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.
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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
The Sonos One is hugely promising. It sounds great, it gives you access to a tried-and-tested multiroom ecosytem, and it appears to be perfectly integrated with the super-useful Amazon Alexa assistant. Then there's the upcoming Google Home compatibility...
Published: 2017-10-04, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv
Audio sounds great, Lovely design, Easy to use setup and app
A little hard of hearing compared to the Echo
If you care about music and have kitted out your home with at least a smattering of smart kit, then the Sonos One should be teetering close to the top of your Christmas list right now. The Play:1 was a fine wireless speaker, so adding to Alexa to it seems...
Impressively weighty, Punchy and dynamic sound, Smooth, simple set-up,
No physical connections, No high-res, No voice assistant,
If you thought time would have aged the Play:1, think again. It remains a great-sounding wireless speaker, and a decent passage into multi-room for those on a tight budget. Other rivals have emerged, and the Audio Pro Addon C3 is a worthy alternative, but...
Abstract: Meet the Sonos PLAY:1 Tone, a limited edition version of Sonos' littlest speaker that has only 5,000 units available across the globe in either black or white matte finishes, and it looks as minimalistic as they come. At £220, it comes at a premium of £51...
Abstract: When it comes to wireless audio streaming Sonos sets the benchmark. The company has been the top multiroom dog for over a decade thanks to its consistently good products and ease of use. But there are some aspects of the Sonos system that warrant improvem...
Easy set up, you don't have to be technical to do this at all. Fantastic sound and a heavy, solid feel to the kit
There's an annoying white light on the top, but these can be switched off via the controller, If you are looking for a quality music streaming system that is easily extended and has a range of components to suit your needs, I'd definitely recommend Sonos,
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Published: 2015-02-05, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Abstract: Sonos has introduced a special edition of its smallest wireless speaker, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the legendary record label Blue Note jazz specialist. The new Sonos Blue Note PLAY:1, as it is called, is presented as a limited edition of PLAY...
In the retail unit costs about 16,000 rubles, in my opinion, is insignificant price for the column with such capabilities. It can be used as a standalone device, you can use two and a TV or computer, you can put in a small room in the house. For example...
Abstract: What I can wholly vouch for, though, is that Sonos engineers superlative one-box stereo speakers, and its latest entry-level model, the diminutive (16.2cm x 12cm x 12cm) Play 1, is no exception. It sounds almost frighteningly good, with amazing presence, ...
