Testseek.com have collected 118 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBase soundbar and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBase soundbar.
April 2017
(82%)
118 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
24 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Price, Limited connectivity and no physical remote, Physical size
The Playbase's sound quality is what I'd expect from a £700 speaker, and despite not being as immersive as the more expensive Dolby Atmos-enabled Samsung HW-K850, it has remarkably accurate sound that will make the audiophile in you smile.Image 4 of 9Howe...
Published: 2017-04-09, Author: Adrian , review by: wired.co.uk
Great build quality, sound performance and is easy to set up
Lack of HDMI and no DTS decoding
Musically the PlayBase is also a highly accomplished performer. Hi-Fi quality streaming from Tidal is dynamic, lustrous and tonally balanced. The drums during Jacko's Billie Jean are punchier than a series of jabs from Tyson Fury, whilst the trumpets duri...
Good looks, solid build, Seamless app integration, Sonos app is still be best remote app ever, Responsive touch keys, Can be expanded with extra speakers
No HDMI, Expensive if you want to build a system
A convincing argument for throwing out your stereo...
The Sonos Playbase continues the company's philosophy of making easy-to-use and good-sounding speakers in an attractive package. But, due to the lack of support for many surround sound formats, artificial sounding processing and ecosystem lock-in, cinephi...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Ty , review by: CNET.co.uk
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...
High-impact bass, Wide sound field, Great stereo effects, Dead simple to use, Add Sonos speakers for 5.1 system
Limited inputs/ relies on TV audio output quality
Do buy the Sonos Playbase if you don't mind spending a little extra on the best product in the soundbase category. It sounds better than many competing (albeit slightly less expensive) sound bars, it's extremely easy to use, and it virtually disappears in...
Published: 2017-03-07, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Amazingly big, wide sound for a box this compact, Natural, punchy bass, Does all of the great things any other Sonos speaker can, Can be upgraded to a full 5.1 system
Treble is harsh, often annoyingly so, Optical-only isn't very flexible - or even necessarily that simple, Won't work perfectly in every room
If after all of this you're left with the question of whether the PlayBase sounds better or worse than the PlayBar, the answer is that I can't tell you - and that's by design. Sonos doesn't want you to choose between the two TV speakers on sound quality...
Impressively big, wide soundstage, Stylishly minimalist and sturdy build, Can be part of multi-room and surround systems,
Harsh treble detracts from sonic strengths, Setup by the single optical input can be fiddly, Lacks high-res audio support,
If you're eyeing up a Sonos Playbase, you're probably the sort of person who isn't too bothered about a lack of hi-res support, and that's fine.What Sonos offers is simplicity, style and a stunning sonic upgrade over any and every flatscreen telly in exis...
Fantastic sound quality,Super slim and solid design,Ample bass without sub,Sonos app platform remains one of the best out there,Seamless multi-room integration with Sonos system,Voice control with Alexa or Google Assistant device
Very expensive,No HDMI,Sub sold separately,No DTS Surround support
The Sonos PlayBase is a beautifully designed speaker that offers an option for those that don't have the luxury of a wall-mounted TV, or for those that would rather have their TV on furniture.It delivers excellent sound quality from our initial experience...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Any all-in-one speaker system is a compromise. You'll trade the excitement of true surround sound for the convenience of easy connectivity and a much simpler footprint. If those tradeoffs are acceptable, the Sonos Playbase is one of the better products in...
