Testseek.com have collected 144 expert reviews of the Sonos PlayBar soundbar and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos PlayBar soundbar.
April 2013
(85%)
144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Beautiful sound, Integrates well into Sonos system, Can wirelessly add sub and satellites, Clever audio modes, Rich, broadlycompatible apps
Not cheap, Requires particular TVs, No remote in the box, Only one input
We like the Playbar enormously. It sounds stunning, can integrate nicely into an existing Sonos audio system, or be the first thing you add to your home from which a rich, easy to use multi-room audio system can organically grow. We'd be happy to use it ...
Can be integrated into a Sonos whole-home audio system; very good sound with both movies and music; versatile setup options; just two wires: TOSlink and power
Not a surround-sound system; lacks in-your-face bass response; doesn't support Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio, $999
If you already have a traditional home theater audio system with an AV receiver, three or more speakers up front, a subwoofer, and two discrete surround channels, there's no reason to switch to the Playbar; you'll be disappointed if you do. If you're cons...
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Published: 2013-03-05, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sonos Playbar integrates the company's best-in-class digital music software into a thoughtfully designed sound bar. It's dead simple to set up and works seamlessly with other Sonos products, and can even be expanded to a true wireless 5.1 system by ad
The Playbar's heavily processed sound won't please purists. It's also expensive and there are considerably better-sounding alternatives in its price range. Many buyers would be fine with cheaper AirPlay or Bluetooth alternatives
The Sonos Playbar is cleverly designed and does great fake surround, but it's better suited to current Sonos customers than newcomers....
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Published: 2013-03-05, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com.au
The Playbar does a lovely job, but you could get something that sounds just as good with more features for less money. That said, Sonos is a luxurious, simple and satisfying way to listen to music. If you can afford it in the first place, you won't be dis...
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Impressive sound quality, Stunning music performance, Very easy to setup, Intuitive and simple app, Can be expanded with Sonos Sub and speakers, Remote learning feature
Very pricey, Occasional heavy bass, No HDMI connections
At £699.99 the Playbar from Sonos is at the top end of soundbar price points. With the competition usually including a separate subwoofer and HDMI connections, the Playbar includes none of those at this price. In fact, if you use the facility to turn the...
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Published: 2017-12-01, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great sound, easy setup, voice control via an Alexa-enabled device, ample bass without sub, Sonos app platform remains one of the best out there, seamless multi-room integration with Sonos system
No HDMI, no 7.1 support, very expensive, no DTS Surround support
The Sonos Playbar is a fantastic piece of kit that really delivers. While the price might seem high on the surface you are getting a speaker that replaces your AV receiver, a stack of speakers, and the ability to make it part of a bigger streaming system...
Great sound, Easy setup, Voice control via an Alexa-enabled device, Ample bass without sub, Sonos app platform remains one of the best out there, Seamless multi-room integration with Sonos system
No HDMI, No 7.1 support, Very expensive, No DTS Surround support
The Sonos Playbar is a fantastic piece of kit that really delivers. While the price might seem high on the surface you are getting a speaker that replaces your AV receiver, a stack of speakers, and the ability to make it part of a bigger streaming system...
