{
  "guide": {
    "slug": "sonos-era-300",
    "archetype": "buyer",
    "title": "Sonos Era 300 Buyer Guide",
    "subtitle": "Choose for Sonos multiroom and supported Dolby Atmos music.",
    "summary": "Era 300 is a good starting point when Sonos multiroom playback and supported Dolby Atmos music are the priorities. Leave room around it and try the music you actually use: spacious output does not guarantee deep bass or a convincing spatial mix. Initial Wi-Fi setup is required even if you intend to use Bluetooth, and a wired source needs the appropriate Sonos adapter.",
    "category": {
      "slug": "hardware",
      "name": "Hardware",
      "description": "Devices, audio and home technology."
    },
    "tags": [
      "fixed-room-wireless-speakers",
      "buyer-guide"
    ],
    "version": "2026-10-18.1",
    "publishedAt": "2026-10-18",
    "updatedAt": "2026-10-18",
    "freshness": {
      "status": "Source checked",
      "checkedAt": "2026-10-18",
      "note": "US source observations checked October 18, 2026. Prices are observed or historical as labeled; stock and delivery require checkout. Review tests and owner reports retain their model and method limits."
    },
    "heroLabel": "Buyer guide",
    "vaultPath": "Research/Technology/Hardware/Sonos Era 300 Buyer Guide.md",
    "r2JsonKey": "guides/sonos-era-300/2026-10-18.1.json",
    "thesisCards": [
      {
        "title": "Best fit",
        "body": "Choose for Sonos multiroom and supported Dolby Atmos music."
      },
      {
        "title": "Main tradeoff",
        "body": "Era 300 is a good starting point when Sonos multiroom playback and supported Dolby Atmos music are the priorities. Leave room around it and try the music you actually use: spacious output does not guarantee deep bass or a convincing spatial mix. Initial Wi-Fi setup is required even if you intend to use Bluetooth, and a wired source needs the appropriate Sonos adapter."
      },
      {
        "title": "Offer status",
        "body": "$499 observed; add-to-cart, fulfillment unverified. Checked October 18, 2026; not a live price feed."
      }
    ],
    "stats": [
      {
        "label": "Price and availability",
        "value": "$499 observed; add-to-cart, fulfillment unverified."
      },
      {
        "label": "Listening role",
        "value": "Six-driver spatial-audio speaker."
      },
      {
        "label": "Streaming",
        "value": "Wi-Fi 6, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.3; Atmos requires supported Wi-Fi content/service."
      }
    ],
    "sections": [
      {
        "id": "decision",
        "eyebrow": "Start here",
        "title": "Match the product to the daily job.",
        "body": "Era 300 is a good starting point when Sonos multiroom playback and supported Dolby Atmos music are the priorities. Leave room around it and try the music you actually use: spacious output does not guarantee deep bass or a convincing spatial mix. Initial Wi-Fi setup is required even if you intend to use Bluetooth, and a wired source needs the appropriate Sonos adapter."
      },
      {
        "id": "specifications",
        "eyebrow": "At a glance",
        "title": "What the documented features mean.",
        "body": "This guide covers Black single speaker, US. Manufacturer specifications describe capabilities; review findings describe particular units and test conditions.",
        "table": {
          "columns": [
            "Decision point",
            "Finding",
            "Evidence"
          ],
          "rows": [
            [
              "Price and availability",
              "$499 observed; add-to-cart, fulfillment unverified.",
              "sonos.com"
            ],
            [
              "Listening role",
              "Six-driver spatial-audio speaker.",
              "sonos.com"
            ],
            [
              "Streaming",
              "Wi-Fi 6, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.3; Atmos requires supported Wi-Fi content/service.",
              "sonos.com"
            ],
            [
              "Physical inputs",
              "Line-in or Ethernet requires separately sold USB-C adapter; not TV line-in.",
              "sonos.com"
            ],
            [
              "Setup",
              "Sonos app and Wi-Fi setup required before Bluetooth use.",
              "sonos.com"
            ],
            [
              "Room expansion",
              "Matching stereo pair; supported Sonos soundbar surrounds.",
              "sonos.com"
            ],
            [
              "Privacy and extras",
              "Physical microphone power switch; paid music services optional.",
              "sonos.com"
            ]
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "review-signal",
        "eyebrow": "Independent evidence",
        "title": "What reviewers and owners actually found.",
        "body": "Reviewed’s 2023 comparison with PULSE M makes the ecosystem choice clear: Sonos and BluOS offer different app and connectivity paths. RTINGS found broad directivity and room correction useful, while low bass and compression at maximum volume limited the result. Era 300 owners on Reddit disagreed about placement and spatial mixes; one disliked the app and sound presentation while others were satisfied. Try your intended position and actual music rather than treating those conflicting anecdotes as a universal verdict."
      },
      {
        "id": "buying",
        "eyebrow": "Price and availability",
        "title": "Check the exact variant and the final offer.",
        "body": "$499 observed; add-to-cart, fulfillment unverified. This observation applies to Black single speaker, US. Displayed prices do not establish seller, delivery or checkout terms. No exact Amazon model listing was verified; use the manufacturer information below and confirm a current purchase route."
      },
      {
        "id": "comparison-ladder",
        "eyebrow": "Alternatives",
        "title": "Five choices for the same buying decision.",
        "body": "Choose by room placement, ecosystem and wired sources; no numeric sound ranking. Mains-powered standalone speakers only.",
        "table": {
          "columns": [
            "Choice",
            "Best reason to consider it",
            "Price and availability"
          ],
          "rows": [
            [
              "Teenage Engineering OD-11",
              "Choose for discreet room-filling music and the Carlsson design.",
              "Unverified current US price; white store exposes add-to-cart."
            ],
            [
              "Sonos Era 300",
              "Choose for Sonos multiroom and supported Dolby Atmos music.",
              "$499 observed; add-to-cart, fulfillment unverified."
            ],
            [
              "Apple HomePod (2nd generation)",
              "Choose for an Apple household that values Siri and integrated room tuning.",
              "$349 observed Apple offer; delivery unverified."
            ],
            [
              "Bluesound PULSE M",
              "Choose for BluOS local-library playback and physical input flexibility.",
              "Unverified current US price/stock; maker product page active."
            ],
            [
              "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation",
              "Choose for one-box music plus HDMI ARC from a television.",
              "Unverified current US price/stock; official dealer route."
            ]
          ]
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "limits",
        "eyebrow": "Ownership limits",
        "title": "Resolve these uncertainties before ordering.",
        "body": "No fresh end-to-end app test performed."
      }
    ],
    "claims": [
      {
        "id": "teenage-engineering-od-11-price-status-od-store",
        "claim": "Teenage Engineering OD-11: Unverified current US price; white store exposes add-to-cart.",
        "sourceId": "od-store",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "low",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. Not a live offer or delivery guarantee.",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "teenage-engineering-od-11-listening-role-od",
        "claim": "Teenage Engineering OD-11: Ortho-directional cube; 100 W amplifier.",
        "sourceId": "od",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "teenage-engineering-od-11-streaming-od-manual",
        "claim": "Teenage Engineering OD-11: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth audio; cabin mode supports offline AirPlay over the speaker-created network.",
        "sourceId": "od-manual",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "teenage-engineering-od-11-physical-inputs-od-manual",
        "claim": "Teenage Engineering OD-11: 3.5 mm line-level analog input and TOSLINK PCM optical input. A turntable without a built-in phono stage needs an external RIAA preamp.",
        "sourceId": "od-manual",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "teenage-engineering-od-11-setup-od",
        "claim": "Teenage Engineering OD-11: Orthoplay for iOS/Android.",
        "sourceId": "od",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "teenage-engineering-od-11-room-expansion-od-manual",
        "claim": "Teenage Engineering OD-11: Up to two speakers per Orthoplay group for stereo; AirPlay 2 can stream across multiple groups.",
        "sourceId": "od-manual",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "teenage-engineering-od-11-privacy-cost-od",
        "claim": "Teenage Engineering OD-11: Ortho Remote optional; no verified microphone/privacy audit.",
        "sourceId": "od",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-price-status-era",
        "claim": "Sonos Era 300: $499 observed; add-to-cart, fulfillment unverified.",
        "sourceId": "era",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. Not a live offer or delivery guarantee.",
        "guideLocation": "specifications",
        "sectionId": "specifications"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-listening-role-era",
        "claim": "Sonos Era 300: Six-driver spatial-audio speaker.",
        "sourceId": "era",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "specifications",
        "sectionId": "specifications"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-streaming-era",
        "claim": "Sonos Era 300: Wi-Fi 6, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.3; Atmos requires supported Wi-Fi content/service.",
        "sourceId": "era",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "specifications",
        "sectionId": "specifications"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-physical-inputs-era",
        "claim": "Sonos Era 300: Line-in or Ethernet requires separately sold USB-C adapter; not TV line-in.",
        "sourceId": "era",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "specifications",
        "sectionId": "specifications"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-setup-era",
        "claim": "Sonos Era 300: Sonos app and Wi-Fi setup required before Bluetooth use.",
        "sourceId": "era",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "specifications",
        "sectionId": "specifications"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-room-expansion-era",
        "claim": "Sonos Era 300: Matching stereo pair; supported Sonos soundbar surrounds.",
        "sourceId": "era",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "specifications",
        "sectionId": "specifications"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-privacy-cost-era",
        "claim": "Sonos Era 300: Physical microphone power switch; paid music services optional.",
        "sourceId": "era",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "specifications",
        "sectionId": "specifications"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-price-status-homepod-store",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): $349 observed Apple offer; delivery unverified.",
        "sourceId": "homepod-store",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. Not a live offer or delivery guarantee.",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-listening-role-homepod-store",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): Woofer and five tweeters; automatic room sensing.",
        "sourceId": "homepod-store",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-streaming-homepod",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): AirPlay over Wi-Fi and supported Siri music services. Bluetooth radio does not provide Bluetooth speaker playback.",
        "sourceId": "homepod",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-streaming-homepod-input",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): AirPlay over Wi-Fi and supported Siri music services. Bluetooth radio does not provide Bluetooth speaker playback.",
        "sourceId": "homepod-input",
        "evidenceType": "review",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-physical-inputs-homepod",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): No physical audio input or Bluetooth audio playback; use AirPlay or supported Siri services. A turntable or TV cannot plug directly into the speaker.",
        "sourceId": "homepod",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-physical-inputs-homepod-input",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): No physical audio input or Bluetooth audio playback; use AirPlay or supported Siri services. A turntable or TV cannot plug directly into the speaker.",
        "sourceId": "homepod-input",
        "evidenceType": "review",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-setup-homepod",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): Compatible iPhone/iPad and Wi-Fi internet needed.",
        "sourceId": "homepod",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-room-expansion-homepod",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): Apple ecosystem stereo/multiroom; verify matching generation before pairing.",
        "sourceId": "homepod",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "apple-homepod-2-privacy-cost-homepod",
        "claim": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation): Siri microphone device; music subscriptions depend on service.",
        "sourceId": "homepod",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "bluesound-pulse-m-price-status-pulse",
        "claim": "Bluesound PULSE M: Unverified current US price/stock; maker product page active.",
        "sourceId": "pulse",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "low",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. Not a live offer or delivery guarantee.",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "bluesound-pulse-m-listening-role-pulse",
        "claim": "Bluesound PULSE M: Omni-Hybrid room speaker.",
        "sourceId": "pulse",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "bluesound-pulse-m-streaming-pulse",
        "claim": "Bluesound PULSE M: BluOS; dual-band Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD.",
        "sourceId": "pulse",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "bluesound-pulse-m-physical-inputs-pulse",
        "claim": "Bluesound PULSE M: Gigabit Ethernet, combined optical/3.5 mm input, USB-A, headphone out.",
        "sourceId": "pulse",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "bluesound-pulse-m-setup-pulse",
        "claim": "Bluesound PULSE M: BluOS Controller app and network for streaming.",
        "sourceId": "pulse",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "bluesound-pulse-m-room-expansion-pulse",
        "claim": "Bluesound PULSE M: BluOS multiroom; wireless PULSE SUB+ output.",
        "sourceId": "pulse",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "bluesound-pulse-m-privacy-cost-pulse",
        "claim": "Bluesound PULSE M: Service accounts and paid streaming vary; no independent privacy audit.",
        "sourceId": "pulse",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim-mu-so-2-price-status-naim",
        "claim": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation: Unverified current US price/stock; official dealer route.",
        "sourceId": "naim",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "low",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. Not a live offer or delivery guarantee.",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim-mu-so-2-listening-role-naim",
        "claim": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation: Six-driver all-in-one; 450 W specified total amplification.",
        "sourceId": "naim",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim-mu-so-2-streaming-naim",
        "claim": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation: Naim platform, local library and streaming services.",
        "sourceId": "naim",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim-mu-so-2-physical-inputs-naim",
        "claim": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation: HDMI ARC, optical, 3.5 mm analog, USB-A.",
        "sourceId": "naim",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim-mu-so-2-setup-naim",
        "claim": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation: Focal & Naim app; network required for streaming.",
        "sourceId": "naim",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim-mu-so-2-room-expansion-naim",
        "claim": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation: Multiroom supported; not an Atmos surround system claim.",
        "sourceId": "naim",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim-mu-so-2-privacy-cost-naim",
        "claim": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation: Subscriptions depend on music provider; dealer service/warranty must be checked.",
        "sourceId": "naim",
        "evidenceType": "official",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Observed October 18, 2026; review and manufacturer methods differ. ",
        "guideLocation": "comparison-ladder",
        "sectionId": "comparison-ladder"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-evidence-speaker-review",
        "claim": "Reviewed reports the following for Sonos Era 300: 2023 direct comparison; app ecosystems and connectivity differ; historical prices not reused.",
        "sourceId": "speaker-review",
        "evidenceType": "review",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Specific model and dated source observation; no general reliability inference.",
        "guideLocation": "review-signal",
        "sectionId": "review-signal"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-evidence-era-second",
        "claim": "RTINGS reports the following for Sonos Era 300: room correction and broad directivity; limited low bass and compression at maximum volume.",
        "sourceId": "era-second",
        "evidenceType": "lab",
        "confidence": "medium",
        "caveat": "Specific model and dated source observation; no general reliability inference.",
        "guideLocation": "review-signal",
        "sectionId": "review-signal"
      },
      {
        "id": "sonos-era-300-evidence-era-owner",
        "claim": "Reddit reports the following for Sonos Era 300: one owner disliked placement, spatial music and app use; others liked the sound and attributed variation to mixes. Conflicting anecdotes, not reliability rates.",
        "sourceId": "era-owner",
        "evidenceType": "community",
        "confidence": "low",
        "caveat": "Specific model and dated source observation; no general reliability inference.",
        "guideLocation": "review-signal",
        "sectionId": "review-signal"
      }
    ],
    "sources": [
      {
        "id": "od-store",
        "title": "Teenage Engineering OD-11 — teenage.engineering product information",
        "publisher": "teenage.engineering",
        "url": "https://teenage.engineering/store/od-11-white",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "od",
        "title": "Teenage Engineering OD-11 — teenage.engineering product information",
        "publisher": "teenage.engineering",
        "url": "https://teenage.engineering/products/od-11",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "od-manual",
        "title": "Teenage Engineering OD-11 — teenage.engineering product information",
        "publisher": "teenage.engineering",
        "url": "https://teenage.engineering/guides/od-11",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "era",
        "title": "Sonos Era 300 — sonos.com product information",
        "publisher": "sonos.com",
        "url": "https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "homepod-store",
        "title": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation) — apple.com product information",
        "publisher": "apple.com",
        "url": "https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "homepod",
        "title": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation) — apple.com product information",
        "publisher": "apple.com",
        "url": "https://www.apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/specs/",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "homepod-input",
        "title": "Apple HomePod (2nd generation) — TechRadar review",
        "publisher": "TechRadar",
        "url": "https://www.techradar.com/reviews/apple-homepod-2",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "review",
        "role": "review"
      },
      {
        "id": "pulse",
        "title": "Bluesound PULSE M — bluesound.com product information",
        "publisher": "bluesound.com",
        "url": "https://www.bluesound.com/products/pulse-m",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "naim",
        "title": "Naim Mu-so 2nd Generation — naimaudio.com product information",
        "publisher": "naimaudio.com",
        "url": "https://www.naimaudio.com/products/mu-so-2nd-generation",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "official",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "speaker-review",
        "title": "Sonos Era 300 — Reviewed review",
        "publisher": "Reviewed",
        "url": "https://www.reviewed.com/home-theater/features/sonos-era-300-vs-bluesound-pulse-m",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "review",
        "role": "review"
      },
      {
        "id": "era-second",
        "title": "Sonos Era 300 — RTINGS product information",
        "publisher": "RTINGS",
        "url": "https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/era-300",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "lab",
        "role": "claim-support"
      },
      {
        "id": "era-owner",
        "title": "Sonos Era 300 — Reddit owner discussion",
        "publisher": "Reddit",
        "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/comments/1f2veob/",
        "accessedAt": "2026-10-18",
        "sourceType": "community",
        "role": "community-signal"
      }
    ],
    "relatedGuides": [
      {
        "slug": "teenage-engineering-od-11",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 1,
        "reason": "Choose for discreet room-filling music and the Carlsson design."
      },
      {
        "slug": "apple-homepod-2",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 2,
        "reason": "Choose for an Apple household that values Siri and integrated room tuning."
      },
      {
        "slug": "bluesound-pulse-m",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 3,
        "reason": "Choose for BluOS local-library playback and physical input flexibility."
      },
      {
        "slug": "naim-mu-so-2",
        "role": "alternative",
        "rank": 4,
        "reason": "Choose for one-box music plus HDMI ARC from a television."
      }
    ],
    "comparison": {
      "title": "Fixed-room wireless speakers comparison",
      "intro": "Choose by room placement, ecosystem and wired sources; no numeric sound ranking. Mains-powered standalone speakers only. Prices were checked October 18, 2026; availability qualifiers are part of each offer.",
      "alternatives": [
        "teenage-engineering-od-11",
        "apple-homepod-2",
        "bluesound-pulse-m",
        "naim-mu-so-2"
      ],
      "includeCurrent": true,
      "dimensions": [
        {
          "id": "price-status",
          "label": "Price and availability",
          "values": {
            "teenage-engineering-od-11": "Unverified current US price; white store exposes add-to-cart.",
            "sonos-era-300": "$499 observed; add-to-cart, fulfillment unverified.",
            "apple-homepod-2": "$349 observed Apple offer; delivery unverified.",
            "bluesound-pulse-m": "Unverified current US price/stock; maker product page active.",
            "naim-mu-so-2": "Unverified current US price/stock; official dealer route."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "listening-role",
          "label": "Listening role",
          "values": {
            "teenage-engineering-od-11": "Ortho-directional cube; 100 W amplifier.",
            "sonos-era-300": "Six-driver spatial-audio speaker.",
            "apple-homepod-2": "Woofer and five tweeters; automatic room sensing.",
            "bluesound-pulse-m": "Omni-Hybrid room speaker.",
            "naim-mu-so-2": "Six-driver all-in-one; 450 W specified total amplification."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "streaming",
          "label": "Streaming",
          "values": {
            "teenage-engineering-od-11": "AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth audio; cabin mode supports offline AirPlay over the speaker-created network.",
            "sonos-era-300": "Wi-Fi 6, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth 5.3; Atmos requires supported Wi-Fi content/service.",
            "apple-homepod-2": "AirPlay over Wi-Fi and supported Siri music services. Bluetooth radio does not provide Bluetooth speaker playback.",
            "bluesound-pulse-m": "BluOS; dual-band Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD.",
            "naim-mu-so-2": "Naim platform, local library and streaming services."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "physical-inputs",
          "label": "Physical inputs",
          "values": {
            "teenage-engineering-od-11": "3.5 mm line-level analog input and TOSLINK PCM optical input. A turntable without a built-in phono stage needs an external RIAA preamp.",
            "sonos-era-300": "Line-in or Ethernet requires separately sold USB-C adapter; not TV line-in.",
            "apple-homepod-2": "No physical audio input or Bluetooth audio playback; use AirPlay or supported Siri services. A turntable or TV cannot plug directly into the speaker.",
            "bluesound-pulse-m": "Gigabit Ethernet, combined optical/3.5 mm input, USB-A, headphone out.",
            "naim-mu-so-2": "HDMI ARC, optical, 3.5 mm analog, USB-A."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "setup",
          "label": "Setup",
          "values": {
            "teenage-engineering-od-11": "Orthoplay for iOS/Android.",
            "sonos-era-300": "Sonos app and Wi-Fi setup required before Bluetooth use.",
            "apple-homepod-2": "Compatible iPhone/iPad and Wi-Fi internet needed.",
            "bluesound-pulse-m": "BluOS Controller app and network for streaming.",
            "naim-mu-so-2": "Focal & Naim app; network required for streaming."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "room-expansion",
          "label": "Room expansion",
          "values": {
            "teenage-engineering-od-11": "Up to two speakers per Orthoplay group for stereo; AirPlay 2 can stream across multiple groups.",
            "sonos-era-300": "Matching stereo pair; supported Sonos soundbar surrounds.",
            "apple-homepod-2": "Apple ecosystem stereo/multiroom; verify matching generation before pairing.",
            "bluesound-pulse-m": "BluOS multiroom; wireless PULSE SUB+ output.",
            "naim-mu-so-2": "Multiroom supported; not an Atmos surround system claim."
          }
        },
        {
          "id": "privacy-cost",
          "label": "Privacy and extras",
          "values": {
            "teenage-engineering-od-11": "Ortho Remote optional; no verified microphone/privacy audit.",
            "sonos-era-300": "Physical microphone power switch; paid music services optional.",
            "apple-homepod-2": "Siri microphone device; music subscriptions depend on service.",
            "bluesound-pulse-m": "Service accounts and paid streaming vary; no independent privacy audit.",
            "naim-mu-so-2": "Subscriptions depend on music provider; dealer service/warranty must be checked."
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    "commerce": {
      "disclosure": "Manufacturer links are direct; no affiliate commission from these links.",
      "primaryLinkId": "manufacturer",
      "priceApi": {
        "provider": "merchant-observed",
        "status": "not_configured",
        "note": "No live offer feed. Prices and availability are dated source observations."
      },
      "links": [
        {
          "id": "manufacturer",
          "merchant": "sonos.com",
          "title": "Sonos Era 300",
          "label": "View manufacturer details",
          "description": "Check exact model, current purchase route and checkout terms.",
          "url": "https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300",
          "relationship": "direct",
          "role": "primary"
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "publicUrl": "https://fieldguides.co/g/sonos-era-300"
}