5/30/2023 0 Comments Sonance amp review![]() Preferably under the eaves, or in the ceiling if you have the speakers on the terrace. If you want the sound to cover a larger area, such as a large terrace or garden, the speakers can advantageously be mounted higher than two meters up on the wall. Photo: Canton Placementĭo not underestimate the placement of the speakers. But not frost and snow, so be sure to have a place to store them when winter comes.Īll outdoor speakers in this test came with the included wall mount. These are very similar speakers for wall mounting, with one important difference: They are weather resistant, and can withstand both wind and rain. They are ordinary, passive speakers that are connected to an amplifier with cables. These are outdoor speakers that are mounted on the wall – or in the ceiling. Photo: Geir Gråbein Nordby Outdoor speakers for wall mounting It is not very practical to have to move two speakers back and forth, store them in the shed when not in use, and look for them again on the next occasion. Well, except for those that can be linked together in pairs, such as the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom.īut you may want a more permanent solution outdoors. This is where all portable small speakers fail. Stereoįirst of all, it is important to have sound in stereo, that is, two speakers and with a wide enough distance between them to provide a large sound stage. Namely outdoor speakers for wall mounting. But how to do that without compromising on sound? A simple handheld Bluetooth speaker will not cut the mustard in the long run. But that does not mean that the music experiences must be left inside the house. But for a different target group.When the weather gets too warm, we leave the stuffy rooms inside and go out for a breath of fresh air. A completely different approach! Perhaps not for the purist. That’s great, but for those who want background music, it’s often too detailed and present, which distracts from the conversation you might have during dinner. The big difference is that the in-wall / in-ceiling solutions are often focused on hi-fi playback. Those both have a link with Control4 for example. And also for these solutions amplifiers with streaming can be found. The prices do not differ from the Sonos Sonance. Almost every speaker manufacturer has solutions for in-wall / in-ceiling and even outdoors. AlternativesĪre there alternatives? Of course there are. The bundle with an Amp and Sonance speakers does not offer a discount, but for €1398 you get a nice system if you are in the market for an invisible solution. In the end, the Sonos Amp is a great partner for these in-wall / in-ceiling solutions. Like a bathroom or a very ‘hard’ sounding room. However, we estimate that Trueplay will do more in terms of neutrality and openness in difficult spaces. So we don’t hear a mega difference between with and without trueplay. Except maybe in the deep bass where there is always something to fix. Now our listening space is already pretty neutral – although the AV side is pretty muffled – so a lot of eq’ing is not necessary. We walk through the wizzard and sit down for it again. The trick according to Sonos is that Trueplay ‘finishes it off’. Slightly less warmth, but still a striking dispersion and tranquillity. On the Sonos Amp we also hear a surprisingly complete rendition of the music. The question is: is that necessary and desirable in this set-up? We estimate it not to be: it will distract too much with ‘background music’. Even if it is not a miracle of resolution or ultra-neutral. The sound feels complete and the playback is controlled and pleasant. So the results on our own AV system are good. But let’s look at the performance of a Sonos Amp. And it sounds very calm, which can be very desirable with such a system. The Sonance in-ceiling speakers spread the sound well. They want more an invisible solution for music throughout the house.Īnd in a way they have succeeded well. ![]() However, we guess that the goal of Sonos (and Sonance) is not to bring pure realism. Or that the band is in the room: they are everywhere with the Sonance speakers. It is not the case that you have the feeling that the singer(s) is sitting on your lap. Now it is true that this is slightly at the expense of resolution and perception. Think of a solution for a dinner party, or during a visit to a restaurant. Nothing distracts, which is very pleasant if you are looking for an installation for background music, for example.
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