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Era 300 is a speaker where positioning really matters. Its drivers fire forwards, sideways and upwards, so simply putting it on whichever shelf happens to be available can compromise the very spatial presentation you bought it for. Sonos' dedicated Era 300 Stand gives the speaker a purpose-designed position at a fixed height while freeing it from the limitations of existing furniture.
It is especially useful with a pair of Era 300s. Whether they are being used for stereo music or as Dolby Atmos rear surrounds, matching stands give both speakers exactly the same height and allow them to be positioned more symmetrically around the listening area. The speaker is securely screwed to the platform rather than merely resting on top, while the substantial base provides a reassuring foundation.
The cable management is neatly thought out too. Era 300's mains lead passes through the base and into a channel running down the stand pole, keeping the finished installation considerably tidier than a loose cable hanging from the back of the speaker. It is a simple accessory, but one that makes a pair of Era 300s both easier to position and much neater to live with.
Sonos Era 300 Speaker Stand
The Sonos Era 300 Stand is a purpose-designed fixed-height floor stand created specifically for the Sonos Era 300 spatial audio speaker.
It positions Era 300 at a suitable height for seated listening and home cinema surround applications, secures the speaker directly to the stand and incorporates dedicated cable management for the speaker's mains lead.
- Official Sonos Era 300 floor stand
- Designed specifically for Sonos Era 300
- Fixed-height design
- Designed for seated listening
- Ideal for home cinema surrounds
- Ideal for Era 300 stereo pairs
- Speaker securely screws to stand
- Purpose-designed speaker platform
- Weighted base for stability
- Built-in power-cable channel
- Conceals the Era 300 mains cable
- Maintains access to speaker controls and connections
- Designed to minimise unwanted vibration
- Helps position Era 300 away from furniture
- Suitable for Dolby Atmos rear-speaker installations
- 956mm stand height
- 4.7kg stand weight
- Black and White finishes
- Colour matched to Era 300
- Easy assembly
- Four mounting screws supplied
- Washer supplied
- Phillips screwdriver required
- Era 300 speaker sold separately
Why Use a Dedicated Era 300 Stand?
Era 300 is designed to send sound in several directions rather than simply firing forwards.
Its side-facing drivers contribute to the width of the soundstage, while the upward-firing tweeter uses the ceiling as part of the Dolby Atmos presentation.
That makes physical placement unusually important.
A dedicated stand allows you to position the speaker according to the listening area rather than according to the location of a convenient shelf, cabinet or side table.
Designed Around Era 300's Spatial Audio Architecture
Era 300 needs clear space around its side and upper acoustic output to perform as intended.
Moving the speaker away from enclosed furniture gives those directional drivers a more suitable acoustic environment in which to operate.
This is particularly worthwhile when listening to Dolby Atmos Music or using a pair as spatial rear surrounds.
Better Placement Freedom
A floor stand provides much greater freedom over where Era 300 sits in the room.
You can move the speaker:
- Further away from a wall
- Further away from furniture
- Behind a sofa for surround use
- Into a more symmetrical stereo position
- Away from shelves that could obstruct upward-firing sound
- Into a position with better side clearance
Fixed Height for Seated Listening
The official Era 300 Stand uses a fixed height rather than an adjustable telescopic pole.
Sonos designed that height specifically around Era 300 and identifies the stand as being optimised for home cinema surround use.
The complete stand measures approximately 956mm high.
Fixed Height Keeps a Pair Consistent
With two official stands, both speakers automatically sit at the same height. There is no telescopic adjustment to measure or accidentally set differently on the left and right channels.
Era 300 Surround Speakers Should Be Around Ear Level
Sonos recommends that Era 300 speakers used for home cinema surrounds should be positioned around ear height and behind the seated listening position.
The official stand provides a straightforward way of achieving a consistent height without relying on furniture behind the sofa.
Ideal for Sonos Arc Ultra Surround Systems
A pair of Sonos Era 300 speakers makes one of the most capable rear-surround options for the Sonos Arc Ultra Dolby Atmos Soundbar.
The Era speakers reproduce rear and height information behind the listening position while Arc Ultra handles the front spatial soundstage.
A matching pair of stands provides a clean way of positioning those rear speakers where the system actually needs them.
Era 300 With Beam (Gen 2)
Era 300 can also form a matching rear pair with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2).
This creates an interesting system where the compact front soundbar is supported by substantial spatial-audio speakers behind the listener.
Physical Surround Speakers Make a Difference
Soundbars can create convincing virtual surround information from the front of the room, but a speaker physically positioned behind the listener remains the most direct way to reproduce sound from behind.
Era 300 goes further by adding side and upward-firing drivers of its own, allowing it to contribute to the lateral and vertical parts of an Atmos soundtrack as well.
Why Matching Surround Height Matters
If one surround is sitting on a low table and the other is on a tall cabinet, their relationship with the listening position becomes noticeably different.
Matching Era 300 Stands place both speakers at the same physical height and give Trueplay a much more sensible starting point.
Keep the Front Grilles Facing the Television
Sonos' current Era 300 surround guidance instructs users to position the two speakers with their front grilles facing towards the television.
This may initially seem unusual for rear speakers, but Era 300's multidirectional driver array is designed around this orientation when it operates as part of the Sonos home cinema system.
Don't Automatically Toe Era 300 Surrounds Towards Your Ears
Follow Sonos' Era 300 surround positioning guidance rather than treating the speakers like conventional directional rear speakers. The spatial driver array and system processing are designed around the intended orientation.
Allow Side Clearance
Sonos recommends at least approximately 203mm of clear space around the sides of each Era 300 when used as a home cinema surround.
The stand helps because the speaker is no longer forced into the limited space available on a shelf or beside other objects.
Allow Space Above Era 300
For normal music use, Sonos recommends approximately 610mm of overhead clearance for optimum spatial dispersion.
This is particularly relevant because Era 300 uses an upward-firing tweeter.
A stand allows the speaker to remain clear of shelves that might otherwise sit immediately above the cabinet and obstruct that acoustic path.
Avoid Enclosed Furniture
Sonos advises against placing Era 300 in an enclosed bookshelf because this can restrict dispersion and affect playback clarity.
The dedicated floor stand naturally avoids that problem.
Give Era 300 Space to Breathe
Unlike a conventional front-firing speaker, Era 300 deliberately projects sound from its sides and top. Keep those areas reasonably clear if you want to hear the full benefit of its spatial-audio design.
Excellent for an Era 300 Stereo Pair
Two Era 300 speakers can also be configured as a dedicated left and right stereo pair for music.
Although a single Era 300 produces a remarkably broad presentation, two physically separated speakers provide more conventional left/right separation and a substantially larger soundstage.
Matching floor stands allow that pair to be spaced according to the room rather than according to the width of an existing piece of furniture.
Move a Stereo Pair Away From a Sideboard
A wide sideboard can be useful for supporting two speakers, but it also fixes their spacing permanently.
If that distance is too narrow or too wide for the listening arrangement, there is little you can do without moving the furniture itself.
Floor stands make the speaker position independent of the furniture.
Stand Position Can Be Fine-Tuned
One advantage of a stand over a fixed wall bracket is that placement remains reversible.
You can experiment with the distance between the speakers, move them further away from nearby walls or adjust their relationship with the sofa before settling on the final position.
Run Trueplay After Positioning
Once the stands are in their final positions, run Trueplay again.
Moving Era 300 from a shelf or cabinet to a freestanding position changes its acoustic relationship with nearby boundaries and furniture.
Trueplay can then optimise the speaker for that new location.
Quick and Advanced Trueplay
Era 300 offers Quick Trueplay using the speaker's built-in microphones and Advanced Trueplay using a compatible iOS device.
Whichever method you prefer, carry out the final tuning only after the stands have been placed where they are likely to remain.
Position First, Tune Second
Trueplay is most useful when it is correcting a sensible physical setup. Use the stands to find the right speaker positions first, then run the final room tuning.
Speaker Securely Attaches to the Stand
Era 300 does not simply rest on a generic flat top plate.
A purpose-designed platform is fixed to the underside of the speaker using two supplied screws.
The platform is then secured to the stand pole with another screw, creating a far more positive connection than simply balancing a valuable speaker on top of a narrow pedestal.
Use All of the Supplied Mounting Hardware
The Era 300 Stand has been designed as a secure assembly. Follow the Sonos fitting sequence and use the supplied speaker-platform and stand fixings rather than placing the speaker loosely on top.
Purpose-Designed Speaker Platform
The platform matches the base of Era 300 rather than using an oversized universal speaker shelf.
This keeps the visual relationship between the stand and speaker clean while also providing the correct fixing points.
Weighted Base
The stand weighs approximately 4.7kg before the Era 300 speaker is attached.
Much of that mass is concentrated towards the floor, helping provide a stable foundation beneath the relatively broad Era 300 cabinet.
Why the Stand Is Heavier Than It Looks
Era 300 itself weighs over four kilograms, so a lightweight decorative pedestal would not be an ideal support.
The substantial stand structure and base help lower the combined centre of gravity and provide greater resistance to ordinary movement and vibration.
A Weighted Base Cannot Prevent Every Accident
Position the stand away from doorways, narrow walkways and other places where it is likely to be knocked. A freestanding speaker support can still be tipped if sufficient force is applied.
Useful Around Children and Pets
Securing Era 300 to the stand is preferable to leaving the speaker loose on a small table or generic platform.
However, households with active children or pets should still consider where the stand is positioned and whether a wall mount might provide a safer option in particularly vulnerable areas.
Built-In Power Cable Management
The stand pole includes a dedicated channel for the Era 300 power cable.
During assembly, the end of the mains lead that connects to the speaker is passed through the opening in the stand base and into this channel.
Once the speaker has been fitted, the remaining cable can be pressed neatly into the pole and concealed by the pole cap.
A Cleaner Rear-Speaker Installation
Wireless surround speakers still need mains power.
Without cable management, a visible power lead hanging down from a freestanding rear speaker can make an otherwise very neat Sonos system look untidy.
The integrated routing keeps the cable closely aligned with the stand.
Excess Cable Can Be Tucked Under the Base
Sonos' current assembly guide instructs users to place the stand in its final location and tuck suitable excess cable beneath the base after connecting to the mains outlet.
This can further reduce visible cable clutter.
Don't Pinch the Power Cable
When fitting the stand pole cap and routing the lead into the cable channel, make sure the cable is not trapped, crushed or sharply kinked.
Uses the Era 300 Power Cable
The stand does not contain its own electrical wiring.
You use the normal mains cable supplied with Era 300 and route it through the stand.
Check that a suitable mains outlet is reasonably close to the proposed speaker position before assembling and placing the stand.
Wireless Audio Still Requires Power
Era 300 connects to a Sonos system wirelessly, but it is not battery powered.
If you plan to use two Era 300 speakers behind the sofa, both locations need suitable mains power.
Maintains Access to Era 300
The speaker remains correctly oriented on the stand with its controls and connection area accessible.
This matters if you need to reach the Bluetooth button, microphone switch or USB-C accessory connection during normal use.
Era 300 Stand and USB-C Accessories
Because the stand supports Era 300 in its normal orientation, compatible Sonos Line-In and Combo Adapters can still be used where the speaker is operating as a standalone or stereo music speaker.
Remember that line-in and Bluetooth functions are disabled when Era 300 is bonded as a dedicated home cinema surround.
Era 300 Stand or Wall Mount?
The Sonos Era 300 Wall Mount offers an alternative when you want to move the speaker away from furniture.
Era 300 Stand
- No drilling required
- Fixed floor-standing height
- Easy to reposition
- Excellent behind a freestanding sofa
- Weighted base
- Internal power-cable routing
- Ideal for experimenting with placement
Era 300 Wall Mount
- No floor footprint
- Permanent wall installation
- Useful when seating is close to a wall
- Adjustable speaker direction
- Requires suitable wall structure
- Useful in smaller rooms
- Very discreet finished installation
Which Is Better for Surrounds?
If your sofa sits well away from the rear wall, stands often provide the easiest way to place Era 300 behind the listening position without resorting to unusually long wall brackets.
If the sofa sits directly against a suitable wall, wall mounting may save valuable floor space.
Neither is inherently better; the room layout should determine the installation.
Stands Are Easier to Move Later
A floor stand is a much less permanent decision than drilling a wall.
If the furniture is rearranged or the listening position changes, the Era 300 Stand can simply move with the system.
Ideal for Rented Homes
The lack of wall drilling can also make the stand attractive in rented accommodation or anywhere you would rather not make permanent alterations.
Black or White
The Era 300 Stand is available in Black and White to match the two standard Era 300 speaker finishes.
Matching the speaker and stand colours produces the most seamless visual appearance, although contrasting finishes can of course be used if preferred.
Designed Specifically for Era 300
The current Sonos assembly guide specifically cautions that the stand is intended only for Era 300.
It should not be assumed to fit:
- Era 100
- Era 100 SL
- Sonos One
- Sonos One SL
- Sonos Five
- Move 2
- Third-party speakers
Not a Universal Speaker Stand
The platform, fixing points and stand structure are purpose-designed around Sonos Era 300. Use the appropriate dedicated stand for other Sonos speaker models.
One Stand or a Pair?
This Audio T product is an individual Era 300 Stand.
One stand is suitable for one Era 300 used as a standalone music speaker.
A stereo pair or rear surround pair will normally require two stands.
One Era 300 Stand
- Supports one Era 300
- Useful for standalone spatial music
- Allows flexible room positioning
- Speaker sold separately
Two Era 300 Stands
- For stereo Era 300 pairs
- For home cinema surround pairs
- Matching left and right height
- Symmetrical finished appearance
Official Sonos Stand Pair
Sonos also offers the Era 300 Stand as a dedicated two-stand package.
The pair is aimed specifically at stereo and home cinema applications where two Era 300 speakers need matching placement.
Easy Home Assembly
The stand is supplied flat-packed and designed for straightforward assembly using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
The current Sonos assembly consists of:
- One stand base
- One stand pole
- One speaker platform
- One stand pole cap
- Four mounting screws
- One washer
The Era 300 speaker itself is sold separately.
Four-Screw Mounting System
Sonos' current kit contains four screws.
One secures the pole to the base, two secure the speaker platform to Era 300 and the final screw attaches the speaker platform to the stand pole.
This results in the complete speaker-and-stand structure being mechanically connected rather than relying on gravity alone.
How to Assemble the Era 300 Stand
- Remove the stand parts and mounting hardware from the packaging.
- Use the packaging support to stabilise the base during the first stages of assembly.
- Feed the speaker end of the Era 300 power cable through the opening in the stand base.
- Route the cable into the channel within the pole.
- Position the supplied washer with its alignment points correctly orientated.
- Align the stand pole with the base.
- Secure the pole to the base using the supplied black screw.
- Check that the power cable still moves freely.
- Attach the speaker platform to the underside of Era 300 using two supplied screws.
- Secure the speaker platform to the top of the stand pole using the remaining screw.
- Connect the power cable to Era 300.
- Fit the stand pole cap without pinching the cable.
- Press the power lead neatly into the channel running down the pole.
- Move the stand to its intended listening position.
- Connect the mains plug to a suitable power socket.
- Tuck suitable excess power cable beneath the stand base.
- Check that the complete stand is stable before normal use.
Recommended Era 300 Stand Setup Routine
- Decide whether you need one stand or two.
- Choose the Black or White finish to suit the speakers and room.
- Identify the proposed speaker positions before assembly.
- Check that mains power is available near each position.
- Allow sufficient side and overhead clearance for Era 300's spatial drivers.
- Assemble each stand using the supplied hardware.
- Route the Era 300 mains cable through the base and pole during assembly.
- Secure Era 300 to the speaker platform with the supplied screws.
- Secure the platform to the stand pole.
- Make sure the power cable is not pinched or strained.
- Place the stands on stable, level flooring.
- For a stereo pair, position the two speakers symmetrically around the normal listening area where possible.
- For surround use, position the Era 300 pair behind the seated position at approximately ear level.
- Keep the front grilles facing towards the television when following Sonos' surround setup guidance.
- Leave appropriate clearance around each speaker.
- Connect the speakers to mains power.
- Confirm the Era 300 speakers are correctly configured in the Sonos app.
- Run or re-run Trueplay once the positions are final.
- Listen from the normal seating area before making any final physical adjustments.
Key Features
- Sonos Era 300 Stand
- Official Sonos floor stand
- Purpose-designed for Era 300
- Era 300 only
- Fixed-height design
- Designed for seated listening
- Optimised for home cinema surrounds
- Suitable for stereo Era 300 pairs
- Suitable for Dolby Atmos surrounds
- Secure speaker attachment
- Speaker platform included
- Four-screw mounting system
- Weighted base
- Stable floor-standing design
- Power-cable channel
- Integrated cable management
- Conceals speaker power cable
- Pole cap conceals cable
- Excess cable can be tucked under base
- Easy assembly
- Phillips screwdriver required
- No wall drilling required
- Easy to reposition
- Useful for Trueplay optimisation
- Black finish
- White finish
- Colour matched to Era 300
- 956mm height
- 4.7kg stand weight
- Four screws included
- One washer included
- Era 300 speaker sold separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sonos Era 300 Stand still current?
Yes. It remains part of Sonos' current accessory range.
Which speaker does it fit?
The stand is specifically designed for Sonos Era 300.
Can I use it with Era 100?
No. Era 100 uses its own dedicated stand.
Can I use it with Sonos One?
No. The Era 300 Stand is not a universal Sonos speaker stand.
Can I use another brand of speaker on it?
No. The speaker platform and fixing system are purpose-designed for Era 300.
Does the Era 300 speaker come with the stand?
No. Era 300 is sold separately.
Is this one stand or two?
This Audio T product is one stand.
How many stands do I need for a stereo pair?
Two.
How many do I need for rear surrounds?
Two Era 300 speakers and two stands are normally required.
Does Sonos sell the stands as a pair?
Yes. Sonos also offers an official Era 300 Stand pair.
How tall is the Era 300 Stand?
Approximately 956mm.
Is the height adjustable?
No. It uses a fixed-height design.
Why is it fixed height?
Sonos designed the stand around Era 300 and identifies the fixed position as suitable for home cinema surround use.
How much does the stand weigh?
Approximately 4.7kg.
Why is the stand quite heavy?
The substantial base and overall mass help provide a stable floor support for the relatively heavy Era 300 speaker.
Does Era 300 just sit on top?
No. The speaker is screwed securely to a purpose-designed platform, which is then fixed to the stand pole.
How many screws are included?
Four mounting screws are included.
What are the four screws used for?
One fixes the pole to the base, two attach the speaker platform to Era 300 and one secures the platform to the stand pole.
Is a washer included?
Yes.
What tool do I need?
A Phillips-head screwdriver.
Does it have cable management?
Yes. A channel in the stand pole neatly routes the Era 300 power cable.
Does the stand include its own power cable?
No. Use the mains cable supplied with Era 300.
Can the cable be completely hidden?
The speaker cable is concealed along the stand pole, although a section still needs to run from the base to a nearby mains outlet.
Can excess cable be hidden?
Sonos' assembly guide allows suitable excess cable to be tucked beneath the stand base.
Does Era 300 need mains power when used as a surround?
Yes. Wireless surround audio does not remove the need for a power connection to each speaker.
Is the stand suitable for Dolby Atmos surrounds?
Yes. This is one of its principal uses.
Can Era 300 be used with Arc Ultra?
Yes. A matching Era 300 pair can operate as premium spatial rear surrounds with Arc Ultra.
Can Era 300 be used with Beam Gen 2?
Yes. A pair can be used as rear surrounds with Beam (Gen 2).
Where should Era 300 surrounds be positioned?
Sonos recommends positioning the pair around ear level and behind the seated listening position.
Should the Era 300 surrounds point at me?
Sonos' current surround guide says the front grilles should face towards the television. Follow that guidance rather than automatically toeing the speakers directly towards the listener.
How much clearance should I leave around Era 300 surrounds?
Sonos recommends at least approximately 203mm of side clearance around each speaker.
How much space should I leave above Era 300?
For optimal standalone spatial-audio dispersion, Sonos recommends approximately 610mm of overhead clearance.
Can I put Era 300 underneath a shelf?
A shelf immediately above the speaker can interfere with its upward-firing driver. Leave suitable overhead clearance where possible.
Can I place Era 300 inside a bookcase?
Sonos advises against enclosed bookshelf placement because it can restrict the speaker's multidirectional dispersion.
Should I run Trueplay after fitting the stands?
Yes. Moving the speakers changes their relationship with the room, so Trueplay should be repeated once the stands are in their final positions.
Can a pair of stands be used for normal stereo music?
Yes. They are useful for creating a properly spaced Era 300 stereo pair as well as for surround speakers.
Are the stands better than using furniture?
They give you much greater freedom over speaker placement and help keep Era 300 clear of surrounding surfaces, although suitable furniture can still work well where it happens to provide the right position.
Can I move the stands after assembly?
Yes. Lift them carefully and reposition them rather than dragging the weighted base across the floor.
Can the stand damage wooden flooring?
Keep both the base and floor clean before positioning and take appropriate precautions with particularly delicate flooring.
Is the stand safe around children and pets?
The weighted base and secure speaker fixing improve stability, but any freestanding speaker can still be knocked over. Position it away from vulnerable high-traffic areas wherever possible.
What colours are available?
Black and White.
Does the colour match Era 300?
Yes. Sonos designed the finishes to complement the corresponding Era 300 speaker colours.
Should I choose the stand or wall mount?
The stand is easier to reposition and requires no drilling. The wall mount saves floor space and may suit a room where the seating position is close to a suitable wall.
What comes in the box?
One stand base, one stand pole, one speaker platform, one pole cap, four mounting screws, one washer and documentation. Era 300 is sold separately.
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Why Buy the Sonos Era 300 Stand From Audio T?
Era 300 is much more sensitive to placement than a conventional front-firing wireless speaker. Its side and upward-firing drivers need space to work properly, and getting a stereo or surround pair positioned consistently is an important part of hearing what the speaker can actually do.
Audio T can help you decide whether the dedicated floor stands, wall mounts or existing furniture make most sense for your room, as well as demonstrating Era 300 with Dolby Atmos Music and as part of complete Arc Ultra and Beam home cinema systems.
- In-store Sonos demonstrations
- Era 300 demonstrations
- Dolby Atmos Music demonstrations
- Era 300 stereo-pair demonstrations
- Rear-surround demonstrations
- Speaker positioning advice
- Stand versus wall-mount guidance
- Arc Ultra surround planning
- Beam surround planning
- Trueplay setup guidance
- Spatial-audio placement advice
- Power-cable planning
- Sub 4 system matching
- Sonos multi-room planning
- Ongoing after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store for help positioning Era 300, creating a stereo pair or building a complete Sonos Dolby Atmos surround system.