Sonos Playbase review
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Sonos is back in the sound bar market for 2017 with the Playbase. Marketed as a 'wireless soundstage' promising simple set-up and seamless integration with other Sonos wireless speakers, it certainly talks a good game. Can Sonos's first sound bar in four years live up to the hype? Find out what we thought of it in our first look review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What type of sound bar is it?
- How does it sound?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
May 2017
Released
April 2017
Technical specifications
General
- Controls on sound bar
- Manufacturer guarantee1 year
- Manufacturer guarantee termsSonos sound bars have a one-year guarantee as standard.
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- 85%Highest score
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