Testseek.com have collected 254 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker.
November 2009
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254 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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2297 Reviews
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The editors liked
Great look
Powerful sound
Truesound is a revelation
The second-generation Sonos Play
5 is a sleek
Well-designed Wi-Fi speaker that delivers rich sound for its size and strong bass. It offers the full Sonos wireless experience
Controllable from iPhone
IPad and Android apps
With compatibility with nearly
Fantastic sound quality
Polished design
Excellent
Easy to use ecosystem
Beautifully built
Balanced sound that is wonderfully loud
Supports line-in
Meaning you can bring in an input like vinyl or CD and stream it around the house
Easy to setup
Touch panel up top feels futuristic
Wired or wireless depending on what you pr
Powerful sound.
Easy to set up
Good sound quality
Anubis.fm is excellent
Plenty of other Internet services offered
Can expand into a multiroom system
Glorious sound
Accesses many online music sources
Supports almost every streaming service
Great sound quality
Single-speaker streaming audio system
Controlled from any iPhone or iPod Touch using a free app
Impressive sound from a compact
Single housing
Elegant design
Cuts down on cord clutter
Streams internet-based radio and audio services
Plus your o...
Fantastic remote operation options
Works as promised
Radio is very clear
The editors didn't like
Truesound not for all
Speaker legs are apparent
Very simple design
Fairly pricey
Especially if you want to buy a second one for stereo sound
Comparatively expensive
Limited stereo separation
No Bluetooth
Bass could be a little stronger out of the box
No way of turning off the volume up sounds
App could do with a refresh
Expensive
When used alone it must be connected to your router
Not quite as versatile some of its competitors
One of the priciest options in its space
Lack of stereo separation
While the S5 can wirelessly interact with other Sonos products
You'll need a hard-wired connection or the wireless bridge accessory if it's your only Sonos component
Somewhat expensive
Especially if you don't already own an iPod Touch or i...
Published: 2018-02-21, Author: Rae , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: It seems like every new wireless speaker on the market comes with a voice assistant now. Since 2014, when Amazon announced the Echo, the idea of a smart speaker has taken the gadget world by storm. Apple has finally thrown its hat into the ring with the r...
Abstract: Leave a commentThis review is about the Sonos Play:5 but it's a little more than that. I've had various bits of Sonos kit running in my home for several years so it's also about the user experience that comes from being a long-term user of Sonos' kit. Whi...
Abstract: This review is about the Sonos Play:5 but it's a little more than that. I've had various bits of Sonos kit running in my home for several years so it's also about the user experience that comes from being a long-term user of Sonos' kit. While Sonos gear i...
Published: 2015-12-31, Author: Phil , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: It was only a couple of months ago that Sonos introduced the Play:5 as the newest member of their speaker family and being somewhat into music, audio equipment and generally enjoying good sound I took one for the team and stuck my hand up to review the un...
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Published: 2015-12-18, Author: Phil , review by: ausdroid.net
That simple question actually raises half a dozen more which I hope to explore as I spend more time with the Play:5 speakerWhat is the hardware; drivers, cones, electronics etcSound… no brainer right?The overall quality of the productHow does it stack up...
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Published: 2015-11-14, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Sonos has managed to make a good speaker even better with the Play5. It's not the cheapest wireless multiroom speaker on the market but it's certainly one of the best and worth every dollar to anyone who values good sound...
Published: 2015-11-14, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Sonos has managed to make a good speaker even better with the Play5. It's not the cheapest wireless multiroom speaker on the market but it's certainly one of the best and worth every dollar to anyone who values good sound...
