![]() The company has also finally decided to embrace modern Wi-Fi standards. Given that the Era speakers are the first to offer physical mic switches (in addition to a touch control), Sonos may believe that SL versions are unnecessary. For some of its other voice-enabled speakers, SL versions omit the microphones - a choice designed to appeal to people who are uneasy with the idea that their devices might be used to listen to them all of the time. Speaking of the onboard mics, Sonos has declined to say whether or not it plans to sell “SL” versions of the Era Series. If you decide to relocate your speakers, you’ll need re-tune them from within the app. Unlike the Sonos Move, which can also use its onboard mics for Trueplay, the Era series won’t automatically recalibrate themselves when you move them. iPhone users can still avail themselves of the more precise Trueplay technique that involves wandering around your room, waving your phone - Sonos now calls this Advanced Tuning. Sonos calls this Quick Tuning, and it’s available to both iPhone and Android users from within the Sonos app, marking the first time that Android users will be able to enjoy Sonos’ room-tuning technology on the company’s non-portable speakers. Simon Cohen / Digital Trendsīoth the Era 100 and 300 can use their onboard mics to do Sonos Trueplay tuning. Until now, only the $549 Sonos Five included an aux-in port. Thanks to a USB-C port on the back of the devices, customers have the option of adding an auxiliary audio source like a turntable through the use of a $19 line-in adapter or the $39 combo adapter, which adds Ethernet. ![]() This complements the speakers’ Apple AirPlay compatibility. The Era 100 and 300 mark the first time that Sonos has included Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity in a non-portable speaker, letting you bypass Wi-Fi networks, as well as the Sonos app, for a quick, ad-hoc listening experience. Simon Cohen / Digital Trends A number of firsts Sonos says the Era name reflects the fact that the speakers mark a new era for the company, and that’s not just a marketing ploy - the Era 100 and 300 represent a significant departure from Sonos’ previous offerings in a number of ways. Related: Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 first impressions: it’s all about immersion Both speakers will be available on March 28 in 26 countries including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, and Australia, with preorders beginning March 7.
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