For those on the SONOS platform, this could work for you.
IKEA has 'quietly' EoL-ed their SYMFONISK Wifi Bookshelf Speaker
It's been taken off the IKEA (Au) site. I saw this at the Richmond (VIC) branch and it should be across all of their stores with the possibility of it being cheaper at other stores.
It's a cheap alternative to a SONOS PLAY1.
Alternatively if handy, you could gut it to get parts for a cheap SONOS Amp.
Good sounding speakers. Couldn’t use as Bluetooth as no Bluetooth only wifi. Could use airplay 2 on a mac.
Guess That's why it's so cheap…
no idea why you got neg. Airplay is a big hit and miss. I have 2 original homepods, 2 homepod minis. Excited when first bought them but now they're just gathering dust.
@trantonz: Perhaps because nobody forces you to use airplay.
They are not BT, but also it's not like you're taking them to the park. They're not cordless.
@pizzaguy: Well, nobody force me. As a normal consumer who's into Apple ecosystem, it's easier for me to justify buying homepods. However just because I'm into their ecosystem, does not mean I have to say good things about their products. If it does not work properly, I will tell people that it does not work properly. What's wrong with telling people what the actual experience is like?
@HD9990: I'm Apple fanboys too but if any of their products is not good, I will tell people that it's not good. Bad products/ features need to be called out so they can be better in next generations.
@HD9990: I'm sure we were talking why you got negged.
I didn't neg you, but your mate, trantonz, got that "no Bluetooth only wifi. Could use airplay 2 on a mac" is a reason for it to be cheap, with which I disagree - Airplay is rather a bonus and these speakers aren't cheap because they are some proprietary protocol-only, but because they're simply wired speakers.
Then you label me as an Apple fanboy while I don't even airplay.
SONOS is great but its an audio ecosystem with its own app etc that you can use with their radio channels or Spotify etc
This or the Creative T100 speakers?
Before someone comments the link to product is Ikea USA, so different pricing, looks like no AU link.
These were RRP$149 since launch - went to $199 recently now reduced to $139 for clearance 🙄
Good point, less of deal then
Yup I remember seeing them at 149 and thinking not bad for the price… Then walked past them at 199 a few months ago and took a double take
Cheers will check it out
Great speakers for rears in my sonos arc surround system.
Wait till you hear play 3 or 5s as rears.
Anyways, i got rid of my sonos and built my 7.2 yamaha home theatre for free from fb marketplace giveaways.
It's only being EoL because a gen2 is on its way. Hasn't even released here yet, but available elsewhere.
Sounds like gen 2 is a minor refresh - faster processor, more memory, lower standby power consumption, longer power cord, and changed button layout, but with the same physical dimensions and appearance.
Sq any better?
I haven't seen a comparison yet. That's the $139 question.
According to the product tag in the image, gen 2 is already available in black and white.
I 3D printed brackets and put them under my kitchen island facing the tv.
These sound really good, just wish I used mine more.
Just looked at my receipt, i have two bought in Jan to set up as SONOS TV surround rears as above
They were $149 ea but I got 5% off so $141.60 ea., love the rest of my SONOS stuff but the ‘deal’ aspect is questionable
Exactly
They are selling for around 50 on fb marketplace. At that price i would mod it as an amp
I haven't been able to find any in Adelaide at all. eBay prices were more than regular retail!
Also useful if you want to hack the thing to use as a gateway to run a non-sonos powered subwoofer with your Arc, Beam, Playbar or Playbase. I use them in our family bedrooms though as they're decent enough for that purpose
Cant you just use a sonis connect. They are cheap on fb marketplace
![[VIC] IKEA SYMFONISK Bookshelf Speakers $139 (RRP $199) (End of Line), 2 for $254 for IKEA Family Members Only @ IKEA Richmond](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/21/694721.jpg?h=7defc7f9)
how good are these, can I use them as bluetooth/PC speakers?