T3 AWARDS 2023

Recognising the gold-standard of gadgets, we’re celebrating the absolute best tech you can buy, as chosen by our team of experts

- David Nield & Alex Cox

So, Sonos took its time. It hadn't released anything new, updates excluded, since 2017. But what a release the Era 300 is. Yes, it's unusually shaped, pinched and rounded and steadfastly horizontal, almost teasing you with its non-verticality. Yes, hard-wiring it is a mild pain, given that it sports only a single USB Type-C input that demands a special adapter if you want to wire up your turntable. But this is Sonos beginning a new chapter of its story.