uh oh - Sonos Play:1 - I can hear my wallet weeping...
Discussion
kingston12 said:
I'll sit back and watch for now. All I want is a system that doesn't fall over every time one of my neighbours use their microwave. Sonos isn't that system, but at least I'll be able to sell it for reasonable money if something else does comes along.
Let me know when you want to sell I may be interested.I have a bridge, 4 Play1's, 3 play5's a connect amp and a connect. No issues at all.
Sonos support is fantastic. Might be worth a call to them see if they can spot any faults
So, i've just committed to the sonos route with an order for the play 1 twin pack after falling out with the increasingly flaky (in my house) airplay and having just had a small extension completed that needs audio. Next purchase might be a play 5 if things go well.
I've recently completed a years subscription of Spotify premium which I rated. I'm a fully apple household so will probably give apple music a whirl for the 3 month trial. What are peoples views on the most sonos friendly music streaming service given it has to be managed through the songs app? I don't have any local music any longer (after a major hard drive failure a couple of years ago) and I quite enjoy discovery services like the tailored 'radio' stations and curated playlists.
I've recently completed a years subscription of Spotify premium which I rated. I'm a fully apple household so will probably give apple music a whirl for the 3 month trial. What are peoples views on the most sonos friendly music streaming service given it has to be managed through the songs app? I don't have any local music any longer (after a major hard drive failure a couple of years ago) and I quite enjoy discovery services like the tailored 'radio' stations and curated playlists.
Edited by jak77 on Saturday 26th December 21:09
phib said:
If you have 4 rooms you want them to work in is it better to have 2 packs of sonos 1's (4) or is there a better option ?
No idea with this stuff at all ....
Phib
If it were myself, I'd purchase 5 of them and run a stereo pair in the room you will spend most time listening, alternatively buy an initial 4 and then decide on a fifth, once you've had a play with a pair. No idea with this stuff at all ....
Phib
Does anyone who uses these listen to podcasts, and if so how?
Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
sjg said:
Does anyone who uses these listen to podcasts, and if so how?
Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
I've just invested in a couple of play 1's and found about half of the podcasts i subscribe to are on tune in and therefore easily available. I understand that sticher also has podcasts available. I don't think any of these options provide the features you will be used to in overcast though.Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
Having been an overcast user for some time though I hadn't appreciated that the smart speed feature was so impressive - my usual podcasts sounded completely different but obviously a lot slower!!
I think I may look for an airplay based solution to fill this hole so I can continue to use overcast. I have a spare airport express laying around and its the excuse i need for the purchase of a connect/connect:amp/play5. My only fear is the reason I got into sonos was the flakiness of airplay. A solid integration of any of the dedicated pod catchers would be most welcome.
just thought I would add a nice experience with Sonos
to be fair I have spent enough (bar, sub and 2 1s for TV room, a 5 in kitchen and 3 in daughter's room) but when my CR200 controller broke (bought off ebay 3 years ago, so well out of warranty) they tested it out over phone a number of ways and then replaced it FOC with a new replacement. In fact I don't think they even asked if it was in warranty or not.
Also solved my problem of itunes playlists not syncing to Sonos, took 30 mins over phone but advisor/helpdesk guy was courteous and patient and eventually solved the problem.
its expensive but works very well and the after sales service is exceptional
to be fair I have spent enough (bar, sub and 2 1s for TV room, a 5 in kitchen and 3 in daughter's room) but when my CR200 controller broke (bought off ebay 3 years ago, so well out of warranty) they tested it out over phone a number of ways and then replaced it FOC with a new replacement. In fact I don't think they even asked if it was in warranty or not.
Also solved my problem of itunes playlists not syncing to Sonos, took 30 mins over phone but advisor/helpdesk guy was courteous and patient and eventually solved the problem.
its expensive but works very well and the after sales service is exceptional
sjg said:
Does anyone who uses these listen to podcasts, and if so how?
Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
On an iPhone you can select to play things that are stored on your phone from the Sonos app, that's how I do it. Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
sjg said:
Does anyone who uses these listen to podcasts, and if so how?
Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
Download the podcasts to your iPhone using the podcasts App then in the Sonos App select This iPhone as the source then Podcasts.Tempted but I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music, would ideally want to come home and finish listening to something while cooking dinner, etc. Do any of the iPhone podcast apps (currently using Overcast but willing to consider others) integrate? Or would I be stuck with using line-in?
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