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
(86%)
254 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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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...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Published: 2015-12-06, Author: James , review by: pocnetwork.net
A speaker that looks fantastic, sounds even more fantastic and offers plenty of connectivity. An awesome combination of just about everything you want in a speaker that was design to sit somewhere inside a building and make you happy. They are expensive a...
Phenomenal sound quality, Apparent attention to detail and superb build quality, Line input allows playback from any device, Super simple app and user interface, TruePlay works
The sound quality has increased, but so has the price (from $399 to $499), TruePlay isn't available for Android. Yet, More color options would be nice
Abstract: A couple of months ago we took an in-depth preview look at the Sonos Play:5 all-in-one wireless speaker ahead of its release as the company unveiled its new Trueplay speaker tuning feature. The new Sonos Play:5 ( 2nd gen, $499 ) has since launched in stor...
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
Beautiful design. Great sound. Elegant setup,
Ignoring Bluetooth just feels regressive at this point. Software UI feels dated, Should You Buy It?, As a Sonos user myself, I'm torn. This new speaker is incredible at what it does—but it's also awfully expensive for something with limited features. I th
As a Sonos user myself, I’m torn. This new speaker is incredible at what it does—but it’s also awfully expensive for something with limited features. I think Sonos has another winner here—but only because it was the de facto winner before.AdvertisementAdv...
Published: 2015-11-11, Author: Terry , review by: wegotserved.com
As a music lover and a long-time Sonos fan, I've been waiting for some time for the company's next chapter. I expected the PLAY:5 to be good, but it was only when I put it side by side with the old model that I realised just how big a leap Sonos had taken...
Great looks, Easy setup, Excellent audio, Big sound
Trueplay is not life-changing
Sonos Play:5 is another excellent Sonos connected audio device that could be the sound system for the entire floor of a house or even a hall. We just wish Trueplay, which is easy to use, was a bit more impressive...
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Published: 2015-10-29, Author: Michael , review by: wired.com
Newly redesigned speaker enclosure with a more open, bright sound. Understated visual design will blend in easily with your decor. Touch controls for playing, pausing, switching tracks, and changing volume. Can be configured to work on its own or as part
Software calibration is interesting from a technological standpoint, but results may vary. It's also iOSonly. $500 is pricey, especially for a speaker system that really works best if you have more than one
Published: 2015-10-29, Author: Dave , review by: macobserver.com
Astoundingly wide stereo field, it's ability to rotate and its sound in all rotations are stellar. Easily links with your existing wireless network making setup a breeze for new and expanding users alike.
Multitouch controls for play and pause don't provide the tactile feel of a physical button
Yes, physical buttons have gone the way of polka, replaced with a sleek touch-sensitive surface and three tiny markings atop the speaker (if set up horizontally). The slightly-raised Play/Pause button sits directly above the vertical Sonos logo, framed by...
