SonosEra 300 | Spatial Audio Smart Speaker with WiFi, Bluetooth, compatible with Amazon Alexa, Dolby Atmos - White

The Sonos Era 300 has emerged as a top contender in the wireless speaker space, particularly for users who prioritize a well-rounded, high-fidelity audio experience with immersive spatial sound capabilities.Key Features and DesignSpatial Audio Support: The Era 300 is optimized for spatial audio, supporting Dolby Atmos, which creates a 3D sound experience. It has a unique hourglass shape that’s not just aesthetic but also functional, helping disperse sound in multiple directions for an immersive effect.Speaker Configuration:Inside, it packs a six-driver array, including four tweeters and two woofers, allowing it to project sound not just horizontally but also upward, enhancing the depth and fullness of the listening experience. The sound quality is especially good with music produced in Dolby Atmos, which maximizes its spatial capabilities.Connectivity Options:Sonos has added versatility to the Era 300 with Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, a welcome improvement over previous Sonos speakers that were limited to Wi-Fi. This makes it easier to connect various devices and use the speaker in different scenarios.Voice Assistant Compatibility:The Era 300 supports Alexa and Sonos Voice Control (but not Google Assistant), which makes it convenient for hands-free operation. The voice pickup works well, even in louder environments, due to its built-in far-field microphones.Sustainability and Design Updates:The Era 300’s design is more eco-friendly, using recycled materials and being partially disassemblable, which supports easier repairability. The physical buttons on top, including a handy volume slider, make it user-friendly and a bit more tactile compared to the fully touch-controlled previous models.Sound PerformanceThe Era 300 shines in terms of audio fidelity, especially for its size. Its soundstage is wide and detailed, with impressive clarity in highs, balanced mids, and deep bass that doesn’t overwhelm. The spatial audio support takes tracks that are mixed in Dolby Atmos to a new level, giving a “live performance” feel with a strong sense of directionality and space.Music Playback:The Era 300 performs well across genres, but it’s especially suited to high-quality recordings that benefit from its spatial audio capabilities.Home Theater:Paired with a Sonos Arc or Beam Gen 2 soundbar, it enhances surround sound setups, creating an immersive, cinema-like experience at home.Vocals and Instruments:Vocals come through with strong presence, while instruments maintain separation and clarity, preventing any one part of the mix from sounding muddy or overpowered.Pros:Exceptional spatial audio for immersive, room-filling sound.Versatile connectivity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional line-in via USB-C.Sleek, modern design that fits well in various interiors.Enhanced Sonos ecosystem compatibility, making it ideal for multi-room audio setups.Improved sustainability with recycled materials and repair-friendly design.Cons:High price point may make it a less accessible option for casual listeners.Lacks Google Assistant support, which limits voice assistant options.Dolby Atmos audio quality is heavily dependent on compatible sources, so standard stereo tracks may not make full use of its spatial features.

I have previously purchased other small bluetooth speakers that were ok but not impressive with sound quality or had loud they go, I know a few people who have some of the smaller Sonos speakers and they said how impressed they were so I decided that I would take advantage of the Black Friday deals and get the Sonos Era 300.The speaker arrived in an impressive box which makes you feel that you have bought something that it going to be excellent quality. I decided to put the speaker in my kitchen, it was very easy to set up using the app and to link my various music accounts/podcasts/BBC Sounds Etc.The sound quality is impressive especially with Apple spatial music, the clarity of each individual instrument is excellent (low and high volume), I also wanted a speaker where the volume would be high for when we are having a bit of a party, its definitely fits the bill though I don't think we would be able to have it on full volume, 75% is very loud.The speaker though purchased in the sale is still quite a bit of money but I think it is worth it, and if I decided that I had some spare cash and wanted to get another speaker for another room I wood go for the Sones Era 300 again.

Having used Sonos for a fair few years now with the first generation speakers including the 5s, 1s, soundbar, and subs I can safely say that these era 300s are the worthiest upgrade from these.Firstly these speakers are expensive. At over £400 a pop they’re not exactly cheap, especially when you’re looking to pair two together/ have them as surround sound speakers.The value is in the quality of the image quality. Having said earlier about the previous generation, these new era 300s are worth the hype. They produce huge levels, with amazing clarity at whatever level of sound. The bass is also hugely impressive. For a speaker of its size I am amazed about the bass they produce. It’s something that you expect on a £400 speaker but the size amazes me how it works to produce such impeccable bass.I love the design of the speaker. I know from reviews that some people are not big fans. I think it’s different from the norm. A true Scandinavian design influence.This design is obviously to create the Spatial Audio. This feature is fantastic once you find some songs to use it with and get fully immersed. I’m in the privileged position of having two, which I feel is needed to get the most of this feature.One pain is that it WONT fully connect to the SONOS Ray soundbar. This is frustrating it still works with them however not as a full cinema system. To get the full cinema system with the Ray you need to get the Era 100s which I didn’t know when purchasing the Era300…Another bug bare is that of the unavailability to use the new Sonos SW with the old, I feel this is a slight oversight from Sonos, where they could have all integrated well into the new app.Overall I think I can say hand on heart this is one of the best home speakers you can buy. It’s an experience but worthy option, I would honestly say having one of these beauties is better than the 3 ikea Sonos speakers you can get for the same money.A genuinely award winning product.