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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
Sonos ne nous promet pas une barre de son 5.1 dédiée au Home Cinema, mais plutôt un ensemble 3.0 polyvalent, et surtout sans fil, qui pourra aussi bien vous servir de barre de son pour votre TV que d'enceintes audio pour écouter de la musique. On ne peut...
Published: 2013-03-22, Author: Pierre , review by: erenumerique.fr
Qualité de fabrications, Les possibilités d'évolution, Qualité de l'interface Sonos, Le nombre de services musicaux disponibles, Des performances de très bon niveau
Pas de compatibilité AirPlay, Effets surround limités
Pionnier dans le domaine des systèmes audio multiroom, Sonos se lance maintenant dans le Home Cinéma. Son premier modèle pour aborder ce marché est une barre de son, techniquement très avancée, offrant de nombreuses possibilités d'évolution vers le multic...
Quand on regarde l’aspect Sonos du produit, on ne peut que voir un produit très peaufiné de très grande qualité qui s’intègre bien à une grande majorité des installations musicale, que ce soit à partir de votre librairie ou d’un service en ligne. Si no...
En définitive, la Sonos Playbar s'avère redoutablement efficace pour les films et la musique. Elle souffre toutefois d'un prix assez élevé et de petits défauts (pas de télécommande, une seule entrée optique)...
Abstract: Les systèmes de son SONOS deviennent de plus en plus populaires de par leur simplicité d'utilisation ainsi que la qualité de leurs finitions. Avec la Playbar, Sonos met un pied supplémentaire dans le salon en se proposant de remplacer un système de son po...
Puissance et qualité sonore, Simplicité d'utilisation, Application, Finition
Basses absentes, Manque de fidélité, Pas de HDMI, Connexion Ethernet ou via le bridge obligatoire
Une barre de son bien finie qui permet une utilisation sans-fil en toute simplicité et sans détériorer le son. Il faudra toutefois prévoir l'ajout du Sonos Sub pour profiter pleinement de la Playbar. LES NUMERIQUES Donnez votre avis...
Abstract: L'arrivo in casa Sonos del modello Play:1 ha permesso di creare, con la nota Playbar, un vero sistema home theater 5.1 dalle caratteristiche uniche , collegato alla rete domestica ma senza fili tra i singoli componenti. Un bel vantaggio per l'allestimento...
Abstract: Sonos è un azienda diventata leader nel settore dell'audio domestico d'intrattenimento, nonostante sia un marchio relativamente recente (esiste dal 2002). Una delle sue peculiarità è l'introduzione del concetto di musica wireless locale, grazie al sistema...
