re: Let's talk Sonos or other wifi speakers

You don't need the bridge if you buy any of the connect devices, which hook up to existing speakers or an existing receiver. You will need the bridge if you buy the speakers alone. There has to be a device that connects in to your router to get internet access. The bridge/connect devices act as the 'wireless router' for the speakers, since they don't actually operate on the same wireless spectrum as your internet. (I am about 99% sure that is accurate, someone correct me if I am wrong).

I would jump all over getting Sonos at 40% off. It is one of, if not the best whole home speaker systems. There isn't much else out there that can even compare to it. Bose and maybe Samsung offer something, but I don't think they work as well.

I have a sonos connect and a sonos connect with built in amp for my existing speakers. My aunt and uncle have the play bar and two Sonos Play 1 speakers. All devices work incredibly well. The zone feature works perfectly.