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.
Simple set-up - just one cable, No need for separate remote: your TV or cable box remote will do, High quality sound from a simple discrete powered speaker, Vast improvement over any TV's built-in speakers, Can be expanded for true Dolby Digital 5.1 surro
No HDMI inputs makes 5.1 channel set-up a bit tricky, No support for DTS 5.1, high res audio, lossless surround formats or height-enhanced surround, Use of Sonos skill for Amazon Alexa led to unexpected volume level changes on the PlayBase (but there's a
Once properly set up and tweaked, the sonic performance of the PlayBase 5.1 surround system competes well with any of the soundbars we've tested, though it is on the pricier end of the spectrum as these solutions go. Set-up was pretty simple and the one-c...
Since I live in a small apartment in New York, the Playbase fits my cramped setup. I recommend the Playbase for someone who wants great, loud sound without all of the wires and setup. The simple multi-room setup is the best feature of getting any Sono...
When it comes to the PLAYBASE, it's hard to find anything bad to say about this soundbar. It checks just about every box there is, except for the price. When you have other soundbars on the market that are under $500, heck even some are under $250 or $100...
Published: 2017-12-19, Author: Charlie , review by: cultofmac.com
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If you only have space and the budget for just one wireless speaker in your living room the Sonos Playbase is the definitive choice with the ability to tackle music, movies and gaming alike with deft aplomb...
Published: 2017-07-04, Author: Tommy , review by: flatpanelshd.com
Good bass reproduction, Clear vocals, Solid and elegant design, Multiroom expandability
App not up to par, Too colored sound, No DTS or Dolby Atmos support
Playbase is intended to fill an empty spot in Sonos product portfolio. It has been created for customers who do not wish to wall-mount their TV or soundbar. With Playbase you can place your TV directly on top and get significantly better sound than the m...
Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Alex , review by: techaeris.com
Really amazing natural sound, Premium sleek design, Works nicely with mobile devices, Integrates with your TV remote
Pricey, App setup takes some time to get through
No, the PLAYBASE isn't for everyone. The price tag is going to scare many away and I agree that it's hard to justify spending this much money. For those who do have the means and are willing to part with that cash, it's going to be a very worthwhile inves...
Only 2.28 inches tall, Utilizes Sonos Trueplay acoustic tuning technology, Can be part of a Sonos multiroom audio system
No volume level indicator, Optical digital and network audio inputs only
For the folks who don't mount their TV on a wall—that is, for the overwhelming majority of TV owners—the Sonos Playbase is an elegant way of creating an excellent-sounding home theater system that's nearly invisible, super-easy to set up, and blessedly si...
Published: 2017-05-01, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Incredible sound with strong bass, sounds great for both music and dialogue, just one piece of hardware required, easy setup requires just one power cord and one optical cord, integrates seamlessly with other Sonos devices
Relatively large footprint doesn't fit under some TV stands – requiring you to mount a TV to the wall or to get the $149 Sanus Swiveling TV Base, pricey, no DTS, no Bluetooth or HDMI, Prev2 of 2Next
The design of the Playbase is quite wide, so you'll need to plan ahead for how it will fit into your home theater layout. Aside from that, we love how the Sonos Playbase offers beautifully implemented design simplicity — after all, it is just one unit wit...
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Published: 2017-04-22, Author: Jordan , review by: androidpolice.com
Even though it's wide enough to sit underneath a TV, the Playbase is still sleek and stylish. Most TVs fit on it, though those with the "claw feet" may have some trouble, A truly beautiful thing, the sound quality is absolutely superb. The bass is especia
This process was more painful than I would have liked. The WiFi setup continually failed when I initially received my review unit and I was forced to use an ethernet connection. Afterwards, I was able to set it up to work wirelessly, At $699, the Playbase
I feel like I should wrap this up by saying that I wish I had never received the Playbase for review. The thought of going back to my TV's built-in speakers makes me want to cry inside, as does the fact that I am going to want to buy some sort of external...
