Testseek.com have collected 254 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker.
November 2009
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The editors liked
Beautiful design. Great sound. Elegant setup
Powerful audio performance with seriously deep bass and accurate highs
Easy setup
Expandable to multiple rooms
Can be used as part of a stereo pair
The editors didn't like
Ignoring Bluetooth just feels regressive at this point. Software UI feels dated
Should You Buy It?
As a Sonos user myself
I'm torn. This new speaker is incredible at what it does-but it's also awfully expensive for something with limited features. I th
There's an awful lot to like about the Sonos Play:5. The only real disappointment is the lack of Bluetooth support. Rivals such as the Sony SRS-X99 including every connection under the sun, which leaves Sonos feeling slightly short on features – an unusua...
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Published: 2016-01-09, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Sonos has done it again.Their tradition of producing faultless speakers continues with the PLAY:5.This new boom box sounds great, looks great and is one of the best sub £500 speakers we've ever tested.Sure it's not cheap, but with top-notch build quality...
Aside from the lack of High-Res support, there's very little to dislike about the new Play:5. It looks great and sounds awesome with plenty of power on offer. We like the new touch sensitive controls, the wide range of streaming services on offer and a de...
Tremendous, spacious sound, Composed at volume, Punchy bass
Less connectivity than Bluetooth rivals, No high-res support
With the new Play: 5, Sonos has truly delivered on its quest for a new flagship speaker. It has overhauled the design to really push the boundaries of what we expect from a wireless speaker. For current Sonos owners with the cash to spend, adding this to...
The second-generation Sonos Play:5 is a sleek, well-designed Wi-Fi speaker that delivers rich sound for its size and strong bass. It offers the full Sonos wireless experience, controllable from iPhone, iPad and Android apps, with compatibility with nearly
Fairly pricey, especially if you want to buy a second one for stereo sound
While fairly pricey the second-gen Play:5 is the best-sounding Sonos speaker yet...
There's an awful lot to like about the Sonos Play:5. The only real disappointment is the lack of Bluetooth support when rivals, such as the Bose SoundTouch 10, are now introducing speakers that have support for both internet music and Bluetooth connected...
Abstract: It's been a long time coming, but the brand new Sonos Play:5 has finally landed, replacing its aged predecessor which launched way back in 2009. As the top dog of Sonos' multi-room, Wi-Fi equipped speaker range, it promises supreme sound quality, but can...
No hi-resolution audio support, slightly bass heavy, a little expensive for what's essentially a plastic speaker
Sonos has a fantastic track record in delivering great speakers - and the new Play:5 sets yet another precedent. It has a subtle yet sophisticated design that we love, offers a brilliant app to connect to streaming services and all your music, among...
Published: 2015-10-29, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Beautiful design, Great sound, Elegant setup,
Ignoring Bluetooth just feels regressive at this point. Software UI feels dated, Should You Buy It
As a Sonos user myself, I'm torn. This new speaker is incredible at what it does, but it's also awfully expensive for something with limited features. I think Sonos has another winner here, but only because it was the de facto winner before.If you already...
