Episode 28 Can An Audio Company be a Drug?

The Sound of Design with Mark and Dan

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