Sonos Five - High-Fidelity Speaker Manual

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User manual (4 pages)

Manual (12 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Overview
2 Controls and lights
3 Connector panel
4 Select a location
5 Set up stereo pair
6 Set up surrounds
- 6.1 Surround audio settings
7 Line-in
8 Product settings
9 Accessories
10 Specifications
11 Documents / Resources
- 11.1 References
- 11.2 Download manual

Sonos Five - High-Fidelity Speaker Manual

Overview

The high-fidelity speaker for superior sound—

Versatile design with smart orientation sensing. Pair two speakers horizontally and Five automatically separates the left and right channels for impressive stereo sound. When paired vertically, each smartly adjusts to mono for more detailed stereo separation and an even wider soundstage.
Touch controls on the speaker let you adjust volume, play and pause, or skip through songs.
Use the line-in port to connect your turntable or another device—simple control with the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2.
Pair two Fives for left-right stereo sound or use two Fives as rear surrounds for your home theater.
Control your Sonos system with the Sonos app (for Android and iOS).
See Setup when you're ready to add Five to your Sonos system.

Controls and lights

Button	Control	Description
	Volume control	Volume up (right) Volume down (left) Touch and hold to quickly change the volume. Note: You can also use the Sonos app to adjust volume.
	Play/Pause	Press once to play or pause audio. Press and hold to add the audio that's playing in another room.
	Next/Previous song	Swipe right to skip to the next song. Swipe left to go to the previous song. Note: You can't skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station.
	Status light	Displays the product's connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. Learn more

Note: If you don't want to allow playback or volume adjustments using the speaker touch controls, you can disable them in the room's settings.

Connector panel

	Ethernet port	Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).
	Stereo audio in (3.5mm / 1/8")	Use to connect an external audio device, like a turntable or CD player.
	Join button	Press to connect to your Sonos system during setup.
	AC power (mains) input	Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the bottom of the speaker.

Select a location

You can put your speaker just about anywhere. For maximum performance, here's a few guidelines:

Five is a substantial and powerful speaker and should be placed on a flat surface that is robust and durable enough to properly support it. Make sure Five's rubber feet sit completely on the flat surface.
Allow at least 2" perimeter all around Five, including its power cord.
For a single Five speaker, we recommend positioning the speaker horizontally to enable stereo sound.
Place Five across the room from where you'll be listening (at or close to your ear height for best results).
For stereo pair placement information, see Set up stereo pair.
Five is humidity resistant so you can use it in the bathroom; however it is not water resistant, so don't position it near water or leave it outside during a rain storm.

Set up stereo pair

Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for an even wider, stereo experience. One speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel.

Note: The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type.

Place the speakers 8 to 10 feet apart. Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging.
Go to > System.
Select one of the speakers you want to use in the stereo pair, then choose Set Up Stereo Pair to get started.

Learn more

Set up surrounds

It's easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model), or a Sonos Amp and your favorite non-Sonos speakers, into separate right and left channels for your home theater.

Place each surround speaker about 10 ft from your favorite listening position, angling them toward the seating area.
Go to > System.
Select a room with a soundbar and choose Add Surrounds to get started.

Note: If you group the rooms or create a stereo pair instead, you won't have surround sound.

Learn more

Surround audio settings

During setup, surround sound is optimized for your room. These settings are adjustable:

Surrounds	Turn surround sound On or Off.
TV Level	Adjust surround volume for TV audio.
Music Level	Adjust surround volume for music.
Music Playback	Ambient (subtle) or Full (louder, full range). Doesn't apply to Dolby Atmos Music playback.

Line-in

Connect an audio device, like a projector, CD player, or turntable (with a built-in phono preamp), to any Sonos product that has a line-in port (Era 300, Era 100, Amp, Port, or Five). Then go to > Line-In to select the source and start playback.

Note: Era 300 and Era 100 require a Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter (sold sep arately ). Other products may require a different type of line-in adapter depending on your audio source.

Learn more

Product settings

You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to > System and select a product.

Room Name	If you move your speaker to a new room, you can change its name in Settings.
Turn off WiFi (not available for Sonos Era 100, Era 300, or portable products)	You can turn off your speaker's WiFi when it's connected to your network with an Ethernet cable. This reduces power consumption and can improve connectivity for wired speakers. For products like Amp and Port, turning off WiFi can reduce the internal temperature when they're placed in a rack or stacked. Learn more Note: WiFi is turned off for Era 100 and Era 300 when you connect a Sonos Combo Adapter using the Ethernet cable.
EQ	Sonos products ship with preset equalization settings. You can change the sound settings (bass, treble, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences. Learn more
Trueplay	Trueplay adapts the sound for your surroundings and content. Portable products can tune themselves automatically. Learn more
Volume Limit	You can set a maximum volume for each room. Learn more
Status Light	Displays the speaker's connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. Learn more Note: If the light is distracting, you can turn it off in Settings.
Touch Controls	You can disable the touch control on your speaker. You may want to do this to prevent a child or curious pet from accidentally adjusting playback or volume. Learn more
Battery Saver (portable products only)	To save battery life, you can set your portable speaker to power off automatically instead of going to sleep. It won't appear in the Sonos app until it's powered back on.
Line-In (Sonos products with line-in capability)	When a projector, turntable, stereo, or other audio device is connected to a Sonos product, you can adjust these line-in settings: Source name: Choose a name for the line-in device. Source level: Adjust the line-in source level if you find the default volume setting is too quiet or distorted. Audio Delay: Add a delay between the line-in source and Sonos to reduce the chance of audio issues occurring when you're playing line-in audio on grouped speakers. Autoplay: Choose a room if you want line-in audio to start playing automatically when Sonos detects a signal on the line-in port. (Autoplay is disabled by default.)

Accessories

Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system—tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products.
For a full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, chargers and cables, see Accessories on our website.

Specifications

Feature	Description
AUDIO
Amplifier	Six Class-D digital amplifiers perfectly tuned to match the six dedicated speaker drivers and the acoustic architecture.
Tweeter	Three tweeters create the crispest and clearest high-frequency response.
Mid-woofer	Three mid-woofers ensure you'll hear the faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass—without distortion, even at high volumes.
NETWORKING*
Wireless connectivity	Connects to WiFi network with any 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5GHz broadcast-capable router.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Temporarily connects to your mobile device for first-time set up.
Ethernet port	One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable.
GENERAL
Power supply	Auto-switching 100 - 240V ~ 50-60Hz 2.3A AC universal input.
Audio line-in	Auto-detecting 3.5mm audio line-in connection. Use an auxiliary cable to connect an audio device.
Dimensions (W x H x D)	14.33 x 8.03 x 6.06in. (364 x 203 x 154mm)
Weight	14lb / 6.36kg
Threaded mount	None
Operating temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature	-4^° to 158^°F (-20^° to 70^°C)
Product finish	White matte or black matte exposure, graphite grille
Package contents * Specifications subject to change without notice.	Sonos Five, power cord, and Quickstart Guide.