“Following our entry into the $2 billion light commercial audio market last year with Sonos Pro, our enterprise SaaS product, we are now making our hardware debut with Era 100 Pro, the first Sonos product designed specifically for professional installation,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. “With the goal of creating the best solutions for our installer community, we have assembled a strong team of industry veterans across product, engineering, and sales, among other departments, to lead our professional development efforts. In collaboration with our global partners, we are committed to driving our commercial business forward and delivering much-needed new solutions for this market.”.
The solution has already received positive feedback from the installer community since its announcement in September 2024. rAVe [PUBS] named the Era 100 Pro Best New Audio Product as part of its 2024 Commercial Integrator Expo Awards, and Inavate named it an audio finalist in its 2025 Inavate Technology Awards, the winners of which will be decided next year. Designed for Professional Installation: With the rich sound, elegant design, and versatile control for which Sonos is known, the Era 100 Pro has been specifically designed to offer a complete end-to-end solution for professional installations: “Creating custom audio systems is no easy task. Vendors, distributors, and integrators are tasked with recommending, selecting, and installing the best audio systems for their customers, who vary across a wide spectrum of needs, uses, budgets, and designs,” says Chris Heintzelman, Vice President of Product – Professional. "Sonosis offers a new option with the Era 100 Pro, the company's first solution designed specifically for professional installation. We've prioritized easy installation, flexible configuration, and reliable ease of use, so installers can complete jobs more efficiently and deliver on-time installations for their customers."
● Power over Ethernet: With a single cable supplying both power and data, the Era 100 Pro simplifies the installation process by eliminating the cost and complexity of installing AC outlets at each speaker location, enabling more unique multi-site configurations. The Era 100 Pro is optimized for PoE+ but can also be used with standard PoE. With Power over Ethernet, business owners can utilize wired-first networks to improve reliability, speed, and performance, while also seamlessly integrating into an existing network setup.
● Customizable with Zones: Introduced alongside the Era 100 Pro, Zones offers an easier and more customizable way to orchestrate and control large-scale installations. Users can configure speakers together into a predictable, unified entity, providing a more consistent and permanent experience throughout use.
● Versatile Surface Mount (sold separately in pairs): The Era 100 Pro surface mount features 30° pan and tilt ranges and 360° rotation, allowing for installation in any orientation. Its indexed ball joint enables installers to achieve precisely repeatable angles, allowing for quick deployment when mounting multiple speakers, while ensuring the speakers don't sag over time. Capable of attaching to virtually any surface, the mount can also accommodate concealed or exposed wiring and features a locking base plate to prevent theft. The Era 100 Pro has an integrated threaded insert and an optional eye bolt that provides a secondary security attachment point if required by building codes, helping the speaker withstand seismic events and prevent accidental damage. The hook receptacle increases stability when combined with surface mounting in non-vertical orientations. Leveraging the same acoustic architecture as the Era 100, the Era 100 Pro delivers high-quality sound and impressive low-frequency performance, unique within the PoE speaker category. Featuring two 0.63-inch/16mm silk-angle high-frequency drivers and a 3.5 x 4.4-inch/90.8 x 111.9mm carbon-filled polypropylene low-frequency driver, the speaker offers rich sound through a wide 240° horizontal dispersion, providing ample coverage from a compact profile.
● Sonos Pro Compatibility (US only): Customers can control the Era 100 Pro and zones directly from the Sonos app or Sonos Pro dashboard via a tablet or computer, enabling a seamlessly integrated enterprise solution without the need for additional control units or components.
