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.
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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
Abstract: In the world of soundbars, to say there's variety in what's offered, and how much you can pay, is an understatement. Searching "soundbar" on Amazon sees companies like Vizio offering a basic $75 option that's no-frills and pretty well-received, while big...
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...
Initial setup of the Sonos App can be finicky, expensive
The Sonos Playbar is near perfection as far as soundbars go, providing top notch sound in a simple, self contained package. If you want the best sound you can get from a single speaker system, this is it...
Published: 2017-05-06, Author: Roger , review by: appleinsider.com
In one sense, the Playbar sits in an odd middleground. Its pricetag may be too high for some, while "serious" home theater fans may demand (slightly) better. Nevertheless, the Playbar is a solid option for iPhone and iPad owners who want a single system...
This is one of the best sounding speakers in our review
It doesn't have any other connectivity other than Wi-Fi
The sound quality of the PLAY:3 competes with the best speakers in our comparison, but the lack of connectivity options couldn't be more disappointing. Its audio clarity is almost unmatched, but its Wi-Fi only connectivity is frustrating to say the least...
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Published: 2015-05-07, Author: Twitter
Terry , review by: wegotserved.com
While the SONOS PLAYBAR performs well with quality audio sources, a soundbar isn't going to be the optimum solution for everyone – especially hardcore home theater gurus who want to spend hours optimising AV receivers and speaker setups.Neither wil...
At $699, the Sonos PLAYBAR is a very good, somewhat expensive, sound bar. If the price was lower, it would certainly be a very easy recommendation (“no brainer” would comer to mind). But since it's not, I would urge you to look at your actual needs.If you...
Full sound without a subwoofe, Excellent for musi, Support for most streaming music services
Expensiv, No Bluetooth connectivity
The Sono Playbar soundbar fills your room with rich sound, whether from movies or music--if you're willing to pay a premium for the experience. Soundbars were born in part from frustration caused by the lackluster sound that HDTVs produced. Th...
