![]() This could prove a problem for anyone who uses one of these speakers as part of a multi-room setup, as each speaker needs to be using the same firmware. It's important to note that this doesn't mean your old Sonos speaker will stop working – it just won't receive any new features from May onwards. On top of the 2010 Play:5, Sonos will cease updates in May for the Connect and Connect Amp, the original Zone Players, the CR200, and Bridge. Sonos recently came under fire after announcing that that it will no longer provide software updates and ongoing support for a number of its legacy products, including the original Sonos Play: 5. The Sonos Move (pictured) is the company's latest wireless speaker. They continued: "So, while we are fully committed to supporting customers that wish to recycle their old hardware, we removed the Recycle Mode requirement from the program. Unfortunately, we cannot return or reactivate products already put into recycle mode, but if customers do have any questions or concerns about existing or pending upgrades, our care team is ready to assist." ![]() You had a few options when it comes to recycling you can either take your old Sonos speakers to a certified e-recycling centre or a participating retailer, or printing off a pre-paid shipping label and sending your old speakers back to Sonos.Ī Sonos spokesperson told us that it "respects the customer’s right to decide for themselves when a product has reached the end of its useful life". When Sonos introduced the Trade Up program in October last year, customers were required to effectively kill old devices to take advantage of that 30% discount putting speakers into Recycle Mode meant that their data was wiped and they were permanently deactivated. While Sonos can be commended for its efforts to reduce e-waste (electronic waste) and encourage its customers to recycle unwanted gadgets, requiring its users to effectively destroy products that may still work perfectly seemed a bit, well, mean – and could actually be more wasteful than allowing customers to resell or keep using their old devices. For my money, the Sonos Play 5 (Gen2) surpassed its predecessor.Once you've confirmed within in the Sonos app, you'll receive your discount to be put towards a new device, whether you opt for the Move, soundbars like the Beam and the Playbase, or wireless speakers like the Play:5, or the One. However, with any speaker regardless of claimed specs and features only you can decide if one outperforms (or merely equals) another. Unlike many 2nd generation products from some manufacturers Sonos’ release of the Play 5 (Gen2) in 2015 was an improvement on the first (at least IMO). The introduction of the Play 5 (Gen2) was inevitable. In today’s world technology stands still for no one. Great sound, wireless connectivity and a welcome addition to the Sonos ecosystem for whole home audio enjoyment. The Play 5 (Gen1) was an outstanding speaker upon its initial release in 2009. I hope this article has provided you with useful information regarding the differences and similarities between the Sonos Play 5 (Gen1) and Play 5 (Gen2). ![]() Play 5 (Gen2) controls are in horizontal pattern: Volume (-) _Pause/Play_Volume (+).Play 5 (Gen1) controls are in vertical pattern: Pause/Play and Volume +/.I think you’ll agree that the Play 5 (Gen2) with touch sensitive controls exudes a more refined, futuristic look with clean uninterrupted lines.īoth units have LED status lights that change colors ( learn their meaning here in Sonos' own site). In this picture (on the right) you see the advanced Touch Sensitive controls of the Play 5 (Gen2) versus the physical button controls of the Play 5 (Gen1) on the left. Marshall Stanmore II (III is also released) A word on sound qualityīowers & Wilkins 600 Series 606 Standmountīowers & Wilkins 600 Series 607 Standmount It’s meant to provide you with information that will allow you to make an informed decision. This article is not intended to dictate that you purchase a Play 5 (Gen2) over a Play 5 (Gen1). FYI, I sold my two Play 5 (Gen1) in favor of two Play 5 (Gen2) as soon as the latter was released. In summary, it’s a no-brainer… definitely the Play 5 (Gen2). If one is contemplating the purchase of a Sonos Play 5 a question might be…“which to buy - Play 5 (Gen1) or Play 5 (Gen2)?” There are those that still have a Sonos Play 5 (Gen1) speaker (or speakers) and continue to enjoy them as their only Sonos product or in conjunction with other Sonos units for whole home entertainment. On rare occasions one might come across old inventory that a few select sellers may still have on hand as New-In-Box (NIB). However, the Play:5 (Gen2) can be found on-line via re-sellers, mostly as a used or refurbished product - although it's also discontinued by Sonos. As of this writing the Play:5 (Gen1) is no longer available as a new product.
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