Testseek.com have collected 118 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBase soundbar and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBase soundbar.
April 2017
(82%)
118 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
24 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Simple set-up - just one cable
No need for separate remote
Your TV or cable box remote will do
High quality sound from a simple discrete powered speaker
Vast improvement over any TV's built-in speakers
Can be expanded for true Dolby Digital 5.1 surro
Great design
Brilliant sound
Works perfectly with existing Sonos system
Excellent design for TVs on stands
Even though it's wide enough to sit underneath a TV
The Playbase is still sleek and stylish. Most TVs fit on it
Though those with the "claw feet" may have some trouble
A truly beautiful thing
The sound quality is absolutely superb. The bass is especia
Incredible sound with strong bass
Sounds great for both music and dialogue
Just one piece of hardware required
Easy setup requires just one power cord and one optical cord
Integrates seamlessly with other Sonos devices
Good bass reproduction
Clear vocals
Solid and elegant design
Multiroom expandability
Sounds fantastic with music
Extremely low profile
Yet it can support up to a 75-pound TV
Can be expanded to a bona fide 5.1-channel surround-sound system
Trueplay can customize the speaker's sound to your room
Excellent overall audio performance
Large sound field with very good directional imaging for movies
Lots of streaming media options through the Sonos app
Can be expanded to a true 5.1-channel surround system
The Sonos Playbase is a low-slung sound base with impeccable design and impressive sound. Its bass is even better than the Playbar's
So there's no need for a sub. Sonos' app and other speakers make it part of one of the best multiroom systems available
Powerful audio regardless of whether you're watching a movie or listening to music
Music streaming is a unique feature in the home theater speaker market
Simple setup
Excellent industrial design
Easy to convert to a wireless 5.1 surround sound
The editors didn't like
No HDMI inputs makes 5.1 channel set-up a bit tricky
No support for DTS 5.1
High res audio
Lossless surround formats or height-enhanced surround
Use of Sonos skill for Amazon Alexa led to unexpected volume level changes on the PlayBase (but there's a
Expensive
Built-in woofer can't shake a room
This process was more painful than I would have liked. The WiFi setup continually failed when I initially received my review unit and I was forced to use an ethernet connection. Afterwards
I was able to set it up to work wirelessly
At $699
The Playbase
Relatively large footprint doesn't fit under some TV stands – requiring you to mount a TV to the wall or to get the $149 Sanus Swiveling TV Base
pricey
No DTS
No Bluetooth or HDMI
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App not up to par
Too colored sound
No DTS or Dolby Atmos support
You'll need to add the $699 subwoofer to get chest-thumping bass in movie soundtracks
Supports Dolby Digital only
Not DTS or any of the higher-resolution codecs
Toslink is the only audio input
Sonos is unlikely to ever support high-resolution digital
Lacks ultra-low frequency
Subwoofer-like presence
Can only use other Sonos speakers for 5.1 setup
No Bluetooth
The wide effect needs breathing room -- unadorned walls
Too
If you please. No DTS support
HDMI ports or Bluetooth. If you have a "clawfoot" TV
It may not fit on top
Especially for a surround system
Won't work with non-IR remotes
Lacks DTS and HDMI connectivity
No mics for our voice assistant future
No HDMI
Pricey
App setup takes some time to get through
No volume level indicator
Optical digital and network audio inputs only
Particularly if you're building a 5.1 setup
The lovely white finish scratches and scuffs easily
Stereo separation isn't as good as you'll get with a true multi-speaker setup
Simple set-up - just one cable, No need for separate remote: your TV or cable box remote will do, High quality sound from a simple discrete powered speaker, Vast improvement over any TV's built-in speakers, Can be expanded for true Dolby Digital 5.1 surro
No HDMI inputs makes 5.1 channel set-up a bit tricky, No support for DTS 5.1, high res audio, lossless surround formats or height-enhanced surround, Use of Sonos skill for Amazon Alexa led to unexpected volume level changes on the PlayBase (but there's a
Once properly set up and tweaked, the sonic performance of the PlayBase 5.1 surround system competes well with any of the soundbars we've tested, though it is on the pricier end of the spectrum as these solutions go. Set-up was pretty simple and the one-c...
Since I live in a small apartment in New York, the Playbase fits my cramped setup. I recommend the Playbase for someone who wants great, loud sound without all of the wires and setup. The simple multi-room setup is the best feature of getting any Sono...
When it comes to the PLAYBASE, it's hard to find anything bad to say about this soundbar. It checks just about every box there is, except for the price. When you have other soundbars on the market that are under $500, heck even some are under $250 or $100...
Published: 2017-12-19, Author: Charlie , review by: cultofmac.com
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If you only have space and the budget for just one wireless speaker in your living room the Sonos Playbase is the definitive choice with the ability to tackle music, movies and gaming alike with deft aplomb...
Published: 2017-07-04, Author: Tommy , review by: flatpanelshd.com
Good bass reproduction, Clear vocals, Solid and elegant design, Multiroom expandability
App not up to par, Too colored sound, No DTS or Dolby Atmos support
Playbase is intended to fill an empty spot in Sonos product portfolio. It has been created for customers who do not wish to wall-mount their TV or soundbar. With Playbase you can place your TV directly on top and get significantly better sound than the m...
Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Alex , review by: techaeris.com
Really amazing natural sound, Premium sleek design, Works nicely with mobile devices, Integrates with your TV remote
Pricey, App setup takes some time to get through
No, the PLAYBASE isn't for everyone. The price tag is going to scare many away and I agree that it's hard to justify spending this much money. For those who do have the means and are willing to part with that cash, it's going to be a very worthwhile inves...
Only 2.28 inches tall, Utilizes Sonos Trueplay acoustic tuning technology, Can be part of a Sonos multiroom audio system
No volume level indicator, Optical digital and network audio inputs only
For the folks who don't mount their TV on a wall—that is, for the overwhelming majority of TV owners—the Sonos Playbase is an elegant way of creating an excellent-sounding home theater system that's nearly invisible, super-easy to set up, and blessedly si...
Published: 2017-05-01, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Incredible sound with strong bass, sounds great for both music and dialogue, just one piece of hardware required, easy setup requires just one power cord and one optical cord, integrates seamlessly with other Sonos devices
Relatively large footprint doesn't fit under some TV stands – requiring you to mount a TV to the wall or to get the $149 Sanus Swiveling TV Base, pricey, no DTS, no Bluetooth or HDMI, Prev2 of 2Next
The design of the Playbase is quite wide, so you'll need to plan ahead for how it will fit into your home theater layout. Aside from that, we love how the Sonos Playbase offers beautifully implemented design simplicity — after all, it is just one unit wit...
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Published: 2017-04-22, Author: Jordan , review by: androidpolice.com
Even though it's wide enough to sit underneath a TV, the Playbase is still sleek and stylish. Most TVs fit on it, though those with the "claw feet" may have some trouble, A truly beautiful thing, the sound quality is absolutely superb. The bass is especia
This process was more painful than I would have liked. The WiFi setup continually failed when I initially received my review unit and I was forced to use an ethernet connection. Afterwards, I was able to set it up to work wirelessly, At $699, the Playbase
I feel like I should wrap this up by saying that I wish I had never received the Playbase for review. The thought of going back to my TV's built-in speakers makes me want to cry inside, as does the fact that I am going to want to buy some sort of external...
