Sonos IKEA Symfonisk Picture Frame with Wi-Fi Speaker
Style and substance in equal measure.
Calling it the Symfonisk Picture Frame is perhaps a little confusing, as you won’t be able to display your family portrait or favourite snap with this device. Instead the
Picture Frame features a print created by IKEA designers.
Creating a default print that appeals to everyone was always going to be tough, but we think the design chosen by IKEA and Sonos (which is meant to be a visual representation of music and sound) looks neat. If you aren’t a fan though, other options are available for purchase, including a paint splatter design and one that resembles a turntable.
You can also choose to purchase the Symfonisk Picture Frame in either white or black, which again, will come down to personal preference. Whatever option you choose, we’re sure the plastic frame and canvas-like fabric grille won’t look out of place wherever you decide to hang it – and the Symfonisk Picture Frame is just as practical as it is pretty.
The Symfonisk range of speakers
– which also includes a lamp speaker and bookshelf speaker – is designed to suit audiophiles who don’t have space for a dedicated sound system. The flat form factor of the Picture Frame, which measures 55 x 40 x 5cm (H x W x D), means you’ll most likely be able to find space for this in your home.
To interact with the Symfonisk Speaker you’ll need to first download the Sonos App and connect your speaker to your Wi-Fi (the typical IKEA instruction manual will explain this to you in case you forget).
The Sonos app works very similarly to the Google Home app, allowing you to virtually assign speakers to specific rooms. You can then control where your music plays, activating all your devices, just those in one place, or even an individual speaker. If you have multiple Sonos speakers already, you can take advantage of each speaker’s specific qualities to deliver great sounding music in a wireless setup – for instance, by using a pair of Sonos Ones as rear speakers.
While every picture frame should look aesthetically pleasing, this Picture Frame needs to deliver a great sound performance too – and it’s safe to say that the Symfonisk Picture Frame succeeds in both.
No matter what you enjoy listening to, be it a heavy rock track, a classical symphony, or your favourite podcast, this device offers a fantastic listening experience. For tunes that need to be turned up to 11, this Symfonisk speaker can deliver chest thumping noise, all while keeping the sound clear and free from distortion. The bass is powerful but never muddy, even when you crank it up.
The Symfonisk Picture Frame wireless speaker from Sonos and Ikea is the perfect blend of design and performance. Not only does it look great but the sound quality is comparable to some of the best speakers on the market, such as the Sonos One. Hamish Hector