Sonos Multi-room Audio System - What's in the bundle?
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The Sonos components can each be purchased separately, but to get the best value it's best to start off with a bundle. The most affordable bundle is the 150, which consists of one ZP120, one ZP90, and one controller. Sonos also include a free controller charging cradle with every bundle. This selection will set you back a shade under $1,000. Sonos also offer the same bundle with a set of their SP100 bookshelf loudspeakers included for $1149.
If you need speakers this might seem like a good deal, but since just about any monitors will work with the system, you might prefer to look for better value elsewhere. It's possible to get started with Sonos for less, particularly if you already own an iPhone or iPod Touch, in which case it could make sense to just buy the ZonePlayers and use the free Sonos Controller application that will turn these devices into fully-featured wireless controllers.
With an 8GB Touch costing only just over $200, you might even consider investing in one of these as an alternative to the dedicated controller, although obviously such an arrangement will work best for those who live alone or don't mind leaving their iPod behind when they go out. Another option is to control your Sonos zones with the Desktop Controller software for PC and Mac included with every ZonePlayer. This certainly lowers Sonos' significant price barrier, but only by sacrificing the key attraction of being able to control the system from anywhere within 150 feet or so of a ZonePlayer.
If the non-amplified ZP90 isn't greatly useful, a second bundle is available. The 120 bundle includes two ZP120 ZonePlayers, one controller and a free charging cradle and costs $1,199. It can be upgraded to include two pairs of speakers for $1,499. All of the hardware is available to buy online from http://www.sonos.com/.
It costs quite a lot of money, but the Sonos is a lot of equipment. With its multiroom system, the company has broken the home entertainment mold. It will be no surprise to see other companies following in its footsteps with competing integrated system over the next few years. But for now, Sonos is out there on its own. If you need what it offers - and you can afford it - the Sonos multiroom music system does exactly what it says on the box.
Sources:
http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/sonos_bundle_150
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-audio-receivers-dars/sonos-digital-music-system/4505-6470_7-32456945.html?tag=bw-main-full-l;bw-cat-prod
http://www.sonos.com/
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