Testseek.com have collected 171 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:1 bluetooth portable speaker.
October 2013
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The editors liked
The Sonos Play
1 is a stylish and exceptionally well-made wireless speaker
Especially for the price. It offers the full Sonos experience
With support for most key services (including Spotify
Pandora
Rdio) and super-reliable wireless streaming. Sound q
Great size and price
Attractive
Well constructed design
Excellent sound quality & volume
Ease of use and setup
Excellent sound
Reasonably affordable
Fits snugly almost anywhere
Superb sound quality
Solid build and great companion apps
Amazing amount of sound from such a small package
Compact and very well designed
Wired or wireless network connection
Perfect little addition to anyone with a Sonos system already
Deals with humidity well
Making it ideal for placement in the bathroom
The editors didn't like
Unlike Bluetooth speakers
The Sonos system can't stream from every app on your phone or tablet -- so there's no support for iTunes Radio
For instance. The lack of a built-in battery limits room-to-room mobility
Light on bass
$299
Requires AC power (no battery)
No 3.5mm audio jack
Midrange can become muddy
Quite heavy
Living rooms will want two
Sonos app can feel limiting
Setup could be easier
Can't stream to the speaker
No battery included in the unit
Requires the Sonos Bridge
Which means first time buyers can't just spend the initial price to gain access into the Sonos system
Published: 2015-03-14, Author: Stewart , review by: techgeek.com.au
Superb sound quality, solid build and great companion apps
Setup could be easier, can't stream to the speaker
A convenient and simple sound solutionI'm sold. I love the Sonos PLAY:1 speaker and will be definitely purchasing one or two soon. The convenience of being able to grab the speaker, plug it in somewhere around your house and instantly choose music from a...
Amazing amount of sound from such a small package; Compact and very well designed; Wired or wireless network connection; Perfect little addition to anyone with a Sonos system already; Deals with humidity well, making it ideal for placement in the bathroom
No battery included in the unit; Requires the Sonos Bridge, which means first time buyers can't just spend the initial price to gain access into the Sonos system;
Sonos speakers have never been cheap, but the Play:1 does lower the entry cost just enough to bring the sound system within reach of people who have always wanted it. If you’re looking for a service that makes your music work for you, this is the one ...
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Published: 2014-01-16, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Sonos blows me away again with the PLAY:1 speaker. The elegant and compact design makes PLAY:1 a perfect companion anywhere in the house, PLUS your ears will be pampered by its powerful, high-fidelity sound. The SONOS system is also flexible and gets bet...
Attractive, well constructed design, Excellent sound quality & volume, Ease of use and setup
Requires AC power (no battery), No 3.5mm audio jack, Midrange can become muddy
The PLAY:1 is Sonos' smallest and cheapest speaker yet, and has been designed as an affordable, entry level music streaming device. It packs a significant punch considering its size and produces surprising bass levels, though we would have loved to see a...
Excellent sound, Reasonably affordable, Fits snugly almost anywhere
Quite heavy, Living rooms will want two, Sonos app can feel limiting
Sonos has delivered again with the Play:1. We're hugely impressed with what it offers for its size, but perhaps more importantly, we're impressed with what it offers for the price. Sonos has cooked up a superb quality speaker at a more affordable entry p...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sonos Play:1 is a stylish and exceptionally well-made wireless speaker, especially for the price. It offers the full Sonos experience, with support for most key services (including Spotify, Pandora, Rdio) and super-reliable wireless streaming. Sound q
Unlike Bluetooth speakers, the Sonos system can't stream from every app on your phone or tablet -- so there's no support for iTunes Radio, for instance. The lack of a built-in battery limits room-to-room mobility
The Sonos Play:1 finally brings the company's wireless audio magic to the masses, in a fantastically designed compact speaker that's just $199....
The Play:1 is a worthy addition to the Sonos family as long as you don't overestimate its capabilities. It's a great fit for intimate settings, but if you're trying to totally rock a large room on a tight budget then you may be underwhelmed...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Most likely, yes. Honestly, I think the system really isn't totally complete on its own in a living room without a stereo pair, which brings up the regular price of a new system to $US450, which is quite pricey. That said, I am also a humongous nerd, and...
The Play:1 is my favorite Sonos product to date, and one of my favorite wireless speakers to date. It sounds much more like one of the better large wireless speakers (the B&W Z2 or the JBL OnBeat Rumble) than like other products in its size and price rang...
Great sound for a smaller speaker, reasonably inexpensive, great way to expand a multi-speaker system,
Lack of Bluetooth feels limiting if used as a standalone speaker, Bottom line: A perfect speaker system building block, but not the best in isolation, Alt: A great addition to an existing Sonos system or if you usually use streaming services, but lack of
The Sonos PLAY1 is a great speaker to add onto your existing Sonos sound system. If you're looking for a single, small speaker, however, we think the Bose Soundtouch 10 is a better option with its more versatile connection options...
