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Sonos Five White
FIVE1AU1
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Product Overview
Key Features
- The high-fidelity speaker for superior sound
- Deep bass with ultra wide soundstage
- Trueplay optimises the sound to suit your room
- Stream via your WiFi network
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Sonos
- Model Number:
- FIVE1AU1
- 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:
- White
- 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 White
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.2 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
80% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Audio quality is impressive with clear sound and strong bass.
- Stylish design suits modern homes and open plan living areas.
- WiFi and Airplay2 support offers more flexibility than Bluetooth alone.
- Easy to set up and user-friendly, even for less tech-savvy individuals.
- Limited setup to WiFi only; Bluetooth connectivity is not available.
- Product manuals are basic and may lack detailed instructions.
Pros
Easy (2)
Quality (1)
Great sound and looks great
scott
Confirmed purchase 29 August 2025
Published on 23 September 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.
Sonos App is easier to use
Great sound and look stylish
Michael
Confirmed purchase 31 December 2024
Published on 22 January 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great sound
John adams
Confirmed purchase 14 July 2023
Published on 13 October 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
Check out what this reviewer thought after the first 3-6 months.
Good sound but poor restrictive app, doesn't normalise sound volume
Good sound but poor restrictive app, doesn't normalise sound volume
Ed
Confirmed purchase 20 August 2022
Published on 11 September 2022
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Fantastic sound
Great base and crystal clear sound, perfect for our open plan apartment
Pete
Confirmed purchase 2 July 2022
Published on 24 July 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.
Works well, easy set up
Very Happy with this speaker
Sue N
Confirmed purchase 2 May 2022
Published on 16 May 2022
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Love my SonoS speakers
Easy to set-up and use, sound great. Wish I had them earlier
Greg
Confirmed purchase 5 February 2022
Published on 19 February 2022
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Somas Five
Product manuals very limited, only can setup with Wifi, no Bluetooth Sales team didnt even know this Product returned
Damien
Confirmed purchase 21 January 2022
Published on 5 February 2022
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Excellent choice for a pair of loudspeakers
I have paired two of them in a stereo and they sound really great. Truely room filling sound. The fact that it can stream over WiFi or Airplay2 makes it stand apart from wired speakers and any other bluetooth speakers. Using the line-in (3.5 mm jack) I connected it to the TV as well (Audio delay can be reduced via the app to 75ms). Just incredible. Go for it.
VD
Confirmed purchase 8 December 2021
Published on 31 December 2021
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Love it
Im not very tech savvy but this thing is so simple to set up, was thinking where are the instructions but you dont need any. The quality and features make it a pleasure to always have background music more than I ever would have. Its in central location in house and can hear it from every room. Now need to get more for TV
Peter Gas
Confirmed purchase 24 June 2021
Published on 8 July 2021
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The Sonos Five White is a premium home wireless speaker for households wanting powerful, high-fidelity sound without a bulky setup. It suits music-focused listeners in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, with Wi-Fi streaming, 3.5 mm input, and room tuning as key strengths. One limitation is that it is designed for mains-powered indoor use rather than portable or outdoor listening.
What it’s great for
- Music Streaming
- High-Fidelity Home Audio
- Living Room Listening
- Bedroom Audio
- Turntable Connection
- Multi-Room Audio
Where it works best
- Living Room
- Bedroom
- Open-Plan Home
- Apartment
- Lounge Room
- Shelf or Cabinet Placement
Who it’s for
- Music Enthusiast
- Style-Conscious Homeowner
- Apartment Dweller
- Home Entertainer
- Everyday Listener
Things to consider
It delivers strong home audio performance, but it is less suitable than portable speaker alternatives if you need battery power, Bluetooth-first use, or frequent outdoor listening.
Multi-room flexibility
High - well suited to multi-room listening within a Sonos home audio setup
Portability rating
2/10 - mains-powered design with no battery, better for fixed indoor placement
Music quality score
9/10 - strong high-fidelity sound with stereo playback and room tuning for home listening
Smart home compatibility
7/10 - strong app-based wireless home audio integration, but this listing only confirms Wi-Fi and wired connectivity
Outdoor suitability
3/10 - best used indoors because it relies on mains power and is not positioned as an outdoor speaker
Key benefits
- Wi-Fi Streaming: Connects over Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n on 2.4 or 5 GHz networks for stable home music playback.
- 3.5 mm Line-In: Lets you connect turntables and other audio devices with a wired auxiliary connection.
- Single-Speaker Stereo Playback: Delivers stereo sound from one unit, helping fill a room without needing a pair.
- Stereo Pairing Support: Pair two units to create a wider stereo image for larger listening spaces.
- Trueplay Room Tuning: Adjusts sound to better suit your room layout and speaker placement.
- Compact Home-Friendly Design: Fits neatly on shelves or furniture while keeping a clean, minimal look.
- White Finish: Blends easily with modern interiors and lighter room styling.
- 2 m Power Cable: Gives added flexibility when positioning the speaker near power points.
Q: Can I connect Sonos Five directly to a TV?
A: No. Sonos Five is built for music playback over Wi-Fi or a 3.5 mm wired input, not as a dedicated TV speaker. A TV can only be connected if it has an audio output that feeds the 3.5 mm input, and TV control features are not part of this model.
Q: Does this speaker work on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi?
A: Yes. Sonos Five supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. It needs a broadcast-capable home router rather than direct mobile data, so placement works best where the home Wi-Fi signal is stable.
Q: How do you control the Sonos Five without a remote?
A: Sonos Five is controlled through the Sonos app over Wi-Fi, because it does not include a remote control. That suits fixed indoor use, but buyers wanting handset-style control should allow for app-based operation instead.
Q: Can a turntable plug straight into the 3.5 mm input?
A: It can accept audio through its 3.5 mm input, which suits turntables and other wired sources when they provide a compatible audio output. If a turntable does not output line-level audio, extra equipment may be needed before it reaches the speaker.
Q: Can two Sonos Five speakers be used as a stereo pair?
A: Yes. One Sonos Five can play stereo on its own, but pairing two creates a wider left and right image for a larger listening area. This suits buyers choosing between one speaker for simplicity and two speakers for a more spread-out setup.
Q: Does Sonos Five have built-in voice control?
A: No. Sonos Five is designed for app-based playback over Wi-Fi or audio through the 3.5 mm input, rather than built-in voice control. Buyers wanting hands-free commands should treat voice operation as a separate requirement, not a feature of this speaker.