Testseek.com have collected 124 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:3 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:3 bluetooth portable speaker.
August 2011
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The editors liked
Very impressive sound quality
Stream millions of tracks directly from the device
Dead easy to set up. Affordable. Best music app of its competition. Great sound — better than most docks. Most file formats supported. No distortion at max volume
The editors didn't like
Limited to Sonos' wireless network
$419
No support for greater than 48kHz music. Stereo pairing is bad
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Published: 2011-08-11, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
You can control the Sonos Play:3 single-speaker streaming-audio system from any iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, or Android smartphone using a free app. It offers good sound, its compact, elegant design cuts down on cord clutter, and it can stream Internet-based
The Play:3 has almost no stereo separation and doesn't offer the detail and clarity of the step-up Play:5. Also, while it can wirelessly interact with other Sonos products, you'll need a hard-wired connection or the $49 wireless Sonos Bridge accessory if
While it doesn't sound quite as good as the larger Play:5, the Sonos Play:3 delivers a superior streaming-audio experience that you can control from any iOS device or Android smartphone.
Painless to set upGood sound qualityPlenty of content sources
Frustrating software controlsSlightly priceyMuddy bass at top volumes
If you can stomach the price -- the pair of Play:3s and Bridge we tested add up to a $650 receipt -- it's hard to argue with the combination of sound quality and simple installation a Sonos system provides. The Play:3 is more than adequate for casual list...
Abstract: As rumored, reported, and otherwise wished-upon-a-star for, Sonos recently debuted their smallest, lowest-cost receiver to date, the Play:3. Part of a brand makeover, Play:3 slots in alongside the Play:5 (formerly S5) as the company's two self-contained w...
Solid Construction. Perfect for the more fashionably inclined. Exhibits strong highs and mids with an overall balanced output. A variety of fittings are included for those with the biggest to the smallest ear canal. Excellent sound isolation. Lots of sp
Those who thirst for bass might want to look elsewhere. Sport Hooks might not work to well for those with smaller ears. At extremely high bitrates – there was some slight distortion
The new Sonos PLAY:3 system might be the most affordable speaker system from Sonos yet, but it doesn't lack in punch. The sonics coming from this system are phenomenal, and they sound like something that you would expect from a more expensive speaker...
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Published: 2011-07-26, Author: Christopher , review by: techworld.com
The Play:3 (in league with a free controller app and compatible mobile device) makes the Sonos experience affordable for a greater number of people. As evidenced by my other reviews of Sonos products, I’m completely sold. My guess is that when you hea...
Abstract: The Sonos Play:3 sounds great for background music but is slightly underpowered and lacks midrange definition. In can fill a space with sound but we were underwhelmed by the lack of punch. If you're looking to “blow the roof off” as Sonos suggests in the...
Nicely balanced sound, * Easy to set up, * Reasonably affordable way to start with Sonos, * Plenty loud, * Stereo or mono depending on orientation, * Portable, * Can create stereo pair,
Requires at least one Sonos unit connected to router via ethernet, Price when rated: $299
Abstract: Like so many other technophiles, I'm eager to embrace wireless for everything in my home. My dream is to cut the cables, but my reality is nowhere close to that.To enjoy music on speakers, I either have to connect my computer or iPhone through an audi...
Abstract: The Play:3 sells for $299, just under what many consider the “magic price point” of $300 required for a consumer electronics product to have a chance at going mainstream. For a $299 device, it's packed with technology, including an internal 366 MHz comput...
Abstract: Sonos was nice enough to loan me the new Play:3 wireless speaker system that I mentioned earlier this week, and now I've had a chance to listen. It's good. Very good.If you're unfamiliar with Sonos, here's a bit of background. The company began in 2003 wi...
