Testseek.com have collected 144 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBar soundbar and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBar soundbar.
April 2013
(85%)
144 Reviews
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Abstract: The Sonos is different from other soundbars, as it comes from a product lineage designed around music streaming – that is, playing music stored on your computer or from any of the many sources available online – with easy control from your smartphone or t...
Much improved sound vs. TV speakers, Can be expanded to 5.1 surround, Great design, versatile placement
Limited audio adjustment, High price
Sonos's PLAYBAR music system requires an accompanying smartphone or tablet and a little bit of practice, but as a way of bringing together all your music sources *and* replacing your TV's speakers, it's without equal. It's not the best soundbar we've hear...
Beautiful sound, Integrates well into Sonos system, Can wirelessly add sub and satellites, Clever audio modes, Rich, broadlycompatible apps
Not cheap, Requires particular TVs, No remote in the box, Only one input
We like the Playbar enormously. It sounds stunning, can integrate nicely into an existing Sonos audio system, or be the first thing you add to your home from which a rich, easy to use multi-room audio system can organically grow. We'd be happy to use it ...
Can be integrated into a Sonos whole-home audio system; very good sound with both movies and music; versatile setup options; just two wires: TOSlink and power
Not a surround-sound system; lacks in-your-face bass response; doesn't support Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio, $999
If you already have a traditional home theater audio system with an AV receiver, three or more speakers up front, a subwoofer, and two discrete surround channels, there's no reason to switch to the Playbar; you'll be disappointed if you do. If you're cons...
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(80%)
Published: 2013-03-05, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
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Published: 2013-03-05, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
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 won't be dis...
Much improved sound vs. TV speakers, Can be expanded to 5.1 surround, Great design, versatile placement
Limited audio adjustment, High price
Sonos's PLAYBAR music system requires an accompanying smartphone or tablet and a little bit of practice, but as a way of bringing together all your music sources *and* replacing your TV's speakers, it's without equal. It's not the best soundbar we've hear...
Well first of all, I wish the Sonos Playbar has a remote control of its own. It was frustrating having to switch on and unlock my phone, look for the app just to adjust the volume. Having said that, I can't say anything bad about the sound quality. It rea...
