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
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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
Excellent sound, Reasonably affordable, Fits snugly almost anywhere
Quite heavy, Living rooms will want two, Sonos app can feel limiting
Sonos has delivered again with the Play:1. We're hugely impressed with what it offers for its size, but perhaps more importantly, we're impressed with what it offers for the price. Sonos has cooked up a superb quality speaker at a more affordable entry p...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sonos Play: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
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
The Sonos Play:1 finally brings the company's wireless audio magic to the masses, in a fantastically designed compact speaker that's just $199....
The Play:1 is a worthy addition to the Sonos family as long as you don't overestimate its capabilities. It's a great fit for intimate settings, but if you're trying to totally rock a large room on a tight budget then you may be underwhelmed...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Most likely, yes. Honestly, I think the system really isn't totally complete on its own in a living room without a stereo pair, which brings up the regular price of a new system to $US450, which is quite pricey. That said, I am also a humongous nerd, and...
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Published: 2019-05-14, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Still the best user experience, Good service support,
Individual speakers can be trumped for sound, No hi-res support,
While we still hope that Sonos has a change of heart and adds hi-res support in the near future, we don't believe its absence is a deal-breaker.But if you do, you should look at what Bluesound offers. Those looking for a simpler, cheaper and better-soundi...
Abstract: Sonos' apps are available on iOS and Android and there's also desktop software available for Windows and OS X. There are also third-party alternatives if you want an app that works across Windows 10 on desktops and mobile devices. You can use either Phono...
Sonos is definitely an audio brand that you can trust. Unfortunately their products will often come with a price tag to match this. This is not the case with the Play 1 and you really do get a quality sound system for your money. Its design will blend in...
Abstract: Sonos is famous for its wireless multi-room speakers but it can be hard to know which one is best for you. We explain everything you need to know about Sonos including the app, controller, music services, features, reviews and more. Founded back in 2002...
Published: 2017-11-23, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great sound quality, compact design, seamless multi-room audio, easy setup, compatible with over 80 music streaming services, Trueplay compatible, voice control through Alexa-enabled device
Voice control requires additional device, newer Sonos One has more seamless design, sound quality not as good as Play:3
The Sonos Play:1 is a great little speaker that has so much potential beyond the speaker itself that we can't recommend it enough as a starting place to embrace the Sonos system. That said, four years following its launch and it's got some serious competi...
Great sound quality, Compact design, Seamless multi-room audio, Easy setup, Compatible with over 80 music streaming services, Trueplay compatible, Voice control through Alexa-enabled device
Voice control requires additional device, Newer Sonos One has more seamless design, Sound quality not as good as Play:3
The Sonos Play:1 is a great little speaker that has so much potential beyond the speaker itself that we can't recommend it enough as a starting place to embrace the Sonos system. That said, four years following its launch and it's got some serious competi...
