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
The Sonos Playbar has a lot going for it, which makes it an easy recommendation. The combination of solid sonic performance and easy-to-use streaming capabilities makes it a winner for just about anyone. If you want to be able to stream music to your soun...
Published: 2013-06-07, Author: Dave , review by: macobserver.com
Music sounds like music: natural and full, but still with plenty of space. Ease of use and setup is unparalleled, as expected from Sonos. Why isn't anyone out there competing with them?
In large rooms (18 ft distance from TV to viewer) the stereo field felt a bit narrow, making us wish for a "wide mode" option
Soundbars are hotter than ever due to the thin flat panel TVs we drag home. And the market for soundbars is more exciting now than it has ever been as the makers of soundbars are coming from very different parts of the electronics industry - with very dif...
SONOS platform is ideal for music lovers, Discrete 5.1 surround from compatible sources, Elegant looks, Wireless operation, A model of simplicity
Expensive, Single optical input, No DTS decoding, Limited by TVs in getting discrete 5.1 sound
Make no mistake: as far as soundbars go, the SONOS PlayBar is one of the best: great sound quality, expandability to true 5.1 surround, and access to the uniquely powerful SONOS music platform. Most buyers will be thrilled by the sound of the PlayBar ...
Abstract: For those unfamiliar, you start by plugging one Sonos component into your network router to create a bridge to the Internet and to your home PC or hard drive where your personal music is stored. It can be any component the company sells. Sonos offers seve...
Smooth overall sound quality. Surprisingly effective low-end response given the lack of a subwoofer. Flexible wireless streaming. Doesn't distort on deep bass at high volumes.
Requires wired Ethernet unless you already have a Sonos Bridge. No hardware remote control. Highly processed sound isn't for purists
The Sonos Playbar delivers impressive volume levels and its companion mobile app is very well designed, but this slick soundbar comes with some compromises....
Sonos took its time creating the PLAYBAR, and that consideration shows both in how it sounds and how easy it is to setup and use. Certainly, at $699/£599/€699 it’s expensive when compared to a regular speaker-bar. You can find those for a couple of hu...
