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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.
Award: Highest Rated November 2009
November 2009
 
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254 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
  • Tiny feet bumps are visible on sides of speaker
  • Very little stereo separation
  • Requires either a ZoneBridge
  • Other ZonePlayer
  • Or a direct connection to a router.
  • Somewhat large
  • Searching for music in app is cumbersome
  • No dedicated remote
  • Priced even higher than previous generation

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  Published: 2018-10-12, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • 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...

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  Published: 2017-12-07, Author: Chris , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • 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...

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  Published: 2016-08-27, review by: EISA.eu

  • Abstract:  Sonos önskan att locka presumtiva hifi-entusiaster till företagets produkter, har realiserats genom den slimmat kurviga PLAY:5-högtalaren. Den innehåller sex individuellt dedikerade element, varav tre diskanter och tre mellanregister/basar, vinklade för a...

 
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  Published: 2016-06-14, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com

  • Hugely flexible, Powerful and lively sound, Excellent build
  • Control system can be restrictive, No High Res support, Slighty dull looks
  • When I summed up the Sonos range of 2012 I noted that while I considered performance excellent "The system isn't perfect though and there are matters that might need attention sooner rather than later if the system is to keep a pre-eminent place in the st...

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  Published: 2016-05-01, review by: theguardian.com

  • In depth review of the Sonos Play:5Google Chromecast Audio review: take your speakers online for £30

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  Published: 2016-04-29, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com

  • great sound, easy setup, good app, can be very loud, flexible music sources, compact for such powerful speakers, can be paired for very good stereo sound or with other Sonos speaks for home cinema, linein for direct and multiroom playback, simple touch co
  • expensive, difficult to wallmount, no Bluetooth, AirPlay or Google Cast support
  • The Play:5s are some of the best wireless speakers I have heard. Individually they fill the room with full, rounded sound. As a pair they are powerful enough to fill a whole house with your music, let alone a single room.They're also easy to set up and us...

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  Published: 2016-02-08, review by: alphr.com

  • There's an awful lot to like about the Sonos Play:5. The only real disappointment is the lack of Bluetooth support. Rivals such as the Sony SRS-X99 including every connection under the sun, which leaves Sonos feeling slightly short on features – an unusua...

 
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  Published: 2016-01-09, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk

  • Sonos has done it again.Their tradition of producing faultless speakers continues with the PLAY:5.This new boom box sounds great, looks great and is one of the best sub £500 speakers we've ever tested.Sure it's not cheap, but with top-notch build quality...

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  Published: 2015-12-11, Author: Chris , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Aside from the lack of High-Res support, there's very little to dislike about the new Play:5. It looks great and sounds awesome with plenty of power on offer. We like the new touch sensitive controls, the wide range of streaming services on offer and a de...

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  Published: 2015-11-05, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com

  • Great look, Easy to setup, Powerful sound.
  • App could do with a refresh, speaker legs are apparent, Very simple design.
  • An elegant looking and bombastic sounding speaker that proves Sonos is still king of the streamers...

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