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
Published: 2014-01-16, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Sonos blows me away again with the PLAY:1 speaker. The elegant and compact design makes PLAY:1 a perfect companion anywhere in the house, PLUS your ears will be pampered by its powerful, high-fidelity sound. The SONOS system is also flexible and gets bet...
Attractive, well constructed design, Excellent sound quality & volume, Ease of use and setup
Requires AC power (no battery), No 3.5mm audio jack, Midrange can become muddy
The PLAY:1 is Sonos' smallest and cheapest speaker yet, and has been designed as an affordable, entry level music streaming device. It packs a significant punch considering its size and produces surprising bass levels, though we would have loved to see a...
Excellent sound, Reasonably affordable, Fits snugly almost anywhere
Quite heavy, Living rooms will want two, Sonos app can feel limiting
Sonos has delivered again with the Play:1. We're hugely impressed with what it offers for its size, but perhaps more importantly, we're impressed with what it offers for the price. Sonos has cooked up a superb quality speaker at a more affordable entry p...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
The Play:1 is a worthy addition to the Sonos family as long as you don't overestimate its capabilities. It's a great fit for intimate settings, but if you're trying to totally rock a large room on a tight budget then you may be underwhelmed...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Most likely, yes. Honestly, I think the system really isn't totally complete on its own in a living room without a stereo pair, which brings up the regular price of a new system to $US450, which is quite pricey. That said, I am also a humongous nerd, and...
Abstract: The Amazon Echo is a really great device. The smart speaker packs in Amazon Alexa, and is capable of performing a variety of tasks. Plus, with additional Skills, the Echo's capabilities are easily augmented. If you actually want to use Amazon's offering...
Published: 2013-10-14, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.in
Most likely, yes. Honestly, I think the system really isnt totally complete on its own in a living room without a stereo pair, which brings up the regular price of a new system to $450, which is quite pricey. That said, I am also a humongous nerd, and I...
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Published: 2017-10-05, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv/my/
If you care about music and have kitted out your home with at least a smattering of smart kit, then the Sonos One should be teetering close to the top of your Christmas list right now. The Play:1 was a fine wireless speaker, so adding to Alexa to it seems...
Easy and reliable connection to router, even with a weaker signal. TruePlay worked well in calibrating the audio to suit my room's acoustics. App was simple to use and navigate. Features a wide variety of music services on a single platform. No trouble re
Can sound tensed up when playing highintensity music. Can only play music from the Sonos App as it does not have Bluetooth, Google Cast, Airplay or an AUX input. Adding NAS as music source is not as straightforward as other brands, Score: 9/12 (24.97%), P
The Sonos PLAY:1 has had quite a successful run since it was released, and no wonder! It is small, sounds good, and with an ever growing list of features. Despite the lack of multiple connectivity options, the Sonos PLAY:1 will appeal to those who want to...
