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
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
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
This is yet another great effort from Sonos, but the Playbase isn't the right home theater speaker for everyone...
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Published: 2017-04-03, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Big-time bass, Clear vocals, Room-filling sound, Easy to set up and use
No HDMI, Expensive
The Sonos Playbase impresses with its big bass, clear vocals and room-filling power. It's easy to set up and use, and sounds great whether you're playing movies, TV shows or music. In other words, it hits all the things you want out of a soundbase.You pay...
Abstract: Sonos, known for its clean, simple designs, easy set up and superb sounding speakers is out with a new product, the Sonos Playbase. The Playbase allows those that want a flatter speaker, opposed to the Playbar, that fits under a TV set. Depending on your...
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Published: 2017-04-03, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
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
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
The Playbase adds excellent home theater and music sound to Sonos' superb multiroom music system. Just make sure your TV fits...
Produces great sound, Handles different audio sources well, Easy to setup
No HDMI port, Set automatically to accept audio via optical, Expensive at $899 CAD
Part of the appeal here is based on what's to come. Sonos has already confirmed Amazon Alexa integration is coming. While not officially available in Canada yet, that is probably going to change sooner than later. Whether Siri, Google Assistant and Cortan...
Abstract: Sonos wants the real estate under your TV — literally. After trying its hand a few years ago with the Playbar, the audio stalwart is now adding another form factor to lie under your flat-panel with the Playbase.The Playbase is a departure from just about...
Published: 2017-07-25, Author: Rae , review by: gizmodo.com.au
The $999 Sonos PLAYBASE comes a little too late to really hit home and strike a chord with new TV buyers, the kind that are statistically likely to add on a gutsier sound system. It's still an excellent all-in-one speaker and if you do have a TV whose sta...
Published: 2017-06-30, Author: Jason , review by: techau.com.au
At the end of the day, despite the complexity around which TVs will work with with the Playbase and which won't, SONOS have absolutely done it again with another stellar product. The sound quality is amazing and after switching my home theatre setup (incl...
Published: 2017-06-20, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
I have had 5.1 sound for some years courtesy of a Pioneer AV amplifier and Jamo bookshelf speakers and a sub – I love 5.1 for the more immersive feel it gives TV. It gave me a great comparison and what more can I say – Sonos was extremely good for a “BASE...
