Sonos has debuted the Era 100 Pro, the company’s first audio solution specifically engineered for professional installation.

Leveraging the same acoustic architecture as the Era 100, the Era 100 Pro provides high-quality sound and low-frequency performance, unique within the PoE speaker category.

The speaker produces premium sound utilising a single cable that delivers both power and data to simplify the installation process and allow more unique configurations in various locations.

With two 16mm silk-angled high-frequency drivers and a 90.8 x 111.9mm carbon-filled polypropylene low-frequency driver, the speaker delivers rich sound across a wide 240° horizontal dispersion, giving broad coverage from a compact profile.

The Era 100 Pro is optimised for PoE+ but can also be used with standard PoE. With this, business owners can utilise wired-first networking for enhanced reliability, speed and performance, while also seamlessly integrating into an existing network setup.

Introduced alongside the Era 100 Pro, zones offer an easier and more customisable way to orchestrate and control larger-scale installations. Users can bond speakers together into a predictable, unified entity, providing a more permanent bonding experience that stays consistent throughout use.

Partnering with the speaker is the Era 100 Pro Surface Mount which boasts 30° pan and tilt ranges and 360° rotation, enabling installation in any orientation. Its indexed ball joint allows installers to achieve repeatable angles with precision, enabling fast deployment when mounting multiple speakers, while also ensuring the speakers won’t sag over time.

Able to affix to virtually any surface, the mount can also accommodate hidden or exposed cabling and has a locking base plate for theft deterrence.

Additionally, the Era 100 Pro has a built-in threaded insert and optional eyebolt that provides a secondary safety attachment point should building codes require it, helping the speaker withstand seismic events and avoid accidental damage. The hook receptacle increases stability when paired with the Surface Mount in non-portrait orientations.