Sonos Architectural Outdoor Speakers (Pair)

Product Overview

The Sonos Architectural Outdoor Speakers are a weatherproof architectural outdoor speaker pair designed for permanent exterior installation in commercial and residential AV systems. Developed through the Sonos and Sonance partnership, these passive outdoor speakers are engineered to withstand the full range of outdoor environmental conditions, including humidity, water, salt spray, UV exposure, heat, and freezing temperatures. Powered by the Sonos Amp, they integrate directly into the Sonos ecosystem for multi-room audio management. For AV integrators specifying commercial outdoor AV speakers, this pair offers architectural aesthetics, professional-grade weather resistance, and straightforward Sonos Amp compatible outdoor speaker installation.

Product Description

The Sonos Architectural Outdoor Speakers are the result of a direct engineering collaboration between Sonos and Sonance, combining Sonos platform integration with Sonance’s established expertise in architectural speaker design. The speakers are passive units, meaning they require a Sonos Amp for power and signal — there is no built-in amplification. This keeps the speaker enclosures compact and weather-sealed while centralizing amplification in a protected indoor or cabinet-mounted location.

Weather resistance is a core design requirement for these speakers. They are rated to handle high humidity, direct water contact, salt spray from coastal and marine environments, prolonged UV exposure, elevated heat, and freezing temperatures. This makes them appropriate for year-round installation in climates that experience full seasonal variation, as well as coastal commercial properties where salt air corrosion is a concern. Each speaker measures 12.96 inches by 7.52 inches by 7.83 inches and weighs 8.81 lb, making them manageable for single-technician mounting during passive outdoor speaker installation.

FastMount brackets are included with each speaker in the pair, providing a secure and repeatable mounting solution that simplifies rough-in and final placement. Each speaker also ships with its grille and wiring terminal cover. The bundle includes two speakers, two grilles, two FastMount brackets, two wiring terminal covers, and one installation manual. Speaker wire is not included and should be specified based on run length and local code requirements. When powered by a Sonos Amp, these speakers participate in the full Sonos multi-room ecosystem, enabling grouped playback with indoor zones through the Sonos app.

Key Features

• Sonos + Sonance Co-Design — Engineered through a direct partnership for tight Sonos platform integration with architectural speaker expertise.
• Full-Environment Weather Resistance — Rated for humidity, water, salt spray, UV, heat, and freezing temperatures; suitable for year-round exterior installation.
• Passive Architecture — Powered by the Sonos Amp, keeping speaker enclosures fully sealed and weather-protected without onboard electronics.
• FastMount Brackets Included — Secure, repeatable mounting hardware is included with each speaker for consistent installation positioning.
• Sonos Multi-Room Compatible — Integrates with the full Sonos ecosystem for grouped playback and centralized app control.
• Compact Architectural Footprint — 12.96 x 7.52 x 7.83 inch profile integrates cleanly into exterior wall or soffit installations.
• Sold as Pair — Two speakers, two grilles, two FastMount brackets, two wiring terminal covers, and installation manual included.

Typical Applications

• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• House of worship
• Government space
• Boardroom

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these speakers require the Sonos Amp specifically, or will any amplifier work?

These are passive speakers that will accept signal from any compatible amplifier with appropriate impedance. However, Sonos platform features such as Trueplay tuning and app-based multi-room control require a Sonos Amp as the source.

Are the speakers suitable for coastal installations with salt air exposure?

Yes. Salt spray resistance is explicitly part of the weather rating for these speakers, making them appropriate for coastal commercial properties and marina environments.

How many pairs can a single Sonos Amp drive?

A single Sonos Amp is rated to drive one pair of 8-ohm speakers. For multiple pairs, additional Sonos Amp units are required. Consult Sonos documentation for impedance bridging or multi-pair configurations.

Are FastMount brackets compatible with standard junction boxes?

FastMount brackets are designed for surface mounting to exterior walls or soffits. Consult the included installation manual for rough-in dimensions and backing requirements.

Is speaker wire included in this package?

No. Speaker wire is not included. Specify wire gauge based on run length, local electrical code requirements, and whether the installation runs through conduit in a commercial environment.

What warranty applies to these speakers?

The Sonos Architectural Outdoor Speakers carry a standard Sonos limited warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details and commercial installation support.