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Sonos PLAYBASE for Home Theater and Streaming Music Black
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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/10
Total Reviews
90
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Sound Quality
51sonos, playbase, surround, subwoofer, sound
+96%
-4%
" ... The base is sufficient for normal TV (news/sitcoms), but is lacking in depth when playing music or an action packed movie. ... And/Or you have to be incredibly creative with your existing sound system hookup. ... "
" ... The sound is great. ... "
" ... I feel a product with the sound stage from the playbase and the sound of the playbar would be well worth the cost. ... "
" ... So far, by far the best sound set up for my TV . ... "
" ... Audio on the playbase is beautiful, it is far surperior to my Samsung soundbar and it really does make movies come alive. ... The rears once setup are fully integrated with the playbase, that means no playing music on them without playing music on the playbase (note that there is a dynamic music setting that turns the volume of the surrounds up when you're streaming music to the set). ... The thing sounds amazing, but the lack of support for new surround formats, the need to bypass many (most?) ... UPDATE: So I kept it, because it does sound so deliciously good. ... "
" ... and the sound is incredible. ... "
" ... Would like it better if sound levels - base and treble were able to be adjusted. ... "
" ... This has worked great for awhile, great sound with the tv, and with music. ... "
Setup
15easy, sound, set, unit, super
+93%
-7%
" ... Sonos nailed it with the setup experience. ... The hardest part about he setup of this unit was unpacking. ... "
" ... Physical setup was easy, sound was acceptable. ... "
" ... Was easy to install. ... "
" ... I've never had an easier experience installing a product. ... "
" ... Setup took a bit longer than I thought but this changed the way I watch TV. ... "
" ... Setup was easy and the sound system is expandable. ... "
" ... Updates for Sonos products go through the app and set up for all of their equipment has been super easy. ... "
" ... Installation was brain-dead simple. ... "
Ease of Use
15easy to set, super, sound, set, simple
+100%
" ... It was amazingly easy to set up (even for me!) ... "
" ... Was easy to install. ... "
" ... Awesome sound, easy to setup up and because it goes under the TV there’s no extra space it takes up! ... "
" ... + Easy to disable/enable physical buttons and light ... "
" ... Updates for Sonos products go through the app and set up for all of their equipment has been super easy. ... "
" ... Super simple to set up and use. ... "
" ... The setup was super fast and easy. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up and fantastic sound. ... "
Device Compatibility
14tv, app, speakers, sync, remote
+64%
-36%
" ... This soundbar is the perfect addition to any television or home theatre system. ... "
" ... So far, by far the best sound set up for my TV . ... "
" ... This one has one wire into the television and works with the TV commands. ... "
" ... Sonos is the way to go. ... "
" ... We love that we are able to integrate this to our Play 3 speakers throughout the house and play music through the entire house simultaneously. ... "
" ... It is perfect as a standalone TV speaker. ... "
" ... Works great like my other Sonos components. ... "
" ... 2) TV remote integration was quick and easy. ... UPDATE: Apple TV integration is also seamless. ... "
Bass
13subwoofer, sonos, deep, sub, playbase
+100%
" ... Bass is deep without overpowering and it projects the sounds coming from your set perfectly. ... "
" ... Play 1, 3, 5 and Sub. ... "
" ... Would like it better if sound levels - base and treble were able to be adjusted. ... It’s all about that base ... "
" ... I was shopping between the Sonos Playbase and the Bose SoundTouch 300 and I have to say that having a built-in subwoofer in the Playbase really made all the difference for me. ... Sure, you can add a subwoofer to either, but as a stand alone product with a hefty price, you get fuller sound from the Sonos compared to the Bose. ... Bass response is deep and never becomes muddy, mids are well separated, and the highs don't become exhausting or annoying to listen to. ... "
" ... Definitely has some decent bass in it. ... "
" ... If your not obsessed with Bass, the unit offers great sound from my Spotify App ... "
" ... You get a balanced, deep, hearty sound without the surround sound effect which I've never liked. ... "
" ... The bass is pretty decent, highs are crisp and mid is slightly low but you can adjust with eq. ... "
Volume
12speakers, room, loud, playbase, full volume
+100%
" ... Awesome and loud! ... "
" ... This was a bit of a surprise to me since the Play:1s that I am using as surrounds are my living room/kitchen speakers and now when I have guests over and we're having dinner in the kitchen, the playbase in the TV area is effectively the center speaker, which isn't how I wanted it. ... "
" ... You just get a lot of music and detail without having to raise the volume since the sound is well reproduced. ... "
" ... If all you have is room or budget just for one speaker then this should be it. ... "
" ... I also use this and the 1's with my 3 and 5 around the rest of the house for playing music. ... "
" ... The speaking voices are very clear and the sound it produces fills my living room without having a big separate woofer or extra external speakers. ... "
" ... I felt like I was in a movie theater although I set the volume low. ... "
" ... The night setting allows you to more clearly hear dialogue without blasting the room at 10:00PM ... "
Price
11sonos, money, pricey, playbase, cash
+82%
-18%
" ... I feel a product with the sound stage from the playbase and the sound of the playbar would be well worth the cost. ... "
" ... However, for the price it doesn't excel that much over much lower priced competition. ... "
" ... I was shopping between the Sonos Playbase and the Bose SoundTouch 300 and I have to say that having a built-in subwoofer in the Playbase really made all the difference for me. ... "
" ... If you have the money it’s worth every penny. ... "
" ... - You have some cash to throw around and prioritize ease of use and convenience over getting the most for the least amount of money ... "
" ... If you have some cash to spend it's worth the sound. ... "
" ... $699 is a fair amount of money, but I feel it is worth it since the benefit is so substantial. ... "
" ... For what it costs, it better freaking be worth it, and it is, for my tastes anyway. ... "
Capacity
10playbase, living room, space, sonos, speakers
+90%
-10%
" ... This soundbar is the perfect addition to any television or home theatre system. ... "
" ... This was a bit of a surprise to me since the Play:1s that I am using as surrounds are my living room/kitchen speakers and now when I have guests over and we're having dinner in the kitchen, the playbase in the TV area is effectively the center speaker, which isn't how I wanted it. ... "
" ... Took a few tries to get it set up with the other Sonos speaks in my room. ... "
" ... If all you have is room or budget just for one speaker then this should be it. ... "
" ... If you want to upgrade your living room sound and add multi-room audio to your home, Sonos is the best option. ... "
" ... We love that we are able to integrate this to our Play 3 speakers throughout the house and play music through the entire house simultaneously. ... You also have the flexibility to play different music in different rooms. ... "
" ... Allows me to play tv to every room in the house. ... "
" ... I don't ever turn it up too loud because I life in an apartment building, but I am impressed with how clear and open the sound is. ... "
Apps
10sonos, music, within, tuning, services
+100%
" ... + Sonos app is easy to use ... + Many music services are supported (not all with alexa though) ... - Google smart speaker support promised in future, but not yet implemented ... "
" ... The app works great too. ... "
" ... If your not obsessed with Bass, the unit offers great sound from my Spotify App ... "
" ... Updates for Sonos products go through the app and set up for all of their equipment has been super easy. ... "
" ... 1) Setup with the app is second to none. ... You can tell the app was refined heavily to have a seamless setup with any Sonos speaker. ... "
" ... Its also great being able to have it play music or control it with my phone or desktop app. ... "
" ... So we all know the benefits of Sonos – access to all the streaming music services you want, or your own music library, with the ability to group as many Sonos players as you want to build a great multi-room music system. ... "
" ... The Sonos app(iPhone) made it easy to add and calibrate the Playbase to the room. ... "
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