Sonos CR200 Multiroom Music System Controller

What can I say. I was a bit horrified at the price, especially as we already had the Sonos APP on out iTouch so could access and control the system for free.

However, I think every home should have at least one of these RC's. They reek of quality, looks fabulous and would look great on the sideboard in the lounge waiting to be used. The interface is brilliant, fast and having all 400 album covers and track lists available is great.

Also the interface to Last.FM and the other radio programs has meant I am not listening to a lot more tailored radio from the UK. I can now get Radio 4 from the UK in crystal clear clarity which is wonderful.

Can't say enough good things about this. Some things are just worth paying for.

We've been Sonos users since 2007 and have two of the original remotes. We bought one of the new remotes and it's a big improvement. Touchscreen navigation with an iPhone-like scroll you control with a flip of your finger. Search functionality is a million times better. The only thing I'd add to a Sonos wishlist is the ability for a user to make a custom screen that pushes all of our favorites into one category, so things like our local NPR station are just one click away instead of three or four. But this is splitting hairs. We love our Sonos and use the system constantly, from streaming radio to playing entire albums via Rhapsody, or even podcasts downloaded via iTunes. It rocks.

The Sonos system works perfectly, as expected, right out of the box. I've been trying for a long time to manage a digital music collection accross multiple computers/devices, and this solves all the problems. In fact, when combined with a Rhapsody and or Pandora account, this system will change the way you purchase music. No need to buy, when you can simply "rent", with access to all forms of music, new and old, punk to classical, even foreign language.

The ease of setting up a perfectly synced, multiroom system that performs as advertised is worth the premium price. And the CR200 controller is a must to do some of the complicated searches, read reviews etc... and does so with a beautiful color display and touch screen interface. You can also use an old iphone with a free download app. The push button interface is easy to use, such that this is my daughters new favorite toy..searching for singing cat christmas records and other fun music online. Think of a kid show theme song or album...and you've got it in seconds playing throughout the house (or maybe just to the kids' rooms!)

Can't recommend enough, including the S5 stand alone unit which is perfect accoustic quality system for bedrooms, bathrooms, office,etc, with no wires or clutter. You will not be dissappointed...

With the good exchange rate between the US$ and the A$ this is a bargain at A$420 delivered compared to A$699 in the shops in Australia.

Even though I could get the same functionality with an iPod the convenience of a dedicated controller is great for my house.

Wow, a neat update to the classic Sonos controller. Nice touch screen interface. Faster, more convenient than the iTouch or iPhone option, but clearly this is costs $$ while the iTouch is free (if you own one). Meets all the standard criteria for Sonos products - easy set up, nice user interface. Touch screen a dream. Appears to have added views compared to iTouch. Found it easier to use Pandora and internet radio than old controller. Nice to have replaceable battery but battery does appear to be special order from Sonos - probably pricey. Recommended if you want an upgrade but clearly a product that will keep the sonos product line current as other competitors introduce music systems. Fully satisfied. Would do a gain.