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April 2017
(82%)
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24 Reviews
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The editors liked
The Sonos Playbase is a low-slung sound base with impeccable design and impressive sound. Its bass is even better than the Playbar's
So there's no need for a sub. Sonos' app and other speakers make it part of one of the best multiroom systems available
The editors didn't like
The wide effect needs breathing room -- unadorned walls
Too
If you please. No DTS support
HDMI ports or Bluetooth. If you have a "clawfoot" TV
The Sonos PlayBase is a Sonos speaker that connects to and fits under your mid-sized TV.That's it.It sounds pretty great. It does all the wireless music stuff you've come to know and love from Sonos.It's also pretty darn expensive at $700.I look at this m...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Dave , review by: macobserver.com
Abstract: Wireless speaker maker Sonos recently announced their second entry into the home theater space with the Sonos PLAYBASE, a device built to sit under your TV and act as both a TV speaker and whole-room music player. I had the chance to spend a couple of wee...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: There was a brief period of time—think 2011 to 2015—when the pedestal-like soundbar was convenient for TV owners. TVs had gotten skinnier and sound had gotten crummier as a consequence. Functioning as both speaker and stand, the pedestal was an appealing...
Abstract: Last month Sonos unveiled its new Playbase hi-fi speaker that fits under your TV, and now the premium TV and music speaker is available to purchase in white or black. Playbase is an interesting alternative to the typical sound bar form factor and has ben...
Abstract: As TVs get flatter, their sound gets worse. Enter Sonos' latest home theater speaker, the $699 Playbase, a thin and flat home theater/streaming music system designed to sit underneath your TV.Like the TV above it, the Playbase is thin, but it packs a sign...
Clear, powerful audio regardless of whether you're watching a movie or listening to music, Music streaming is a unique feature in the home theater speaker market, Simple setup, Excellent industrial design, Easy to convert to a wireless 5.1 surround sound
Expensive, particularly if you're building a 5.1 setup, The lovely white finish scratches and scuffs easily, Stereo separation isn't as good as you'll get with a true multi-speaker setup
As with most everything Sonos does, the Playbase is both excellent and expensive. But the combination of top-notch sound quality, versatility and simple setup makes it an extremely compelling speaker for the living room.HardwareThe Playbase has an unusual...
Great design, Brilliant sound, Works perfectly with existing Sonos system, Excellent design for TVs on stands
Expensive, Built-in woofer can't shake a room
Sonos PlayBaseThe GoodGreat design • Brilliant sound • Works perfectly with existing Sonos system • Excellent design for TVs on standsThe BadExpensive • Built-in woofer can't shake a roomThe Bottom LineThe Sonos PlayBase is an excellent soundbar, but the...
Sounds fantastic with music, Extremely low profile, yet it can support up to a 75-pound TV, Can be expanded to a bona fide 5.1-channel surround-sound system, Trueplay can customize the speaker's sound to your room
You'll need to add the $699 subwoofer to get chest-thumping bass in movie soundtracks, Supports Dolby Digital only, not DTS or any of the higher-resolution codecs, Toslink is the only audio input, Sonos is unlikely to ever support high-resolution digital
This is yet another great effort from Sonos, but the Playbase isn't the right home theater speaker for everyone...
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Published: 2017-04-03, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Big-time bass, Clear vocals, Room-filling sound, Easy to set up and use
No HDMI, Expensive
The Sonos Playbase impresses with its big bass, clear vocals and room-filling power. It's easy to set up and use, and sounds great whether you're playing movies, TV shows or music. In other words, it hits all the things you want out of a soundbase.You pay...
