# Ethernet-Powered Speaker Systems The Sonos Era 100 Pro Will Arrive in 2025 with a PoE Port By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-era-100-pro References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sonos-era-pro-100/) & [sonos](https://www.sonos.com/)  The [Sonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-speaker) Era 100 Pro speaker is slated to hit the market in 2025 as a product for professional installers to help them integrated [premium audio capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeppelin-pro-edition) in a decidedly simple way. The speaker is equipped with a Power over Ethernet (PoE) port that will enable it to simultaneously receive music data and power to provide a unified installation experience. This will eliminate the need for two separate connections, while also helping users to bypass potential wireless issues by focusing on a wired setup. The Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker will come in black and white finish options, and will be sold exclusively through professional installers when it formally launches. The speaker maintains a [subtle drum-shaped aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker) that will be integrated into a range of existing decor setups. Image Credit: Sonos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ethernet-powered Audio Solutions:** Integrated PoE audio systems streamline installation and minimize connectivity issues by using a single cable for both power and data transfer. - **Professional Audio Installations:** High-end speaker systems tailored for professional installation enhance the appeal of bespoke audio solutions in residential and commercial spaces. - **Wired Smart Home Devices:** Reliance on wired connections over wireless enhances reliability and performance, appealing to consumers seeking stable and uninterrupted smart home integrations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Technology:** Advancements in smart home devices with PoE ports provide more reliable and seamless experiences for end-users. - **Home Audio Systems:** Innovative speaker designs aimed at professional installations drive demand for sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing audio solutions. - **Networking Equipment:** Integration of PoE in popular consumer electronics stimulates growth and innovation in networking hardware and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spatial Audio Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-speaker.md) - [Spatial Audio Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-300.md) - [Spatial Sound Speaker Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-speaker.md) - [Heavy-Duty Outdoor Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ego-power-sk1800e.md) - [Gamer-Grade 3D Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers.md) - [Mountable Networking Access Points](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-eero-poe-6.md) - [Multi-Room Audio Support Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-play-speaker.md) - [Inaugural High-End Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-sound.md) - [Illuminating Airship-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-zeppelin-pro-edition.md)