Sonos. Music in Every Room. Cinema in Any Room.
Sonos is the most refined whole-home audio platform available. A single app controls every speaker in the home. Every streaming service lives in one place. And since the Arc Ultra and Era 300, Sonos delivers Dolby Atmos theater and spatial audio music that rivals dedicated hi-fi systems costing multiples more. VIP Smart Homes designs, installs, tunes, and integrates Sonos systems for luxury homes across the Greater Seattle area, with the entire system controlled from one app, your voice, or one button on a Control4 or Lutron keypad.
Why Homeowners Build on Sonos
There are dozens of whole-home audio platforms on the market. Most are designed for integrators. Sonos is designed for the people who actually live in the house.
The app is intuitive. Grouping rooms is instant. Every streaming service (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music) lives in one place. And the sound quality, particularly since the Arc Ultra and Era 300, now rivals dedicated hi-fi systems at multiples of the price.
A single Era 100 in a powder room and a full Dolby Atmos theater with Arc Ultra, Sub 4, and Era 300 surrounds all live on the same system, controlled the same way. That's what a Sonos system looks like when it is professionally designed, installed, and integrated.
Soundbars & Cinema Sound
Arc Ultra
Flagship Soundbar14 Sonos-engineered drivers powered by 15 Class D amplifiers, including the new Sound Motion woofer, deliver a 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos spatial audio experience from a single bar. Double the bass of the original Arc, AI-powered Speech Enhancement, and Trueplay tuning for both iOS and Android.
Beam (Gen 2)
Compact SoundbarDolby Atmos and room-filling sound from a compact bar that fits beneath any TV. Five Class-D amplified drivers, three passive radiators, HDMI eARC, and remarkable bass for its size. Add Era 100 surrounds and a Sub Mini for a compact surround system.
Ray
Entry SoundbarThe most affordable way to bring Sonos-quality sound to a TV. Four custom drivers, optical audio connection, and compatibility with virtually any TV. Add Era 100 surrounds for genuine surround sound at a fraction of the Arc cost.
Music in Every Room
Five
Hi-Fi SpeakerThe most powerful standalone Sonos speaker. Three tweeters, three midwoofers, and a 3.5mm line-in for turntables. Pair two in stereo for a hi-fi system that competes with dedicated speakers at several times the price.
Era 300
Spatial Audio SpeakerSix drivers fire forward, sideways, and upward for true Dolby Atmos Music and spatial audio. Extraordinary as a standalone speaker. Transformative as a pair of wireless theater surrounds with height channels when paired with Arc Ultra.
Era 100
Smart SpeakerThe foundation of every whole-home Sonos system. Compact, powerful, and versatile with Bluetooth, USB-C line-in, and Trueplay tuning. Pair two for stereo, or use as wireless surrounds for a Beam theater.
The Foundation Behind the Sound
Sub 4
Wireless SubwooferFlagship wireless sub with dual inward-facing woofers in a force-canceling configuration. Transforms any Sonos theater from impressive to cinematic. Pair two for even more authority.
Sub Mini
Compact SubwooferDedicated bass in a smaller footprint. Clean, impactful low end that elevates Beam systems and Era speaker setups in bedrooms and offices.
Amp
Streaming Amplifier125 watts per channel powering passive in-wall, in-ceiling, and outdoor architectural speakers. Bring any room of the home onto the Sonos platform. Chain multiple Amps for whole-home distributed audio.
Port
Streaming ComponentAdds Sonos streaming to your existing stereo or hi-fi system. Line-out to your amp, line-in for turntables. Keep your gear, add the ecosystem.
Designed. Installed. Tuned. Integrated.
System Design
We design around how you live: which rooms matter, where you listen, where you watch, whether you entertain. The right product for every room, mapped before a single speaker arrives.
Professional Installation
Soundbars wall-mounted with concealed cabling. Amps rack-mounted in your equipment closet. Architectural speakers positioned and aimed for optimal coverage. Every cable hidden.
Trueplay Tuning
Every Sonos speaker is tuned using Trueplay, measuring your room's acoustics and adjusting EQ to compensate. This is the step most DIY installations skip, and it is the single biggest factor in how good the system sounds.
Smart Home Integration
Sonos integrated into Control4 and Lutron so music responds to your scenes. "Good Morning" starts your playlist with the lights. "Movie Night" queues the Arc Ultra. "Goodnight" stops everything and arms the alarm.
Sonos Installation Across Greater Seattle
VIP Smart Homes is based in the Greater Seattle area, with ongoing Sonos installations across Seattle, Bellevue, Medina, Mercer Island, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Sammamish, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Issaquah, Woodinville, Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Carnation, Edmonds, and the broader Puget Sound region. We also design and install for clients across the United States and globally, including vacation homes, yachts, and private aircraft. If your primary residence is in Seattle and your second home is in Sun Valley or Scottsdale, we can bring consistency to both.
Common Questions About Sonos Installation
Why have a professional install Sonos instead of doing it yourself?
You can buy Sonos anywhere. It is consumer hardware and the apps are designed for homeowners. The difference between a speaker on a shelf and a whole-home audio system that is tuned, integrated, and controlled from your automation comes down to professional installation: design, placement, Trueplay tuning, concealed wiring, rack-mounted amplification, and full smart home integration with Control4 and Lutron.
What areas around Seattle do you serve?
We install Sonos systems throughout the Greater Seattle area: Seattle, Bellevue, Medina, Mercer Island, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Sammamish, Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell, Issaquah, Woodinville, Newcastle, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Carnation, Edmonds, and the broader Puget Sound region. For clients with second homes elsewhere, we also design and install nationally and internationally.
Can Sonos replace a traditional surround sound system?
For most rooms, yes. An Arc Ultra with Sub 4 and two Era 300 surrounds delivers a 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos experience that rivals traditional separates systems, without the receiver, the speaker wire, or the complexity. For dedicated reference-grade theaters, we also install Focal and Stealth Acoustics. Explore Theaters →
What is Trueplay and does it matter?
Trueplay measures the acoustics of your specific room and adjusts the speaker's EQ to compensate for surfaces, dimensions, and furnishings. It is the single biggest factor in how good a Sonos system sounds. And it is the step most self-installations skip.
Can Sonos work with in-wall and in-ceiling speakers?
Yes. The Sonos Amp powers passive architectural speakers (in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor) while keeping them on the Sonos platform. This is how we build whole-home audio for new construction: invisible speakers powered by Sonos, controlled from one app, integrated into your scenes.
Does Sonos integrate with Control4 and Lutron?
Yes. We integrate Sonos into both platforms so music responds to your automation scenes. A keypad button can start music, set volume, and select the source (alongside lighting, shades, and climate), all in one tap.
Can I use Sonos outdoors?
Sonos itself does not make a weatherproof speaker, but the Sonos Amp powers outdoor-rated architectural speakers from brands like Sonance, including the co-developed Sonos Outdoor by Sonance line. These are designed for year-round exposure and integrate seamlessly with the rest of your Sonos system. We install these regularly for patios, pools, and outdoor entertaining areas across the Seattle area.
How many rooms can Sonos support?
Up to 32 rooms on a single system. We have installed Seattle-area homes with 20+ Sonos zones. Every room independently controlled, all groupable, all accessible from one app or any keypad in the house.
Do you provide ongoing Sonos support?
Yes. Firmware updates, Wi-Fi changes, streaming service issues, and Trueplay retuning after new furniture: we handle all of it through our monthly support plans .
Sonos. Music in Every Room. Cinema in Any Room.
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