5. Sonos Play:1 ($200)
When Sonos first launched, it was a high-end whole-home solution with a cost of entry in the thousands of dollars. But with the new Play:1, introduced late last year, you can get your dad started on his dream entertainment solution for just $200.
The Play:1 isn’t the best sounding Sonos speaker, but it’s great for smaller rooms and it’s all you need to create a Sonos network. Once your dad experiences the magic of Sonos, he’ll be able to easily expand the system by adding larger Play:3 and Play:5 speakers, soundbars, and bridges to connect the whole setup wirelessly and enjoy music, podcasts, and audiobooks in any room of the house.
