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Sonos Five Black
FIVE1AU1BLK
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Product Overview
Key Features
- The high-fidelity speaker for superior sound
- Deep bass with ultra wide soundstag
- Trueplay optimises the sound to suit your room
- Stream via your WiFi network
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Sonos
- Model Number:
- FIVE1AU1BLK
- Wireless Connections:
- Wi-fi 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5 GHz broadcast-capable router
Connections
- Wired Connections:
- Connect an audio device to the 3.5 mm input using an auxiliary cable
General Information
- Type:
- Home Wireless Speaker
- Colour:
- Black
- Family:
- Sonos Five
- What's In The Box:
- Sonos Five White, included accessories and user manuals - Power Cable I Length: 6 ft (2 m), QuickStart guide, Legal/warranty Information
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Connections
- Wired Connections:
- Connect an audio device to the 3.5 mm input using an auxiliary cable
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 203
- Product Width (mm):
- 364
- Product Depth (mm):
- 154
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 250
- Box Width (mm):
- 490
- Box Depth (mm):
- 305
- Box Weight (kg):
- 8
Product Reviews of Sonos Five Black
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.6 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
91% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Room-filling, high-fidelity sound with clear highs and deep bass output
- Effortless integration and simple set-up with the broader Sonos ecosystem
- Versatile as a standalone speaker, stereo pair, or as surrounds for Sonos ARC
- Some customers encounter connectivity and app control frustrations
- Well-built design; suitable for both music and home theatre experiences
- Good value when on special, though sound differences may not wow all users
Pros
Quality (3)
Easy (2)
Sonos fives
Given all the hype surrounding these, decided to grab a couple at a good special price. No complaints there. But once set up and compairing with current era 300’s I feel a bit let down. Yes there’s different sounds coming from both. But it’s certainly not a night and day difference. Will keep them and set up in a different area. Which is what goes in the whole Sonos favour. Ease of set up and decent sounding speakers.
Jay
Confirmed purchase 1 January 2026
Published on 28 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great sound
Clarity of sound is maintained at all volumes and, as we've experienced with our other, smaller Sonos speaker, the projection is fantastic. Great bass.
Laura Lanzafame
Confirmed purchase 28 November 2025
Published on 4 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Sonosfive
Ideal stand alone unit for its purpose as I am using this as a upgrade for my old stereo system in a sitting room.
Michael Percy
Confirmed purchase 19 April 2025
Published on 14 May 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great for the living room.
Great addition to our living area., east to use once we sorted the app, has a good sound filling the room.
Mike
Confirmed purchase 19 April 2025
Published on 9 May 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 26 March 2025
Published on 23 April 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Unreal sound
The whole room is full of music even with 1 of the Five Speakers
Luke
Confirmed purchase 3 August 2023
Published on 17 August 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Sonos Five
Great sound, this speaker does it all. Great surround speaker if you have a large room and using an arc and sub. Can be used as single speaker to fill a room with ambient music or paired as a stereo pair.
Dave
Confirmed purchase 27 June 2023
Published on 19 July 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Loud music
Love the speaker cant wait to buy another one
B.J Behrend
Confirmed purchase 10 November 2022
Published on 9 February 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
Check out what this reviewer thought after the first 3-6 months.
Awesome sound
Love it I cant wait to buy another one soon
B.J Behrend
Confirmed purchase 10 November 2022
Published on 25 November 2022
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Forget about any other soundbar system
I'm glad getting a pair of Sonos 5 instead of the One SL as surround speakers, what a punch to the Sonos Arc Sub Gen 3 family. Worth the extra cash spent, indeed. I own a Samsung Q80R complete set as well, which is quite good BUT nothing compared to Sonos. I'm neither an audiophile or a fan boy, just got much appreciation for a good quality sound system, both for Hi-Fi music and Dolby Atmos. Sonos has hit the nail on the head.
Carlos Da Silva
Confirmed purchase 24 August 2022
Published on 23 November 2022
Yes, I recommend this product.
Check out what this reviewer thought after the first 3-6 months.
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At a glance
The Sonos Five Black is a premium wireless home speaker built for listeners who want powerful, room-filling sound and flexible placement around the home. It is a strong fit for music lovers, shared living spaces, and multi-room setups, with Wi-Fi streaming, AirPlay 2, and line-in support. Its main limitation is that it is not designed as a portable battery-powered speaker.
What it’s great for
- High-fidelity music listening
- Multi-room audio
- Stereo pairing
- Living room entertainment
- Bedroom music streaming
Where it works best
- Living Room
- Bedroom
- Media Room
- Open-Plan Home
- Shared Spaces
Who it’s for
- Music Enthusiast
- Home Audio Upgrader
- Sonos Household
- Apartment Dweller
- Family Home User
Things to consider
This speaker is best suited to indoor mains-powered use, so it is less versatile than portable wireless speakers with built-in battery power or weather resistance.
Multi-room flexibility
9/10 - strong fit for whole-home audio when paired with other Sonos speakers
Portability rating
2/10 - intended for fixed indoor use with mains power rather than grab-and-go portability
Music quality score
9/10 - rich, high-fidelity sound suited to serious music listening in home spaces
Smart home compatibility
Apple AirPlay 2, Sonos multi-room ecosystem
Outdoor suitability
3/10 - better suited to indoor rooms than outdoor areas due to mains-powered design and no stated weather resistance
Key benefits
- Wi-Fi streaming: Plays music and audio content over 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi for stable home listening without needing a wired source.
- 3.5mm line-in: Lets you connect a compatible wired audio source directly for more playback flexibility.
- Standalone or stereo pairing: Works well on its own or as a matched stereo pair for wider, more immersive sound.
- Multi-room integration: Fits into a broader Sonos setup so you can extend audio across multiple rooms.
- Trueplay tuning: Adjusts sound to suit the room for more balanced performance in different placements.
- Apple AirPlay 2 support: Makes it easy to stream audio directly from compatible Apple devices.
- Shelf-friendly size: The 20.3cm high, 36.4cm wide, and 15.4cm deep cabinet suits shelves, media units, and sideboards.
- Premium room-filling sound: Designed for high-fidelity playback that suits larger everyday listening spaces better than smaller compact speakers.
Q: Does Sonos Five support Bluetooth audio from a phone?
A: No. Sonos Five plays over Wi-Fi or through its 3.5mm line-in, and it also supports Apple AirPlay 2 from compatible Apple devices. It is better suited to home-network streaming than direct Bluetooth pairing away from Wi-Fi.
Q: Can I plug a turntable directly into the Sonos Five?
A: Yes, if the turntable outputs line-level audio or has a built-in phono preamp. Sonos Five uses a 3.5mm line-in, so a traditional turntable without its own preamp will need one before it can connect properly.
Q: Is Sonos Five suitable as a TV speaker in a lounge room?
A: Yes, in a limited way. Sonos Five can take analogue audio through its 3.5mm input if the TV has a compatible audio output, but no HDMI or optical TV connection is listed, so it is not a typical home theatre speaker.
Q: Will one Sonos Five fill a large living room on its own?
A: For many living rooms, yes. Sonos Five is designed as a standalone speaker for room-filling sound, but a single unit still plays as one speaker, so two are the better choice if wider left-right stereo separation matters.
Q: Does Sonos Five have voice control built into the speaker?
A: No. Sonos Five is designed for app, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and line-in playback rather than built-in voice control. If hands-free voice commands matter, it works better as part of a broader Sonos setup than as a standalone voice speaker.