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April 2013
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Published: 2013-03-05, Author: Thomas , review by: theverge.com
Ease of setup and use, Offers true wireless 5.1, Fantastic sound for movies and TV
No 3.5mm input, Apps feel clunky, Over-reliant on optical audio, Not ideal for music listening
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Sonos Playbar integrates the company's best-in-class digital music software into a thoughtfully designed sound bar. It's dead simple to set up and works seamlessly with other Sonos products, and can even be expanded to a true wireless 5.1 system by ad
The Playbar's heavily processed sound won't please purists. It's also expensive and there are considerably better-sounding alternatives in its price range. Many buyers would be fine with cheaper AirPlay or Bluetooth alternatives
The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers.
Very good sound overall, considering size, Simple connection and set-up, Nice looking and nice personality, Flexible installation, SONOS app puts the world of music at your fingertips
Needs mo bass, Gets a bit congested at high volumes, Could use a second fiberoptic input and DTS support, Limited by TV's ability to pass through 5.1 surround, A little pricey
Judging the PlayBar is a bit tricky. As a pure sound bar, it's a nice sounding simple solution that can plug and play with your existing TV and remote. But again, as a pure sound bar, it's a bit pricey and doesn't offer the low bass extension of many ...
As we've said before, we've been waiting for Sonos to make a home theater play for years, and the Playbar is the first move in this space. It's impressive, providing great sound that can appropriately fill a room. As we stated earlier, it's not for everyo...
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Oliver , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Large, expansive sound field effectively wraps sound around you, Awesome loudness capability, yet low on distortion, Warm, easy-on-the-ears sound makes long-term listening a breeze, Best aesthetic design we've seen yet for a soundbar
Pricier than the competition – even pricier with a subwoofer, Single input woefully limits flexibility
The Sonos Playbar's impressive movie sound, good looks, ease of use, and smooth, fatigue-free musicality is, in our experience, an uncommonly rare mix of attributes among sound bars. That it's also wireless-streaming capable is a major bonus for folks l...
Big whoop, right? We came here to hear, and the Playbar doesn't disappoint. In tests with an assortment of audio sources, including a live telecast of the Oscars, a Bluray of Skyfall, Uncharted 3 on a PS3, and lots of songs streamed from Pandora and Songz
Lacks a dedicated remote. Like all Sonos gear, it's priced to make you cry. Not much bass, unless you add the company's 0 subwoofer (more tears). Requires an Ethernet connection or Sonos Bridge
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
The Playbar does a lovely job, but you could get something that sounds just as good with more features for less money. That said, Sonos is a luxurious, simple, and satisfying way to listen to music. If you can afford it in the first place, you wont disap...
The Sonos PLAYBAR is a great addition to your home theater that gives your high-end flat screen the added sensory life it deserves. Remember when you saw those few extra “missing” inches when watching 16:9 content for the first time, or watching 480p vs. ...
Overall, the Playbar has been one of the most welcome additions to my listening room in a long time. You know why? Because it always works . I turn my TV on and the sound comes on and it sounds good. I use the remote from my TV or Blu-ray player just as ...
Abstract: Consuming music has never been easier thanks to the wide swath of devices that support a myriad of services. Options range from the tried and tested Apple iTunes store, to MOG, to Rhapsody, to the darling of music startups Spotify. In fact, some of my eve...