We have had the Playbar for 3 years and still can not recommend this as a good purchase. The crux of the issue is volume imbalance in films. Spoken dialogue is too quiet while action scenes are window-shaking loud. It doesn’t matter if it is Netflix, Hulu, or movies, we have to turn up the volume during spoken dialogue scenes and then scramble to turn down the volume when a gunshot, explosion, or similar happens. This has been an issue reported by countless users on Sonos forums, still unsolved to date.
Sonos claims that their Trueplay Tuning, Night Mode, and Speech Enhancement features address this, but we and many others confirm they certainly do not.
It’s a shame that an otherwise very nicely executed soundbar fails so dramatically at doing the very basic thing it should: improve the sound from your TV.
Bottom line: spend your $700 somewhere else.
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| Customer Rating | (1945) | (3971) | (124) | (14500) |
| Price | $999.95 | $279.00 | $899.00 | $39.95 |
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| Sold By | PandaVida Inc | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | iZIlla |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | — |
| Connectivity Technology | WiFi network | Bluetooth, HDMI, Auxiliary | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth, USB, RCA, Auxiliary |
| Item Dimensions | 35.5 x 5.6 x 3.4 inches | 4.02 x 23.38 x 2.21 inches | 4.21 x 41.14 x 2.29 inches | 15.28 x 2.13 x 2.83 inches |
| Item Weight | 11.90 lbs | 7.58 lbs | 17.00 lbs | 1.80 lbs |
| Speaker Type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Subwoofer |
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017
No problems so far. The audio quality from the PLAYBAR is superb, but bass tones are greatly enhanced by the subwoofer, which is a costly, but in my opinion mandatory purchase. Using the PLAYBAR/SUB tandem, streamed music sounds "in person." I may get a couple of the Sonos play 1 speakers to arrange a surround setup. Anyone who criticizes the price of these items, might also criticize Festool for selling a miter saw for almost $1500. The saw is virtually dustless, just as the soundbar/subwoofer is virtually flawless. Value is a very personal thing. For me Sonos has satisfied my requisites for a very pleasurable listening experience. The system is highly recommended.
Style: Playbar OnlyVerified Purchase
HEARING IS BELIEVING! This sound bar is terrific (please get the subwoofer too).
By DrDave on September 9, 2017
I have a JVC high definition TV with better than average sound. However, whenever I watch a British show, I have to use closed caption. I purchased a Samsung sound bar with wireless subwoofer. The sound is noticeably better, but I still need CC. On top of that, I am a passionate audiophile and a drummer? I was interested in having a system that projected resonant vocals, as well as the full range of instrumental sounds. I ordered the Sonos Playbar TV sound bar and the SUB wireless subwoofer. After a nobrainer install, I downloaded the Sonos app, which is intuitive, holds all my Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music songs, etc. which are easily accessed, and my TV remote volume control manages both TV and streaming audio. Hookup involves an optical-digital connection. The supplied cord is short and I replaced it with a 6 ' cord.By DrDave on September 9, 2017
No problems so far. The audio quality from the PLAYBAR is superb, but bass tones are greatly enhanced by the subwoofer, which is a costly, but in my opinion mandatory purchase. Using the PLAYBAR/SUB tandem, streamed music sounds "in person." I may get a couple of the Sonos play 1 speakers to arrange a surround setup. Anyone who criticizes the price of these items, might also criticize Festool for selling a miter saw for almost $1500. The saw is virtually dustless, just as the soundbar/subwoofer is virtually flawless. Value is a very personal thing. For me Sonos has satisfied my requisites for a very pleasurable listening experience. The system is highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
Style: Playbar OnlyVerified Purchase
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Darkev
Expensive but impressive
Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2018Style: Playbar OnlyVerified Purchase
Jorge
MI FAVORITO NUEVO JUGUETE!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on August 13, 2018Style: Playbar OnlyVerified Purchase
Héctor T.
Buen producto.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 22, 2020Style: Playbar OnlyVerified Purchase
Colin
Great sound and easy to set up. Bought sound bar and two speakers.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2019Style: Playbar OnlyVerified Purchase
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It's Sonos
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2018Style: Playbar OnlyVerified Purchase
