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
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
The Playbar does a lovely job, but you could get something that sounds just as good with more features for less money. That said, Sonos is a luxurious, simple, and satisfying way to listen to music. If you can afford it in the first place, you wont disap...
As we've said before, we've been waiting for Sonos to make a home theater play for years, and the Playbar is the first move in this space. It's impressive, providing great sound that can appropriately fill a room. As we stated earlier, it's not for everyo...
Very good sound overall, considering size, Simple connection and set-up, Nice looking and nice personality, Flexible installation, SONOS app puts the world of music at your fingertips
Needs mo bass, Gets a bit congested at high volumes, Could use a second fiberoptic input and DTS support, Limited by TV's ability to pass through 5.1 surround, A little pricey
Judging the PlayBar is a bit tricky. As a pure sound bar, it's a nice sounding simple solution that can plug and play with your existing TV and remote. But again, as a pure sound bar, it's a bit pricey and doesn't offer the low bass extension of many ...
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Sonos Playbar integrates the company's best-in-class digital music software into a thoughtfully designed sound bar. It's dead simple to set up and works seamlessly with other Sonos products, and can even be expanded to a true wireless 5.1 system by ad
The Playbar's heavily processed sound won't please purists. It's also expensive and there are considerably better-sounding alternatives in its price range. Many buyers would be fine with cheaper AirPlay or Bluetooth alternatives
The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers.
Big whoop, right? We came here to hear, and the Playbar doesn't disappoint. In tests with an assortment of audio sources, including a live telecast of the Oscars, a Bluray of Skyfall, Uncharted 3 on a PS3, and lots of songs streamed from Pandora and Songz
Lacks a dedicated remote. Like all Sonos gear, it's priced to make you cry. Not much bass, unless you add the company's 0 subwoofer (more tears). Requires an Ethernet connection or Sonos Bridge
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Oliver , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Large, expansive sound field effectively wraps sound around you, Awesome loudness capability, yet low on distortion, Warm, easy-on-the-ears sound makes long-term listening a breeze, Best aesthetic design we've seen yet for a soundbar
Pricier than the competition – even pricier with a subwoofer, Single input woefully limits flexibility
The Sonos Playbar's impressive movie sound, good looks, ease of use, and smooth, fatigue-free musicality is, in our experience, an uncommonly rare mix of attributes among sound bars. That it's also wireless-streaming capable is a major bonus for folks l...
The Sonos PLAYBAR is a great addition to your home theater that gives your high-end flat screen the added sensory life it deserves. Remember when you saw those few extra “missing” inches when watching 16:9 content for the first time, or watching 480p vs. ...
Overall, the Playbar has been one of the most welcome additions to my listening room in a long time. You know why? Because it always works . I turn my TV on and the sound comes on and it sounds good. I use the remote from my TV or Blu-ray player just as ...
Abstract: Consuming music has never been easier thanks to the wide swath of devices that support a myriad of services. Options range from the tried and tested Apple iTunes store, to MOG, to Rhapsody, to the darling of music startups Spotify. In fact, some of my eve...
Abstract: The Sonos is different from other soundbars, as it comes from a product lineage designed around music streaming – that is, playing music stored on your computer or from any of the many sources available online – with easy control from your smartphone or t...
