Testseek.com have collected 171 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker.
October 2013
(86%)
171 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
2774 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Sonos Play
1 has good sound for a small speaker. The control app is easy to use. Adding additional speakers to your Sonos system is fairly easy
Tiny footprint
Big sound
Easy to pair with a second PLAY
1 for stereo sound
Sonos Controller mobile app keeps getting better
1 is a stylish and exceptionally well-made wireless speaker
Especially for the price. It offers the full Sonos experience
With support for most key services (including Spotify
Pandora
Rdio) and super-reliable wireless streaming. Sound q
Incredibly easy to set up. Affordable. Smooth-sounding midrange and high end.
Great sound
Stylish build
Easy setup
Humidityresistant
Wonderful sound
Great interface
Terrific value
Lowest price ever for a Sonos starter system
Attractive
Décor-friendly design
Natural
Unhyped sound quality
Great sound for a smaller speaker
Reasonably inexpensive
Great way to expand a multi-speaker system
The editors didn't like
The Sonos Play1 isn't as expensive as the Play3 or Play5
But with an MSRP of $199
It could be too expensive for some. Wireless use may require the purchase of additional equipment
Looks weatherproof
But it isn't
Wish list
Rechargeable battery for easier outdoor use
Black and white are a good start. More colors please
Unlike Bluetooth speakers
The Sonos system can't stream from every app on your phone or tablet -- so there's no support for iTunes Radio
For instance. The lack of a built-in battery limits room-to-room mobility
Bass distorts at maximum volume. Not portable. No wired audio inputs
IOS app interface could use iOS 7 makeover
Audio playback is limited to Sonossupported services
No Bluetooth or Line In
Needs near-wall placement or optional SUB to sound its best
Lack of Bluetooth feels limiting if used as a standalone speaker
Bottom line
A perfect speaker system building block
But not the best in isolation
Alt
A great addition to an existing Sonos system or if you usually use streaming services
