Testseek.com have collected 144 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBar soundbar and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBar soundbar.
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.
850100144
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
Sound quality, Streaming capabilities, Design and build quality
Post-Brexit price
Taken as a whole system, there's no denying that this soundbar sounds fantastic. For films and TV, the clear audio and excellent range make it one of the best soundbars that we've listened to. It's great that you can also add extra components to make it a...
Published: 2015-11-18, Author: Bertan , review by: uk.askmen.com
Abstract: You don't have to be an audiophile to know that the sound quality on most TVs is dismal, with very few offering high-res audio capabilities as standard. As a result, they're unable to handle the mishmash of sound effects from today's loud and bombastic ac...
Neat, stylish and minimalist, The full, brilliant Sonos experience, Thoughtful little features, Wide, deep, detailed and dynamic soundstage, Upgradeable with a Sub and/or Play3s
Doesn't push sound into the room as much as it could, Optical is only connection option, Cannot handle DTS soundtracks
So should you by a Playbar at all? Well if what you're after is simply great movie sound there are perhaps better options, such as the Yamaha YSP-2200 which offers one of the only convincing virtual surround sound experiences available.But if you're looki...
Published: 2013-05-27, Author: Steve , review by: insideci.co.uk
For existing Sonos owners, eager to bolster their TV audio, the Playbar is a solid proposition. It sounds terrific, solving the inadequacies of onboard TV speakers at a stroke, with the considerable bonus that it doubles as an additional speaker within...
Fantastic design and build quality, High-detail, wide and engaging sound, Easy streaming from Spotify and suchlike, No HDMI inputs
Creating a Sonos 5.1 system is expensive
The Sonos Playbar is a lounge-unifying device that will let you dump your remote controls and your old hi-fi in the bin. Once you've set it up, it'll also let you control both your TV and your audio system with your phone. For everything but the most cra...
The Sonos Playbar delivers impressive volume levels and its companion mobile app is very well designed, but this slick soundbar comes with some compromises....
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Published: 2013-03-20, Author: Christopher , review by: techradar.com
Beautiful sound, Integrates well into Sonos system, Can wirelessly add sub and satellites, Clever audio modes, Rich, broadly, compatible apps
Not cheap, Requires particular TVs, No remote in the box, Only one input
We like the Playbar enormously. It sounds stunning, can integrate nicely into an existing Sonos audio system, or be the first thing you add to your home from which a rich, easy to use multi-room audio system can organically grow.We'd be happy to use it as...
A (relatively) discreet way of bringing home cinema sound into your home without giant speakers which delivers detailed sound, easy set-up and a step-up from your iPhone dock....
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Published: 2013-03-08, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
If you already use digital audio, frequently listen to streaming audio services and want an easy solution without tons of cables, then the Playbar is an interesting product. If you already own a Sonos system, it's a nice upgrade with much better sound t...
