Codenamed Pinewood, the black box will open up new possibilities for Sonos surround sound. It doubles as an HDMI switch and will offer a unified streaming experience. But it could end up being surprisingly expensive.

Sonos is developing a high-end streaming set-top box that's expected to launch this year, reports The Verge. While any set-top box will

I’m confident that day will (eventually) come, and I haven’t thrown the towel in on Sonos despite the agony of the past eight months. In the meantime, I want to address a question I’ve been asked several times: What’s the best hi-res streaming service for Sonos owners?