Hey there! So, have you heard about the buzz around Sonos’ first music speaker designed especially for spatial audio? Yep, I’m talking about the Era 300. It’s been quite the charmer since its launch last year, but what’s even more interesting is that Sonos has kept it away from the sale spotlight… until now. So, if your ears have been longing for a deal, perk up: Sonos has rolled out refurbished Era 300 units for grabs at $359, which is a sweet $91 off the retail price. While these speakers aren’t fresh out of the box, Sonos has a solid track record with their refurb program. Right now, you can snag the white ones (sorry, the black ones are all scooped up), but hey, a deal’s a deal, plus you snag three free months of Apple Music. Not too shabby, right?
Now, I got the scoop on the Era 300, and let me tell you, it’s quite the standout in Sonos’ lineup, especially when it comes to sound quality. The whole spatial audio thing is a bit of a mixed bag – it’s like, sometimes you’re in this awesome concert hall, but then the vocals get drowned in all the reverb. But when it hits right, oh boy, does it shine. Songs just burst to life with this rich, crisp vibrance, making you appreciate the bass and instrumentals like never before. Just a heads up, though – if spatial audio is your sole reason for getting this, you might want to ponder a bit since the track support is still catching up. But who knows what the future holds, especially with Apple nudging artists towards spatial audio.
Thinking of going all out? Sonos suggests pairing two Era 300s for an experience that’s straight-up out of this world. And with the discounts, setting up your surround sound system just got a lot friendlier on the wallet. Plus, getting them up and running is a breeze – just hook them up through the Sonos app, and you’re good to go. But hey, if the Era 300 isn’t quite your beat, Sonos has a variety of other refurbished goodies up for grabs.
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So, there you have it, a sweet deal on the Sonos Era 300, perfect for those looking to give their home audio a bit of an oomph without breaking the bank. Happy shopping!
