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  • Sonos appears to be developing a new high-end speaker called the "Optimo 2."
  • This new speaker would feature Dolby Atmos sound and built-in microphones, with more RAM and flash memory when compared to other Sonos speakers.
  • The Optimo 2 is also one of three products Sonos is working on, including the "Optimo 1" and "Optimo SL."

The company seems to be working on a new speaker.

In-progress images of the next potential flagship speaker were seen by The Verge. The new speaker is said to have a dual-angled shell, which could make it the best-sounding speaker in the company's history.

The current design of the Optimo 2 is shown in a 3D mock up. There is a device. It's thought that the device will stick to the same color as the speakers.

A mockup for the design of the proposed Sonos Optimo 2 high-end speaker.

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It goes without saying that this new high-end speaker's design is very similar to the one used by the Sonos Play:5 According to people close to the project, the Optimo 2 comes with twice as much RAM and as much as eight times more flash memory. It looks like the speaker is looking to receive consistent software updates.

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The Optimo 2 has sport drivers that fire in multiple directions for all-around sound. The speaker may also support the ability to play music over wi-fi, something that is normally included in portable speakers. The device could add in-line support for music playing.

According to the in-progress build, the Optimo 2 comes with built-in microphones, which could assist the speaker in sound-optimization and bring support for voice control. The company was sued by a competitor. According to the company, the suit is an intimidation tactic designed to retaliate against them for speaking out against the company.

The company's products will include the Optimo 2, according to The Verge. The two other speakers currently in the works are said to be the "Optimo 1 and "Optimo SL," the latter of which will likely be cheaper than the other two.

We're still waiting on the Sonos Sub-Mini to be fully revealed, despite it being pushed back following the company's troubling quarter.