Testseek.co.uk have collected 144 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBar soundbar and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBar soundbar.
April 2013
(85%)
144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
28 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
850100144
The editors liked
Simplicity
TV integration
Design
Easy wireless setup
Big
Bold audio quality
Wellbuilt
Sonos Controller app and music services are good fun
Beautiful sound
Integrates well into Sonos system
Can wirelessly add sub and satellites
Clever audio modes
Rich
Broadly
Compatible apps
Easy to install
Sleek
Good sound
Can connect to Sonos Sub and two Play
3 speakers for surround sound
Whether or not you like the thick
Slab like design (we’re quite taken with it)
The Sonos Playbar could not have been designed better. It’s a beefy 5.4 kilos and 90cm wide
But once it’s on
You soon stop noticing it’s there. Setting up gadgets that connect to your home network is usually a chore
But the Playbar is painless. You plug it into the router and your TV
Or follow the steps to connec
Throbs with Sonos quality
Massive music selection
Superior to built-in TV speakers
Classic design
Ease of use and detailed sound.
Neat
Stylish and minimalist
The full
Brilliant Sonos experience
Thoughtful little features
Wide
Deep
Detailed and dynamic soundstage
Upgradeable with a Sub and/or Play3s
Sound quality
Streaming capabilities
Design and build quality
Great sound
Easy setup
Voice control via an Alexa-enabled device
Ample bass without sub
Sonos app platform remains one of the best out there
Seamless multi-room integration with Sonos system
Impressive sound quality
Stunning music performance
Very easy to setup
Intuitive and simple app
Can be expanded with Sonos Sub and speakers
Remote learning feature
Looks great
Works with existing TV remote
TV sound is clearer
Louder & wider
Works as a Sonos ZonePlayer
Can be augmented with Sub & Play
3s
Fantastic design and build quality
High-detail
Wide and engaging sound
Easy streaming from Spotify and suchlike
No HDMI inputs
The editors didn't like
Surround sound could be better
Audiophiles will need a sub
Solitary optical input proves limiting
No DTS decoder onboard
Multichannel package painfully expensive
Not cheap
Requires particular TVs
No remote in the box
Only one input
No HDMI
No 7.1 support
Streaming to other components require they are in the same zone
There’s little to fault the Sonos Playbar...except for one thing. All this comes at a cost. The Playbar price rings in at an eye-watering £599. When you can get respectable rivals for less than £100 (albeit
Rivals without streaming music services built in)
That’s a tough call to make. And if you want to lash it up as part of a full Sonos surround sound set-up
That’ll be another half grand for
Optical connection
Not HDMI
Expanding the system is pricey
You'll need a big TV to match the pure width
Doesn't push sound into the room as much as it could
Fantastic design and build quality, High-detail, wide and engaging sound, Easy streaming from Spotify and suchlike, No HDMI inputs
Creating a Sonos 5.1 system is expensive
The Sonos Playbar is a lounge-unifying device that will let you dump your remote controls and your old hi-fi in the bin. Once you've set it up, it'll also let you control both your TV and your audio system with your phone. For everything but the most cra...
The Sonos Playbar delivers impressive volume levels and its companion mobile app is very well designed, but this slick soundbar comes with some compromises....
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Published: 2013-03-20, Author: Christopher , review by: techradar.com
Beautiful sound, Integrates well into Sonos system, Can wirelessly add sub and satellites, Clever audio modes, Rich, broadly, compatible apps
Not cheap, Requires particular TVs, No remote in the box, Only one input
We like the Playbar enormously. It sounds stunning, can integrate nicely into an existing Sonos audio system, or be the first thing you add to your home from which a rich, easy to use multi-room audio system can organically grow.We'd be happy to use it as...
A (relatively) discreet way of bringing home cinema sound into your home without giant speakers which delivers detailed sound, easy set-up and a step-up from your iPhone dock....
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Published: 2013-03-08, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
If you already use digital audio, frequently listen to streaming audio services and want an easy solution without tons of cables, then the Playbar is an interesting product. If you already own a Sonos system, it's a nice upgrade with much better sound t...
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Published: 2013-03-07, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: The Sonos soundbar has been a long time coming – retailers went to see it nearly 18 months ago, and Sonos fans have heard plenty of buzz about the brand's take on a product category that is expanding rapidly. Finally, however, the Playbar is on sale an...
The Sonos Playbar is a superb soundbar. Not only is it sleek and well-built, but it also provides unparalleled sound with plenty of extra features which make it even more desirable. We can't fault the Playbar, but the high price will put it out of reach f...
Easy to install, sleek, good sound, can connect to Sonos Sub and two Play:3 speakers for surround sound
No HDMI, no 7.1 support, streaming to other components require they are in the same zone
The Sonos PlayBar is a fantastic piece of kit that really delivers. While the price might seem high on the surface you are getting a speaker that replaces your AV receiver, a stack of speakers, and the ability to make it part of a bigger streaming s...
Whether or not you like the thick, slab like design (we’re quite taken with it), the Sonos Playbar could not have been designed better. It’s a beefy 5.4 kilos and 90cm wide, but once it’s on, you soon stop noticing it’s there. Setting up gadgets that connect to your home network is usually a chore, but the Playbar is painless. You plug it into the router and your TV, or follow the steps to connec
There’s little to fault the Sonos Playbar...except for one thing. All this comes at a cost. The Playbar price rings in at an eye-watering £599. When you can get respectable rivals for less than £100 (albeit, rivals without streaming music services built in), that’s a tough call to make. And if you want to lash it up as part of a full Sonos surround sound set-up, that’ll be another half grand for
Put simply, the Sonos Playbar is the best soundbar we’ve ever tested. Deep, rich sound combined with incredibly well thought out design and Sonos’ flawless multi-room audio system put this box on another level to all of its rivals. It’s just a shame it...
Looks great, Works with existing TV remote, TV sound is clearer, louder & wider, Works as a Sonos ZonePlayer, Can be augmented with Sub & Play:3s
Full 5.1channel setup is expensive
Sonos doesn’t launch products too often, but when it does pull back the curtain on something new, it’s almost invariably worth the wait. The PlayBar seems like a natural progression for the company, and it’s clear that a lot of thought and planning went...
