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
(86%)
254 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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2297 Reviews
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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
Published: 2016-11-07, Author: Michael , review by: wired.com
Newly redesigned speaker enclosure with a more open, bright sound. Understated visual design will blend in easily with your decor. Touch controls for playing, pausing, switching tracks, and changing volume. Can be configured to work on its own or as part
Software calibration is interesting from a technological standpoint, but results may vary. It's also iOSonly. $500 is pricey, especially for a speaker system that really works best if you have more than one
Published: 2016-08-12, Author: Juli , review by: macrumors.com
Excellent sound, Connects over WiFi, Almost all music services available in Sonos app, Can group multiple speakers together, Can play different songs on different speakers via same device, Easy to set up and control, Expandable system for whole home audio
Needs Wi-Fi, Locked into Sonos ecosystem, Have to use Sonos app, No Bluetooth, Expensive
The Sonos Play:5 is too much speaker for my apartment, but if you have a house or a larger space and want to start making purchases towards a whole-home audio system, Sonos is the way to go and the Play:5 is the best sounding speaker the company offers.At...
Sonos definitely made sure that the revamp was worth it. While I only had one to test out but if you grab 2 of these bad boys and add a Playbar or Sub into the mix, you can get that official 5.1 home theater surround sound experience. There is a noticea...
Published: 2016-01-25, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Well-balanced bass and treble, Room-filling sound, Supports multiroom audio through additional Sonos speakers, Works with most streaming services
No Bluetooth, Proprietary system — can only use with other Sonos speakers
The Play:5 can easily replace most wired stereo systems, and comes with the option of adding additional Sonos speakers for multiroom sound. It's easy to use and produces balanced and detailed sound for all music genres.There are a few shortcomings worth c...
Auto-senses and adjusts output for vertical and horizontal orientations, Trueplay room EQ, Capacitance touch controls with audible feedback, Pure butt-kicking sound
Slight high-frequency edginess when used vertically, Tiny feet bumps are visible on sides of speaker
The Sonos PLAY:5 gets a radical makeover that adds $100 to the price but combines an amazing user experience with stunning audio performance...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Published: 2015-12-06, Author: James , review by: pocnetwork.net
A speaker that looks fantastic, sounds even more fantastic and offers plenty of connectivity. An awesome combination of just about everything you want in a speaker that was design to sit somewhere inside a building and make you happy. They are expensive a...
Phenomenal sound quality, Apparent attention to detail and superb build quality, Line input allows playback from any device, Super simple app and user interface, TruePlay works
The sound quality has increased, but so has the price (from $399 to $499), TruePlay isn't available for Android. Yet, More color options would be nice
Abstract: A couple of months ago we took an in-depth preview look at the Sonos Play:5 all-in-one wireless speaker ahead of its release as the company unveiled its new Trueplay speaker tuning feature. The new Sonos Play:5 ( 2nd gen, $499 ) has since launched in stor...
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
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 th
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.AdvertisementAdv...
