SONOS TAILORS COMPACT SOUND FOR OPEN FLOOR PLANS
Sonos Amp Multi | all images courtesy of Sonos
with an effortless setup amp multi adapts as DESIGNs EVOLVE
Long trusted for making high-quality audio effortless, the Californian brand brings its philosophy directly to integrators and architects. The Amp Multi is designed to adapt as a house evolves, pairing Sonos’ streaming platform with a highly flexible setup. As a result, any audio output can be assigned to any room, allowing systems to grow simply by adding more units. Additionally, each of Amp Multi’s eight amplified outputs can power up to three Sonos Architectural speakers, supporting installations across multiple rooms without losing sound quality or system stability.
‘Sonos Amp is the most widely used two-channel streaming amplifier in residential installation because it’s powerful, dependable, and intuitive,’ declares Tom Conrad, CEO of Sonos. ‘Amp Multi takes that same philosophy and applies it to larger systems. It makes ambitious designs more efficient to build and install, and easier to live with.’
Amp Multi is designed as a system that can adapt as designs evolve, without complicating installs
CLEANER RACKS, EASIER SERVICEABILITY AND SILENT PERFORMANCE
Inside the minimal chassis, a GaN power architecture enables cool, fanless operation. Ensuring long-term reliability behind walls or in tight spaces. Meanwhile, eight power channels delivers up to 24 speakers, the system easily groups across four zones. Multiple units link seamlessly to scale high-fidelity sound across larger layouts.
supporting up to three Sonos Architectural Speakers per output the system enables efficient multi-room coverage
Specifically built for equipment racks, the compact unit features a space-saving flat-back design and recessed connectors. Consequently, physical installation remains fast and clean, requiring just four screws to secure the hardware. Triggered via the Sonos app, each unit plays a unique sound for quick identification in crowded racks.
ensuring long-term reliability, its chassis features a GaN power architecture that allows the amplifier to run cool
For challenging rooms, the ProTune calibration tool offers precise sound shaping via a 10-band parametric EQ and delay control. Together with pre-loaded acoustic profiles, this digital tuning guarantees balanced, high-fidelity sound tailored to any architectural environment.
‘Drawing on professionals’ deep understanding of real-world installation challenges us to design a product around how they actually work,’ says Chris Heintzelman, VP, Product at Sonos. ‘The goal was to reduce friction at every stage of a project, from installation and setup to system tuning.’
The ProTune optimization platform makes it possible to fine-tune performance based on speaker placement, room acoustics and layout
a multi-channel streaming amplifier designed for scalable, multi-room residential setups
flat-back design and recessed connectors streamline rack installation, securing the unit with four screws
with tuning tools users integrators gain precise control over frequency response, signal timing, and room acoustics
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