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.
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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...
No hi-resolution audio support, slightly bass heavy, a little expensive for what's essentially a plastic speaker
Sonos has a fantastic track record in delivering great speakers - and the new Play:5 sets yet another precedent. It has a subtle yet sophisticated design that we love, offers a brilliant app to connect to streaming services and all your music, among...
Published: 2015-10-29, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
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 think Sonos has another winner here, but only because it was the de facto winner before.If you already...
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Published: 2015-09-30, Author: Marc , review by: techradar.com
Great look, Powerful sound, Truesound is a revelation
Truesound not for all, speaker legs are apparent, Very simple design
Big, powerful sound, Rich bass response, Good detail levels, Crystal clear mids, Easy setup, Flexible design, The best app of its type, Part of probably the best multi-room ecosystem available,
No high-res support, Can now be beaten for outright sound quality and value,
Sonos still has many advantages over Audio Pro, from the breadth of its range to the flawless app and thorough feature set (hi-res support notwithstanding).If you want a complete, substantial multi-room system, there's a strong case to choose the old hand...
Fantastic, warm sound, Looks the business, TruePlay generally helps in certain environments
TruePlay is tricky to set-up, Single app approach can be a pain
Sonos Play:5 – Sound quality Looks are all well and good, but where the new Play:5 lives or dies is in how it sounds. And boy, does this £499 speaker sound fantastic. Sonos speakers have always impressed when it comes to sound quality, but the new Play:5...
Abstract: Flexson, a company specialising in Sonos accessories, has introduced ColourPlay to the UK, a simple way to change the colour schemes of Sonos speakers and other kit to spruce them up or match your home. With the Sonos Play:1 being a massive success story...
Published: 2012-09-27, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com
Abstract: When Sonos launched their original product line in 2005, the market for networked audio was barely recognisable as such. The idea of an entire line of products that depended entirely on a computer to function seemed slightly risky at the time. Fast forwar...
Excellent audio quality and superbly flexible control; soon available for Android,
A little bit pricey... but worth it.
You could argue that a system as pricey as this - especially if you plan to buy more than one - ought to have Apple AirPlay to allow you to stream lossless music from your iPhone - though in reality, that's probably heading further into the very elitis...
