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June 2012
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The sound is good. The sound is utterly fantastic. Sonos claims that Sub's amps and speakers are positioned “for deeper
Richer sound and zero cabinet buzz or rattle.” They're right. Adding Sub to a Play
3 speaker is like taking a cute and serviceable For
The Sonos Sub has a unique
Eye-catching design and its wireless function works from anywhere in a room (though it does have to be plugged in). It really augments the sound of your Play speakers and the setup is a breeze
Powerful
Thunderous bass at highest levels
Subtle low-frequency anchoring at more modest volumes
User-controllable bass levels
Attractive design
Can sit vertically or be laid flat
Easy integration into existing Sonos systems
Interacts intelligently with other Sonos units
* Easy to set up
* Offers crisp and defined bass
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Wireless
Wireless audio
Wireless speakers
Potent bass for such a small sub
Excellent extension and impact
Force cancelling design eliminates unwanted vibrations
Solid
Inert design
Easy to set up and use
Easy to set up
Connects to any Sonos system
Deep
Tight bassEasy setupUnique design
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Sounds fantastic
Goes way past 11
Dead simple to set up
And doubles as a borderline classy/cheesy piece of nouveau art furniture
Sub sounds like a winner
No? Sure
If you can afford it. Sub sells for $699
Which is a lot of cash for a subwoofer. Add
Its finish doesn't match any other Sonos components and the Sub doesn't work as well with the Connect
Amp. It's expensive and won't work outside of a Sonos system
Expensive
Large
Only works with Sonos speakers
Cannot be physically connected to a subwoofer output
May not be necessary with great speakers
Price when rated
$699
That's a lot of Simoleons. The tall
Squareshaped doughnut design can be too bulky for some rooms
Even laid flat
Bass a little too thumpy at times
No standard line inputs
I.e. only compatible with Sonos gear
Slightly expensive
Very expensiveCan't be used with non-Sonos gearDust magnet
Wireless, Easy to set up, Connects to any Sonos system
Slightly expensive,
One of the most important features of the Sonos SUB is its wireless connectivity. You can move it around, take it with you, and connect to other Sonos speakers without cables. It is also very easy to set up. However, most Sonos systems are expensive, and...
Published: 2020-02-24, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Powerful, thunderous bass at highest levels, Subtle low-frequency anchoring at more modest volumes, User-controllable bass levels, Attractive design, Can sit vertically or be laid flat, Easy integration into existing Sonos systems,
Expensive, Large, Only works with Sonos speakers, cannot be physically connected to a subwoofer output
Published: 2018-03-01, Author: Tony , review by: audioholics.com
Abstract: Audiophiles today install sound systems in every room in their house, and every TV in every room has to have some sort of sound system or home theater to play your tunes, shows, video games or movies. The problem has always been:a. Do I setup multiple s...
Published: 2012-12-06, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
When you decide to pick up a Sonos speaker, you decide to jump into an ever-expanding ecosystem of both hardware and software, with a brand that’s dead set on pushing an immersive experience out to the customer. With the newest member of the family, th...
Published: 2012-11-20, Author: Oliver , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Powerful, potent bass for such a small sub, Excellent extension and impact, Force cancelling design eliminates unwanted vibrations, Solid, inert design, Easy to set up and use
Bass a little too thumpy at times, No standard line inputs, i.e. only compatible with Sonos gear
Considering all that it offers, we can heartily recommend the Sonos Sub. And yeah, we realize that, at $699, it ain't cheap. But no other sub that we're aware of combines such a small form factor with this kind of potent, high-quality bass in one heck o...
Abstract: Sonos sent me two Play:3s that I paired with a shiny new SUB. The high-gloss black finish is quite stunning, and so is the design. The enclosure is essentially a cube with a thin rectangular hole in the center, making it easier to carry and providing a di...
The sound is good. The sound is utterly fantastic. Sonos claims that Sub's amps and speakers are positioned “for deeper, richer sound and zero cabinet buzz or rattle.” They're right. Adding Sub to a Play:3 speaker is like taking a cute and serviceable For
Sounds fantastic, goes way past 11, dead simple to set up, and doubles as a borderline classy/cheesy piece of nouveau art furniture: Sub sounds like a winner, no? Sure, if you can afford it. Sub sells for $699, which is a lot of cash for a subwoofer. Add
Published: 2012-06-26, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
The Sonos Sub has a unique, eye-catching design and its wireless function works from anywhere in a room (though it does have to be plugged in). It really augments the sound of your Play speakers and the setup is a breeze
Its finish doesn't match any other Sonos components and the Sub doesn't work as well with the Connect: Amp. It's expensive and won't work outside of a Sonos system
The Sonos Sub provides an instant upgrade to your Sonos Play speaker system, but it's quite pricey.
Abstract: Yesterday, the company introduced the Sonos Sub , a $699 subwoofer designed to work seamlessly with any Sonos system. I was lucky enough to get a pre-ship sample for review.Just to recap the way Sonos works: All components communicate through Sonos' own w...
