Name: PLAY:3
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 412268
Rating: 4.2 (37 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

sounds beautifully smooth and solid
Sound Quality This speaker sounds really
really fantastic

the lack of Spotify Radio
Lack of Alexa Functionality At the time of writing
lack of controls it sounds counterintuitive

Ethernet lan: yes
Wi-fi: yes
Colour of product: Black
White:
Built-in storage media: no

Sonos PLAY:3 - Pros & Cons

sounds beautifully smooth and solid
Sound Quality This speaker sounds really
really fantastic
it works flawlessly
It s intuitive and well thought out
safer
more organized
and a better place to live
versatility and solid performance across the board
sound really is impressive
treble sound is clear
consistently good products and ease of use
dynamic and well-balanced soundstage
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
truly amazing
clear
and crisp
Sonos supports most standard playlist formats as well
The free Sonos iPad controller app is a pleasure to use
good detail and a decent amount of bass without
most exciting converters currently on the market
The app is beautifully designed and impeccably laid out
solid sound quality and a great experience
great sound
good design
and absolutely fantastic usability -
enough quality sound and base to be pleased at any volume
Nice full sound with the Play 3
sound quality is very good
sound quality is amazing for such a small speaker
great stable signal
guys at Harvey norman were very helpful and knowledgeable
They are great without distortion
slightly more sonorous bass and simple Bluetooth connection
nice
resonant bass
a great choice and offers a relatively good value
Sonos mesh network worked perfectly
a clean
clear
and fairly well-detailed
Every control and playback feature was easy to find and understand
excellent sound
smart style
dependable operation
and ease of use
its surprising heft and solid feel
very good in fact
3 is very easy to set up and operate
Sonos Play:3 sonic capabilities are solid

the lack of Spotify Radio
Lack of Alexa Functionality At the time of writing
lack of controls it sounds counterintuitive
3 currently on the market does not have this functionality
The design is a little bit dull
s not always a given with wireless speakers
none of them with much in the way of true stereo separation
it's currently only available with iOS devices
they only work while connected to Wi-Fi
Trueplay is currently only available with iOS devices
The room correction feature is currently only available with iOS devices
Often no Bluetooth compatibility
lacks is an affordable price tag
the Sonos app asks you to update it annoyingly often
can no longer play my music from my iphone
The setup is unnecessarily complicated
No RCA connectors
no Bluetooth receiver
setup and control is a nightmare
lack of support for hi-res
3's only input is an ethernet port
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
home cinema system
Sonos speakers do not offer a Bluetooth connection
lack of Bluetooth is limiting
lack of Bluetooth does feel limiting
lose two drivers and a wee bit of clarity in the mid and upper ranges
it doesn t have any traditional speaker wire connections
it lacks the sonic clarity of bigger wireless units
you no longer need a SONOS Bridge
This is not a photo
hasn t been a way to protect against RSV
$49 Bridge component is still confusing to first time Sonos buyers
3 lacks an amplified subwoofer
Hasbro s only sharing digital renders of the product
a nuclear powered battery so the speakers can go purely wireless
Sonos can stream nearly all non-DRM audio file formats
no longer use locally stored tunes on my computer or iPhone
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
missing is Slacker
the Play:3 is a little expensive
lack of a clock

Sonos - Video Reviews (4)

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Sonos PLAY:3 - Full Specifications

Ethernet LAN	yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Wi-Fi	yes

Built-in storage media	no
Card reader integrated	no

Built-in display	no

Full HD	no

Colour of product	Black,White
Storage temperature (T-T)	20 - 70

Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40

Sonos PLAY:3 - Q&A (17)

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maryland_smith
over 2 years ago
Is Sonos PLAY:3 worth it?
darryl.herzog
about 2 years ago
Yes, The SONOS PLAY:3 is the best speaker that offers good and a decent amount of bass without sounding thumpy.
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malinda_sawayn
about 2 years ago
Is the Sonos PLAY:3 still supported?
jae.klocko
about 2 years ago
The Sonos PLAY:3 manufacturing date ended 2018. It's still supported by Staff anyway until July 2023.
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edward.champlin
about 2 years ago
Does The Sonos PLAY:3 work on Bluetooth?
josiah
about 2 years ago
No, The Sonos PLAY:3 does not support Bluetooth.
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cassey
about 2 years ago
Is the Sonos PLAY:3 wireless?
lyndsey_heller
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Sonos PLAY:3 is a Wireless Speaker delivers digital music with hi-fi sound.
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leota
over 2 years ago
Is The Sonos PLAY:3 Airplay compatible?
jacqueline
about 2 years ago
Yes, AirPlay will be supported by the Sonos PLAY:3.
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darryl.herzog
about 2 years ago
Can I play to an airplay 2 speaker from Sonos PLAY:3 app?
shanon
about 2 years ago
No. You cannot use the Sonos PLAY:3 app to control non-Sonos wireless speakers.
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millie
about 2 years ago
Is The Sonos PLAY:3 Good?
norbert
about 2 years ago
The Sonos PLAY:3 is very easy to set up and operate. It an excellent wireless speaker.
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olinda
about 2 years ago
Is Sonos PLAY:3 better without a Bridge?
sidney.ebert
about 2 years ago
There is no harm keeping your Bridge in your Sonos PLAY:3 system as it ensures the best possible connection on your Wi-Fi network.
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van.predovic
about 2 years ago
Does The Sonos PLAY:3 have Wi-Fi?
weldon_toy
about 2 years ago
Yes, Sonos PLAY:3 works by connecting to an Internet source via Ethernet cable or the built-in Wi-Fi.
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0
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nicky
about 2 years ago
Why won't my Sonos PLAY:3 connect?
thalia.glover
about 2 years ago
To fix, try unplugging the cable of your Sonos PLAY:3, and plugging it back in after a few seconds. Make sure your Sonos PLAY:3 is at least a foot away from the router.
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kendall_padberg
over 2 years ago
What is the purpose of Sonos PLAY:3 Bridge?
rico_rolfson
about 2 years ago
The BRIDGE plugs into home router to create a wireless network for your Sonos PLAY:3 system that provides reliable wireless performance.
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brendon.ohara
over 2 years ago
Is my Sonos PLAY:3 compatible with Alexa?
hyacinth_reilly
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Sonos PLAY:3 is compatible with Alexa voice control.
Helpful?
0
Votes
jacinto
over 2 years ago
Does the Sonos PLAY:3 have line in?
jannet
about 2 years ago
No, there are no line-in jacks on the Sonos PLAY:3.
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bryon_schultz
about 2 years ago
Can the Sonos PLAY:3 connect to TV?
kimberely
about 2 years ago
You can't connect Sonos PLAY:3 directly to your television, but via your soundbar.
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vanesa.veum
about 2 years ago
Is The Sonos PLAY:3 a smart speaker?
ervin
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Sonos Play:3 is a Mid-Sized Wireless Smart Home Speaker for Streaming Music.
Helpful?
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leslie
over 2 years ago
Why is my Sonos PLAY:3 System not found?
sammy_stehr
about 2 years ago
Sadly, if you're too far from your router you may not be able to get a Wi-Fi signal from Sonos PLAY:3.
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nedra
over 2 years ago
Is The Sonos PLAY:3 discontinued?
raphael
about 2 years ago
In 2018, Sonos ended production of the Sonos PLAY:3 and discontinued just selling the speaker.
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Sonos PLAY:3 Sonos - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.5

Based on 16 reviews

TechGearLab

Published: 20.02.2018

Sonos PLAY:3 Review

0.0

The Sonos PLAY:3 was discontinued in October of 2018. For an up to date selection of home wireless speakers check out our main review. The Sonos PLAY:3...

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 17.12.2019

Sonos Play:3

Sonos Play:3 (Portable Speaker): 3.8 out of 5 stars from 13 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

WIRED

Published: 28.01.2013

Review: Sonos Play:3

4.0

If there was anything holding the Sonos back, it's been the fairly steep price of admission. But the Play:3 speaker lowers the cost of entry by $100.

Digital Trends

Published: 20.11.2012

Sonos Play:3 Review | Wireless Music Player | Digital Trends

Sonos’ Play:3 Wireless Music Player delivers room-filling sound from any easy-to-use package.

Sonos PLAY:3 The 3 Best Sonos Speakers of 2022: Reviews

RTINGS.com

Published: 27.05.2022

The 3 Best Sonos Speakers of 2022: Reviews

The best Sonos speaker we've tested is the Sonos Move. This Bluetooth speaker is battery-powered and comes with a built-in handle on its rear so you can easily move your favorite music with you from room to room without needing to look for a power outlet.

whathifi

Published: 24.10.2011

Home review

5.0

Best multi-room streaming system, Awards 2013. Sonos's Play:3 is also a cracking little performer

www.themasterswitch.com

Published: 26.04.2018

Review: SONOS PLAY:3

See our in-depth review of the SONOS PLAY:3 wireless speaker, with our analysis of the design, sound quality, accessories, and more.

TechRadar

Published: 12.12.2017

Sonos Play:3 review

New wireless music system is cheaper but is it still as cheerful?

The Verge

Published: 12.10.2011

Sonos Play:3 review

4.5

Wireless Hi-Fi takes on AirPlay

Gadget Review

Published: 27.10.2011

Sonos Play:3 Review - Gadget Review

4.1

There aren’t a whole lot of speaker systems that have me grinning from ear to ear. But that’s anything but the case with Sonos. Earlier this year, in the

CNET

Published: 01.03.2013

Sonos Play:3

Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews

Published: 09.08.2011

SONOS PLAY:3 Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Note: This is our review of SONOS PLAY:3. Click here for our SONOS PLAY:1 Review UPDATE: As of 3rd September 2014, you no longer need a SONOS Bridge. I’ve heard about SONOS speaker systems for so many times in the past but this is my first chance to have the opportunity […]

the Guardian

Published: 15.09.2011

Sonos PLAY:3 – review

Charles Arthur: Streaming music to this trouble-free wireless hi-fi system is getting cheaper, while the quality remains high

Sonos PLAY:3 Sonos Play:1 & Play:3 review

Home Cinema Choice

Published: 16.06.2015

Sonos Play:1 & Play:3 review

When many people think 'multiroom audio', they think 'Sonos' - and there's a good reason When it comes to wireless audio streaming Sonos sets the benchmark. The company has been the top multiroom dog for over a decade thanks to its consistently good products and ease of use. But there are some aspects of the Sonos system that warrant improvement, including a lack of DLNA support.

TechnoBuffalo

Published: 29.07.2011

Sonos Play:3 review

As rumored, reported, and otherwise wished-upon-a-star for, Sonos recently debuted their smallest, lowest-cost receiver to date, the Play:3. Part of a brand makeover, Play:3 slots in alongside the Play:5 (formerly S5) as the company's two self-contained wireless receiver/speaker/amplifier products. In a nutshell, Sonos is a networked music system that lets you stream local or Web-based...