wegotserved.com Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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The simplest wireless 5.1 home theater setup around, you'll find cheaper options available than the SONOS PLAYBAR, SUB and PLAY:3 combo, but not many that deliver such impressive audio, an expansive soundstage and a first class user experience. If you're...
The SONOS Home Theater setup isn't the cheapest around, nor is it likely to be the best. But if you're seeking a wireless 5.1 home theater setup that's incredibly simple to set up, with gorgeous, well-balanced sound, fabulous aesthetics and – let's...
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A little while ago I reviewed the Sonos Play:1 speaker . I was thrilled with how the speaker packed a real punch in sound, performance and design. Over the last few weeks I've had the addition of the the Sonos Play:3 (US$299) and Play:5 (US$399) to add to...
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The Sonos music system, is one that helps you create a wireless music stage in your home. the beauty of Sonos with the PLAY 3 is that you can have your music anywhere you want in your home; from the kitchen to the living room to the balcony. The PLAY:3 us...
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When it comes to multi-room wireless music systems, Sonos has been one of the go-to choices for years now. Even with the proliferation of wireless AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers, no other system has been able to match the company's unique combination of s...
magazine, and it has been expanded and updated to reflect Sonos' newly gained ability to stream music directly from a mobile device, Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article, home audio, sonos, wireless speakers...
Unlike the Play:5, no standard inputs. Requires the Sonos Bridge or a direct Ethernet connection to your router. Bass could be more refined...
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What better way to kick off our first review of the new year than with something from Sonos. Under our microscope is the Sonos Play: 3 wireless Hi-Fi speaker. Sonos prides themselves on providing a high-quality audio experience as the Play:3 is th...
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Sonos has made quite a name for itself in the wireless audio game over the years, turning out some cleverly-designed components that magically transform your existing audio system and speakers into a whole-home, streaming audio network. Unfortunately, tha...
Huge, room-filling sound, small footprint, Highly enjoyable sound with all kinds of music, Multi-room setup is remarkably simple, Sonos controller app a joy to use, Solid, inert construction...
Mids can sound a little distorted, No standard speaker inputs, i.e. only compatible with other Sonos gear...
Sonos has a real winner on its hands with the Play:3. Its blend of excellent sound, smart style, dependable operation and ease of use makes it a standout performer in the world of wireless audio. And considering just how much you get for your money, the...
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As I sit down to write about the Sonos system, I cannot help but think about how ridiculously simple the system is to use while making sure I also describe its capabilities. If, at any time while reading this review, it seems like the system is complicate...
Rocksolid performance, best user experience in the business, and Bluray quality downloads...
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays, the system is expensive, and the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)...
The Sonos system is easy to recommend to anyone looking for an easy to use multi-room system. What sets the Sonos apart is its ease of use. There are other systems that have similar or even better specifications, but fail to provide the intuitive, ease of...
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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, summer time to be more exact, the company introduced the Sonos Play:3. At the time I didn't think too much a...
Ultra easy to setup and use – iPhone app is intuitive, Easily add music to any room without the wires, Great sound quality for their size...
Don't deliver room shaking bass, $300 a speaker, Still need to buy a box to connect them to your home's wireless network...
Christen Costa 5.0 5.0 The Sonos Play:3s deliver seriously good sound in a small package with an un...
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If you love music, but are sick of listening on the puny smartphone speakers or being chained to headphones while you move through your house, you need to get a Sonos system.The new Sonos PLAY:3 is a smaller, more affordable HiFi system that delivers impr...
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The company signed Greg Perlot, Sonos' new Chief Brand Officer, to execute the second part of its plan. While we don't normally concern ourselves with marketing execs, it's worth noting that Greg is the former Microsoft director of advertising responsible...
Small powerful speaker, Wireless convenience, Really can stream “any song on Earth”...
Sonos' cheapest all-in-one speaker at $299 is still pricey, $49 Bridge or no $49 Bridge, that's the question, No line-in or headphone jacks like the bigger Play:5...
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Sonos makes wireless music streaming more compact and a lot more affordable...
Insane amount of music options, Very affordable for Sonos, Wireless is an option, Free app makes control easy and portable, Two boxes make a nice (and loud) "stereo pair"...
Sound gets distorted at high volumes, No option to hook to a larger AV setup, Needs hardwired connection or $50 more for wireless...
The PLAY:3 isn't the best-sounding product that Sonos makes, but it's certainly the most compact, the simplest to use and configure, and the most affordable. On its own, in a single speaker configuration it doesn't quite belt out the music at high vol...
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With the Sonos Play:3, wireless audio technology that used to be far more expensive—$1,000 for the Sonos Bundle 250 (4.5 stars)—is finally affordable. Like most Sonos products, the Play:3 ($299 list) streams your computer’s music library, and its speak...
Strong audio performance, Can be paired with a second unit to make a stereo pair, Switches to mono output automatically when in vertical orientation...
No aux input for direct listening from a mobile device, Needs the Sonos Bridge to function wirelessly (not included), Sonos Desktop Controller does not automatically update your music library...
The Sonos Play:3 sounds fantastic and is finally affordable, but the omission of an aux input or the ability to dock or stream directly from a phone or iPod make the system less versatile than other wireless audio options...
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Sonos may not inspire the sort of high-end audio lust that a company like Polk can, but it doesn't draw the ire of serious audiophiles the way Bose does either. It straddles a fine line between respectability and gimmicky, and rightfully so -- Sonos isn't...
Painless to set upGood sound qualityPlenty of content sources...
Frustrating software controlsSlightly priceyMuddy bass at top volumes...
If you can stomach the price -- the pair of Play:3s and Bridge we tested add up to a $650 receipt -- it's hard to argue with the combination of sound quality and simple installation a Sonos system provides. The Play:3 is more than adequate for casual list...
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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 w...
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When it comes to making Wireless HiFi Systems, Sonos has been leading the pack for years. Their latest system, the Sono PLAY:3 offers the same great Sonos package users have come to expect, in a more compact and affordable form-factor than its big...
Solid Construction. Perfect for the more fashionably inclined. Exhibits strong highs and mids with an overall balanced output. A variety of fittings are included for those with the biggest to the smallest ear canal. Excellent sound isolation. Lots of sp...
Those who thirst for bass might want to look elsewhere. Sport Hooks might not work to well for those with smaller ears. At extremely high bitrates – there was some slight distortion...
The new Sonos PLAY:3 system might be the most affordable speaker system from Sonos yet, but it doesn't lack in punch. The sonics coming from this system are phenomenal, and they sound like something that you would expect from a more expensive speaker...
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Sonos, the company that creates home-wide wireless streaming music systems, has released the Play:3, a powered speaker that incorporates nicely into the rest of the Sonos family.With a Play:3 jacked into a router via an ethernet connection and the Son...
The Play:3 (in league with a free controller app and compatible mobile device) makes the Sonos experience affordable for a greater number of people. As evidenced by my other reviews of Sonos products, I’m completely sold. My guess is that when you hea...
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The Sonos Play:3 sounds great for background music but is slightly underpowered and lacks midrange definition. In can fill a space with sound but we were underwhelmed by the lack of punch. If you're looking to “blow the roof off” as Sonos suggests in the...
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Sonos, the company that creates home-wide wireless streaming music systems, has released the Play:3, a $299 powered speaker that incorporates nicely into the rest of the Sonos family. With a Play:3 jacked into a router via an ethernet connection and th...
Nicely balanced sound, * Easy to set up, * Reasonably affordable way to start with Sonos, * Plenty loud, * Stereo or mono depending on orientation, * Portable, * Can create stereo pair...
Requires at least one Sonos unit connected to router via ethernet, Price when rated: $299...
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dvice.com Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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Like so many other technophiles, I'm eager to embrace wireless for everything in my home. My dream is to cut the cables, but my reality is nowhere close to that.To enjoy music on speakers, I either have to connect my computer or iPhone through an audi...
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The Play:3 sells for $299, just under what many consider the “magic price point” of $300 required for a consumer electronics product to have a chance at going mainstream. For a $299 device, it's packed with technology, including an internal 366 MHz comput...
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Sonos was nice enough to loan me the new Play:3 wireless speaker system that I mentioned earlier this week, and now I've had a chance to listen. It's good. Very good.If you're unfamiliar with Sonos, here's a bit of background. The company began in 2003 wi...
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Sonos released its smaller but still powerful Play:3 all-in-one speaker this week. We tried the new speaker side-by-side with the larger Sonos Play:5 (formerly the S5) to determine if there’s any sacrifice to spending $299 on a Wi-Fi compatible speaker...
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The slightly lower price point ($299 to the Play:5's $399) may not seem like a big deal, but it brings the price of a stereo pair (an application for which the petite unit is so eminently suited) significantly more reasonable, and it's probablly about as...
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PROS / This is one of the best sounding speakers in our review. CONS / It doesn't have any other connectivity other than Wi-Fi. VERDICT / If the lack of connectivity doesn't bother you, the Sonos Play:3 is one of the best sounding speakers in our wirele...
This is one of the best sounding speakers in our review...
It doesn't have any other connectivity other than Wi-Fi...
The sound quality of the PLAY:3 competes with the best speakers in our comparison, but the lack of connectivity options couldn't be more disappointing. Its audio clarity is almost unmatched, but its Wi-Fi only connectivity is frustrating to say the least...
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The PLAY:3 's exceptional clarity makes it great for those that like acoustic music and talk radio, and the adeptness of the Sonos app at making multiple speakers play nice with one another makes the brand far and away our top recommendation for anyone lo...
Excellent sound, easy to connect/control multiple speakers...
Expensive, no simple Bluetooth connection...
The Sonos PLAY3 is a great starting point if you're looking to build a multi-room, multi-speaker system. However, The lack of Bluetooth is limiting, and if you just want to have one speaker to rule them all, we'd recommend the Bose SoundTouch 20.Other Ver...
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