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
(96%)
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
Great sound, Stylish build, Easy setup, Humidityresistant
iOS app interface could use iOS 7 makeover, Audio playback is limited to Sonossupported services
In the market of portable speakers, $199 is a pretty high asking price; however, customers should keep in mind that they are investing into a system that can grow over time. Setting up and maintaining a Sonos system couldn't get much easier. After speaker...
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Published: 2013-11-12, Author: Arne , review by: theunwired.net
The Play:1 is an excellent addition for every existing Sonos setup you might already have at home. It's perfect for the kitchen, the nursery, and thanks to the high-humidity design, the Play:1 is also a great addition for a bathroom. Just for a living roo...
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Published: 2013-10-23, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Incredibly easy to set up. Affordable. Smooth-sounding midrange and high end.
Bass distorts at maximum volume. Not portable. No wired audio inputs
The Sonos Play:1 is the most affordable, functional wireless multi-room speaker we've seen yet, and Sonos' legacy makes it a breeze to set up....
For existing Sonos users, the PLAY:1 is a no-brainer. Affordable enough to slot easily into an existing zone that needs a little extra oomph, and yet capable enough to keep up the company’s reputation for audiophile-friendly quality, it’s equally at h...
Published: 2013-10-14, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Sonos Play:1 is a stylish and exceptionally well-made wireless speaker, especially for the price. It offers the full Sonos experience, with support for most key services (including Spotify, Pandora, Rdio) and super-reliable wireless streaming. Sound q
Unlike Bluetooth speakers, the Sonos system can't stream from every app on your phone or tablet -- so there's no support for iTunes Radio, for instance. The lack of a built-in battery limits room-to-room mobility
The Sonos Play:1 finally brings the company's wireless audio magic to the masses, in a fantastically designed compact speaker that's just $199.
Published: 2013-12-26, Author: Benjamin , review by: Bcchardware.com
Great software, Build quality, Decent audio quality, Easy to use and setup, Comes with the SONOS Bridge, Flexible options and easy to setup/add other SONOS gear
Needs a pair to really appreciate quality, functionality, Not cheap
As I wrap up this review of the SONOS PLAY:1 it may sound like I'm not happy with the product - but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The fact is, I love the PLAY:1, but I want more. I want flexibility. I want the true mutli-room experience. I want...
Abstract: You won't see what's inside but the guts of the speaker are made up of dual class D amplifiers that power a 3.5-inch woofer with its own dedicated tweeter. The average user won't care about these details because it's what they pump out that will matter mo...
Published: 2015-03-14, Author: Stewart , review by: techgeek.com.au
Superb sound quality, solid build and great companion apps
Setup could be easier, can't stream to the speaker
A convenient and simple sound solutionI'm sold. I love the Sonos PLAY:1 speaker and will be definitely purchasing one or two soon. The convenience of being able to grab the speaker, plug it in somewhere around your house and instantly choose music from a...
Amazing amount of sound from such a small package; Compact and very well designed; Wired or wireless network connection; Perfect little addition to anyone with a Sonos system already; Deals with humidity well, making it ideal for placement in the bathroom
No battery included in the unit; Requires the Sonos Bridge, which means first time buyers can't just spend the initial price to gain access into the Sonos system;
Sonos speakers have never been cheap, but the Play:1 does lower the entry cost just enough to bring the sound system within reach of people who have always wanted it. If you’re looking for a service that makes your music work for you, this is the one ...
