SONOS Five Powerful Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Sonos

Table of Contents

Important safety information
Overview
Controls and lights
Connector panel
Select a location
Set up stereo pair
Set up surrounds
Line-in
Accessories
Specifications
References
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SONOS Five Powerful Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker Instruction Manual

Important safety information

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Overview

The high-fidelity speaker for superior sound

Versatile design with smart orientation sensing. Pair two speakers horizontally and Five automatically separates the left and right channels for impressive stereo sound.
When paired vertically, each smartly adjusts to mono for more detailed stereo separation and an even wider soundstage.
Touch controls on the speaker let you adjust volume, play and pause, or skip through songs.
Use the line-in port to connect your turntable or another device—simple control with the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2.
Pair two Fives for left-right stereo sound or use two Fives as rear surrounds for your home theater.
Control your Sonos system with the Sonos app (for Android and iOS).
See Setup when you’re ready to add Five to your Sonos system.

Controls and lights

Button	Control	Description
Volume control

Volume up (right)
Volume down (left)

Touch and hold to quickly change the volume.
Note: You can also use the Sonos app to adjust volume.

| Play/Pause|

Press once to play or pause audio.
Press and hold to add the audio that’s playing in another room

| Next/Previous song|

Swipe right to skip to the next song.
Swipe left to go to the previous song.

Note: You can’t skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station

| Status light| Displays the product’s connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. Learn more
Note: If you don’t want to allow playback or volume adjustments using the speaker touch controls, you can disable them in the room’s settings.

Connector panel

Ethernet port Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).
Stereo audio in (3.5mm / 1/8″) Use to connect an external audio device, like a turntable or CD player.
Join button Press to connect to your Sonos system during setup.
AC power (mains) input Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty).
Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the bottom of the speaker.

Select a location

You can put your speaker just about anywhere. For maximum performance, here’s a few guidelines:

Five is a substantial and powerful speaker and should be placed on a flat surface that is robust and durable enough to properly support it. Make sure Five’s rubber feet sit completely on the flat surface.
Allow at least 2″ perimeter all around Five, including its power cord.
For a single Five speaker, we recommend positioning the speaker horizontally to enable stereo sound.
Place Five across the room from where you’ll be listening (at or close to your ear height for best results).
For stereo pair placement information, see Set up stereo pair.
Five is humidity resistant so you can use it in the bathroom; however it is not water resistant, so don’t position it near water or leave it outside during a rain storm.

Set up stereo pair

Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for a wider, stereo experience. One speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel.

Note: The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type

Place the speakers 8 to 10 feet apart. Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging.
Go to > System.
Select one of the speakers you want to use in the stereo pair, then choose Set Up Stereo Pair to get started. Learn more

Set up surrounds

It’s easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model), or a Sonos Amp and your favorite nonSonos speakers, into separate right and left channels for your home theater.

Place each surround speaker about 10ft from your favorite listening position, angling them toward the seating area.
Go to > System.
Select a room with a soundbar and choose Add Surrounds to get started.
Note: If you group the rooms or create a stereo pair instead, you won’t have surround sound. Learn more

Surround audio settings

During setup, surround sound is optimized for your room. These settings are adjustable:

Surrounds
Turn surround sound On or Off.

TV Level
Adjust surround volume for TV audio.

Music Level
Adjust surround volume for music.

Music Playback
Ambient (subtle) or Full (louder, full range). Doesn’t apply to Dolby Atmos Music playback.

Line-in

Connect an audio device, like a CD player or a turntable with a built-in phono preamp, to the line-in port on a Sonos product (Amp, Port or Five). Learn more

Accessories

Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system—tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products.

For a full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, chargers and cables, see Accessories on our website.

Specifications

Feature	Description

AUDIO
Amplifier| Six Class-D digital amplifiers perfectly tuned to match the six dedicated speaker drivers and the acoustic architecture
Tweeter| Three tweeters create the crispest and clearest high-frequency response
Mid-woofer| Three mid-woofers ensure you’ll hear the faithful playback of mid- range vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass—without distortion, even at high volumes.
**NETWORKING*
Wireless connectivity| Connects to WiFi network with any 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5GHz broadcastcapable router.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)| Temporarily connects to your mobile device for first-time set up
Ethernet port| One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable.
GENERAL
Power supply| Auto-switching 100 – 240V ~ 50-60Hz 2.3A AC universal input.
Audio line-in| Auto-detecting 3.5mm audio line-in connection. Use an auxiliary cable to connect an audio device.
Dimensions (W x H x D)| 14.33 x 8.03 x 6.06in. (364 x 203 x 154mm)
Weight| 14lb / 6.36kg
Threaded mount| None
Operating temperature| 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature| -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C)
Product finish| White matte or black matte exposure, graphite grille
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