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.
Users
(96%)
2297 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
The Sonos S5 is one of the best choices for a whole-house, high performance, wireless digital music system. Setup and implementation are easy. The S5 ZonePlayer has excellent sound quality. The USD 399 S5 ZonePlayer gives you a lot of sound and ease of...
Fantastic Sound, Extremely versatile, Great user interface- easy to use, Full of thoughtful extras
Initial setup could be confusing to some, High initial cost of investment
Sonos’ ZonePlayer S5 obsolesces other iPod speaker docks with a blend of sophistication and surprising convenience, paired with audiophile-grade sound....
Abstract: It’s pretty incomprehensible that until about two weeks ago, I had never used a piece of Sonos equipment. Heard about it, and read about it? Sure, but never used it. What MP3s did for personal audio enjoyment 5 years ago, Sonos does for your home, offi...
Sounds great. Plays audio from many sources, including online subscriptions. Two-port Ethernet switch lets you add additional network hardware. Audio input can be broadcast to other Sonos hardware. Sonos gear in different rooms can stream the same--or dif...
Requires additional hardware for WiFi networking. iPhone app experience is less responsive than dedicated controller. Minor organizational confusion within iPhone app. No batterypowered option.
If you've already sprung for a Sonos setup, the S5 nimbly extends your reach and sounds terrific. It's also light enough to lug between rooms, though you'll still need an AC outlet.Sonos ZonePlayer S5...
Dead simple setup has you streaming in minutes. Slick iPhone app for controller. Five speakers give good sound, and decent stereo separation. Geolocation shows you local radio stations when you look
At 0 each, it's a stretch; at 0 a room, Sonos would rule the world
