Testseek.com have collected 254 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker.
November 2009
(86%)
254 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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2297 Reviews
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The editors liked
Nice minimalist design
Good audio range for small footprint
Compatible with wide array of music services
Extremely simple setup and operation
Impressive audio performance
Allows whole house audio distribution with additional ZonePlayers
ZonePlayers can be synchronized or play different music in different zones
Great sound quality
Can play at loud volumes without distorting
Easy to set up and use
Smartphone app control
Expandable
Powerful
Roomfilling sound
Easy
Straightforward setup
Easiest way to get an "inhome" audio system.
Great looks
Easy setup
Excellent audio
Big sound
Beautiful design. Great sound. Elegant setup
Huge
Amazing sound
Works with the entire Sonos ecosystem
Can be placed in three different orientations
Can be controls from almost all phones
Tablets and computers
Puts a world of music in your domicile
This is one of the best-sounding speakers in our lineup
Excellent sound
Connects over WiFi
Almost all music services available in Sonos app
Can group multiple speakers together
Can play different songs on different speakers via same device
Easy to set up and control
Expandable system for whole home audio
Vibrant
Full rich room-filling sound
Clean minimalistic look/style
Tailored room configuration via TruePlay
Excellent wireless range
Humidity/moisture resistant
Surprisingly good sound quality
Loads
And more loads of music services available
Free Sonos Controller iPhone/iPod touch app is the cat's pajamas with bees' knees printed on them
Phenomenal sound quality
Apparent attention to detail and superb build quality
Line input allows playback from any device
Super simple app and user interface
TruePlay works
Full access to Sonos wireless music streaming—for far less than any Sonos starter bundle. Fills a large room easily with no distortion. Clarity throughout entire frequency range. Controlled by free app for iPhone and iPod touch
As well as any Sonos...
Sounds great. Plays audio from many sources
Including online subscriptions. Two-port Ethernet switch lets you add additional network hardware. Audio input can be broadcast to other Sonos hardware. Sonos gear in different rooms can stream the same--or dif...
The second-generation Sonos Play
5 is a sleek
Well-designed Wi-Fi speaker that delivers rich sound for its size and strong bass. It offers the full Sonos wireless experience
Controllable from iPhone
IPad and Android apps
With compatibility with nearly
Wonderfully musical to listen to
Sonos's mesh network makes for outstanding wholehome audio
Terrific price/performance ratio
Sonos's mesh network makes for outstanding whole-home audio
Superb Design
Trueplay room correction works well
Astoundingly wide stereo field
It's ability to rotate and its sound in all rotations are stellar. Easily links with your existing wireless network making setup a breeze for new and expanding users alike.
Can expand into a multiroom system
Glorious sound
Accesses many online music sources
Excellent audio quality
Least expensive overall way to get into Sonos
Indepth computer and iPhone controls
Graceful but subtle design
Dead simple setup has you streaming in minutes. Slick iPhone app for controller. Five speakers give good sound
And decent stereo separation. Geolocation shows you local radio stations when you look
Allinone design
Wireless
Powerful amp
Outstanding price/performance ratio.
Newly redesigned speaker enclosure with a more open
Bright sound. Understated visual design will blend in easily with your decor. Touch controls for playing
Pausing
Switching tracks
And changing volume. Can be configured to work on its own or as part
Superb audio quality
Excellent controls using the free iPhone/iPod Touch app
Elegant appearance
Portable
Lowest price entry point for Sonos adoption
Large selection of online music options
Well-balanced bass and treble
Room-filling sound
Supports multiroom audio through additional Sonos speakers
Works with most streaming services
Fantastic Sound
Extremely versatile
Great user interface- easy to use
Full of thoughtful extras
Easy setup and stunning
Multiroom sound
Auto-senses and adjusts output for vertical and horizontal orientations
Trueplay room EQ
Capacitance touch controls with audible feedback
Pure butt-kicking sound
Good-sounding all-in-one unit
Lots of volume
Audio input port
Headphone jack
Excellent sound quality
Great volume
Easy multi-speaker management
AirPlay compatable
Simple setup and tuning
Easy to turn into multi-room system with other
Cheaper Sonos speakers
Audio quality is excellent
Long list of supported services
Line-in adds limitless music options
The editors didn't like
Doesn’t play music from iPhone
Not wireless out of the box
Requires iPhone or computer to control
More expensive than many iPod docks
Desktop Controller Software isn't as polished as it could be and has some issues with iTunes libraries
Cannot play protected music songs
Unless upgraded through iTunes.
Expensive
Little stereo separation
Pricey
Requires ZoneBridge or direct connection to a network router
Can't control it on the go without iPhone
IPod touch
Or CR200 controller.
Trueplay is not life-changing
Ignoring Bluetooth just feels regressive at this point. Software UI feels dated
Should You Buy It?
As a Sonos user myself
I'm torn. This new speaker is incredible at what it does—but it's also awfully expensive for something with limited features. I th
Price of entry can quickly add up if you become a Sonos fan… and you will
It lacks Bluetooth connectivity
Needs Wi-Fi
Locked into Sonos ecosystem
Have to use Sonos app
No Bluetooth
The S5 isn't quite as "all-in-one" as its name implies
Since the proprietary network makes two ZonePlayers or a ZoneBridge necessary for wireless access
Adding to the cost
While setup is easy
If you run into any snags they're hard to fix
Sonos wants
The sound quality has increased
But so has the price (from $399 to $499)
TruePlay isn't available for Android. Yet
More color options would be nice
Needs to be connected via Ethernet (unless you have another Sonos ZonePlayer). No charging dock for iPod. No power switch.
Requires additional hardware for WiFi networking. iPhone app experience is less responsive than dedicated controller. Minor organizational confusion within iPhone app. No batterypowered option.
Fairly pricey
Especially if you want to buy a second one for stereo sound
Not as high fidelity than the more expensive B&W Zeppelin Wireless
No threaded mount
No optical input
Multitouch controls for play and pause don't provide the tactile feel of a physical button
Used alone
It must be connected to your router
No explicit support for podcasts
Needs either an Ethernet link or another Sonos device to get online
Sound slightly limited by nature of the design.
At 0 each
It's a stretch
At 0 a room
Sonos would rule the world
Audio quality not as high as the rest of the Sonos lineup
Available only in white.
Software calibration is interesting from a technological standpoint
But results may vary. It's also iOSonly. $500 is pricey
Especially for a speaker system that really works best if you have more than one
No power switch
Requires Ethernet connection or other Sonos device on network
Price
Proprietary system — can only use with other Sonos speakers
Initial setup could be confusing to some
High initial cost of investment
Entry-level $399 price is a tad high
Slight high-frequency edginess when used vertically
Abstract: Flexson, a company specialising in Sonos accessories, has introduced ColourPlay to the UK, a simple way to change the colour schemes of Sonos speakers and other kit to spruce them up or match your home. With the Sonos Play:1 being a massive success story...
Published: 2012-09-27, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com
Abstract: When Sonos launched their original product line in 2005, the market for networked audio was barely recognisable as such. The idea of an entire line of products that depended entirely on a computer to function seemed slightly risky at the time. Fast forwar...
Excellent audio quality and superbly flexible control; soon available for Android,
A little bit pricey... but worth it.
You could argue that a system as pricey as this - especially if you plan to buy more than one - ought to have Apple AirPlay to allow you to stream lossless music from your iPhone - though in reality, that's probably heading further into the very elitis...
The Sonos Zoneplayer S5 is compact and, by Sonos’ standards, relatively affordable – but doesn’t feel like a budget model when it comes to the crunch. Audio quality from the integrated speakers (there are five in total) is detailed, with the high end precise and the bass far more controlled than on most compact systems, letting you hear the nuances of bass lines rather than a just a wave of low e
If you don’t have the aforementioned iDevice, however, you’ll either have to control playback through your computer or shell out for an expensive (but lovely) Sonos CR200 touchscreen remote control. There’s also no Wi-Fi built-in, so you’ll have to connect the S5 to your router via Ethernet cable.
The Sonos Zoneplayer S5 is designed for quite a specific need – it’s a high-end network audio player. If that’s what you’re looking for, you can’t really go wrong. Sonos Zoneplayer S5 is tagged with Sonos Zoneplayer S5, Sonos and Network Audio Player. ...
When you are forking out £340-odd for an audio system, there's only one question you need answering; "is it worth it?" In the case of the Sonos ZonePlayer S5, it most certainly is. At its core lies an impressive array of speakers which produce good-qua...
Beautiful and well designed; good sound quality; easy to use; superb online services
Very expensive; addictive -- you'll want one for each room; headphone output not brilliant
If we could, we'd fill our houses with stunning Sonos hardware. The only problem would be figuring out how to pay for it all. The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 is a fantastic home audio system and one we rate very highly indeed....
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Published: 2010-08-18, Author: Edward , review by: macworld.co.uk
Detailed sound; easy to expand system
Need a Sonos ZoneBridge to connect to your router if in a different room
But if you aren't deterred by the Sonos ZonePlayer S5's unique setup requirements, you'll be hard-pressed to find an all-in-one system that sounds better or is more versatile
The S5 player looks fantastic and sounds brilliant. It's an excellent introduction to the Sonos service or, for existing users, a flexible new player to add to a running network. ...
Pricing quibbles aside, the S5 is the lowest-cost option for installing a Sonos system into your home. You don’t need to have a controller for it because your PC, laptop and even an iPhone will do. The S5 makes streaming music easy and the sound quali...
