Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Ikea’s Symfonisk wireless bookshelf speaker fully integrates into the Sonos wireless HiFi system, has Airplay 2 for direct WiFi streaming from Apple devices, and has some Ikea design flourishes that might just be genuinely useful. But the best thing is it costs just a smidge under £100 or $100.
Is this the perfect entry into the world of multi-room speakers. And what about if you already have Sonos speakers - is this a worthwhile addition? I’ll be comparing it to the Symfonisk table lamp (youtu.be/_HmVPia3hTQ), the Sonos One, the Sonos Play:3 and the Anker Soundcore Motion+ that I reviewed recently - a similarly priced portable Bluetooth speaker.
In this detailed video I cover (hopefully) everything you need to know. But if still have any questions I'm more than happy to answer them in the comments!
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please check the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro*
0:35 Overview*, unboxing
0:51 Build, dimensions, controls
1:32 Ports (Ethernet and power)
1:40 Portrait bookend mode, landscape bookshelf mode
1:55 Wall bracket accessory
2:11 Initial setup*, new Sonos system
3:11 Adding to an existing system
3:35 Trueplay tuning for iOS
4:00 Adding music services
4:05 Adding local music from computer or NAS
4:38 Adding voice support with Amazon Alexa (Google Home also supported)
5:20 Adding Siri support via Apple Home
5:47 WiFi versus Bluetooth* pros and cons
6:03 Sound from YouTube video with Android (third party solution)
6:16 With Apple devices can use AirPlay
7:14 Sonos app*, as music player and controller. Searching across music services
7:35 Playing radio stations
7:46 Playing podcasts
8:10 Speaker controls
8:24 Music queue
8:40 Alarm feature
9:00 Room settings, EQ settings, stereo pair, rear speakers for home theatre
9:30 Grouping speakers for a multi-room system
9:56 Grouping with older non-AirPlay Sonos speakers
10:21 Sound quality & performance*
10:34 Removing speaker grill revealing driver, tweeter, bass port
10:44 Sound quality vs Symfonisk lamp, Sonos One, Play:3 & Soundcore Motion+
11:32 Directional sound
11:42 Adjusting EQ settings
11:54 Wireless range
12:15 Sound test recorded with binaural microphones. Trueplay off, default EQ with Loundness on. Compared against: Symfonisk lamp, Sonos One, Play:3 & Soundcore Motion+
14:19 Conclusions*
*Sections
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#symfonisk #sonos #ikea
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Ikea’s Symfonisk wireless bookshelf speaker fully integrates into the Sonos wireless HiFi system, has Airplay 2 for direct WiFi streaming from Apple devices, and has some Ikea design flourishes that might just be genuinely useful. But the best thing is it costs just a smidge under £100 or $100.
Is this the perfect entry into the world of multi-room speakers. And what about if you already have Sonos speakers - is this a worthwhile addition? I’ll be comparing it to the Symfonisk table lamp (youtu.be/_HmVPia3hTQ), the Sonos One, the Sonos Play:3 and the Anker Soundcore Motion+ that I reviewed recently - a similarly priced portable Bluetooth speaker.
In this detailed video I cover (hopefully) everything you need to know. But if still have any questions I'm more than happy to answer them in the comments!
If you want to skip forward or back at any time in this video, please check the timestamps down below and in the pinned comment.
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Get 3 extra months of ExpressVPN FREE:
expressvpn.com/thetechnologyman
If you want to support my channel, please consider using the link above to try one of the best VPN services I've tested. It doesn't cost you any extra - in fact you get an extra 3 months free with the link - and I get a small commission.
With a VPN service you can browse the Internet securely and privately and access content anywhere free of georestrictions, including Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, BBC iPlayer, ITV and Sky Go. ExpressVPN is one of the largest VPN providers and works across PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Apple TV, FireTV, Xbox, PlayStation, routers etc.
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As an Amazon affiliate, I get a small commission from purchases made via any Amazon links.
Check current prices:
Amazon link to Sonos Play:1: geni.us/0EnaxJD
Amazon link to Sonos One: geni.us/kvYOqP
Amazon link to Anker Soundcore Motion+: geni.us/icD03
Written article: thetechnologyman.com
--------
You can find most of the recent tech I've reviewed recently all in one place on my Amazon page. I also have a list some of my recommended tech and my current camera equipment for filming:
UK: amazon.co.uk/shop/thetechnologyman
US: amazon.com/shop/thetechnologyman
--------
Music in video from:
Artlist.io
artlist.io/Gidon-708719 (2 months FREE with this link)
Epidemic Sound:
epidemicsound.com/referral/1piat9 (FREE 30 day trial with this link)
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro*
0:35 Overview*, unboxing
0:51 Build, dimensions, controls
1:32 Ports (Ethernet and power)
1:40 Portrait bookend mode, landscape bookshelf mode
1:55 Wall bracket accessory
2:11 Initial setup*, new Sonos system
3:11 Adding to an existing system
3:35 Trueplay tuning for iOS
4:00 Adding music services
4:05 Adding local music from computer or NAS
4:38 Adding voice support with Amazon Alexa (Google Home also supported)
5:20 Adding Siri support via Apple Home
5:47 WiFi versus Bluetooth* pros and cons
6:03 Sound from YouTube video with Android (third party solution)
6:16 With Apple devices can use AirPlay
7:14 Sonos app*, as music player and controller. Searching across music services
7:35 Playing radio stations
7:46 Playing podcasts
8:10 Speaker controls
8:24 Music queue
8:40 Alarm feature
9:00 Room settings, EQ settings, stereo pair, rear speakers for home theatre
9:30 Grouping speakers for a multi-room system
9:56 Grouping with older non-AirPlay Sonos speakers
10:21 Sound quality & performance*
10:34 Removing speaker grill revealing driver, tweeter, bass port
10:44 Sound quality vs Symfonisk lamp, Sonos One, Play:3 & Soundcore Motion+
11:32 Directional sound
11:42 Adjusting EQ settings
11:54 Wireless range
12:15 Sound test recorded with binaural microphones. Trueplay off, default EQ with Loundness on. Compared against: Symfonisk lamp, Sonos One, Play:3 & Soundcore Motion+
14:19 Conclusions*
*Sections
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#symfonisk #sonos #ikea
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