Name: Playbase 5.1
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 92540
Rating: 4.2 (43 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries

There are no DSP or pseudo surround modes to waste your time
Lacks ultra-low frequency
pricey but powerful one-piece sound system

Wireless network (wi-fi): yes
Type of home cinema package: Soundbar

Sonos Playbase 5.1 - Pros & Cons

new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Large sound field with very good directional imaging for movies
Excellent overall audio performance
It also works impressively well
punchy
authoritative and energetic
simple
stylish soundbase
seamless
simple multi-room integration and almost limitless musical options
simplicity
style and a stunning sonic upgrade
Bass performance was phenomenal for movies
bass quality and quantity is good enough from the
punchy bass
crisp vocals and a good sense of soundstage depth and height
easy to use and the integrated universal search across music services
simple and easy to use and
compact and flexible audio solution
easy and intuitive
pitch-perfect tight bass
lively dynamics and Bowie's vocal
impeccable design and impressive sound
gorgeous looks and vista-like sound
good sound and more features on cheaper models
simple and great-sounding
streamlined aesthetic will fit in well with an existing system
sharp and realistic
enormous bass
clear vocals and good ease of use

There are no DSP or pseudo surround modes to waste your time
Lacks ultra-low frequency
pricey but powerful one-piece sound system
lacks much power in the ultra-low frequencies
lack of Bluetooth
DTS decoding is not provided
Dialogue is a bit shrill at times
This option is not available to Android users
fills a gap in the Sonos system
is starting to break through and is available via Tidal
there will be cables and wires
obscured its 10 internal drivers from being a visual distraction
only supports Dolby Digital 5
the sound processing to get faux surround is a bit artificial with sounds being projected wider
sounded confined compared to true surround sound systems
lack of support for many surround sound formats
less bass and the soundstage flattened
No DTS support
HDMI ports or Bluetooth
The wide effect needs breathing room -- unadorned walls
sadly not DTS as well
treacherous battle scenes were free of overt compression
TVs will only send out stereo sound over optical
There s also no HDMI connectivity
white and eye-catching near your TV screen
Trueplay doesn t work on Android
there are no microphones inside the Playbase

Sonos Playbase 5.1 - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	5.1

Suitable for subwoofer	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Ethernet connection	yes

Colour of product	Black,Silver

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Sonos Playbase 5.1 Sonos - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.0

Based on 8 reviews

whathifi

Published: 05.11.2018

Home review

4.0

Sonos' simple, stylish soundbase doesn't quite reach perfection...

Sonos Playbase 5.1 Sonos Playbase Review: The Ultimate Soundbar

Tom's Guide

Published: 07.05.2020

Sonos Playbase Review: The Ultimate Soundbar

4.5

If you can afford it, the Sonos Playbase offers almost everything you want in a soundbase, especially big sound and ease of use.

Sonos Playbase 5.1 Sonos Playbase hits a home run

CNET

Published: 04.04.2017

Sonos Playbase hits a home run

The Playbase adds excellent home theater and music sound to Sonos' superb multiroom music system. Just make sure your TV fits.

Sonos Playbase 5.1 Sonos Playbase review: an expensive TV speaker that's also good at music

The Verge

Published: 04.04.2017

Sonos Playbase review: an expensive TV speaker that's also good at music

Great sound, but a tough sell if you haven't already bought into Sonos

Sonos Playbase 5.1 Sonos Playbase Review

PCMAG

Published: 04.04.2017

Sonos Playbase Review

4.0

The Playbase is a powerful audio slab for your TV, with lots of streaming options and the ability to connect to other Sonos speakers throughout your home.