Testseek.com have collected 144 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBar soundbar and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBar soundbar.
April 2013
(85%)
144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
28 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
This is one of the best sounding speakers in our review
SONOS platform is ideal for music lovers
Discrete 5.1 surround from compatible sources
Elegant looks
Wireless operation
A model of simplicity
Very good sound overall
Considering size
Simple connection and set-up
Nice looking and nice personality
Flexible installation
SONOS app puts the world of music at your fingertips
The Sonos Playbar integrates the company's best-in-class digital music software into a thoughtfully designed sound bar. It's dead simple to set up and works seamlessly with other Sonos products
And can even be expanded to a true wireless 5.1 system by ad
Smooth overall sound quality. Surprisingly effective low-end response given the lack of a subwoofer. Flexible wireless streaming. Doesn't distort on deep bass at high volumes.
Full sound without a subwoofe
Excellent for musi
Support for most streaming music services
Ease of setup and use
Offers true wireless 5.1
Fantastic sound for movies and TV
Big whoop
Right? We came here to hear
And the Playbar doesn't disappoint. In tests with an assortment of audio sources
Including a live telecast of the Oscars
A Bluray of Skyfall
Uncharted 3 on a PS3
And lots of songs streamed from Pandora and Songz
Large
Expansive sound field effectively wraps sound around you
Awesome loudness capability
Yet low on distortion
Warm
Easy-on-the-ears sound makes long-term listening a breeze
Best aesthetic design we've seen yet for a soundbar
Music sounds like music
Natural and full
But still with plenty of space. Ease of use and setup is unparalleled
As expected from Sonos. Why isn't anyone out there competing with them?
Great sound
Stylish
Useful sound modes
Simple set up
Great
Room-filling sound for a soundbar
Top-notch build quality
Easy as pie setup
Its own music server
Integrates with Sonos environment
Controllable via smartphone
The editors didn't like
It doesn't have any other connectivity other than Wi-Fi
Expensive
Single optical input
No DTS decoding
Limited by TVs in getting discrete 5.1 sound
Needs mo bass
Gets a bit congested at high volumes
Could use a second fiberoptic input and DTS support
Limited by TV's ability to pass through 5.1 surround
A little pricey
The Playbar's heavily processed sound won't please purists. It's also expensive and there are considerably better-sounding alternatives in its price range. Many buyers would be fine with cheaper AirPlay or Bluetooth alternatives
Requires wired Ethernet unless you already have a Sonos Bridge. No hardware remote control. Highly processed sound isn't for purists
Expensiv
No Bluetooth connectivity
No 3.5mm input
Apps feel clunky
Over-reliant on optical audio
Not ideal for music listening
Lacks a dedicated remote. Like all Sonos gear
It's priced to make you cry. Not much bass
Unless you add the company's 0 subwoofer (more tears). Requires an Ethernet connection or Sonos Bridge
Pricier than the competition – even pricier with a subwoofer
Single input woefully limits flexibility
In large rooms (18 ft distance from TV to viewer) the stereo field felt a bit narrow
As we've said before, we've been waiting for Sonos to make a home theater play for years, and the Playbar is the first move in this space. It's impressive, providing great sound that can appropriately fill a room. As we stated earlier, it's not for everyo...
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Oliver , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Large, expansive sound field effectively wraps sound around you, Awesome loudness capability, yet low on distortion, Warm, easy-on-the-ears sound makes long-term listening a breeze, Best aesthetic design we've seen yet for a soundbar
Pricier than the competition – even pricier with a subwoofer, Single input woefully limits flexibility
The Sonos Playbar's impressive movie sound, good looks, ease of use, and smooth, fatigue-free musicality is, in our experience, an uncommonly rare mix of attributes among sound bars. That it's also wireless-streaming capable is a major bonus for folks l...
Big whoop, right? We came here to hear, and the Playbar doesn't disappoint. In tests with an assortment of audio sources, including a live telecast of the Oscars, a Bluray of Skyfall, Uncharted 3 on a PS3, and lots of songs streamed from Pandora and Songz
Lacks a dedicated remote. Like all Sonos gear, it's priced to make you cry. Not much bass, unless you add the company's 0 subwoofer (more tears). Requires an Ethernet connection or Sonos Bridge
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
The Playbar does a lovely job, but you could get something that sounds just as good with more features for less money. That said, Sonos is a luxurious, simple, and satisfying way to listen to music. If you can afford it in the first place, you wont disap...
The Sonos PLAYBAR is a great addition to your home theater that gives your high-end flat screen the added sensory life it deserves. Remember when you saw those few extra “missing” inches when watching 16:9 content for the first time, or watching 480p vs. ...
Overall, the Playbar has been one of the most welcome additions to my listening room in a long time. You know why? Because it always works . I turn my TV on and the sound comes on and it sounds good. I use the remote from my TV or Blu-ray player just as ...
Abstract: Consuming music has never been easier thanks to the wide swath of devices that support a myriad of services. Options range from the tried and tested Apple iTunes store, to MOG, to Rhapsody, to the darling of music startups Spotify. In fact, some of my eve...
Abstract: The Sonos is different from other soundbars, as it comes from a product lineage designed around music streaming – that is, playing music stored on your computer or from any of the many sources available online – with easy control from your smartphone or t...
Much improved sound vs. TV speakers, Can be expanded to 5.1 surround, Great design, versatile placement
Limited audio adjustment, High price
Sonos's PLAYBAR music system requires an accompanying smartphone or tablet and a little bit of practice, but as a way of bringing together all your music sources *and* replacing your TV's speakers, it's without equal. It's not the best soundbar we've hear...
