Review: SONOS Playbar, Play:1, Sub, Sonos One and 5.1 Dolby - Audio over WIFI!!
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2018
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One of the best reviews I have seen- covered multiple areas and with complete candor. Thanks Robb, great work!
Thanks Chip!
Robb. Thank you for offering such a thorough review. I've seen at least 20 videos that were saying the same thing. You actually helped me out. I bought four sets of the Sonos One SLs and I was going to return them. Thank you.
Great review, thanks man 👍🏼
Great down to earth review! Nice job!
Great review! Looking into this and several others. Thank you for the information!
a really clear, informing review.
Greetings from Switzerland
Very good review. First review that answered all my questions.
Great video very informative review. One of the best I've viewed so far.
Thank you a lot man, perfect review.... showing the airplay and alexia turn on/off features was awesome for me. One question: when its connected to the TV, and you want to play something through air play, is it simple? The beam just start playing the music from your cellphone, and after that, it automatically connects back to the TV sound or you have to do some procedure?
Nice review! Which alternative would you suggest in order to have a great sound with deep basses within the same price range?
Thanks man looking at this for my main home audio setup. I have the top of the line Sony sound bar and sub but it’s going back! Not happy with it at all.
Great review Robb! Ive been eyeing this system for a while now, but my main concern is not the audio quality so much, but my wifi bandwidth. I'd want to have a beam/woofer combo in my LR, then possibly several Ones around the house (kitchen, BRs etc). My AV would be getting a DLNA or similar stream from my media server, plus I would want to be sending another stream (likely music from spotify or similar) to one or more of those Ones. Do you have any idea what kind of router and minimum downstream speeds I would need to make sure this is smooth? any experiences with drop out, latency etc?
Great review and good information for the new user. I love ours and use a 5.1 set up in our main great room. similar to your we have 18ft ceilings and hard floors. The sub hits extremely well and is totally amazing. I came from the same room with carpet, slightly different layout and two paradigm subs and don't miss any of the expensive but larger equipment. we've since added something Sonos in every room including two play 5's in my garage. I love the fact that we have one in every bathroom too and when we have parties, I simply move them out onto the patio and set up a room with them in just a few minutes.
The ability to just move them around depending on the situation is very cool We do that a lot. The sub was surprising for its size too.
Well done. Thanks for the review
Probably the best Sonos review to date! No hype, just the straight goods. Bang on with the Sub! Went to Best Buy today to listen...was expecting more from the Sub for the price. Wish Sonos had a down-firing 12.
Great review. Well done!!
Very details and informative, thanks you!
Great video. this is the most comprehensive review that I have ever seen for Sonos. I have the Sonos system. I tried the Definitive Technology. They have terrible connectivity, terrible customer service.......looked good and sounded good, if you could get it to work. Sonos is head and shoulders above any thing wireless that I looked at. Great job Robb. You should be doing this professionally.
Great review! Nice work!
hey wanted some help make a purchase decision.which do you feel is good sound setup for sonos (playbar +2×play1+sub) or (sonos beam + 2*play 5) for a living room 22ft×12ft approx. great work comprehensive reviews.
Great review. I just purchased the playbase with sonos 1 and subwoofer. Not for a "true" theater room but exactly what you're looking for if you have a few bucks to spend for the convenience.
Really great review of the Sonos eco system and its strengths!
Can I play music from my iphone on the Sonos? Loved your review: Most complete of several I watched.
Thanks for beeing honest about it
Awesome Review.
I am looking for some kind of decent surround sound system for my living room. I am also trying to to keep it clutter free and not run too many wires. Looking at this for daily watching TV, music - is this good option? I have TV, cable box and blu-ray player. I have dedicated 7.2.4 Atmos Home theater to splurge on so trying to this set up simple.
You can use a Sonos connect for your computer, and other existing components. I chose Sonos to play my turntable on the entire system. I like that I can label one play one speaker portable and take it outside or use it anywhere in the house. I do wish the play bar had hdmi
I have a Sony X90CH 65” in main living room along with a playbar, sub, and two one’s as rear speakers for a 5.1. I have a play one in the bedroom, a one in another bedroom, a one in the office, a beam along with two ones for rear speakers, and finally a three in the kitchen that we take out on the deck while having a cookout. Love the system, quite pricey but worth the no hassle.
Fantastic review.
Thank you for your excellent ,informative video! What a sweet, handsome dog !!!
great job I love my Sonos!
Robb, thanks for the review. Very helpful; as far as it went. Have you considered doing an "update" to the review? Sonos has released a variety of new products and some of these may address some of the issues/concerns you have within this video. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.
Straight talking great review -thank you
For your computer setup. You could do 2x play5
It has a 3.5mm stereo line in.
How exactly do you connect it to your tv. do you just plug the speaker in and use tv settings to connect it to the songs or do you need a different adapter to connect into the tv?
I have the exact TV and playbar and am having an issue with the voice sync. Can you tell me what you set your Tv speech delay setting to? Did you have to do anything else? Thanks!
Love the LG OLED /SONOS playbar combination!!!
Lip sync is adjustable in the SONOS app.
Great Review Rob . I am wondering if you get Sonos Arc now, how the Atmos will work in your double story living room. I have a very similar living room and think about getting Arc home theater .
I would be interested in hearing one. It looks like it uses upward facing speakers to give the Atmos experience which could cause issues in vaulted rooms. I helped setup a true Atmos system in my friend's basement and where you put the ceiling speakers is very specific. I wonder if the vaulted rooms would just kill that for an all in one setup like that.
Thanks for the great overall info.
I have a Sonos playbar, sub and just recently added 2 play1’s as a 5.1.
My question is can I compartmentalize the play 1’s to use as stereo speakers when playing music?
You can do all channels I know. I have not tried singling them out after setting up the 5.1 setup.
You can get a Sonos connect device, which have audio inputs you can use from your PC and connect it to your Sonos system.
It can also work the other way and add different non Sonos speakers into the Sonos system by connecting it to the output side on the Sonos connect unit.
This should sort out the issues with your PC
Great review! One note, no DTS for Sonos speakers...;-)
Glad they now support DTS. Just ordered the full system today based on this. Playbar, Sub and 2 x Play 1's. £1800 savings gone but worth it as I've been waiting for them to support DTS 😀 sold my B&W Panorama 2 too for cheap as I needed it and couldn't afford it unless I sold it too, so sold it for cash collection on ebay.
Gutted as that supported DTS too, but it wasn't able to be used with the Sonos ecosystem. 😀😀😀
Yeah me too!! I just threw all my old stuff in the garbage after seeing this profound review from this guy who knows do much about Sonos. A real Sonos professional, finally DTS, I'm just waiting for so long. 🤣 How can that guy really point out the only flaw and the most discussed thing about Sonos in the internet in a review 😂 ****** social media douchebag
@@FridolinBach the DTS soundtrack now definitely won't wake the neighbours as its totally silent so they're happy about that 😀
Anyone notice he starts talking loudly and ends getting quite quiet before getting loud again?
Nice video. Love your home. To me, the Play 1’s sound ok, and the Play 3’s are a little better, but the Play 5’s are awesome (I have 2 in my bedroom). I’ll stick with the traditional speaker setup for my living room TV watching experience, as that provides the best sound performance to cost ratio for my taste.
I agree. I wish I could run a traditional setup in our living room but as you could see in the video...it would be difficult. When we finish the basement...the full out system will be down there for sure.
The volume control works well on the new LG I have. It integrates with the Sonos very nicely. But the only thing you can see on the LG is a + and -
Nice Review
Robb, Merry Christmas! I was looking into the Sonos for my small TV area, and was pretty sure it would be my choice until I read about the lip sync problem with LG and Sony TVs. You said you found the cure, so could you please tell us exactly what fixes it? Any info welcome. I may go with the Bluesound wireless speakers if I can't see a cure for the Sonos bug.
I used the sound delay in the LG TV and got it dead on.
I am a Sonos fan. That said, the lack of HDMI means an inability to accept higher end uncompressed audio and a limited acceptance of mid tier audio. For me, this makes it a no go in a main viewing room. Oddly, the smaller Sonos Beam does have an HDMI. My true preference would be a pair of HDMI 2.1 inputs and one output. I really don't want to switch through my tv but want room for a video game system + Roku or 4K Blu-ray player. This Sonos combo does make a nice pick for a secondary viewing location ... but is pricey as such.
Rik Y if you had the sonos beam as part of your 5.1 setup, would that resolve all the issues with dts etc?
this is why I'm pumped for the sonos amp, it also has hdmi input.
Rik Y z
Nice review ! How would u set up a home movie theater using a projector and not an actual tv.
Nop, not for me
Weird question. What color paints did you use in your living room. My wife is obsessed with how well you decorated your home lol. Thanks!
Thanks! I'll have to look in the basement and see what they were.
If you want to put sound on your computer, one way could be to get a play:5. Even though it’s so expensive, it adds an amazing touch and has an audio input you could use.
So is this system the choice over the Bose 5.1 system?
Through the app you have control of the bass EQ and sub power. You can make the sub overwhelming. So you can get plenty of bass for that home theater for most people. You're right that it won't do quite what a good 12" behemoth will, but it takes a fraction of the space.
There is a lot of adjustment there. But yeah...it won't be like a full home theater sub and it can't play lower hz ranges at volume as well. It is great for the space and very heavy. What they did to keep it from vibrating really does work as well.
Robb Sutton How does it compare to Bose bass module? Sine Bose have 10 inch driver
how does it compare with bose 700 and sub
Thanks
Can an external outdoor wireless speaker work on this sonos
Well you have the Sony HT-X8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer I think is the best budget soundbar in my opinion....I heard at lot great things about and had many great reviews!!!!!
I'd like to know what you'd recommend for first time installer for a decent sound system for small living room ?
You mentioned you hated Bose, and I was on the verge of buying one, but I decided to wait a bit.
What would you recommend?
Good video by the way
Are you wanting full out surround sound? If not there are some great sound bar sub combos out there (including the Sonos). It depends on budget.
@@robb.sutton something easy to set up. Sonos I believe is overpriced with an okay sound quality really, it's not that great.
What would you suggest if not Bose.. about $1000 budget
So i use radio paradise with the Sonos app but there is no skip button with the Radio Paradise app.
EXCELLENT info!!! thanks for making this. Why did thy skimp out on the HDMI? Where is the Dolby ATMOS? DTX? etc
im wondering too.
Ive git the sonos in 5.1 and the 65” C7 as well. How did you manage to get the remote to change the volume of the sonos?
I actually use the Harmony Remote so it was managed through that app. You can do it through the Sonos app for other remotes.
Robb Sutton thx!
Thinking about getting the Beam, 2 One's and the Sub for my TV system but also 2 Play 5 for my Porch. Can I get all those set up together?
Yes. That is the genius of Sonos. You can have speakers all over your house if you wish and be listening to different music/audio in every room, or the same music/audio in the hole house at once.
Joel Blagg Great. Thanks Joel
It’s very expensive. But, the subwoofer is like a piano, it’s beautiful and the bass really puts out a balanced bass range. However, you need a strong Wifi for decent power.
Wow, what an amazing and down to earth review bro! Really impressed with the review, do more product reviews and do affiliate marketing, you will make a killing!! Contact Sonos, Bose, etc. with this link and have them send you their products so you can do reviews and make some money off it. Wanted to drop by and give you a comment! Keep it up!!
Thanks!
Hey there I have with my TV a Playbar, Sub and for the rears, I am using a pair of Play three's is that overkill? would I be better getting a pair of Play one's and using the Play threes in another room as stereo speakers?
Mat Steel honestly I think the regular play 1s are enough unless you really need insane sound or the room is massive
How can you get DTS ? Historically they don’t support it. Is this new ?
It is only Dolby Digital.
Can you connect to the sound bar, via Bluetooth, to your laptop or tablet?
It connects via Wifi through their app. You can then select the speakers in apps like Spotify.
Great review. I liked that you didn’t play audio and give an opinion how it sounds. Instead you told us your own personal experience of each speaker. Did you ever have any audio errors when playing Dolby 5.1? I get audio skips when converting audio to Dolby 5.1 from the Blu-ray player. I did have the same error using the Apple TV but was resolved with update.
No audio errors so far. We have the Apple TV and a Blu ray player as well.
The Nakimechi shockwafe 9.2 will blow your mind.
Not sure if you found the sub settings in the advanced audio menu. It’s separate from the room settings. My sub rocks my house when I crank it. Rattles everything!
David Behrens where did you locate that setting? I just got and set mine up.
Yeah I have that setting moved up some on mine. It still isn't like a true home theater sub but it does help a lot.
It’s in the advanced settings under sub
Can we connect Sonos (gen2) speakers with sonos playbar and can we connect those to television as well.
Yes, you can
MrSpaghetti how do we do that, can you film it sir?
For gaming this would be unreal.
Sonos also creates it's own Mesh Network if you hard-wire one of the speakers.
So you don’t need a Sonos boost
@@melvenzz not unless you are super far from another sonos speaker.
Which system give that earth shaking bass Sonos 5.1 or Bose 5.1 I'm trying to decide thanks.
The Bose and Sonos system are pretty comparable on that end. I would give the edge to Bose as they typically tune more for mid/bass.
I have full Sonos set up and LG TV and there is no problem with volume display on tv its just the matter of configuration
I guess it really depends on the LG model. I have the LG 47LE5400 and I see the volume level when I change the volume from the remote.
What would you do for a sub, if you were to do again?
With the Sonos system you have to use their sub so in this application, I wouldn't change anything.
Will this work with xbox and the new sonos beam because of hdmi arc
I haven't had the chance to really look into the Beam.
Yes it works perfect here
when sonus updates to dolby atmos i will upgrade.
wireless means i can fit height speakers in ceiling and power them from a lighting circuit. I can wait.
That would be pretty awesome. It would make setup for Atmos much easier in rooms that have limited ceiling access.
I love your house! It’s decorated very well.
Thanks! I have my wife to thank for the decorating.
🔥SONOS IS THE BEST I HIGHLY RECOMMEND🔥
Good informative video, but the vocal audio volume is all over the place and echo's are horrible. I suggest a better microphone.
i will loved to get one to make it upgrade but i can't for 2 reasons
1. it too expensive
2. it doesn't supports dts
Too expensive, but I still own 3 Play 5's. Best active speakers I have ever heard and used.
My Sonos speakers don’t play my own music library well. It keeps shutting off and Sonos “Help” is no help at all
informative video but your audio kept getting really loud randomly, idk what that was all about.
Frank Emmolo yeah I noticed that was kind of annoying. Great review though.
Yes, I noticed that
Does it support Atmos and DTS X?
How does it compare to the Samsung HW-N950 and the Sony ST5000? considering they are cheaper now.
Is the One of any benefit? or I should go for 2 Play3 at the back?
What's the difference between 1 and play1? :/
Sonos doesnt support dolby atmos and dtsx,
If you have big room go for 2x play 3
Difference between play 1 and One is,
1.Play one doesn't support airplay (apple feature) while sonos one support this
2. Sonos one support voice command (currently it onlt support amazon alexa. Google assistant and siri will follow through update later) but play one doesnt have voice command.
3. Sonos one using touch controll while play 1 using physical button.
Other than this it is all the same including the sound performance.
@@faizaljr481
Thanks a lot for the valuable info :))
Whats use of system which limits you with what tv to use, android sound can not broadcast, delay in play. Individual speakers are just OK. No better way to get pc or laptop sound come to these speaker if you need that buy another connector and does not give you option to line in karoke. Did you try any of those lol, not saying your review is good but you should mention what is missing as part of review.
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....
Lack of DTS decoding is a major drawback for me
I simply don't understand. I have been looking at many reviews on youtube RE soundbars etc recently. But that biggest singe thing I notice is ..... that so many American have their TV screen placed way up over the fireplace ! Now its personal choice of course, BUT this is really the worst place to have it in respect of viewing angles and comfort. Why is this so popular, its like 6ft in the air ?
All that observation stated, thank you for the review it was very informative though regarding SONOS
I don't think it started off as a personal choice. Home builders, for whatever reason, started building homes with the idea of mounting tv's over the fireplace and it just kind of became the standard. Drives me insane.
Number one reason I'd say is space. It's way more convenient for a lot of living room / family room layouts.. and with the mounts available today and swivel tilt/availability, distance all combined, is perfectly fine and love having mine mounted.
This guy is crazy. That subwoofer will make your floor shake. And the Playbar is plenty loud. I barely turn it up 1/4 of the way.
I think he needs help with placement and tuning. This sub is excellent and powerful
0:35 stop it..sorry...😜
'What HiFi' review says Sonos doesn't support DTS.
I got sonos 5.1 I love it but dam tht sub heavy..
T CREED 66 are you still positive on the system, i am planning to get it wit the Sonos Beam on 17.7.2018
hi, i am thinking to same..did you get with beam and how does it sound?
@@bra1nr0ttedx
No DTS HD Master Audio is a big fail
Why do you hate bose
If you need small speakers and don't care how it sounds, BOSE is for you!
huge sonos fan? huge audiophile? Sonos amp will fix this for us :P
What does the Sonos amp do.. Is it out
No one wants chest rattling bass. Go buy a Dodge Charger, tint the windows, get two JL Audio 12 inch subs and annoy your neighbors Tight bass with a punch is better. Mass subs rattling and vibrating shit is ghetto dude. No matter if it is in a car or home theater. I’ve used Orion, Infinity subs, Legend Audio, B&W, Cerwin Vega, Bose, and many others. I prefer Sonos for its sculpted sound. Who are trying to impress? My legend Audio speakers sit in the living room unused. With my onkyo receiver. Screw those days of spending 2 grand on receivers, 2 grand on speakers. Then having to run cable, buy an amp to push these speakers. Fuck that been there done that. Enjoy your headaches I just use Sonos. Is it the best out there nope. But it’s damn good for what it is.
Dts??? No
7:05 Not haptic at all.
And single firing subs sound like shit rattling crap. I’ve got ten bass sound with band pass and isobaric sub set ups. Jesus a mudras s shitting muddy bass at the floor. Lol no thanks been there done that. You may need that in a room large like that but I prefer sound quality over loud booming stuff
Your tv is up TO HIGH. and its to small for the room!
Henrik Englund really dude? Stfu! Who cares what your opinion is of his fucking house.