Testseek.co.uk have collected 171 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker.
October 2013
(86%)
171 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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2774 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent sound
Reasonably affordable
Fits snugly almost anywhere
Can use as PlayBar surrounds
Great design
Affordable
Price
Looks great
Easy to set up
Sound quality
Lots of music services supported
Good sound
Multi-room support
Easy setup
Lots of options for streaming services
App for smartphone and tablet
Impressively weighty
Punchy and dynamic sound
Smooth
Simple set-up
A new
Low price for Sonos
Cracking sound
Brilliant usability and endless content
Great sound quality
Glorious build
Most affordable Sonos player yet
Incredibly flexible and future proof
Easy set up
You don't have to be technical to do this at all. Fantastic sound and a heavy
Solid feel to the kit
Audio sounds great
Lovely design
Easy to use setup and app
Compact design
Seamless multi-room audio
Compatible with over 80 music streaming services
Trueplay compatible
Voice control through Alexa-enabled device
Still the best user experience
Good service support
Clean
Smooth upper register
Good detail and dynamic expression
Packed to the gills in features
Excellent wireless signal
Solid bass response for the size
Small and convenient
Great sound quality for size
Good value
The editors didn't like
Quite heavy
Living rooms will want two
It's a mono speaker
A pair sounds better than one
Need two to get best sound
Surround sound not the best
Single unit means mono output
You'll want a smartphone or a tablet and a streaming service subscription to get the most out of it
No physical connections
No high-res
No voice assistant
Not portable
No inputs for other sources
Expensive for a single speaker
There's an annoying white light on the top
But these can be switched off via the controller
If you are looking for a quality music streaming system that is easily extended and has a range of components to suit your needs
Abstract: Meet the Sonos PLAY:1 Tone, a limited edition version of Sonos' littlest speaker that has only 5,000 units available across the globe in either black or white matte finishes, and it looks as minimalistic as they come. At £220, it comes at a premium of £51...
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...
Easy set up, you don't have to be technical to do this at all. Fantastic sound and a heavy, solid feel to the kit
There's an annoying white light on the top, but these can be switched off via the controller, If you are looking for a quality music streaming system that is easily extended and has a range of components to suit your needs, I'd definitely recommend Sonos,
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Published: 2015-02-05, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Abstract: Sonos has introduced a special edition of its smallest wireless speaker, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the legendary record label Blue Note jazz specialist. The new Sonos Blue Note PLAY:1, as it is called, is presented as a limited edition of PLAY...
In the retail unit costs about 16,000 rubles, in my opinion, is insignificant price for the column with such capabilities. It can be used as a standalone device, you can use two and a TV or computer, you can put in a small room in the house. For example...
Abstract: What I can wholly vouch for, though, is that Sonos engineers superlative one-box stereo speakers, and its latest entry-level model, the diminutive (16.2cm x 12cm x 12cm) Play 1, is no exception. It sounds almost frighteningly good, with amazing presence, ...
Abstract: Flexson, a company specialising in Sonos accessories, has introduced ColourPlay to the UK, a simple way to change the colour schemes of Sonos speakers and other kit to spruce them up or match your home. With the Sonos Play:1 being a massive success story...
Abstract: Sonos has been one of the top dogs in wireless audio for some time, where its stylish Play:3 and Play:5 speakers lend themselves perfectly to multiroom use. The beauty of Sonos's proprietary system is that you can have as many speakers as you like running...
Abstract: I first saw some Sonos speakers around eight years ago, great sound but very expensive and only at that time for Apple. Over the years they have become more affordable and now useable with Apple, PC, Android and IOS....
Abstract: The Play:1 Sonos system has an undeniably classy design with a premium price to match - but it's worth it. The hifi sound quality and performance of the speaker system allows for minimal distortionfrom a small unit, even at load volumes. Premium speake...
