Episode 28 Can An Audio Company be a Drug?

In this episode, Daniel Newman and Mark Powell discuss the audio brand Sonos. They explore Sonos' history, its shift in design and focus on sound quality, and its impact on the soundbar market. They also discuss Sonos' range of speakers, including the Play 5, Subwoofer, and soundbars like the Arc and Beam. The conversation covers the simplicity and compatibility of Sonos products, as well as the Sonos Amp and Port for custom installations. They also touch on connecting turntables to Sonos systems and the importance of getting back to the music. In this conversation, Mark Powell and Daniel Newman discuss the various Sonos speaker options, including the Sonos Roam and Sonos Move. They also mention the Symfonisk lineup, which includes a bookshelf speaker, table lamp, floor lamp, and picture frame speaker. The conversation highlights the versatility and portability of Sonos speakers, as well as their integration with other devices. The speakers' price points and networking requirements are also discussed. Overall, Sonos is positioned as a prosumer, do-it-yourself product that offers high-quality sound and a seamless ecosystem.

 

00:00Introduction 

00:32Introducing Sonos as an Audio Brand

02:01Sonos' Shift in Design and Sound Quality

03:11Sonos' Ability to Update and Improve Sound

05:45Sonos' Range of Speakers

07:36Sonos' Addictive Nature

10:41Sonos' Network-Based Product

11:48Sonos' Impact on the Soundbar Market

15:11Sonos Play 5 as a Premium Speaker

17:30Sonos Subwoofer and Soundbars

20:08Sonos Subwoofer's Isobaric Design

22:53Sonos Soundbars' Simplicity and Compatibility

29:25Sonos Amp and Port for Custom Installations

35:41Sonos Port for Connecting Turntables

41:36Sonos Port as an Auxiliary to Stereo Systems

42:23Sonos Port in a Listening Room

43:15Sonos' Focus on Getting Back to the Music

43:45Sonos Speaker Options

44:44Sonos Roam

45:14Sonos Move

49:29Symfonisk Lineup

52:31Sonos Price Points

53:44Sonos Ecosystem

55:09Sonos Use Case

56:11Sonos Ray and Beam

57:25Sonos Networking

58:03Sonos as a DIY Product