Description:
General Description
The Black Sonos Era 100 SL is a compact wireless speaker that delivers stereo sound and deep bass for listening to music in different rooms of the home. Its black finish with a black grille allows for elegant integration into living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, desks, bookshelves, and entertainment spaces. It connects to the Sonos system via Wi-Fi to play compatible services, group rooms, and manage audio from the Sonos app; additionally, Bluetooth 5.3 allows for direct streaming from phones, tablets, and other compatible devices.
Its acoustic architecture integrates three Class-D digital amplifiers, two angled tweeters, and a midwoofer. The tweeters generate a stereo image with left and right channel separation, while the midwoofer reproduces natural vocals, defined mid-frequencies, and rich bass. Trueplay allows for tuning the equalization according to the room's acoustics from a compatible iOS device, and the Sonos app offers bass, treble, and loudness adjustments.
The Era 100 SL is an alternative for those who want Sonos sound quality and multiroom features without microphones or integrated voice assistants. It can be used individually, configured as a stereo pair with another Era 100 SL, or used as a rear surround speaker alongside a compatible Sonos soundbar. The USB-C port supports a line-in source, such as a turntable with a preamp or a CD player, and an Ethernet connection via optional Sonos adapters.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonos |
| Model | Era 100 SL |
| Type | Active indoor stereo wireless speaker |
| Color / finish | Black with black grille |
| Integrated voice control | No; this SL version does not include microphones or integrated voice assistants |
| Recommended use | Indoor wireless music, multiroom audio, stereo pair, and rear surround |
| ACOUSTIC ARCHITECTURE | |
| Amplification | 3 Class-D digital amplifiers tuned to the speaker's acoustic architecture |
| Tweeters | 2 angled tweeters for crisp highs and left/right channel separation |
| Midwoofer | 1 midwoofer for faithful vocals, mid-frequencies, and deep bass |
| Configuration | Stereo sound from a single cabinet |
| Adjustable EQ | Bass, treble, and loudness via the Sonos app |
| Trueplay | Room acoustic tuning with compatible iOS devices |
| Stereo pair | Yes; two speakers of the same model can be configured as left and right channels |
| Rear surround | Two Era 100 or Era 100 SL can be used as surround speakers with a compatible Sonos soundbar |
| CONNECTIVITY AND PLAYBACK | |
| Wi-Fi | Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz routers |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 for streaming from compatible devices |
| AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 with Apple devices compatible with iOS 11.4 or later |
| Platform | Sonos S2; setup and control via the Sonos app |
| USB-C port | 1 USB-C port for line-in or Ethernet with compatible Sonos adapters |
| Line-in | Available with optional Sonos Line-In Adapter or Sonos Combo Adapter |
| Line-in sources | Turntable with built-in preamp, CD player, projector, or other compatible analog source |
| Ethernet | Available via optional Sonos Combo Adapter and Ethernet cable |
| USB-C function | Not a power source for the speaker and should not be used to charge other devices |
| Processor | Quad Core A55 at 1.4 GHz |
| CONTROLS AND FEATURES | |
| Controls | Touch controls for volume, play/pause, skip, replay, and grouping |
| Bluetooth button | Allows pairing a new device or reconnecting a previously linked device |
| LED indicator | Shows Wi-Fi status, mute, and operational warnings |
| Sonos app | Playback control, room grouping, EQ, volume limit, Trueplay, and system settings |
| POWER, PLACEMENT, AND ENVIRONMENT | |
| Power supply | Auto-switching universal input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A |
| Humidity resistance | Designed to withstand high humidity, such as a bathroom with a running shower |
| Water resistance | Not waterproof or water-resistant; do not expose to rain, splashes, or immersion |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Recommended rear clearance | At least 2.5 cm when placed near a wall or shelf |
| Surround spacing | At least 20.3 cm around each speaker |
| DIMENSIONS, MOUNTING, AND CONTENT | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 182.5 x 120 x 130.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Mounting and stands | Compatible with Sonos Era 100 Stand and Sonos Era 100 Wall Mount, sold separately |
| Box contents | Black Sonos Era 100 SL, 2m power cable, and quick-start guide |
| Optional accessories | Sonos Line-In Adapter, Sonos Combo Adapter, 3.5mm auxiliary cable, Ethernet cable, floor stand, and wall mount |
Ideal for
The Black Sonos Era 100 SL is ideal for people who want quality stereo sound in a compact format without integrated microphones. It is an excellent option for living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, desks, bookshelves, and bathrooms with adequate ventilation, as well as for multiroom Sonos installations managed from the app. It is also suitable for creating a stereo pair, playing a turntable with a preamp via the optional line-in adapter, or installing two units as rear surround channels with a compatible Sonos soundbar.