Testseek.com have collected 124 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:3 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:3 bluetooth portable speaker.
August 2011
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Solid Construction. Perfect for the more fashionably inclined. Exhibits strong highs and mids with an overall balanced output. A variety of fittings are included for those with the biggest to the smallest ear canal. Excellent sound isolation. Lots of sp
This is one of the best sounding speakers in our review
Insane amount of music options
Very affordable for Sonos
Wireless is an option
Free app makes control easy and portable
Two boxes make a nice (and loud) "stereo pair"
Strong audio performance
Can be paired with a second unit to make a stereo pair
Switches to mono output automatically when in vertical orientation
Rocksolid performance
Best user experience in the business
And Bluray quality downloads
Nicely balanced sound
* Easy to set up
* Reasonably affordable way to start with Sonos
* Plenty loud
* Stereo or mono depending on orientation
* Portable
* Can create stereo pair
Ultra easy to setup and use – iPhone app is intuitive
Easily add music to any room without the wires
Great sound quality for their size
Painless to set upGood sound qualityPlenty of content sources
You can control the Sonos Play
3 single-speaker streaming-audio system from any iPhone
IPod Touch
IPad
Or Android smartphone using a free app. It offers good sound
Its compact
Elegant design cuts down on cord clutter
And it can stream Internet-based
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And it has been expanded and updated to reflect Sonos' newly gained ability to stream music directly from a mobile device
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Home audio
Sonos
Wireless speakers
Huge
Room-filling sound
Small footprint
Highly enjoyable sound with all kinds of music
Multi-room setup is remarkably simple
Sonos controller app a joy to use
Solid
Inert construction
Small powerful speaker
Wireless convenience
Really can stream “any song on Earth”
Excellent sound
Easy to connect/control multiple speakers
The editors didn't like
Those who thirst for bass might want to look elsewhere. Sport Hooks might not work to well for those with smaller ears. At extremely high bitrates – there was some slight distortion
It doesn't have any other connectivity other than Wi-Fi
Sound gets distorted at high volumes
No option to hook to a larger AV setup
Needs hardwired connection or $50 more for wireless
No aux input for direct listening from a mobile device
Needs the Sonos Bridge to function wirelessly (not included)
Sonos Desktop Controller does not automatically update your music library
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays
The system is expensive
And the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)
Requires at least one Sonos unit connected to router via ethernet
Price when rated
$299
Don't deliver room shaking bass
$300 a speaker
Still need to buy a box to connect them to your home's wireless network
Frustrating software controlsSlightly priceyMuddy bass at top volumes
The Play
3 has almost no stereo separation and doesn't offer the detail and clarity of the step-up Play
5. Also
While it can wirelessly interact with other Sonos products
You'll need a hard-wired connection or the $49 wireless Sonos Bridge accessory if
Unlike the Play
5
No standard inputs. Requires the Sonos Bridge or a direct Ethernet connection to your router. Bass could be more refined
Mids can sound a little distorted
No standard speaker inputs
I.e. only compatible with other Sonos gear
Sonos' cheapest all-in-one speaker at $299 is still pricey
$49 Bridge or no $49 Bridge
That's the question
No line-in or headphone jacks like the bigger Play
Dead easy to set up. Affordable. Best music app of its competition. Great sound — better than most docks. Most file formats supported. No distortion at max volume
No support for greater than 48kHz music. Stereo pairing is bad
The Sonus Play:3 is an affordable first step into the world of multi-room audio, and sounds better than most iPod docks....
SONOS:PLAY3 speaker is compact, portable, yet has a high quality output. The listening experience through it is simply amazing. The setup is pretty easy even if you have multiple SONOS:PLAY3 or other SONOS speakers in your disposal. You can hook them u...
Published: 2019-09-20, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Sounds great, Vertical or horizontal orientation, Numerous features through Sonos app, Voice control with compatible Alexa or Google Assistant device
Old design, Sonos Beam or Sonos Move more appealing in terms of features and design, Not widely available anymore
The Sonos Play:3 might not be widely available these days, and it may have been replaced by more appealing speakers within the Sonos portfolio, but it's still a great sounding speaker.As with all Sonos speakers, the Play:3 offers easy setup, plenty of fea...
Published: 2019-05-14, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Still the best user experience, Good service support,
Individual speakers can be trumped for sound, No hi-res support,
While we still hope that Sonos has a change of heart and adds hi-res support in the near future, we don't believe its absence is a deal-breaker.But if you do, you should look at what Bluesound offers. Those looking for a simpler, cheaper and better-soundi...
Abstract: Sonos' apps are available on iOS and Android and there's also desktop software available for Windows and OS X. There are also third-party alternatives if you want an app that works across Windows 10 on desktops and mobile devices. You can use either Phono...
Published: 2017-12-13, Author: Kate , review by: techradar.com
Easy to use, Excellent free apps, Cheaper than its predecessor, Compact, Lots of music options
Lower sound quality than Play:5, Still quite pricey, Software could be better
The Play:3 is an excellent multi-room option and brings the Sonos system slightly closer to the realms of the common man's bank account; worth saving up for? We think so...
Abstract: Sonos is famous for its wireless multi-room speakers but it can be hard to know which one is best for you. We explain everything you need to know about Sonos including the app, controller, music services, features, reviews and more. Founded back in 2002...
Abstract: I have reviewed many earphones, headphones and wireless speakers over the years, but for some reason have never managed to review a Sonos device. I thought I would rectify this my reaching out to them, and was given the PLAY:3 to review. Now I know what y...
Abstract: When it comes to wireless audio streaming Sonos sets the benchmark. The company has been the top multiroom dog for over a decade thanks to its consistently good products and ease of use. But there are some aspects of the Sonos system that warrant improvem...
Abstract: Apart from these issues I do really like the Sonos devices, the audio is crisp and clear without any corruption or cut outs in the audio and the PLAY:3 has a superb bass to it. I was surprised at how good the quality is for internet radio and that even wh...
