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Sonos Releases Play Wireless Speaker Priced at $299 in Late March

Sonos introduced the Play wireless speaker in late March as part of its home audio lineup. The device measures over 7.5 inches tall and costs $299. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and is available at retailers including Sonos.com, Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.

Variety
1 source·Apr 10, 4:31 PM(25 days ago)·1m read
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Sonos Releases Play Wireless Speaker Priced at $299 in Late MarchVariety
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Specifications The device supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The speaker is available now at Sonos.com, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and other retailers.

Key Facts

Sonos Play
wireless speaker released end of March
$299 price
includes charging dock but not USB-C charger
24-hour battery
supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Automatic Trueplay
app-based tuning for indoor outdoor use
Waterproof design
dustproof and drop-resistant with recycled materials

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. End of March 2023

    Sonos released the Play wireless speaker to its audio product lineup.

    1 sourceVariety
  2. Now

    The Play speaker became available for purchase at multiple retailers including Sonos.com and Amazon.

    1 sourceVariety

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Consumers with existing Sonos systems can expand setups using the Play for multi-room audio.

  2. 02

    Sonos may see increased sales in portable audio segment from the new model.

  3. 03

    Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy could stock more Sonos products following the release.

  4. 04

    Competition in wireless speakers may prompt rivals to update their portable offerings.

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