Korus

[schoondoggy 799]

I have a major investment in Sonos. If I was starting over, I would have to really look at this product;

http://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmoorhead/2013/08/05/korus-wireless-speakers-give-sonos-a-run-for-its-money/

[Dave 416]

Forbes is doing something funky with linking in to their site?

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmoorhead/2013/08/05/korus-wireless-speakers-give-sonos-a-run-for-its-money/

 

What are the differences with Sonos?

[schoondoggy 799]

Sonos devices setup a wireless mesh network between each other. Music sources are internet services or networked music library.

Korus uses a technology called SKAA, It is a bit like Bluetooth and WiFi combined. Korus uses 'batons' attached to your devices to stream music to the Korus speaker.

 

Bose also has a Sonos like product now.

[curiousbunny 0]

Logitech squeeze box is similar, but much cheaper it seems.

[denisercj 0]

Is there a good soundbar that works with SmartThings, besides SONOS?  I just built a new house, and SONOS is beyond my budget

[schoondoggy 799]

Is there a good soundbar that works with SmartThings, besides SONOS?  I just built a new house, and SONOS is beyond my budget

Samsung has an interesting product:

http://www.samsung.com/us/video/home-audio/WAM750/ZA

Plus they bought SmartThings. I would look into that.

You should look at Beep as well:

https://www.thisisbeep.com/

Not sure of the current status with ST, but that is where I would start.