The Sonos In-Wall Speaker (Pair) in Black is designed for homeowners and audio enthusiasts seeking a discreet, high-fidelity sound solution for their living spaces. Its key win is providing immersive, room-filling audio that integrates seamlessly into the Sonos ecosystem, enhancing both music and TV experiences. The main caveat is that these are passive speakers, requiring a Sonos Amp (sold separately) for power and full functionality, including advanced features like Trueplay tuning.
Hidden, Immersive Sound: Engineered to blend into your wall, delivering rich, natural sound without visible clutter, ideal for minimalist aesthetics.
Sonos Ecosystem Integration: Works seamlessly with your existing Sonos system over Wi-Fi, allowing for multi-room audio and unified control via the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2.
Powered by Sonos Amp: Specifically designed to pair with the Sonos Amp for optimal performance, ensuring a powerful and consistent audio experience.
Trueplay Tuning: Utilizes Trueplay technology (via the Sonos app and a compatible iOS device) to acoustically optimize the speakers' sound profile to the unique dimensions and furnishings of your room.
Collaborative Design: Constructed and tuned in collaboration with Sonance, ensuring high-quality audio engineering and performance.
Discreet Mounting: Designed for flush in-wall installation, providing a clean and integrated look.
Multiple Size Options: Available in 6-inch or 8-inch variants, offering flexibility for different room sizes and sound preferences.
Aesthetically Pleasing: Disappears into your decor for a clean, unobtrusive look.
High-Quality Audio: Delivers natural, room-filling sound, suitable for both music and TV audio.
Seamless Sonos Experience: Integrates perfectly with the Sonos app, Wi-Fi connectivity, and multi-room audio capabilities.
Optimized Sound: Trueplay tuning customizes the sound to your specific room acoustics.
AirPlay 2 Compatible: Allows direct streaming from Apple devices.
Durable Construction: Built in collaboration with Sonance for reliability.
Requires Sonos Amp: Cannot function without a separate Sonos Amp, increasing overall cost and setup complexity.
Installation Complexity: In-wall installation typically requires professional assistance or significant DIY skills.
Not Portable: Once installed, they are fixed in place.
Passive Speakers: Lacks built-in amplification, relying entirely on the external Amp.
Aesthetically Pleasing: Disappears into your decor for a clean, unobtrusive look.
High-Quality Audio: Delivers natural, room-filling sound, suitable for both music and TV audio.
Seamless Sonos Experience: Integrates perfectly with the Sonos app, Wi-Fi connectivity, and multi-room audio capabilities.
Optimized Sound: Trueplay tuning customizes the sound to your specific room acoustics.
AirPlay 2 Compatible: Allows direct streaming from Apple devices.
Durable Construction: Built in collaboration with Sonance for reliability.
Requires Sonos Amp: Cannot function without a separate Sonos Amp, increasing overall cost and setup complexity.
Installation Complexity: In-wall installation typically requires professional assistance or significant DIY skills.
Not Portable: Once installed, they are fixed in place.
Passive Speakers: Lacks built-in amplification, relying entirely on the external Amp.
The Sonos In-Wall Speakers (Pair) excel at providing a powerful and immersive audio experience tailored for a variety of home entertainment scenarios. When paired with the Sonos Amp, these speakers deliver clear highs, balanced mids, and a surprisingly robust bass for their discreet profile. They are ideal for:
Home Theater Systems: Integrate them as part of a surround sound setup with a Sonos soundbar or use them as primary stereo speakers for an uncluttered media room.
Whole-Home Audio: Extend your Sonos multi-room system into main living areas, kitchens, or even bedrooms, enjoying consistent high-quality audio throughout your home without visible speakers.
Dedicated Music Listening: For audiophiles who value both sound quality and minimalist design, these speakers offer a rich and detailed soundstage for critical listening.
Enhanced TV Audio: Connect your TV to the Sonos Amp to use these speakers for much improved television sound, offering greater clarity and impact than built-in TV speakers.
Trueplay Tuning is a standout feature, utilizing the acoustics of your room to fine-tune the speakers' output. This means whether your room has hard surfaces, carpets, or unique layouts, Trueplay optimizes the sound to ensure it's balanced and natural, minimizing distortions and enhancing clarity. For example, in a large, echoey living room, Trueplay can reduce excessive reverberation, making dialogue clearer and music more focused.
Planning & Placement: Carefully plan the location in your wall, ensuring adequate space, clearance from studs, and access for wiring. Consider the optimal listening position for stereo imaging.
Wiring: Run high-quality speaker wire from the planned speaker locations to where your Sonos Amp will be situated. This often involves cutting into walls and fishing wires, which can be complex.
Wall Cut-Out: Use the provided template (if included) to accurately cut the necessary openings in your drywall. Ensure the cut is clean and precise.
Speaker Installation: Secure the speakers into the wall openings using the built-in mounting clamps. Follow the specific instructions in the product manual for proper tightening.
Connect to Sonos Amp: Connect the speaker wires to the appropriate terminals on your Sonos Amp. Ensure correct polarity (positive to positive, negative to negative).
Sonos App Setup: Power on your Sonos Amp and follow the in-app instructions to add it to your Sonos system. Once added, the speakers connected to the Amp will be recognized.
Trueplay Tuning: Perform Trueplay tuning using a compatible iOS device to calibrate the speakers to your room's acoustics for optimal sound.
Sonos Amp: These speakers are explicitly designed and optimized for use with the Sonos Amp. While they are passive speakers, using them with other amplifiers may not allow access to Sonos features like Trueplay and seamless app control.
Sonos Ecosystem: Fully compatible with the entire Sonos product line for multi-room audio and integrated control.
Wi-Fi Connectivity: Relies on your home Wi-Fi network for stable audio streaming and control.
Apple AirPlay 2: Supports direct streaming from Apple devices for easy music playback.
Cleaning: Gently wipe the grilles and surrounds with a soft, dry, or slightly damp cloth to remove dust. Avoid abrasive cleaners or excessive moisture.
Grille Maintenance: If the grilles are removable and paintable, ensure any paint is applied thinly to avoid clogging the perforations, which could affect sound quality.
Environmental: Ensure the speakers are installed in a dry, indoor environment. While robust, they are not designed for outdoor exposure or high humidity areas unless explicitly stated.
No User Serviceable Parts: Do not attempt to disassemble the speakers. Refer to Sonos support for any technical issues beyond basic troubleshooting.