With a sleek design and premium sound, the Era 100 Pro offers simplified setup with PoE+, versatile orientation through a professional-grade mount, and more customizable control with Zones, a new software tool to manage larger-scale installations.

Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) today he announced that It was 100 Proits first solution optimized for professional installation in light commercial and residential spaces, is now available for pre-order and will ship from January 28, 2025. Sold exclusively in pairs through select Sonos partners specializing in professional installation, the Era 100 Pro will be available alongside Era 100 Pro Surface Mount (sold separately), which provides flexible mounting for a variety of layouts and applications. Zones, a new software feature that makes setting up and controlling multiple speakers easier and more customizable for larger spaces, will be available via an update to the Sonos app on iOS and Android at the same time.

“Following our entry into the $2 billion light commercial audio market last year with Sonos Pro, our business SaaS product, we now make our hardware debut with the Era 100 Pro, the first Sonos product designed specifically for professional installation,” said Patrick Spence, Sonos CEO. “With a focus on creating the best solutions for our installer community, we have built a strong team of industry veterans from product, engineering, sales and more to lead our professional developments. In collaboration with our global partners, we are committed to advancing our commercial businesses and providing new, much-needed solutions to this market.”

The solution has already received positive feedback from the installer community since its announcement in September 2024. rAVe (PUBS) named the Era 100 Pro their best new audio product. Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 Awardsand Inavate named him an audio finalist within them Invation Technology Awards 2025whose winners will be decided next year.

Built for professional installation

With the rich sound, sleek design and versatile control that Sonos is known for, the Era 100 Pro has been specifically designed to provide a complete, end-to-end solution for a professional installation.

“Creating custom audio systems is no easy task. Dealers, distributors and integrators are tasked with recommending, curating and installing the best audio systems for their customers who range across a wide spectrum of needs, uses, budgets and layouts,” said Chris Heintzelman, VP, Product – Professional. “Sonos offers a new choice with the Era 100 Pro, the company’s first solution designed specifically for professional installation. We prioritized simple setup, flexible configuration and reliable ease of use so that installers can complete work more efficiently and deliver timely installation to their customers.”

• Power over Ethernet: With a single cable providing both power and data, the Era 100 Pro simplifies the installation process by eliminating the cost and complexity of installing AC power at each speaker location, allowing for more unique configurations at different locations. The Era 100 Pro is optimized for PoE+, but can also be used with standard PoE. With Power over Ethernet, business owners can use wired networking for improved reliability, speed and performance while seamlessly integrating into an existing network setup.
• Custom with zones: Introduced alongsideEra 100 Pro, zones provide an easier and more customizable way to orchestrate and control larger-scale installations. Users can configure speakers together into a predictable, unified entity, providing a more permanent experience that remains consistent throughout use.
• Versatile Surface Mount (sold separately in pairs): The Era 100 Pro Surface Mount has 30° pan and tilt ranges and 360° rotation, allowing installation in any orientation. Its indexable ball joint allows installers to achieve repeatable angles with precision, allowing for quick deployment when mounting multiple speakers while ensuring the speakers don’t sag over time. Able to attach to almost any surface, the mount can also accommodate hidden or exposed cables and has a locking base plate to deter theft.
• Security improvements: The Era 100 Pro has a built-in threaded insert and an optional eye bolt that provides a secondary safety attachment point where building codes require it, helping the speaker withstand seismic events and avoid accidental damage. Hook receptacle increases stability when paired with surface mount in non-portrait orientations.
• Premium sound: Using the same acoustic architecture as the Era 100, the Era 100 Pro delivers high-quality sound and impressive low-frequency performance, unique in the PoE speaker category. With two 0.63in / 16mm silk angle high-frequency drivers and one 3.5 x 4.4in / 90.8 x 111.9mm carbon-filled polypropylene low-frequency driver, the speaker delivers rich sound over a wide 240° horizontal dispersion, providing wide coverage in a compact profile.
• Sonos Pro Compatibility (US only): Customers can controlEra 100 Pro and zones directly from the Sonos app or the Sonos Pro dashboard via a tablet or computer, enabling a seamlessly integrated business solution without the need for additional control units or components.

For more information, visit https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100-proand follow along @sonos.

About Sonos

Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) is the world’s leading sound experience company&CloseCurlyQuote. As the inventor of wireless multi-room audio, Sonos’ innovation helps the world listen better by giving people access to the content they love and allowing them to control it wherever and whenever they want. Known for providing an unparalleled sound experience, thoughtful aesthetic design, ease of use and an open platform, Sonos makes a wide range of audio content available to everyone. Sonos is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at www.sonos.com.

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