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Sonos announces new bundle, Pandora integration
While Sonos hasn't yet found it fit to upgrade their line of home audio streaming devices, they do have a new bundle at that $1,000 pricepoint: now, instead of two ZP80s and a controller, you take home a controller, one ZP80, and its bigger brother, the ZP100. But more interesting still, as of today Sonos is adding Pandora integration for $4 per month, meaning you can get music nerds' favorite recommendation-based customized internet radio streamed directly to your audio system -- album art and all -- for $36 a year (after upgrading to v2.2, available tonight). Not bad if you're a Pandora fan with a Sonos; check out the integration in our mini-gallery.%Gallery-3372%
Sonos ZP100 system reviewed
Looks like HomeTheaterView got themselves a hold of a couple of Sonos ZP100s and a controller and put the spurs to 'em to see how the system works and performs in a real home environment. We have a Sonos we're currently checking out (expect more on that soon), but HomeTheaterView found the devices to work admirably out of box with a clean, labor-free setup, and simple, intuitive interface, which we won't deny. The concept behind the Sonos isn't a terribly complicated one, so outside decent codec support, wireless range, and the aforementioned (setup and interface / use), there's not a lot else to look for in an in-home wireless audio distribution system. Fortunately the Sonos nails the codecs (outside not supporting PlaysForSure), but while the range wasn't mentioned, and they wished there were versions outfitted for in-wall installs and wetter environs like bathrooms, they seemed to find the system an excellent choice that fulfills a need otherwise unmet by the other out of box consumer home audio distribution systems on the market.
Sonos launches ZP80 in $999 bundle
If you've been waiting for Sonos to break the $1000 barrier before you "unwire" your home music setup, today would be the day. Sonos is launching a new bundle for $999 which includes two of their new ZonePlayer 80 units, along with the standard Sonos controller. We saw the ZP80 at CES, and it's the same box as then: an amp-free version of the ZP100, which also includes optical and coaxial digital outs, along with two fewer Ethernet jacks. Just like its big brother, the ZP80 still doesn't have PlaysForSure or FairPlay support, though you can still use your Rhapsody or Audible.com files. The ZP80 is shipping now and goes for $350 by itself, compared to the $500 ZP100.
