Overview

The Sonos Amp is the component that lets you bring existing passive speakers into a Sonos system, whether that's bookshelf speakers, outdoor speakers, or architectural in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. It drives them with 125 watts per channel, enough for real volume and clean, undistorted sound.

One box handles streaming, amplification, and connectivity all at once: an RCA line-in for a turntable or CD player, an HDMI ARC connection for your TV, and a subwoofer output with an adjustable crossover for adding low end.

It streams over Wi-Fi through the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2, and groups with other Sonos products for multi-room listening.

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The Amp is the right call whenever you already own passive speakers you want to keep — in-ceiling speakers in a kitchen, a pair of bookshelf speakers on a desk, or outdoor speakers on a patio — and want to add them to a Sonos system without a separate receiver. It has no built-in microphone, so voice control means adding a mic-equipped Sonos product like Era 100 to the same system.

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Why the Sonos Amp Stands Out

125 Watts Per Channel

Enough clean power to drive passive speakers at real volume, indoors or outdoors, without distortion.

Powers Passive Speakers Directly

Connect bookshelf, in-wall, in-ceiling, or outdoor passive speakers via the included banana plug connectors — no separate receiver needed.

HDMI ARC for TV Sound

Connect to your TV's HDMI eARC/ARC port for stereo home theater sound, then add a pair of Sonos surrounds wirelessly later.

RCA Line-In and Subwoofer Output

An RCA input connects a turntable or CD player directly, while a dedicated subwoofer output with an adjustable 50-110 Hz crossover adds low end when you need it.

Whole-Home Wi-Fi Streaming

Stream from Spotify, Apple Music, and other services through the Sonos app, or group with other Sonos products for multi-room listening.

Rack-Mountable, Cool-Running Design

An advanced heatsink manages airflow so the Amp can run inside a cabinet or equipment rack without overheating.

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

• Passive speaker owners: want to add existing bookshelf, in-wall, or outdoor speakers to a Sonos system.
• Architectural installs: powering in-ceiling or in-wall speakers in a kitchen, bathroom, or patio.
• TV + multi-room builders: connecting a TV via HDMI while keeping the same system for everyday music.

How It Compares

Already have a stereo receiver or powered speakers and just need to add Sonos streaming? The Sonos Port adds Sonos streaming to existing amplification instead of replacing it. Need a standalone speaker instead of driving your own passive speakers? The Sonos Five is a self-contained alternative.