Sonos Taking Preorders for Architectural Speakers Designed by Sonance

Sonos gave availability dates for custom-channel dual-branded products it announced at an August news briefing (see 1808280065). It revealed more product details in Tuesday’s unveiling of the Sonos Architectural by Sonance collection of passive speakers, targeted to indoor and outdoor use. The speakers, designed for installation, were optimized to work with Sonos’ new Amp, said the company. The in-wall and in-ceiling speakers are available for preorder with general availability Feb. 26. Outdoor speakers will be available in April, it said. Sonance was a natural partner for the line, said CEO Patrick Spence, citing the architectural audio company’s reputation for sound quality and reliability. The Sonance-Sonos line integrates Sonos’ Trueplay technology, which accounts for the size, construction and furnishings of a room where speakers are placed and adjusts equalization for the best sound. Up to three pairs of Sonos Architectural by Sonance speakers can be powered by one Sonos Amp. Indoor speakers are $599 per pair; outdoor speakers are $799 a pair.