There has never been a better time to be a music fan. Home audio through formats such as vinyl, the comeback of CDs, and of course streaming audio offer music fans choices with no compromise in quality.
In terms of coolness, vinyl has been trendy for several years due to album artwork and the simple TLC it takes to drop the needle. More recently—CD—another form of physical media has picked itself up off the mat through its 16-bit/44kHz lossless sound quality and value. CDs are 1/3 to a quarter of the cost of vinyl and CD/DVD players are readily available to spin these discs.
With vinyl and CDs once again popular, it is easy to forget about streaming audio. Despite the possibility of streaming content to be taken for granted in 2026, the format is by far the largest generator of revenue for the music industry.
Using data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the music market produced $11.5 billion in revenues in 2025, and of those revenues, paid-subscription streaming audio’s 106.5 million subscribers accounted for $6.4 billion of those revenues.
Looking back at why streaming content is so popular, services such as Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz provide access to millions of songs and in some cases 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution audio.
Using what is the one home audio brand that helped to drive mainstream access to not only a choice of streaming services—Sonos—but also several ways of playing that content, let’s breakdown some of the popular manufacturer’s top products.
4 Sonos Streaming Audio Products to Address a Range of Applications
One of the nice aspects of streaming products from companies like Sonos is the flexibility the products offer. Google Android user … no problem; Apple iOS … no problem. Smart homeowner with the desire for audio across their home … once again, no problem.
Additionally, the product line also caters to personal audio experiences with the Ace headphones. The headphones allow for TV listening and travel without sacrificing Dolby Atmos audio accessibility.
Diving into the Sonos product line a bit further, here are four products to consider for just about every streaming audio situation:
Amp Multi: Developed specifically for the technology integration market and professional integrators, the Amp Multi provides eight channels that are rated to produce 125-watts-per-channel. Sonos points out the multichannel, multizone streaming audio amplifier utilizes GaN technologies and post-filter feedback to optimize efficiency. The product also incorporates the company’s ProTune technology that’s designed to optimize system performance in a range of room environments.
Arc Ultra: This soundbar produces immersive audio up to levels as high as 9.1.4 to allow homeowners to listen to their favorite shows, movies and music in Dolby Atmos. Sonos points out the soundbar provides a choice of control options, including Sonos Voice Control and the company’s companion app.
Era 100 SL: Available in a choice of black or white finishes, the Era 100 SL is one of the most affordable ways to bring streaming audio into a home using Sonos components. The versatile powered speaker can be setup in pairs to form a true stereo configuration, and the speaker can also be used as rear surrounds in a Sonos-based home theater.
Sonos Ace: Concluding this look at Sonos products is the company’s Ace Headphones. Available in a choice of black or white, the headphones come with a carrying case to support its use as a travel companion, as well as cables for connections such as USB-C and 3.5mm analog. What makes the Ace Headphones stand out as a streaming audio solution, is the headphones’ Dolby Atmos compatibility. Apple Music subscribers can play their favorite band and listen to their favorite albums mixed in Atmos, and play Netflix or HBO content with full surround sound just by simply wearing the headphones.
To learn more about the Sonos Amp Multi Professional Multichannel Amplifier, check this press release from KMB Communications.