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Sonos Playbase

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4.1
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User ratings:
42
3.7 out of 5
42 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • The instructions are clear and easy to follow
  • combination worked incredibly well when positioning things around the room
  • Excellent overall audio performance

Cons

  • my home audio setup is pathetic
  • few glitches in the system
  • too soft

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • no
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • no

Sonos Playbase - Pros & Cons

Sonos Playbase

Pros

  • The instructions are clear and easy to follow
  • combination worked incredibly well when positioning things around the room
  • Excellent overall audio performance
  • Large sound field with very good directional imaging for movies
  • it was basically good to go
  • It has a more premium feel
  • excellent sound enhancement features
  • the good wireless sub and has a very good stereo frequency response
  • dedicated center channel is great for clearer and more accurate vocal content
  • Sonos is noticeably better-built and feels more robust
  • a great soundstage performance and has plenty of sound enhancement features

Cons

  • my home audio setup is pathetic
  • few glitches in the system
  • too soft
  • or too loud
  • the sound could use a little bit of refining
  • this is never going to beat a high-end speaker system
  • surly football player propping up a bar
  • Playbase has no microphone
  • work on the newest Wi-Fi standards
  • use HDMI to connect to your TV
  • lacks much power in the ultra-low frequencies

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Sonos Playbase - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels5.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
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Decoders
Audio formatDolby Digital
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Colour of productWhite
Width28.35 in
Height2.28 in
Depth14.96 in
Weight18.96 lb
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputs0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Composite input0
Composite output0
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIno
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
USBno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCno
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothno
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Signal separation3-way
Suitable for subwooferno
Number of speaker drivers10
Soundbaseyes
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedno
Subwoofer locationBuilt-in
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Features
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receiverno
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedno
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Wireless speakers includedyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno

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Sonos Playbase Sonos - Editorial Reviews (43)

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Sonos Playbase Sonos PlayBase review: Don't overthink it
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Android Central
Published: 04.04.2017
Sonos PlayBase review: Don't overthink it

Sonos' second television-friendly speaker is a good choice when a soundbar won't work — but it's still pretty darn expensive.

Sonos Playbase Review: Sonos Playbase delivers hi-fi audio quality for movies and TV shows with a unique form factor
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9to5Mac
Published: 04.04.2017
Review: Sonos Playbase delivers hi-fi audio quality for movies and TV shows with a unique form factor

Last month Sonos unveiled its new Playbase hi-fi speaker that fits under your TV, and now the premium TV and music speaker is available to purchase in white or black. Playbase is an interesting alternative to the typical sound bar form factor and has benefits like accommodating more living room setups. Check out our hands-on with the new Sonos Playbase for much

Sonos Playbase Sonos PLAYBASE Review: A flat soundbar with big sound
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SlashGear
Published: 03.04.2017
Sonos PLAYBASE Review: A flat soundbar with big sound

Sonos is the first to admit it made a mistake. The PLAYBAR, its home entertainment-focused soundbar speaker, was an audio marvel back in 2013 when…

Sonos Playbase Sonos Playbar Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 05.05.2020
Sonos Playbar Review
3.6

The Sonos Playbar is an older 3.0 soundbar alright for mixed use. Although its sound profile is slightly bright, it still sounds fairly neutral and is good for v...

Sonos Playbase Sonos Reveals Great New Playbase Speaker: Hands-On Review
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Forbes
Published: 07.03.2017
Sonos Reveals Great New Playbase Speaker: Hands-On Review

The new speaker sounds tremendous with both music and TV playback.

Sonos Playbase Sonos Playbase Review
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Sound & Vision
Published: 03.05.2017
Sonos Playbase Review

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Sonos Playbase The New Sonos Playbase Is Great, But Comes A Little Too Late
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 11.04.2017
The New Sonos Playbase Is Great, But Comes A Little Too Late

There was a brief period of time — think 2011 to 2015, where the pedestal-like soundbar was convenient for TV...

Sonos Playbase Best gadgets of 2017
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Cult of Mac
Published: 26.12.2017
Best gadgets of 2017

Sonos Playbase [ Review ] Sonos Playbase - All About That Base | Hitech Century
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Hitech Century
Published: 16.10.2017
[ Review ] Sonos Playbase - All About That Base | Hitech Century

Audio aficionados who have a predilection for wireless kit are usually intimately familiar with Sonos’ range of hardware that are not only wireless but are

Sonos Playbase Sonos Playbase review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 04.07.2017
Sonos Playbase review

Sonos Playbase is a soundbase and an alternative to the Sonos Playbar. It is positioned as a complete solution for TV sound, music, and multiroom. So is it? Read our review

Sonos Playbase SONOS PLAYBASE review: A serious sound solution for your entertainment needs
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Techaeris
Published: 09.05.2017
SONOS PLAYBASE review: A serious sound solution for your entertainment needs
4.9

Sound is important when it comes to movies, TV and of course music. The SONOS PLAYBASE is a serious sound solution for your entertainment needs.

Sonos Playbase Sonos Playbase home theater speaker is skinny but can make a noise [Review]
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Cult of Mac
Published: 04.04.2017
Sonos Playbase home theater speaker is skinny but can make a noise [Review]

Sonos Playbase channelnews : REVIEW: Stunning Playbase Is Sonos At Its Best
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channelnews : REVIEW: Stunning Playbase Is Sonos At Its Best

The multiroom maestro revisits TV audio and knocks the ball out of the park with this premium soundbase solution. The Playbase is the first new addition to the Sonos hardware line up since the last iteration of the Play:5, in 2015. It’s positioned as an alternative to the hugely popular Playbar, which was largely credited... Read More

Sonos Playbase Sonos Playbase Review: The opposite of ‘flat’ audio
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MobileSyrup
Published: 04.04.2017
Sonos Playbase Review: The opposite of ‘flat’ audio

Having it at home to test, away from Sonos’ controlled environments, I got to see and hear how much of a boost it really delivers.

Sonos Playbase Sonos Playbase hands-on: Boosting audio for your TV
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MobileSyrup
Published: 07.03.2017
Sonos Playbase hands-on: Boosting audio for your TV

The Playbase is a departure from just about anything Sonos has built. Its flattened form factor is the thinnest speaker the company has made.

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