The Fantastic Sonos Era 100 Reaches Its Lowest Price Yet for Prime Day

"Amazon Prime Big Deal Days means sweet sales on some of our favorite gear, and as perhaps the best smart speaker we've ever tested, the Sonos Era 100 certainly qualifies. This is the lowest price we've ever seen for Sonos' entry-level speaker, so if you've been looking to grab one or two of these stylish columns to fill your home's halls with sound, now's the time to strike."

"Of course, there is an elephant in the room. The Sonos app, once the pride of the Sonos empire, has had some major issues of late, including dropping speakers off user networks, among other quirks. That said, Sonos has admitted its failures and worked hard to address user issues, including appointing a new CEO who has spoken frankly on the matter. That work seems to have paid off, as the software and hardware seem to be much more stable for users in recent months."

"For my part, the Sonos Era 100 and its pricier sibling, the Era 300, have both been working great on my network for months, providing stalwart connection to go along with their excellent performance. I've even recently connected an older Sonos/Ikea Symfonisk Lamp on my network for our newborn baby's nursery, and all three speakers have been working well in concert."

The Sonos Era 100 is available at its lowest price to date, presenting a strong value during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. The speaker offers smooth midrange, sparkling treble, and surprisingly punchy bass for its size. The Era 100 includes responsive microphones for voice commands, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay, and multi-room capabilities. Sonos experienced notable app and connectivity issues but has acknowledged problems and implemented leadership and software fixes. Recent software and hardware stability improvements have resulted in reliable performance across multiple Sonos devices on home networks.

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