Sonos In-Wall Speakers by Sonos & Sonance (Pair)

In-Wall Speakers by Sonos and Sonance (Pair)

Sonos Architectural In-Wall Speakers by Sonance (Pair) deliver bold, focused stereo sound for TV, music, and everyday listening—without taking up any floor or shelf space. Designed in collaboration with Sonance, these passive 2-way in-wall speakers disappear into your room with low-profile, paintable magnetic grilles, while still producing rich lows, clear mids, and crisp highs. Pair them with Sonos Amp to unlock intelligent tuning features like Optimize Sonos Speakers and Trueplay, which help tailor sound to your room’s acoustics for a more balanced, immersive experience. Whether you’re building a clean-looking home theater front stage or a whole-home audio zone, this in-wall pair is a premium, installer-friendly way to get high-performance sound that blends seamlessly into your décor.

What It's Good At:

• Creating a clean, built-in stereo setup for TV and music with focused “front-row” sound
• Blending into any room thanks to low-profile, paintable magnetic grilles
• Delivering detailed highs and strong mids/lows via a 2-way driver design
• Unlocking enhanced performance with Sonos Amp (Optimize Sonos Speakers + custom DSP/limiter)
• Improving in-room tonal balance with Trueplay tuning (requires Sonos Amp + supported iOS device)
• Supporting reliable, stable playback with Sonos Amp’s overdrive protection and system-level tuning

Sonos In-Wall Speakers Full Specifications:

• Type: Passive in-wall speaker pair (Sonos Architectural by Sonance)
• SKU / Model: INWLLWW1
• Drivers:
  • Low Frequency Driver: 6.5 in / 165 mm polypropylene cone, rubber surround, 1.27 in / 32 mm voice coil
  • High Frequency Driver: 1 in / 25 mm polyurethane dome, ferrofluid-cooled, acoustic back chamber
• Frequency Range (No DSP):
  • 46 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB)
  • 32 Hz–20 kHz (-10 dB)
• Frequency Range (With DSP):
  • 36 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB)
  • 29 Hz–20 kHz (-10 dB)
• Frequency Response (Tech Specs listing): 44 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
• Sensitivity:
  • 85 dB SPL (2.83 V/1 m)
  • 89 dB SPL (2.83 V/1 m)
• Rated Maximum SPL: 103 dB @ 1 m
• Nominal Coverage Angle: 90° horizontal × 80° vertical
• Directivity Q: 6.5
• Directivity Index: 7.9 dB
• Power Handling:
  • 5 W minimum
  • 130 W maximum (Program)
  • 60 W maximum (Continuous)
• Connector Type: Gold-plated spring terminals
• Product Dimensions (W × H × D): 7.77 × 11.66 × 3.53 in / 197.29 × 296.09 × 89.76 mm
• Dimensions (Tech Specs listing): Height 11.76 in (298.7 mm) × Width 7.87 in (199.9 mm) × Depth 3.50 in (89 mm)
• Cutout Dimensions (W × H): 6.93 × 10.75 in / 176 × 273 mm
• Grille Dimensions (W × H): 7.85 × 11.74 in / 199.5 × 298.3 mm
• Net Weight (Each): 4.63 lb / 2.1 kg
• Weight (Tech Specs listing): 4.63 lb (2.1 kg)
• Shipping Weight (Pair): 11.8 lb / 5.4 kg
• Color: White
• Finish: Matte
• Operating Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
• Humidity Range: 40–60% RH
• Safety & Compliance: RoHS, WEEE, CE, Prop 65
• In the Box:
  • In-Wall Speakers by Sonos and Sonance (Pair)
  • Speaker Grilles (Pair)
  • Cutout Template
  • Documentation (installation manual + legal/warranty information)
• Requirements / Notes:
  • Amplifier: Optimized for use with Sonos Amp
  • Speaker Wire: 16-gauge (16ga) or larger
  • Trueplay: Requires Sonos Amp and a supported iOS device
  • Optimize Sonos Speakers: Enables Amp to recognize Sonos Architectural speakers and apply custom tuning/DSP for more robust, even response and stable operation
• Listed Accessories (Optional):
  • Replacement Speaker Grille (Pair): INWGRWW1
  • Rectangle Flex Bracket (5 Pack): RECFBWW1BLK
  • Rectangle Retrofit Enclosure (Pair): RECREWW1BLK
  • In-Wall Back Box for Sonos Amp: AMPBBWW1BLK

Sonos In-Wall Speakers Q&A:

Do these speakers need an amplifier to work?

Yes. These are passive in-wall speakers and must be powered by an external amplifier. They’re optimized for Sonos Amp, which also unlocks additional Sonos tuning features.

What do I gain by using Sonos Amp specifically?

With Sonos Amp, you can enable Optimize Sonos Speakers for custom DSP/tuning and access Trueplay room tuning (with a supported iOS device) to better match the sound to your room.

Can I paint the grilles to match my wall color?

Yes. The magnetic grilles are designed to be paintable, helping the speakers blend into your room.

What size cutout is required for installation?

The cutout size is 6.93 in (W) × 10.75 in (H), which helps you plan placement before install.

What speaker wire should I use?

Use 16-gauge speaker wire or larger (thicker) for the recommended connection.

Are these good for TV and home theater?

Yes. They’re designed for bold, focused “front-row” sound and work well for TV and home theater setups when properly placed and powered.

What are the key audio specs like impedance and power handling?

They’re 8-ohm speakers with up to 130 watts maximum (program) power handling and a minimum recommendation of 5 watts.

What comes in the box?

You get the in-wall speaker pair, a pair of speaker grilles, a cutout template, and the installation/legal/warranty documentation.