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Is this really worth US$300 when solid used comps cluster much lower? With 115 recent comparable USD listings, the median is US$106 and the 75th percentile is US$170, so this sits well above the normal range and reads as ambitious rather than fair.
That said, the CONNECT is still a useful little box: it’s a clean way to add network streaming to an older amp or receiver, and it’s well liked for its simple setup and stable Sonos integration. If this one is complete, fully working, and includes the right accessories, it can still make sense for a very specific system. But at US$300, the buyer should be getting something notably special—near-mint condition, original packaging, or a strong warranty—because plain-Jane used units usually trade far lower.
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Sonos emerged from Santa Barbara, California, in 2002 as Rincon Audio, Inc., founded by John MacFarlane, Craig Shelburne, Tom Cullen, and Trung Mai. MacFarlane's success with Software.com provided crucial seed funding for their audacious goal: a wireless multi-room music system free from the wires and complexity plaguing home audio at the time. Renamed Sonos in 2004, the company debuted its pioneering ZonePlayer and controller in 2005, cementing its roots in innovative, user-centric sound technology.
The brand specializes in wireless speakers, soundbars, and home theater systems designed for seamless multi-room playback and integration with streaming services. Sonos offers everything from portable Bluetooth options like the Roam to high-fidelity architectural speakers and subwoofers, alongside recent forays into headphones and whole-home audio solutions. Amplifiers, turntables, DACs, and cables fall outside their core focus, which prioritizes app-controlled ecosystems over traditional hi-fi components.
Sonos holds a commanding mid-to-premium position in the consumer audio market, renowned for inventing wireless HiFi and setting the standard for effortless, high-quality sound. Trusted by audiophiles and casual listeners alike, it blends accessibility with sonic excellence, dominating the smart speaker segment while appealing to discerning buyers seeking scalable, future-proof systems.
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