Sonos
The Sonos Playbar (2013) is a 3.0 soundbar with nine Class‑D amplifiers and nine drivers, designed for clear dialogue and a wide soundstage. It offers app‑based control, expandability to a 5.1 system, and low power consumption, though it lacks deep bass without an external subwoofer.
Pros
Current
$499.95
Average
$522.96
Lowest
$484.95
Highest
$799.00
Lower = better sales rank
Pyle
Theater Solutions
Polk Audio
Acoustic Audio by Goldwood
BlueRigger
Pyle
KabelDirekt
Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics
JBL
Pyle
Pyle
OMNIHIL
TotalMount
Acoustic Audio by Goldwood
Pyle
Sound Bass
Please sign in to leave a review
No reviews yet. Be the first to review!
Get notified when the price drops. Track this product on BigBangPrice, our price tracking partner.
Cons
From Expert Reviews
Praised by Experts
Criticized by Experts
From User Reviews
Users Love
Users Complain About
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the Playbar for its balanced, bright sound and expansive soundstage, noting the intuitive app and solid build quality. However, they criticize its limited bass response, compression at high volumes, and the fact that it relies on older 2013 hardware with unpublished frequency specs, which may deter audiophiles seeking transparency and modern features.
What Users Say
Everyday users appreciate the Playbar’s easy‑to‑use app, clear dialogue, wide soundstage, sturdy construction, low power draw, and the ability to expand into a full surround system. Common complaints focus on the missing deep bass, compression at high volumes, lack of published frequency data, the dated platform, high standby power, and the need to buy accessories like a wall mount or subwoofer separately.
Common Complaints
Users frequently report insufficient bass without an external subwoofer, audible compression at maximum volume, lack of published frequency response data, the product feeling outdated, relatively high standby power consumption, and the necessity to buy optional wall‑mount brackets and subwoofers separately.
How It Compares
vs. HEOS Soundbars
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose the Playbar for a full Sonos ecosystem and expandable surround sound; choose HEOS if you need a compact, lightweight bar.
