Sonos Digital Music System user reviews (ZP100 bundle)

Pros Works as advertised, and better; Rhapsody; easy set up; it just works, period!

Cons Rhapsody menu/searching can be cumbersome at times.

Summary I recently purchased this bundle, with the intention of buying an additional ZP80 to hook into my existing stereo system. After a week of use, I decided I never want a stereo or CD player in my house again, and promptly sold my Sony receiver and 400 disc changer on eBay! Good riddance to those bulky components (makes the wife very happy as well - which helps justify the cost at least a little).

This is very possibly (according to my wife as well) the coolest and best gadget I've ever purchased (or used for that matter). Friends and family are astonished at how cool this system is, and how fast and easy it is to operate.

The Rhapsody subscription is a must, as you may find you don't need to purchase many CD's any longer (most are on their service, and ready for instant access). I've made a habit of saving my favorite artists/albums in Rhapsody, and accessing them is about as quick and easy as accessing the music on my PC. As their collection is so big, it can be a bit cumbersome searching for specific music, although it is generally intuitive to use.

The zone-linking feature is very cool, and great for parties or background music synched (to the nano-second - truly amazing) througout the house. This system is addictive - you will want one for every room in the house.

I have one ZP100 with a pair of Polk M10's, and another in the living room with a pair of Bose 301's and a Sony subwoofer (kept that from my old system), and the sound is great on both ZP's. All that without a stereo, just a ZP and some speakers!

One last point. It is amazing how FAST this system works. The second you hit play, music starts playing, even if it is being streamed via Internet. I truly have no idea how the system is so fast and responsive, but it is.

Pros Very easy setup, Nice remote

Cons Does not support music purchased on iTunes, a small delay on the remote. has problem with some 2.4 gh phones

Summary Works great and I am very impressed. Setup is a snap with the hardware and software. 3 small things that keep it from the perfect 10.

1. iTunes purchased music does not work with system. (not their fault, Apple will not licence to anyone)

2. At times there is a slight delay on the remote which makes the wheel a bit hard to use. Not that big of a deal but annoying.

3. Cordless Phones may upset the Sonos system. I called customer service and was told that 2.4gh cordless phones may disrupt the signal. Pannasonic phones more than others.

All in all, a great way to get that music out of your computer.

Pros Awesome interface, works with Rhapsody

Cons Addt'l zone players are too expensive, can't listen to RealAudio or WMA streams such as BBC

Summary This is a must have toy for your digital home. I listen to music a lot more since I've purchased this device because it provides such convenient access to my whole library of music, plus with Rhapsody service, I can play just about any song I can think of!

Pros Opens Digital Music To Entire House--Easily

Cons Communicator Connection

Summary I've owned the Sonos system for 3 weeks and love it. We now listen to our music collection anytime from any zone. Even my partner, who is always wary of my tech toys, said that the system was "cool" and "easy to use." It's easy to set up, though installing a Network Attached Server to hold all of our music required tech support. I've had problems with the wireless communicator but Sonos customer service has been prompt and helpful. Finally, technology that works!