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The video provides a comprehensive review of the Sonos Move 2 speaker, detailing its performance and features after six months of use. The speaker is lauded for its 24-hour battery life, durability with an IP56 rating, and improved sound quality, including a wider soundstage achieved by an additional tweeter. It offers various connectivity options like Apple AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0, and supports voice control via Amazon Assistant and Sonos' own assistant, though not Google Assistant. The Move 2 also integrates well with numerous music services through the Sonos app. While its price is $50 higher than its predecessor and lacks some features like Android direct cast support, it is recommended for its exceptional sound quality, robust design, and versatile connectivity. For users focused on Dolby Atmos and strong bass, the Sonos Era 300 is suggested, while a stereo pair of Era 100s is recommended for those with a budget around $500.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with the Sonos Move 2, six months after purchase, highlighting its improvements and comparing it to other Sonos speakers. Key points include its 24-hour battery life and weather resistance, which make it versatile for indoor and outdoor use. The battery performance is affirmed as reliable, lasting a full week without initial charging and capable of replacement to extend the speaker’s life. The Move 2 has an IP56 rating for dust and water jet protection but is not submersible like the Sonos Roam. It also surpasses other models, such as the Era 300 and Era 100, in weather resistance and drop resistance. The segment emphasizes the speaker’s enhanced sound quality, with better balance, improved clarity, and a wider soundstage compared to the Move Gen 1, achieved through the addition of a second tweeter for stereo sound.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the audio performance and features of the Sonos Move 2 speakers. When paired in stereo, they provide a wider soundstage, especially for classical music and movie soundtracks. The bass quality is comparable to the first-generation Sonos Move but is influenced by placement, with features like automatic Trueplay optimizing the sound based on the speaker’s location. Connectivity options for Move 2 include Apple AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, line-in through USB-C, and Ethernet. It supports voice control through Amazon Assistant and Sonos’ own assistant, though Google Assistant has been dropped. The Sonos app offers extensive integration with major music services, Audible, Pocket Casts, Libby, and Sonos Radio, supporting high-res audio and easy grouping with other Sonos speakers. The design of the Move 2 is praised for its minimalist and versatile aesthetic.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the new Sonos Move 2 features and improvements. The design is less aggressive with a warmer white color option, and the speaker is also available in black and olive. Key enhancements include an indented volume bar, dedicated skip buttons, speaker grouping functionality, and a physical mic mute switch. The speaker can also charge a phone via its USB-C port. However, it lacks support for Bluetooth Auracast technology and is priced $50 higher than its predecessor, though it can be found on sale. The speaker has no direct cast support for Android users. Despite these downsides, the speaker is recommended for its sound quality, durability, design, versatility, and connectivity.
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In this part of the video, the speaker recommends the Sonos Era 300 for its superior bass performance and ability to play Dolby Atmos tracks from Apple Music or Amazon Music. They also mention its Bluetooth features, USB-C input, and voice assistance. For those looking to spend around $500 but not interested in Dolby Atmos or the portability of the Move 2, the speaker suggests considering a stereo pair of Era 100s. The speaker provides links to their reviews of the Era 300 and Era 100 and encourages viewers to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and explore more of their content on Sonos products.