Testseek.com have collected 254 expert reviews of the Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Play:5 bluetooth portable speaker.
November 2009
(86%)
254 Reviews
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Abstract: It’s pretty incomprehensible that until about two weeks ago, I had never used a piece of Sonos equipment. Heard about it, and read about it? Sure, but never used it. What MP3s did for personal audio enjoyment 5 years ago, Sonos does for your home, offi...
Sounds great. Plays audio from many sources, including online subscriptions. Two-port Ethernet switch lets you add additional network hardware. Audio input can be broadcast to other Sonos hardware. Sonos gear in different rooms can stream the same--or dif...
Requires additional hardware for WiFi networking. iPhone app experience is less responsive than dedicated controller. Minor organizational confusion within iPhone app. No batterypowered option.
If you've already sprung for a Sonos setup, the S5 nimbly extends your reach and sounds terrific. It's also light enough to lug between rooms, though you'll still need an AC outlet.Sonos ZonePlayer S5...
Dead simple setup has you streaming in minutes. Slick iPhone app for controller. Five speakers give good sound, and decent stereo separation. Geolocation shows you local radio stations when you look
At 0 each, it's a stretch; at 0 a room, Sonos would rule the world
Superb audio quality, Excellent controls using the free iPhone/iPod Touch app, Elegant appearance, Portable, Lowest price entry point for Sonos adoption, Large selection of online music options
No power switch, Requires Ethernet connection or other Sonos device on network, Price
There is a lot to love about the ZonePlayer S5, Sonos’ first stand alone music system. The controls are simple and intuitive and setup is a breeze. For the same price as a high-end iPod Speaker Dock, users can access their music library as well as m...
Abstract: Now Sonos is a company that has been making a lot of great products lately, and the recently announced and released ZonePlayer S5 wireless music system is no exception. A nice addition to their lineup of speakers and audio streaming devices, this prod...
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Published: 2009-11-19, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: We've long been fans of the , which lets you stream all manner of digital audio throughout your home, but we were always a bit disappointed that Sonos didn't sell a speaker that had the system's ZonePlayer networking component integrated right into it....
