Testseek.co.uk have collected 118 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBase soundbar and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBase soundbar.
April 2017
(82%)
118 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
24 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent sound quality
Apartment-shaking bass
Works flawlessly with other Sonos products
Easy to set up and use
Amazingly big
Wide sound for a box this compact
Natural
Punchy bass
Does all of the great things any other Sonos speaker can
Can be upgraded to a full 5.1 system
Impressively big
Wide soundstage
Stylishly minimalist and sturdy build
Can be part of multi-room and surround systems
The Sonos Playbase is a low-slung sound base with impeccable design and impressive sound. Its bass is even better than the Playbar's
So there's no need for a sub. Sonos' app and other speakers make it part of one of the best multiroom systems available
Overall sound quality
Multi-room functionality
Fantastic sound quality
Super slim and solid design
Ample bass without sub
Sonos app platform remains one of the best out there
Seamless multi-room integration with Sonos system
Voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant device
Still the best user experience
Good service support
Great build quality
Sound performance and is easy to set up
Good looks
Solid build
Seamless app integration
Sonos app is still be best remote app ever
Responsive touch keys
Can be expanded with extra speakers
High-impact bass
Wide sound field
Great stereo effects
Dead simple to use
Add Sonos speakers for 5.1 system
Connects to other Sonos speakers to create a multiroom sound system
Setting it up is extremely simple and the app guides you through every step
Sleek and stylish design
Can withstand TVs up to 34kg in weight being placed on top of it
During our tests
The editors didn't like
Optical-only connection
Virtual surround sounds artificial
TruePlay calibration for iOS only
Expensive
Treble is harsh
Often annoyingly so
Optical-only isn't very flexible - or even necessarily that simple
Won't work perfectly in every room
Harsh treble detracts from sonic strengths
Setup by the single optical input can be fiddly
Lacks high-res audio support
The wide effect needs breathing room -- unadorned walls
Too
If you please. No DTS support
HDMI ports or Bluetooth. If you have a "clawfoot" TV
It may not fit on top
Price
Limited connectivity and no physical remote
Physical size
Very expensive
No HDMI
Sub sold separately
No DTS Surround support
Individual speakers can be trumped for sound
No hi-res support
Lack of HDMI and no DTS decoding
Expensive if you want to build a system
Limited inputs/ relies on TV audio output quality
It only has an optical connection so may not work with older TVs that only have HDMI
It's expensive at £699
It won't mute music if a call comes through to your smartphone when you're playing music
If you only have space and the budget for just one wireless speaker in your living room the Sonos Playbase is the definitive choice with the ability to tackle music, movies and gaming alike with deft aplomb...
Published: 2017-07-04, Author: Tommy , review by: flatpanelshd.com
Good bass reproduction, Clear vocals, Solid and elegant design, Multiroom expandability
App not up to par, Too colored sound, No DTS or Dolby Atmos support
Playbase is intended to fill an empty spot in Sonos product portfolio. It has been created for customers who do not wish to wall-mount their TV or soundbar. With Playbase you can place your TV directly on top and get significantly better sound than the m...
Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Alex , review by: techaeris.com
Really amazing natural sound, Premium sleek design, Works nicely with mobile devices, Integrates with your TV remote
Pricey, App setup takes some time to get through
No, the PLAYBASE isn't for everyone. The price tag is going to scare many away and I agree that it's hard to justify spending this much money. For those who do have the means and are willing to part with that cash, it's going to be a very worthwhile inves...
Only 2.28 inches tall, Utilizes Sonos Trueplay acoustic tuning technology, Can be part of a Sonos multiroom audio system
No volume level indicator, Optical digital and network audio inputs only
For the folks who don't mount their TV on a wall—that is, for the overwhelming majority of TV owners—the Sonos Playbase is an elegant way of creating an excellent-sounding home theater system that's nearly invisible, super-easy to set up, and blessedly si...
Published: 2017-05-01, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Incredible sound with strong bass, sounds great for both music and dialogue, just one piece of hardware required, easy setup requires just one power cord and one optical cord, integrates seamlessly with other Sonos devices
Relatively large footprint doesn't fit under some TV stands – requiring you to mount a TV to the wall or to get the $149 Sanus Swiveling TV Base, pricey, no DTS, no Bluetooth or HDMI, Prev2 of 2Next
The design of the Playbase is quite wide, so you'll need to plan ahead for how it will fit into your home theater layout. Aside from that, we love how the Sonos Playbase offers beautifully implemented design simplicity — after all, it is just one unit wit...
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Published: 2017-04-22, Author: Jordan , review by: androidpolice.com
Even though it's wide enough to sit underneath a TV, the Playbase is still sleek and stylish. Most TVs fit on it, though those with the "claw feet" may have some trouble, A truly beautiful thing, the sound quality is absolutely superb. The bass is especia
This process was more painful than I would have liked. The WiFi setup continually failed when I initially received my review unit and I was forced to use an ethernet connection. Afterwards, I was able to set it up to work wirelessly, At $699, the Playbase
I feel like I should wrap this up by saying that I wish I had never received the Playbase for review. The thought of going back to my TV's built-in speakers makes me want to cry inside, as does the fact that I am going to want to buy some sort of external...
For people with some extra cash who want to improve their TV experience with only one product, the PLAYBASE is great. And you have the option of hooking it up to a Sonos system eventually. Just don't expect it to get amazingly loud or even provide you wit...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent overall audio performance, Large sound field with very good directional imaging for movies, Lots of streaming media options through the Sonos app, Can be expanded to a true 5.1-channel surround system,
Lacks ultra-low frequency, subwoofer-like presence, Can only use other Sonos speakers for 5.1 setup, No Bluetooth
The Playbase is a powerful audio slab for your TV, with lots of streaming options and the ability to connect to other Sonos speakers throughout your home...
The Sonos PlayBase is a Sonos speaker that connects to and fits under your mid-sized TV.That's it.It sounds pretty great. It does all the wireless music stuff you've come to know and love from Sonos.It's also pretty darn expensive at $700.I look at this m...
