HomePod’s ecosystem is, well, HomePod. Yes, you can create a stereo pair with Apple’s speaker, but then you’re looking at just shy of $600 for a single room. Will it sound fantastic? Certainly. Is it overkill for most rooms? Arguably, yes. Meanwhile a pair of Sonos One speakers, paired up, can be had for less than a single HomePod. Sure they won’t go as loud, or sound as good when really pushed, but the percentage of people who’ll appreciate that difference is small.
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