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April 2013
(85%)
144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
28 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Sonos Playbar integrates the company's best-in-class digital music software into a thoughtfully designed sound bar. It's dead simple to set up and works seamlessly with other Sonos products
And can even be expanded to a true wireless 5.1 system by ad
Can be integrated into a Sonos whole-home audio system
Very good sound with both movies and music
Versatile setup options
Just two wires
TOSlink and power
Much improved sound vs. TV speakers
Can be expanded to 5.1 surround
Great design
Versatile placement
Beautiful sound
Integrates well into Sonos system
Can wirelessly add sub and satellites
Clever audio modes
Rich
Broadlycompatible apps
Excellent sound
Modular system
Looks fantastic
Easy install
The editors didn't like
The Playbar's heavily processed sound won't please purists. It's also expensive and there are considerably better-sounding alternatives in its price range. Many buyers would be fine with cheaper AirPlay or Bluetooth alternatives
Not a surround-sound system
Lacks in-your-face bass response
Doesn't support Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio
Soundbars are hotter than ever due to the thin flat panel TVs we drag home. And the market for soundbars is more exciting now than it has ever been as the makers of soundbars are coming from very different parts of the electronics industry - with very dif...
SONOS platform is ideal for music lovers, Discrete 5.1 surround from compatible sources, Elegant looks, Wireless operation, A model of simplicity
Expensive, Single optical input, No DTS decoding, Limited by TVs in getting discrete 5.1 sound
Make no mistake: as far as soundbars go, the SONOS PlayBar is one of the best: great sound quality, expandability to true 5.1 surround, and access to the uniquely powerful SONOS music platform. Most buyers will be thrilled by the sound of the PlayBar ...
Abstract: For those unfamiliar, you start by plugging one Sonos component into your network router to create a bridge to the Internet and to your home PC or hard drive where your personal music is stored. It can be any component the company sells. Sonos offers seve...
Smooth overall sound quality. Surprisingly effective low-end response given the lack of a subwoofer. Flexible wireless streaming. Doesn't distort on deep bass at high volumes.
Requires wired Ethernet unless you already have a Sonos Bridge. No hardware remote control. Highly processed sound isn't for purists
The Sonos Playbar delivers impressive volume levels and its companion mobile app is very well designed, but this slick soundbar comes with some compromises....
Sonos took its time creating the PLAYBAR, and that consideration shows both in how it sounds and how easy it is to setup and use. Certainly, at $699/£599/€699 it’s expensive when compared to a regular speaker-bar. You can find those for a couple of hu...
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Sonos Playbar integrates the company's best-in-class digital music software into a thoughtfully designed sound bar. It's dead simple to set up and works seamlessly with other Sonos products, and can even be expanded to a true wireless 5.1 system by ad
The Playbar's heavily processed sound won't please purists. It's also expensive and there are considerably better-sounding alternatives in its price range. Many buyers would be fine with cheaper AirPlay or Bluetooth alternatives
The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers.
Very good sound overall, considering size, Simple connection and set-up, Nice looking and nice personality, Flexible installation, SONOS app puts the world of music at your fingertips
Needs mo bass, Gets a bit congested at high volumes, Could use a second fiberoptic input and DTS support, Limited by TV's ability to pass through 5.1 surround, A little pricey
Judging the PlayBar is a bit tricky. As a pure sound bar, it's a nice sounding simple solution that can plug and play with your existing TV and remote. But again, as a pure sound bar, it's a bit pricey and doesn't offer the low bass extension of many ...
As we've said before, we've been waiting for Sonos to make a home theater play for years, and the Playbar is the first move in this space. It's impressive, providing great sound that can appropriately fill a room. As we stated earlier, it's not for everyo...
Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Oliver , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Large, expansive sound field effectively wraps sound around you, Awesome loudness capability, yet low on distortion, Warm, easy-on-the-ears sound makes long-term listening a breeze, Best aesthetic design we've seen yet for a soundbar
Pricier than the competition – even pricier with a subwoofer, Single input woefully limits flexibility
The Sonos Playbar's impressive movie sound, good looks, ease of use, and smooth, fatigue-free musicality is, in our experience, an uncommonly rare mix of attributes among sound bars. That it's also wireless-streaming capable is a major bonus for folks l...
