Sonos Era 100 wireless speaker

Sonos is a prominent American developer and manufacturer of audio products, most famous for pioneering the multi-room wireless home audio system. The speaker visible in the background is the Sonos Era 100, which represents their modern line of acoustics designed for high-fidelity spatial audio and smart home integration.

Historically, Sonos products were heavily manufactured in China. In recent years, the company has diversified its supply chain, expanding manufacturing operations into Malaysia to mitigate global trade risks. Despite the high-precision engineering and software being developed at their headquarters in Santa Barbara, California, the hardware assembly remains a global effort focused on these Southeast Asian and East Asian hubs.

Since its founding in 2002, Sonos has remained an independent, publicly-traded company. It has successfully maintained its brand identity as a premium audio innovator without being acquired by larger tech conglomerates like Google or Amazon, often positioning itself as an open platform that supports multiple voice assistants and streaming services.