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
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Dave , review by: macobserver.com
Abstract: Wireless speaker maker Sonos recently announced their second entry into the home theater space with the Sonos PLAYBASE, a device built to sit under your TV and act as both a TV speaker and whole-room music player. I had the chance to spend a couple of wee...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: There was a brief period of time—think 2011 to 2015—when the pedestal-like soundbar was convenient for TV owners. TVs had gotten skinnier and sound had gotten crummier as a consequence. Functioning as both speaker and stand, the pedestal was an appealing...
Abstract: Last month Sonos unveiled its new Playbase hi-fi speaker that fits under your TV, and now the premium TV and music speaker is available to purchase in white or black. Playbase is an interesting alternative to the typical sound bar form factor and has ben...
Abstract: As TVs get flatter, their sound gets worse. Enter Sonos' latest home theater speaker, the $699 Playbase, a thin and flat home theater/streaming music system designed to sit underneath your TV.Like the TV above it, the Playbase is thin, but it packs a sign...
Clear, powerful audio regardless of whether you're watching a movie or listening to music, Music streaming is a unique feature in the home theater speaker market, Simple setup, Excellent industrial design, Easy to convert to a wireless 5.1 surround sound
Expensive, particularly if you're building a 5.1 setup, The lovely white finish scratches and scuffs easily, Stereo separation isn't as good as you'll get with a true multi-speaker setup
As with most everything Sonos does, the Playbase is both excellent and expensive. But the combination of top-notch sound quality, versatility and simple setup makes it an extremely compelling speaker for the living room.HardwareThe Playbase has an unusual...
Great design, Brilliant sound, Works perfectly with existing Sonos system, Excellent design for TVs on stands
Expensive, Built-in woofer can't shake a room
Sonos PlayBaseThe GoodGreat design • Brilliant sound • Works perfectly with existing Sonos system • Excellent design for TVs on standsThe BadExpensive • Built-in woofer can't shake a roomThe Bottom LineThe Sonos PlayBase is an excellent soundbar, but the...
Sounds fantastic with music, Extremely low profile, yet it can support up to a 75-pound TV, Can be expanded to a bona fide 5.1-channel surround-sound system, Trueplay can customize the speaker's sound to your room
You'll need to add the $699 subwoofer to get chest-thumping bass in movie soundtracks, Supports Dolby Digital only, not DTS or any of the higher-resolution codecs, Toslink is the only audio input, Sonos is unlikely to ever support high-resolution digital
This is yet another great effort from Sonos, but the Playbase isn't the right home theater speaker for everyone...
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Published: 2017-04-03, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Big-time bass, Clear vocals, Room-filling sound, Easy to set up and use
No HDMI, Expensive
The Sonos Playbase impresses with its big bass, clear vocals and room-filling power. It's easy to set up and use, and sounds great whether you're playing movies, TV shows or music. In other words, it hits all the things you want out of a soundbase.You pay...
Abstract: Sonos, known for its clean, simple designs, easy set up and superb sounding speakers is out with a new product, the Sonos Playbase. The Playbase allows those that want a flatter speaker, opposed to the Playbar, that fits under a TV set. Depending on your...
