{"id":54820,"date":"2018-12-31T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2018-12-31T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=54820"},"modified":"2025-03-26T12:44:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:44:18","slug":"5-best-multi-room-audio-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/5-best-multi-room-audio-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Multi-Room Audio Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over the past decade, we\u2019ve seen wireless networks become a requirement in every home. Conventional audio equipment has been replaced by smartphones, tablets, and various smart home devices<\/a>. One of the most popular features among consumers is the ability to stream music from the Internet. And this experience is further improved by the production of multi-room audio systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-room audio systems have granted the wishes of music lovers and audiophiles. They’re enabling them to enjoy surround sound not only in their living rooms but in every other room of the house. These devices simply require an app or Bluetooth connection to connect to your home network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another factor that makes multi-room audio systems worth the investment is the fact that most of the main components are compatible with voice assistants like Alexa<\/a> and Google Assistant<\/a>. They can also serve as standalone speakers. So, you can start with a single component and build on it when the budget permits or you move to a bigger house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with so many brands to choose from, it can be overwhelming. We\u2019ll help you decide by showing you five of the best multi-room audio systems on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sonos is currently on top of every list of the best multi-room audio systems. Not only is it one of the most recognizable audio brands. They also have one of the most solid and reliable setups with its lineup of speakers and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brand has four key products that are widely used in multi-room setups. The Sonos One, Sonus Beam, Play:1, and Play:5. The first two are the most popular among consumers. In fact, if you are just starting out, you can get away with just multiple Sonos Ones (as seen in our list of suggested setups below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from its stylish products, the Sonos wireless audio system offers very stable Wi-Fi performance. It uses a mesh system and offers its own wireless network adapter (the Sonos Boost). This ensures optimum wireless connectivity even for the speaker that\u2019s farthest from the router. The speakers also work with Alexa commands and default to Amazon Music. Google Assistant support is expected to arrive on the Sonos One and Sonos Beam in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for its sound quality, consumers can only expect the best from a brand that has worked on improving its audio products over time, especially with regular firmware upgrades and the use of Trueplay technology that automatically tunes your speaker depending on acoustic factors that can impact sound quality, such as its placement in a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy setup, Android and iOS support (via the Sonos app), a clean and fresh interface, and affordability are among many other reasons that make the Sonos audio system worth investing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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