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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
Impressively big, wide soundstage, Stylishly minimalist and sturdy build, Can be part of multi-room and surround systems,
Harsh treble detracts from sonic strengths, Setup by the single optical input can be fiddly, Lacks high-res audio support,
If you're eyeing up a Sonos Playbase, you're probably the sort of person who isn't too bothered about a lack of hi-res support, and that's fine.What Sonos offers is simplicity, style and a stunning sonic upgrade over any and every flatscreen telly in exis...
Fantastic sound quality,Super slim and solid design,Ample bass without sub,Sonos app platform remains one of the best out there,Seamless multi-room integration with Sonos system,Voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant device
Very expensive,No HDMI,Sub sold separately,No DTS Surround support
The Sonos PlayBase is a beautifully designed speaker that offers an option for those that don't have the luxury of a wall-mounted TV, or for those that would rather have their TV on furniture.It delivers excellent sound quality from our initial experience...
Published: 2017-03-07, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv/my/
Amazingly big, wide sound for a box this compact, Natural, punchy bass, Does all of the great things any other Sonos speaker can, Can be upgraded to a full 5.1 system
Treble is harsh, often annoyingly so, Optical-only isn't very flexible - or even necessarily that simple, Won't work perfectly in every room
The PlayBase is very close to being a brilliant TV speaker solution, but it falls just short.It's undeniably a huge upgrade over the sound produced by any TV, offering width, scale, dynamism and excitement that will blow your mind if that's what you're us...
A TV speaker that is a powerful WiFi music streamer. Clean, spacious and beefy sound for movies, video games and music. WiFi connects reliably with no signal drops. Sonos App for streaming music from your phone, NAS and Music Streaming services (Desktop,
Very limited streaming options – no DLNA, Airplay, Google Cast or Bluetooth. Cannot stream from external sources directly unless through the TV, Score: 8/9 (29.6%), Price, Score: 3/5 (19.98%), Final Score: 8.3/10, audioPlayBaseSonosstreamingWiFiwireless
I never liked pedestal speakers because they generally looked bad and sounded worse! But Sonos had changed my perspective again with the PLAYBASE's chiselled looks and spacious, powerful audio performance.The PLAYBASE is available in Black or White.Build...
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Published: 2017-03-26, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: Sonos Playbase beneath a TV. PHOTO: HandoutI'll be honest, I was a skeptic when I first saw the Sonos Playbase speaker system. A plastic-looking device that sits under the weight of a TV, it immediately seemed like a poor idea to me.I was surprised when i...
Abstract: The launch of the Sonos PLAYBASE in Singapore happened in a swanky apartment nestled deep in River Valley. This is the latest release from Sonos, and the first in years! So my expectations were set pretty high.The PLAYBASE is an innovative new design that...
Abstract: Briefly listed on B&H America's website (then hastily taken down), this mysterious soundbase from Sonos seems to confirm a previous FCC listing, and some other pictures that were leaked on Twitter in the last couple of days. Clearly we're not looking at a...
Nos ha sorprendido muy gratamente la calidad, y cantidad, de sonido que es capaz de ofrecer la Sonos Playbase. Realmente es un aparato que es un lujo instalar, ver, tocar, usar y escuchar. Y cuando decimos “cantidad” no exageramos… Hubo momentos de la pru...
Published: 2017-04-15, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com/es/
La Sonos Playbase es una base de sonido de poca altura con un diseño impecable y sonido impresionante. Los sonidos bajos de este dispositivo son incluso mejores que los del Playbar, así que no hace falta tener una bocina dedicada de sonidos bajos. El app
Necesita un espacio amplio para escucharse bien, preferiblemente con paredes sin adornos. No apoya DTS, puertos HDMI ni Bluetooth. En dependencia de la base del televisor, quizás no la puedas colocar debidamente
La Playbase es una excelente adición para teatro en casa y música al soberbio sistema de música multihabitación de Sonos. Pero tienes que asegurarte de que puedes colocar el televisor encima...
