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Sonos Playbase - Sleek Soundbase for TV, Movies, Music, and More - White
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Brand | Sonos |
Model Name | Sonos PLAYBASE |
Speaker Type | Center Channel, Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Amazon Alexa-enabled |
Special Feature | Radio |
About this item
- The sleek soundbase for TV, movies, music, and more.
- Playbase practically disappears beneath the TV while its ten amplified speaker drivers deliver deep booms and crystal clear whispers.
- Stream sound directly from your iPhone or iPad and ask Siri to play Apple Music.
- Playbase is just the beginning of the ultimate home theater experience. Wirelessly connect Sub and a pair of surrounds at any time for even more immersive entertainment.
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 3.3 | — | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Battery life | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | Zuzu Cares 4u | Group Usa | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | thehappystore | Zuzu Cares 4u |
power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Amazon Alexa-enabled | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | HDMI, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi |
speaker type | Center Channel, Soundbar | Multi Room | Multi Room | Subwoofer, Tweeter, Soundbar | Surround Sound | Smart Speaker |
mounting type | Table Top | Tabletop | Shelf Mount | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop |
weight | 18.85 pounds | 4.5 kilograms | — | 8700 grams | 2 kilograms | 4.79 pounds |
control method | voice | application | voice | remote | remote, application, voice | application |
model name | Sonos PLAYBASE | Sonos Era 300 - Black | Sonos Era 100 - Black | HT-A7000 | Beam (Gen 2) | Sonos One SL |
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Your TV’s got the video part nailed. But the audio? That leaves a lot to be desired. Especially when it’s movie time. Game time. Music time. Come to think of it, any time. WiFi, not Bluetooth : Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz broadcast-capable router for uninterrupted wireless streaming.
The all new PLAYBASE adds pulse-pounding, full-theater sound to all your movies, TV shows, sports and games–and it wirelessly streams your favorite music, too. Its slim, low profile design practically vanishes beneath your TV, yet it fills your entire viewing room with spectacular widescreen sound you just can’t miss.
It is part of Sonos, the wireless Home Sound System that fills as many rooms as you want with great-sounding tunes.
It’s a new, better way to fill each day with the sounds you love.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 28.4 x 15 x 2.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 18.85 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sonos |
ASIN | B01N7ZBJQ1 |
Item model number | PBASEUS1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #371,434 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #32 in Wireless Multiroom Digital Music Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 13, 2017 |
Item Weight | 18.9 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the ease of setup and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that the setup using their app is brilliant and the sound is fantastic. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality, performance, and value.
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Customers find the speakers easy to setup and use. They mention that the setup using their app is brilliant and makes it beyond simple to tune specifically to their room. Customers also say the dialogue is clear and understandable.
"...bold sound during special effects, yet dialogue was clear and easily understandable, especially when using the dialogue enhancing feature of the..." Read more
"...This system is phenomenal. The setup using their app is brilliant and they make it beyond simple to tune specifically to your room...." Read more
"Unbelievable performance and he's of use, setup can be quite confusing but one phone call to the customer care and they will walk you through it" Read more
"...The setup is a breeze, and the sound is excellent. Bass is deep without overpowering and it projects the sounds coming from your set perfectly...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a good design, looks great when floating the TV above it, and is a perfect addition to any television or home theater system. Customers also love the white color, which blends with the furniture and walls.
"...The sound this system puts out is like NO other. The sub is unbelievable. The surround sound is immersive. The system is so clear and crisp...." Read more
"...Yet, it is SO worth it. This soundbar is the perfect addition to any television or home theatre system...." Read more
"...Side note: It looks great when floating the TV above it too (see pic)...." Read more
"...Loving it, great sound and so easy to install and use.Wow amazing" Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that it's good, with deep bass without overpowering. They find that it sounds small and that they tend to turn it up pretty loud. Others say that it has poor technology, average sound, and that the built-in Alexa in the speakers is terrible. Amazon music cuts out constantly. They also wish it had better airplay functionality, as the audio drops and stutters for a couple seconds.
"...was Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Sonos killed it; big, bold sound during special effects, yet dialogue was clear and easily understandable,..." Read more
"...The sub is unbelievable. The surround sound is immersive. The system is so clear and crisp. I cannot think of one negative aspect of this system...." Read more
"...I have a sub and two play 1’s as surrounds. Sounds amazing. I bumped it up a bit and put a play 3 on either side of the the screen...." Read more
"...The setup is a breeze, and the sound is excellent. Bass is deep without overpowering and it projects the sounds coming from your set perfectly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works well, has a fatal flaw with AirPlay, and provides many options. Others say that it stops working all the time and that it doesn't work without an app.
"...The app works great and provides many options. I also added two Sonos Ones as satellites and set up was literally as easy pushing a few buttons...." Read more
"...whatever reason this system is NOT for PC gaming, It is STRICTLY ONLY for Streaming apps (Spotify, SoundCloud, Pandora, iHeartRadio etc.)...." Read more
"...It doesn't make up for separate left and right front speakers but does a decent job...." Read more
"...They designed these things to be "simple" but they really don't work all that well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the speakers. Some mention it's worth every penny, while others say it'll be a waste of money.
"...Glad I went with Sonos. Worth every penny." Read more
"Six months later, it's a waste of money...." Read more
"...If you have the money it’s worth every penny...." Read more
"I really wanted to love the SONOS playbase, but it is flawed...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the speakers. They mention that it will not connect to their network, it cannot connect to a 5GHz network, and there are constant WiFi signal interruptions.
"...There are constant WiFi signal interruptions and Sonos' response is to hardwire the speaker to the router...." Read more
"...It cannot connect to a 5Ghz network which I do not understand...." Read more
"...is another story....it worked for about 2 months, and now it doesn't connect. It literally just dropped in the middle of a movie...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
I was told in a MacMedia store that the Sonos was amazing and could be used with a computer for gaming etc.
I was super excited to get it and set it up. I bought the Playbase and the SUB.
Setting up: Setting everything up was amazingly easy and very user friendly. I was please to have everything sync together without fail or issue. (***** Five Stars)
Product: The items are very heavy and heavy duty. I was also very pleased to see that you DO pay for what you get. So the product does NOT feel cheap at all. (***** Five Stars)
Functionality: I was very shocked that for whatever reason this system is NOT for PC gaming, It is STRICTLY ONLY for Streaming apps (Spotify, SoundCloud, Pandora, iHeartRadio etc.). Also note, this is also for connecting to Televisions with Optic Cable. If you want to play games and watch Netflix etc., you can do it this way. ONLY. Cannot be used to Output computer Audio, Phone audio. (* One Star)
Conclusion: I think this system is amazing in all ways. But the Downfall of the device is that its Limited. Gaming is the Largest entertainment market by 160billion Globally!. People Like myself, we want a audio system that will deliver. People that want to use this for gaming or computer audio output, dont even bother because it simply wont work.
I really hope Sonos makes a system that can be used for PC usage because there is a market and we need something that will deliver that punch of audio heaven that I was expecting to have.
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-WiFi is nice. Cordless surround speakers is a dream come true and will save me more grey hairs.
-Original setup is mostly trouble free.
Cons:
-Lack of HDMI input is troubling since my fairly new and expensive LG TV will not pass through full 5.1 surround sound in some cases.A direct HDMi for sound would have solved this issue likely.
-Large marketing push by company oversells a bit. Music cannot be streamed from a PC easily. Music on my iPAD has to go through the Sonos App which is just an added layer of complication, and from what I can tell does not shuffle. Haven't looked too hard.
-LG had no official support for Sonos. Their Magic remote also doesn't immediately work with the Sonos. A work around is available by selecting another manufacturer's soundbar. But this took some research which doesn't bode well for Sonos claim for simplicity when they don't work with other manufacturers.
-Lack of DTS support is also unfortunate. It was a surprise to me since I'm fairly new to the audio game. I'm also surprised how much DTS content is out there considering Sonos claiming it's not an important Audio format. Both streaming and downloadable content. Trying to find workarounds just added more expense and complication to my life.
-input ports are very inaccessible and hard to get when system is installed. A very dark cramped recess at the back of the sonos PlayBase.
-Only optical-IN. No other options.
unfortunately i am very much disappointed with the sound. i felt a deterioration of the sound compared to my high end tv. there is more bass coming from the soundbase than from the tv but the medium and high sounds do not sound right. on my tv those sounds are crystal clear and more pleasant to the ears. the playbase sounds weird even with all kind of tunings from the app but it did not help.
i also have a harmon kardon speaker attached to a different, older tv. the hk blows the soundbase away. sounds come out clean and clear and it even has a nice, natural bass. the difference is like day and night for classical concerts. even for films the hk works very well. samsung just paid over 18 billion for the company. there must be a reason why they did that.
the playbase blends into my furniture nicely. that is the only pro i find.
i think there is a design flaw. i have looked at pictures of the open playbase. there you can see that the speakers are actually extremely small. most of the large size of the playbase is used by electronic components and by a large fan.
maybe it works for tvs with bad speakers. it does not work for me and therefore i am returning it to amazon.