In this review, we will be comparing Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 and Sonos Five, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Sony and Sonos. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 and Sonos Five first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 and Sonos Five compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 and Sonos Five are 2-way speakers.
Driver |
Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 |
Sonos Five |
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
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Tweeter
|
0.75, 0.5 (2)-inch
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3 x 0.8-inch
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
Woofer
|
2 x 4-inch
|
3 x 2.75-inch
|
Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 features a 0.75, 0.5 (2)" Titanium Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 4" Woofer . On the other hand, the Sonos Five features a 3 x 0.8" Dome Tweeter and 3 x 2.75" Cone Woofer .
Frequency Response
Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 has a frequency range of 51-100k Hz whereas Sonos Five has a frequency range of . With a minimum frequency of Hz, the Sonos Five can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Sony Signature Series SA-Z1's min frequency of 51Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Sony Signature Series SA-Z1
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Sony Signature Series SA-Z1
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Sony Signature Series SA-Z1's and Sonos Five's external dimensions. Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 has external dimensions of 209.5 x 200.0 x 327.0mm ( 8.25 x 7.875 x 12.875inch) whereas Sonos Five has external dimensions of 201.6 x 363.5 x 174.6mm ( 7.9375 x 14.3125 x 6.875inch) .
Sonos Five is 7.9mm shorter and 152.4mm less deeper than Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 but it is also 163.5mm wider.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 is approximately 654.0cm2 / 101.4inch2 and base area of the Sonos Five is approximately 634.7cm2 / 98.4inch2. The Sony Signature Series SA-Z1 requires 3% more surface area than the Sonos Five which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Sony Signature Series SA-Z1?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sony Signature Series SA-Z1:
2 Desktop monitor speakers2 AC power cordsDigital sync cableWalkman cableUSB-C to USB-B cableRemote control2 AAA batteriesInstruction Manual
What's in the Box of Sonos Five?
Here are the items that come with the Sonos Five:
Wireless audio speaker 6.5-feet AC power cord Quickstart Guide Important Safety Information