Sonos--deal killer


I don't post much, but I do lurk. Just got my Sonos ZP90 yesterday and went to install it today. BIG suprise, you have to buy another ZP90 or Zonebridge to make the thing wireless over the network, it has to be plugged into the router directly. Went back to the web site and they do have one sentence that does say that you have to have another device (missed it completely). This really needs to be emphasized on their website, they don't seem to have any problem emphasizing the wireless feature of the ZP90. It's a shame, I was really looking forward to trying the Sonos, but I won't even be able to try the thing. I don't have a computer anywhere close to my stereo system, and I'm not about to unplug everything I've got and move it up another floor just to hear how the thing works. I thought the industry standard on wi-fi devices were that they were self contained and would connect to the network without any other support devices. I may be wrong on this, but I have never encounterd another wi-fi device that needed this. I know, my bad, should have paid more attention to the fine print, now I'm out $34 shipping (here and back), but I am not going to pay another $100 on top of the $349 that the ZP90 cost so that I can connect to my network. Sorry about the rant, but if you are looking at the Sonos, be aware that a ZP90 WILL NOT connect to your wireless network without spending another $99. Now to try the Squeezebox Duet.
Doug
dougclary

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If you have a decent router it should b ok. I had to buy a new one on ebay to get a stronger signal. I use my iphone to control as it is MUCH better. I don't even use my controller anymore.
Anybody using their iphone/itouch to control their systems? With the free app it is SOOOOO cool. Way better than the big/bulky remote that comes with it and also way better range since it has better wifi range. My controller was always losing connection, freezing up etc. With my itouch i have never had a problem, even sitting outside.{ i have speakers on my patio}
Sonos rocks. I have 3 boxes running ceiling speakers all over my house. I can control all of this with my iphone{ volume,song,etc} The wifi capabilities of the iphone allow me to use it far away from my units.{ ie outside}.
I ran a cat cable from my router to my unit under the house. It sends the signals to the other 2 boxes wirelessly. I use this 100x more than my $25000 rig.....
just wait till you control it with an iphone......then you'll really be impressed!