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Sonos Enters Audio Subscription Business With HD

Sonos jumped into the premium music streaming business Thursday, announcing an ad-free, high-definition streaming tier. The $7.99 monthly service will have more exclusive content than the free version of Sonos Radio, delivered in lossless 16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC. It's supported by…

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all Sonos speakers, a spokesperson emailed. He downplayed concerns that streaming service partners would perceive the Sonos subscription as competition, saying the offering “is complementary.” Sonos has a “commitment to choice,” he said, noting customers can choose from more than 100 streaming services on Sonos.