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April 2017
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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
It may not fit on top
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Published: 2017-04-03, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Big sound in a small package, Beautiful build quality, Easy setup, Sounds just as good with music as TV audio
Expensive, especially for a surround system, Won't work with non-IR remotes, No DTS or Dolby Atmos support
Abstract: Sonos, known for its clean, simple designs, easy set up and superb sounding speakers is out with a new product, the Sonos Playbase. The Playbase allows those that want a flatter speaker, opposed to the Playbar, that fits under a TV set. Depending on your...
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Published: 2017-04-03, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
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 wide effect needs breathing room -- unadorned walls, too, if you please. No DTS support, HDMI ports or Bluetooth. If you have a "clawfoot" TV, it may not fit on top
The Playbase adds excellent home theater and music sound to Sonos' superb multiroom music system. Just make sure your TV fits...
Published: 2019-05-14, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Still the best user experience, Good service support,
Individual speakers can be trumped for sound, No hi-res support,
While we still hope that Sonos has a change of heart and adds hi-res support in the near future, we don't believe its absence is a deal-breaker.But if you do, you should look at what Bluesound offers. Those looking for a simpler, cheaper and better-soundi...
Abstract: Sonos' apps are available on iOS and Android and there's also desktop software available for Windows and OS X. There are also third-party alternatives if you want an app that works across Windows 10 on desktops and mobile devices. You can use either Phono...
The Playbase is expensive and you can certainly get ones a lot cheaper if you don't mind a simple setup. However, you pretty much get you what pay for here in terms of superior sound quality, design and all the additional features that come with a Sonos m...
Abstract: Once again Sonos has managed to replicate the same no-nonsense approach to sonics that has made its multiroom speakers such a roaring success. A sleek, sophisticated design is combined with an enthralling performance from three tweeters, six mid/bass driv...
The Sonos Playbase is a good-sounding speaker that's made with convenience in mind. The Playbase aims to be an all-in-one music and home theater speaker and looks likely to succeed. While there are better sounding speakers on the market, the Playbase offe...
Connects to other Sonos speakers to create a multiroom sound system, Setting it up is extremely simple and the app guides you through every step, Sleek and stylish design, Can withstand TVs up to 34kg in weight being placed on top of it, During our tests,
It only has an optical connection so may not work with older TVs that only have HDMI, It's expensive at £699, It won't mute music if a call comes through to your smartphone when you're playing music, You need a WiFi network to set it up and use it
The Playbase is pricey and won't work for you if you have an older TV, but we found that it provides great sound quality when playing films, TV shows and music. Also, if you're a fan of Amazon's voice assistant, you'll be pleased to know the Sonos Playbas...
