Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers: Striking the Balance Between Sound & Style
*Updated: May 2024*
Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers, developed in collaboration with renowned Canadian home-audio brand Sonance, have become a popular choice for homeowners seeking a seamless integration of high-quality audio into their living spaces. Throughout this Sonos In-Ceiling Speaker review, we'll explore why these speakers continue to impress and why they remain a great solution for those considering in-ceiling audio installations
While Sonos' Architectural range initially offered just a few speaker models (in-ceiling, in-wall, and outdoor), each one was meticulously crafted for optimal performance within its designated environment. Since the introduction of the original 6-inch models, Sonos has expanded the range to include 8-inch in-ceiling speakers, catering to listeners who desire even more powerful sound.
Price:
The 6" model starts at £699 RRP per pair, but you can often find these on sale for a more affordable price. Being a newer release, the 8" version carries a price tag of £999 per pair. This positions them firmly in the high-end category. However, the price reflects the seamless Sonos integration, renowned sound quality, and the aesthetic benefit of a discreet in-ceiling design.
Note: All Sonos products bought with Smart Home Sounds come complete with a FREE 6 year extended warranty, FREE delivery and with 0% finance available.
Acoustic Excellence:
Featuring a 1” tweeter and pivotable 6” bass driver, the Sonos 6-inch In-Ceiling Speakers have been developed in conjunction with Sonance to offer customers premium kevlar components and a rich, dynamic sound profile. We particularly love the Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers for their nuanced surround sound performance when paired with a Sonos Soundbar and Subwoofer.
We see the Sonos In-Ceilings as great all-rounders, particularly when pairs are combined to fill an open plan living space such as a Kitchen-Diner.
In a similar fashion, the Sonos 8-inch In-Ceiling Speakers, feature a larger 8” bass driver that offers the same distinguished sound, with more power and a wider soundstage. We're thrilled that Sonos now offers these as an option for filling open plan or large spaces. They're perfect for those who crave a powerful and detailed sound, no matter the size of the room or the occasion.
Of course, there are other models out there from renowned home audio brands such as Monitor Audio, Bowers & Wilkins, KEF, and more that offer high performance at a similar price point. However, the Sonos in-ceiling speakers match their competitors not only with wonderful sound quality, but also in regards to their brilliant and intuitive features highlighted below.
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Intuitive Features
As a smart speaker specialist, Sonos has designed the Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers from the ground up to compliment their home ecosystem. Leveraging Sonance’s years of expertise within the ceiling speaker field, Sonos have tailored their loudspeakers specifically for use with the Sonos Amp.
The Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers have been precisely impedance matched to the Sonos Amp, enabling you to power up to 3 pairs with a single unit, making this the perfect speaker and amplifier combination for a larger space.
When using the Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers with the Sonos Amp you’ll also be able to make use of Sonos’ innovative Trueplay feature on iOS. This can be performed as part of the initial setup process and will precisely tailor the sound output of the speakers to your space, taking account of any ceiling features, furniture or alcoves that would benefit from acoustic adjustment.
Easy Install
Designed with convenience in mind, the Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers will fit easily into your ceiling without requiring any additional mounting apparatus. Spring-loaded terminals make it easy to connect your speakers to speaker cable, meaning that after the cable has been laid and a hole has been cut, you can have your speakers installed within a couple of minutes.
The Sonos In-Ceiling Speakers come equipped with a magnetic speaker cover, making them even easier to install. Designed with a slim bezel and grille, the Sonos In-Ceiling speakers will blend seamlessly with your ceiling and not encroach on the decor of the room. You can even remove and spraypaint the magnetic speaker grilles to match your chosen ceiling colour.
Sonos Architectural Range
Not stopping at ceiling speakers, Sonos released a full Architectural Range in 2019 comprising of both and Outdoor and In-Wall speaker option as well. All three speaker types are supplied in pairs and are perfectly impedance matched for use with the Sonos Amp, meaning you can mix and match on the same Amp if desired.
If you were interested in building up your home Sonos ecosystem using these structural loudspeakers, look no further than our Sonos Amp and Sonos In-Ceiling Speaker (pair) bundle. We also have bundles for the Sonos In-Wall and Sonos Outdoor speakers if these would be more suitable for your project. Like any other Sonos product on our site, the Sonos In-Ceiling speakers and other Architectural models are fully covered by our 6 Year Extended Sonos Warranty, a great reason to shop with us!
If you have any questions about the Architectural range or ceiling speakers more generally, please contact our customer service team via Live Chat on the website, info@smarthomesounds.co.uk or over the phone on 0800677 1100. Our customer service team is available between 9 am-5 pm Monday to Saturday.
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