)

PLAY3 SPEAKER

Install Requirements: 

Good Wi-Fi, Power Outlet

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Minutes

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The Play5 is a large speaker with a built in amplifier. It connects wirelessly to other Sonos pieces enabling the same or different music in any space.  Each space can have the same or different volume(s).

Recommended Spaces (1 Per Room):

Large Den, Large Kitchen, Large Bedrm

Product Dimensions | Color:

8.03"x 14.33"x 6.06" (HxWxD)

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CONNECT AMPLIFIER

Product Dimensions | Color:

3.50"x 7.28"x 8.15" (HxWxD)

Install Requirements: 

Wire to Speakers, Good Wi-Fi, Power

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Minutes

The Connect Amp is an amplifier used to power any pair of speakers. It connects wirelessly to other Sonos', enabling the same or different music/volume for the space it powers. *Needs speakers. 

Recommended For (1 Per Space):

Any Built In Speakers /Outdoor Speakers

BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS

Recommended Spaces (1 Pair Per Room):

Any Indoor Space with adequate shelves

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Min (Depending On Spkr Wire Run)

Install Requirements: 

Wire, Amplifier

Product Dimensions | Color:

14.8"x 8.5"x 13.8" (HxWxD)

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The Polk S20 American HiFi Bookshelf Speakers are a great way to have superior sound in any space. *Needs amplifier, wiring and a shelf or piece of furniture to sit on.

Install Requirements: 

Wire, Amplifier, InCeiling or Attic Access 

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

1 Hour+ (Depending On Spkr Wire Run)

The Polk MC60 In-Ceiling Speaker is a great way to have sound hidden from view. They are resistant to humidity so bathroom install is acceptable. *Needs amplifier, wiring & hard ceiling with attic access.

IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

Recommended Spaces (1 Pair Per Room):

Any Indoor Space w/sheetrock ceiling

Product Dimensions | Color:

8"Diameter, 3.5" Deep

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Install Requirements: 

Wire, Amplifier, Attic, Basement or crawl

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

1 Hour+ (Depending On Spkr Wire Run)

The Polk Audio 65RT In-Wall Speakers blend well into any room. They are also humidity resistant. *Needs amplifier, wiring & sheetrock wall with attic, basement or crawlspace access.

IN-WALL SPEAKERS

Recommended Spaces (1 Pair Per Room):

Any Indoor Space w/sheetrock wall

Product Dimensions | Color:

16.5"x 11"x 5.5" (HxWxD)

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OUTDOOR SPEAKERS

Product Dimensions | Color:

10.313"x 6.75"x 7.75" (HxWxD)

Install Requirements: 

Wire, Amplifier, Wire access to location 

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

1 Hour+ (Depending On Spkr Wire Run)

The Polk Atrium 5 Outdoor Weatherproof Speakers are great for outdoor spaces. Suitable for a covered porch or on the side of a house exposed to the elements.  *Requires speaker wire and amplifier.

Recommended Spaces (1 Pair Per Space):

Covered Porch, Side of House

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BOOST

Product Dimensions | Color:

1.3"x 4.5"x 4.5" (HxWxD)

Recommended (1 Per House):

Locate next to Wi-Fi Router/Modem

The Boost is an optional Sonos accessory for large systems (5+ Sonos Devices) or in houses with poor Wi-Fi. It creates a dedicated Sonos network, freeing up a homes’ Wi-Fi network.

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Minutes

Install Requirements: 

Power, Network Connection At Router

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Product Dimensions | Color:

3.3" Diameter, 1.3" Height

Recommended Spaces (1 Per Sonos):

All Indoor Rooms or Covered Porch

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Echo Dot

Install Requirements: 

Power Outlet, Good Wi-Fi

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Minutes

Echo Dot adds Alexa voice control to Sonos.  It enables song selection, volume +-, play/pause & room on/off.  Room grouping isn't supported currently though this can be done in the Sonos app.

Good Sound controllable from smartphones/Alexa.

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Place Echo's in any spot with a power outlet that has good Wi-Fi coverage.  Each room can play the same or different music. 

There is no outdoor option so these should only be installed indoors or on a well covered porch.

Echo's can control other devices like door locks, lights, thermostats and more.

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Echo Speaker

Product Dimensions | Color:

5.8"x 3.4"x 3.4" (HxWxD)

Install Requirements: 

Power Outlet, Good Wi-Fi

Typical Tech Hourly Install Time:

30 Minutes

The Echo is a small voice controlled speaker with a built in amplifier. It connects wirelessly to other Echo's enabling the same or different music in any space plus room independent volume(s).

Recommended Spaces (1 Per Room):

All Rooms or Covered Porch