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This is a strong deal. At £5, it is dramatically below the comparable-market median of £150 and even below the 25th percentile of £78, making it a genuine bargain if it powers up and is complete. Even allowing for the model’s age, there is essentially no meaningful price risk at this level.
The BRIDGE remains useful in an older Sonos S1 setup, creating SonosNet to improve coverage and reduce dependence on congested household Wi‑Fi; its two Ethernet ports are handy for wired networking too. It does not play music itself, so it only makes sense as a network accessory rather than a standalone streamer. Check that the power supply is included and that it joins an S1 system, as the ageing hardware is limited to S1 and power-supply failures are a known concern. At £5, though, it is well worth taking a punt.
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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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