NewsSonos and Ikea are ending their partnershipThe companies are winding down their Symfonisk lineup after years of collaboration. No further products are planned.The companies are winding down their Symfonisk lineup after years of collaboration. No further products are planned.by Chris WelchMay 6, 2025, 4:39 PM UTCLinkFacebookThreadsIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeChris Welch is a senior reviewer who has worked at The Verge since its founding in 2011. His coverage areas include audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography, and more.After several years, the collaboration between Sonos and Ikea on “Symfonisk” products like lamp speakers, bookshelf speakers, and even picture frame speakers has reached its conclusion. Sonos confirmed to The Verge on Tuesday that current inventory of the Symfonisk lineup is being phased out globally at all Ikea locations and no future devices are planned. Existing products will continue to receive software updates.“Over the past eight years, we’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Ikea and are proud of what we’ve achieved,” Sonos spokesperson Erin Pategas told me by email. “Although our work together has largely wound down and we won’t be releasing new products as partners, we’ll continue to support every existing Symfonisk product so customers can keep enjoying great sound in their homes for many years to come.”The Symfonisk products offer full integration with Sonos’ whole-home audio ecosystem, and often at lower prices than the company’s own speaker hardware. If you’ve been considering a purchase, now would be a good time to make sure you don’t miss out on remaining stock.The news comes as Sonos prepares to report its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Those results should offer fresh insight as to how adversely US tariffs will affect the company’s business.Last month, Sonos dropped the price of two products — its entry-level Era 100 speaker and Ray soundbar — in an attempt to boost slumping demand. Just a day later, Sonos told me that it was “closely monitoring developments related to the proposed tariffs and actively assessing potential implications for our business, customers, and supply chain.” At least so far, the company’s prices have held at their pre-tariff MSRP.As for the Symfonisk hardware, the speakers have proven to be a popular choice as home theater surrounds for Sonos soundbars; the lamp and picture frame blend into a room’s decor more naturally than traditional speakers. They’re also an affordable gateway into the larger Sonos ecosystem. Sound-wise, the bookshelf speaker in particular has long held its own against speakers like the Sonos One / Play:1, though it’s been eclipsed by more recent Sonos offerings like the aforementioned Era 100 and Move 2.Sonos remains focused on improving its mobile software after releasing an overhauled app last May that torpedoed the brand’s reputation when customers ran into numerous bugs and worse system performance. Interim CEO Tom Conrad has said that polishing the core user experience remains the company’s top priority.Earlier this year, Sonos canceled its long-in-the-works video player, the clearest indication yet that it’s serious about getting back to basics and concentrating on audio gear.See More: IkeaNewsSmart HomeSonosSpeakersTechMost PopularMost PopularGoogle just leaked Android’s new design languageApple’s latest iPad Mini has dropped to its lowest price in monthsOpenAI abandons plan to become a for-profit companyMicrosoft announces a Gears of War remaster – and it’s coming to PlayStation, tooRIP Skype — you were right about almost everythingInstallerA weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to tell you everything you need to download, watch, read, listen to, and explore that fits in The Verge’s universe.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
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