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| SONOS SUB |
Sonos has
released a subwoofer to complement its array of wireless Play
speakers and Connect amps. It’s called Sub. This speaker component isn’t cheap but it does add
excellent definition and low-end heft to any existing audio system.
The SUB adds
the low-frequency effects that its players have arguably been
missing. It is a great work of design. The rounded curves
and shape, combined with the gloss black finish make the SUB as
gorgeous as every other bit of Sonos component.
The design is eminently practical: the hole in the middle has two
drivers facing each other. This concentrates the bass in the middle
of the subwoofer.
No need to place the SUB in the corner of a room, as
with a traditional bass speaker. A small advantage is that there's
practically no vibration through the case.
The SUB can be made smaller than a regular
subwoofer, as each racetrack driver is roughly half the size of
speake.
This dimension becomes more important when you use
the SUB's party trick. It can be placed on its side and slid
underneath a sofa or bed out of the way. Sonos provides stick-on felt
feet for the SUB in this position, so you won't scratch it as you
push it out of the way. Sonos has also made the only subwoofer that
you can comfortably stash out of the way.
Setting up an entirely new multi-speaker system is
equally as easy, and only involves an extra step or two.
It does also have an Ethernet port underneath, next
to the power input. Going wireless gives you even more flexibility in
positioning the SUB, as you only need to place it next to a power
socket.
The Sub sounds awesome. Sonos speakers have always
sounded excellent to ears, and if you’re a fan of the audio your
Play or Connect system already puts out, the Sub will only make it
sound better. It adds just the right amount of subtle depth, driving
everything below about 90Hz, and enhances all different kinds of
music.
The easy setup, the plethora of music choices, and
the joy of having multiple powered speaker components all working in
concert without wires and without a controller amp.
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