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The Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker ($599) is worth considering with a 6.7/10 consensus score across 3 expert reviews. Experts highlight six drivers and three mid-woofers make it the loudest here and a 3.5 mm line-in connects a turntable or any analog source. Best for: The loudest pure-music room with a line-in for a turntable, A wired hi-fi corner with an Ethernet connection.

Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker — Mixed per expert consensus
Mixed3 Expert Reviews
Price Range
$599
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Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker

Smart Speaker

SHE ScoreAverage

SmartHomeExplorer proprietary rating

5/10

3 expert sources

Compatibility Breadth5/10
Setup Ease4.9/10
Reliability4.5/10
Value Rating5.7/10
Future-Proofing5/10

The Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker earns a SHE Score of 5/10, driven by strong value (5.7/10) with room to improve in reliability (4.5/10). Based on 3 expert sources and SmartHomeExplorer compatibility analysis.

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Expert Consensus: 6.7/10 across 3 sources

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Key Features

  • Sonos Five speaker (single unit)
  • Power cable
  • Quick-start guide
  • Sonos app setup

Best For

The loudest pure-music room with a line-in for a turntableA wired hi-fi corner with an Ethernet connection

What Experts Agree On

What Experts Love

  • Six drivers and three mid-woofers make it the loudest here
  • A 3.5 mm line-in connects a turntable or any analog source
  • An Ethernet port gives it a rock-stable wired connection
  • Stereo-pairs into a serious two-channel music room

Common Criticisms

  • No microphone, so no built-in voice control at all
  • No Bluetooth — it is a Wi-Fi and line-in speaker only
  • No Atmos or height; strictly a stereo music speaker
  • Large and heavy for a shelf at 14 lbs

What The Experts Say

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$599 · 3 expert sources · 6.7/10 consensus

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker worth it?

Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker earns a 6.7/10 consensus score across our 12 expert sources. It is rated "Mixed" — The loudest pure-music room with a line-in for a turntable. At $599, it ranks among the top picks in its category.

Who is the Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker best for?

Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker is best for: The loudest pure-music room with a line-in for a turntable, A wired hi-fi corner with an Ethernet connection. Experts rate it "Mixed" overall.

How does the Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker compare to other Smart Speakers options?

Among the Smart Speakers products we have reviewed, Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker ranks below average with a 6.7/10 score. See our full category comparison for more details.

What smart home systems does the Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker work with?

Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker works with major smart home platforms. Check our compatibility notes on the product page for any setup requirements or hub dependencies.

What are the pros and cons of the Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker?

The main pros of the Sonos Five Wireless HiFi Speaker are six drivers and three mid-woofers make it the loudest here and a 3.5 mm line-in connects a turntable or any analog source. The main downside is no microphone, so no built-in voice control at all. Overall, experts rate it "Mixed" with a 6.7/10 consensus score.

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