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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
Great sound, Easy setup, Voice control via an Alexa-enabled device, Ample bass without sub, Sonos app platform remains one of the best out there, Seamless multi-room integration with Sonos system
No HDMI, No 7.1 support, Very expensive, No DTS Surround support
The Sonos Playbar is a fantastic piece of kit that really delivers. While the price might seem high on the surface you are getting a speaker that replaces your AV receiver, a stack of speakers, and the ability to make it part of a bigger streaming system...
Sound quality, Streaming capabilities, Design and build quality
Post-Brexit price
Taken as a whole system, there's no denying that this soundbar sounds fantastic. For films and TV, the clear audio and excellent range make it one of the best soundbars that we've listened to. It's great that you can also add extra components to make it a...
Published: 2015-11-18, Author: Bertan , review by: uk.askmen.com
Abstract: You don't have to be an audiophile to know that the sound quality on most TVs is dismal, with very few offering high-res audio capabilities as standard. As a result, they're unable to handle the mishmash of sound effects from today's loud and bombastic ac...
Neat, stylish and minimalist, The full, brilliant Sonos experience, Thoughtful little features, Wide, deep, detailed and dynamic soundstage, Upgradeable with a Sub and/or Play3s
Doesn't push sound into the room as much as it could, Optical is only connection option, Cannot handle DTS soundtracks
So should you by a Playbar at all? Well if what you're after is simply great movie sound there are perhaps better options, such as the Yamaha YSP-2200 which offers one of the only convincing virtual surround sound experiences available.But if you're looki...
Published: 2013-05-27, Author: Steve , review by: insideci.co.uk
For existing Sonos owners, eager to bolster their TV audio, the Playbar is a solid proposition. It sounds terrific, solving the inadequacies of onboard TV speakers at a stroke, with the considerable bonus that it doubles as an additional speaker within...
Fantastic design and build quality, High-detail, wide and engaging sound, Easy streaming from Spotify and suchlike, No HDMI inputs
Creating a Sonos 5.1 system is expensive
The Sonos Playbar is a lounge-unifying device that will let you dump your remote controls and your old hi-fi in the bin. Once you've set it up, it'll also let you control both your TV and your audio system with your phone. For everything but the most cra...
The Sonos Playbar delivers impressive volume levels and its companion mobile app is very well designed, but this slick soundbar comes with some compromises....
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Published: 2013-03-20, Author: Christopher , review by: techradar.com
Beautiful sound, Integrates well into Sonos system, Can wirelessly add sub and satellites, Clever audio modes, Rich, broadly, compatible apps
Not cheap, Requires particular TVs, No remote in the box, Only one input
We like the Playbar enormously. It sounds stunning, can integrate nicely into an existing Sonos audio system, or be the first thing you add to your home from which a rich, easy to use multi-room audio system can organically grow.We'd be happy to use it as...
A (relatively) discreet way of bringing home cinema sound into your home without giant speakers which delivers detailed sound, easy set-up and a step-up from your iPhone dock....
