Sonos is delivering a new choice for integrators with Era 100 Pro, the company’s first solution specifically engineered for professional installation. The speaker utilises Power over Ethernet (optimised for PoE+) and produces premium sound, with Era 100 Pro Surface Mount offering versatile, scalable installation options. Sonos is also introducing zones, a new software feature that will make bonding and controlling multiple speakers easier and more customisable for larger spaces.
Era 100 Pro and Era 100 Pro Surface Mount will be exclusively sold through select Sonos partners specialising in professional installation, and will be available in pairs starting in early 2025. Zones will be available via a software update on iOS and Android on the Sonos app at the same time.
Era 100 Pro, Built for Professional Installation
With the rich sound, elegant design, and versatile control that Sonos is known for, Era 100 Pro has been specifically designed to provide a complete, end to end solution for professional installation.
Power over Ethernet: With one single cable that delivers both power and data, Era 100 Pro simplifies the installation process by eliminating the cost and complexities of having to install AC mains at each speaker location, allowing more unique configurations in various locations. Era 100 Pro is optimised for PoE+ but can also be used with standard PoE. With Power over Ethernet, business owners can utilise wired-first networking for enhanced reliability, speed and performance, while also seamlessly integrating into an existing network setup.
Customisable with zones: Introduced alongside Era 100 Pro, zones offers an easier and more customisable way to orchestrate and control larger scale installations. Users can bond speakers together into a predictable, unified entity, providing a more permanent bonding experience that stays consistent throughout use.
Versatile Surface Mount (sold separately in pairs): Era 100 Pro Surface Mount boasts 30° pan and tilt ranges and 360° rotation, enabling installation in any orientation. Its indexed ball joint allows installers to achieve repeatable angles with precision, enabling fast deployment when mounting multiple speakers, while also ensuring the speakers won’t sag over time. Able to affix to virtually any surface, the mount can also accommodate hidden or exposed cabling, and has a locking base plate for theft deterrence.
Safety enhancements: Era 100 Pro has a built-in threaded insert and optional eyebolt that provides a secondary safety attachment point should building codes require it, helping the speaker withstand seismic events and avoid accidental damage. The hook receptacle increases stability when paired with the Surface Mount in non-portrait orientations.
Premium sound: Leveraging the same acoustic architecture as Era 100, Era 100 Pro provides high-quality sound and impressive low-frequency performance, unique within the PoE speaker category. With two 0.63 in / 16 mm silk angled high-frequency drivers and a 3.5 x 4.4 in / 90.8 x 111.9 mm carbon filled-polypropylene low-frequency driver, the speaker delivers rich sound across a wide 240° horizontal dispersion, giving broad coverage from a compact profile.
New Search API for Compatibility with Third-Party Control Systems
Extended functionality and control: This upgrade simplifies navigation and accelerates access to preferred content from compatible music service partners across partner touch screens, with support for search, favourites, playlists, and recently played.
Soundtrack every scene: Via the existing control API, Sonos music can be synchronised with lights, shading and more to deliver a more cohesive, immersive experience that complements end-users lifestyles. These scenes can be applied across all interfaces of a supporting control system, extending the ability to stream Sonos music throughout the entire home.
