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I have reviewed many earphones, headphones and wireless speakers over the years, but for some reason have never managed to review a Sonos device. I thought I would rectify this my reaching out to them, and was given the PLAY:3 to review. Now I know what y...
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When it comes to wireless audio streaming Sonos sets the benchmark. The company has been the top multiroom dog for over a decade thanks to its consistently good products and ease of use. But there are some aspects of the Sonos system that warrant improvem...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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Apart from these issues I do really like the Sonos devices, the audio is crisp and clear without any corruption or cut outs in the audio and the PLAY:3 has a superb bass to it. I was surprised at how good the quality is for internet radio and that even wh...
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The Sonos Play:3 is a surprising small wireless speaker that can make more than it's fair share of noise. Boasting crystal clear sound and a wide-range of playback options, including Spotify and Rdio integration, the Play:... read more...
Despite how polished both the hardware and software side of the Play:3 are, it unfortunately lacks versatility. If it weren't for the omission of Line-In and Airplay, I would have easily replaced by current Airplay setup with a Play:3. The sound quality...
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The Sonos Play:3 is a surprising small wireless speaker that can make more than it's fair share of noise. Boasting crystal clear sound and a wide-range of playback options, including Spotify and Rdio integration, the Play:... read more...
Despite how polished both the hardware and software side of the Play:3 are, it unfortunately lacks versatility. If it weren't for the omission of Line-In and Airplay, I would have easily replaced by current Airplay setup with a Play:3. The sound quality...
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When Sonos launched their original product line in 2005, the market for networked audio was barely recognisable as such. The idea of an entire line of products that depended entirely on a computer to function seemed slightly risky at the time. Fast forwar...
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Sonos Play:3 – AirPlay alternative Wireless audio has come of age in 2011, with new AirPlay-equipped docks and micro systems appearing on a seemingly daily basis. Sonos, of course, has been making streaming stereos since the dark ages (well, 2005), but...
Can the latest gadget from the wireless streaming pioneer compete with its AirPlay-packing rivals?...
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It might not feel like it, but has been around for quite a while. Perhaps the reason it always feels fresh and vibrant is because the company is constantly evolving.A recent rebranding exercise has resulted in the Play:3, which brings with it an all n...
Impressively musical, disperses sound well, flexible over positioning, free control apps...
Requires a wired connection or an optional extra, dedicated remote is expensive...
The only other caveat is that Sonos' dedicated CR200 remote control is an expensive extra, but given that a whole system can be controlled via brilliant, free apps that are available for PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices, we don't see that putting off many...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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Stuff magazine Mon, Oct 31 2011, 10:34PM Wireless audio has come of age in 2011, with new AirPlay-equipped docks and micro systems appearing on a seemingly daily basis. Sonos, of course, has been making streaming stereos since the dark ages (well...
Adios, wires, Surprisingly tasty sound...
All that tech comes at a cost...
Easy to install, sounds great and won't break the bank. Top marks all round...
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Sonos wireless music systems have always been deeply desirable but they have also always been rather expensive. Now Sonos has released a one-box player aimed at those of us who don’t own our own Caribbean island. Boom box To be honest, the £259 asking...
Sonos has at last built a wireless music box for the less well-off - and built a rather good one too. The Play:3 is physically small enough to be easily sited in any lounge, office or bedroom but produces a big enough sound to act as a primary stereo...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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Previous Sonos devices have used a dedicated handheld wireless controller that had its own screen and an iPod-style scroll wheel, both of which made searching for and playing music much more pleasant than on most streaming devices, which tend to have p...
Great sound quality; small and unobtrusive; easy to set up...
Spotify navigation still fiddly; needs a smartphone to work...
The new Play: 3 finally makes Sonos (relatively) affordable – and quality is great...
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Sonos is a brand long synonymous with high-end wireless audio, carving out its own comfortable niche in home audio by offering multi-room wireless solutions that are easy to use and available to buy off the shelf.Sonos is now hitting the mainstream wit...
Very impressive sound quality; stream millions of tracks directly from the device...
Limited to Sonos' wireless network, $419...
If you are looking for state- of-the-art sound quality mixed with the ability to have millions of songs at your fingertips, this is the system for you. The Play:3 is the most seamless wireless networking solution I have ever tried. Sonos does become an...
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The Sonos Play:3 is a network speaker that can accept audio inputs from a wide range of sources. The setup is modular, meaning you can buy one Play:3 at first and add to your Sonos range later via a ‘bridge’ unit that links additional speakers. Althoug...
The Sonos Play:3 is a really impressive network music player that is ideal for music fans with smaller homes to fill with sound. Though the need for a separate Bridge unit bumps up the price a smidgen, for £300 you have an incredibly flexible music sys...
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SONOS PLAY:3 Review – I’ve heard about SONOS speaker systems for so many times in the past but this is my first chance to have the opportunity to experience and review their products. All I knew was that you can set-up as many SONOS wireless speakers a...
SONOS:PLAY3 speaker is compact, portable, yet has a high quality output. The listening experience through it is simply amazing. The setup is pretty easy even if you have multiple SONOS:PLAY3 or other SONOS speakers in your disposal. You can hook them u...
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techradar.com Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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Sonos has been leading the wireless multi-room music revolution since before anyone really knew what wirelessly streaming music was.The idea being that you can stick a speaker in every room and wirelessly play your digital music tracks on any or all of...
Easy to use, Excellent free apps, Cheaper than its predecessor, Compact, Lots of music options...
Lower sound quality than Play:5, Still quite pricey, Software could be better...
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Although there's no doubt that Sonos is the best multi-room audio system you can buy, the downside has always been price. It's something that the company has tried to address over the years, and now with the Play:3 you can get Sonos for less than £300...
Excellent sound quality in a small package, the Play:3 is a good introduction to Sonos and a good way to expand an existing system...
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Sonos, the company that creates home-wide wireless streaming music systems, has released the Play:3, a powered speaker that incorporates nicely into the rest of the Sonos family. With a Play:3 jacked into a router via an ethernet connection and the Son...
Nicely balanced sound; Easy to set up; Reasonably affordable way to start with Sonos; Plenty loud; Stereo or mono depending on orientation; Portable; Can create stereo pair...
Requires at least one Sonos unit connected to router via ethernet...
The Play:3 (in league with a free controller app and compatible mobile device) makes the Sonos experience affordable for a greater number of people. As evidenced by my other reviews of Sonos products, I'm completely sold. My guess is that when you hear a...
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The Sonos wireless music system is great. It allows you to stream music from the Internet be it Spotify tracks, the radio, or your own collection, in multiple rooms at the same time all controlled by your iPhone, iPad, Android smartphone or a dedicate...
Sounds great, able to stream stacks of music, small, available in black or white...
Need internet connection, need a smartphone for the controller, will most likely need to buy the Sonos Bridge to get the most out of it...
It sounds great, is easy to install, and small enough to enjoy in every room of your house...
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Flexson, a company specialising in Sonos accessories, has introduced ColourPlay to the UK, a simple way to change the colour schemes of Sonos speakers and other kit to spruce them up or match your home. With the Sonos Play:1 being a massive success story...
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Sonos has been leading the wireless multi-room music revolution since before anyone really knew what wirelessly streaming music was.The idea being that you can stick a speaker in every room and wirelessly play your digital music tracks on any or all of th...
Easy to use, Excellent free apps, Cheaper than its predecessor, Compact, Lots of music options...
Lower sound quality than Play:5, Still quite pricey, Software could be better...
The Play:3 is an excellent multi-room option and brings the Sonos system slightly closer to the realms of the common man's bank account; worth saving up for? We think so...
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Sonos is famous for its wireless multi-room speakers but it can be hard to know which one is best for you. We explain everything you need to know about Sonos including the app, controller, music services, features, reviews and more. Founded back in 2002...
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wegotserved.com Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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The simplest wireless 5.1 home theater setup around, you'll find cheaper options available than the SONOS PLAYBAR, SUB and PLAY:3 combo, but not many that deliver such impressive audio, an expansive soundstage and a first class user experience. If you're...
The SONOS Home Theater setup isn't the cheapest around, nor is it likely to be the best. But if you're seeking a wireless 5.1 home theater setup that's incredibly simple to set up, with gorgeous, well-balanced sound, fabulous aesthetics and – let's...
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A little while ago I reviewed the Sonos Play:1 speaker . I was thrilled with how the speaker packed a real punch in sound, performance and design. Over the last few weeks I've had the addition of the the Sonos Play:3 (US$299) and Play:5 (US$399) to add to...
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The Sonos music system, is one that helps you create a wireless music stage in your home. the beauty of Sonos with the PLAY 3 is that you can have your music anywhere you want in your home; from the kitchen to the living room to the balcony. The PLAY:3 us...
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When it comes to multi-room wireless music systems, Sonos has been one of the go-to choices for years now. Even with the proliferation of wireless AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers, no other system has been able to match the company's unique combination of s...
magazine, and it has been expanded and updated to reflect Sonos' newly gained ability to stream music directly from a mobile device, Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article, home audio, sonos, wireless speakers...
Unlike the Play:5, no standard inputs. Requires the Sonos Bridge or a direct Ethernet connection to your router. Bass could be more refined...
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What better way to kick off our first review of the new year than with something from Sonos. Under our microscope is the Sonos Play: 3 wireless Hi-Fi speaker. Sonos prides themselves on providing a high-quality audio experience as the Play:3 is th...
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Sonos has made quite a name for itself in the wireless audio game over the years, turning out some cleverly-designed components that magically transform your existing audio system and speakers into a whole-home, streaming audio network. Unfortunately, tha...
Huge, room-filling sound, small footprint, Highly enjoyable sound with all kinds of music, Multi-room setup is remarkably simple, Sonos controller app a joy to use, Solid, inert construction...
Mids can sound a little distorted, No standard speaker inputs, i.e. only compatible with other Sonos gear...
Sonos has a real winner on its hands with the Play:3. Its blend of excellent sound, smart style, dependable operation and ease of use makes it a standout performer in the world of wireless audio. And considering just how much you get for your money, the...
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As I sit down to write about the Sonos system, I cannot help but think about how ridiculously simple the system is to use while making sure I also describe its capabilities. If, at any time while reading this review, it seems like the system is complicate...
Rocksolid performance, best user experience in the business, and Bluray quality downloads...
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays, the system is expensive, and the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)...
The Sonos system is easy to recommend to anyone looking for an easy to use multi-room system. What sets the Sonos apart is its ease of use. There are other systems that have similar or even better specifications, but fail to provide the intuitive, ease of...
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There aren't a whole lot of speaker systems that have me grinning from ear to ear. But that's anything but the case with Sonos. Earlier this year, summer time to be more exact, the company introduced the Sonos Play:3. At the time I didn't think too much a...
Ultra easy to setup and use – iPhone app is intuitive, Easily add music to any room without the wires, Great sound quality for their size...
Don't deliver room shaking bass, $300 a speaker, Still need to buy a box to connect them to your home's wireless network...
Christen Costa 5.0 5.0 The Sonos Play:3s deliver seriously good sound in a small package with an un...
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If you love music, but are sick of listening on the puny smartphone speakers or being chained to headphones while you move through your house, you need to get a Sonos system.The new Sonos PLAY:3 is a smaller, more affordable HiFi system that delivers impr...
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The company signed Greg Perlot, Sonos' new Chief Brand Officer, to execute the second part of its plan. While we don't normally concern ourselves with marketing execs, it's worth noting that Greg is the former Microsoft director of advertising responsible...
Small powerful speaker, Wireless convenience, Really can stream “any song on Earth”...
Sonos' cheapest all-in-one speaker at $299 is still pricey, $49 Bridge or no $49 Bridge, that's the question, No line-in or headphone jacks like the bigger Play:5...
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Sonos makes wireless music streaming more compact and a lot more affordable...
Insane amount of music options, Very affordable for Sonos, Wireless is an option, Free app makes control easy and portable, Two boxes make a nice (and loud) "stereo pair"...
Sound gets distorted at high volumes, No option to hook to a larger AV setup, Needs hardwired connection or $50 more for wireless...
The PLAY:3 isn't the best-sounding product that Sonos makes, but it's certainly the most compact, the simplest to use and configure, and the most affordable. On its own, in a single speaker configuration it doesn't quite belt out the music at high vol...
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With the Sonos Play:3, wireless audio technology that used to be far more expensive—$1,000 for the Sonos Bundle 250 (4.5 stars)—is finally affordable. Like most Sonos products, the Play:3 ($299 list) streams your computer’s music library, and its speak...
Strong audio performance, Can be paired with a second unit to make a stereo pair, Switches to mono output automatically when in vertical orientation...
No aux input for direct listening from a mobile device, Needs the Sonos Bridge to function wirelessly (not included), Sonos Desktop Controller does not automatically update your music library...
The Sonos Play:3 sounds fantastic and is finally affordable, but the omission of an aux input or the ability to dock or stream directly from a phone or iPod make the system less versatile than other wireless audio options...
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Sonos may not inspire the sort of high-end audio lust that a company like Polk can, but it doesn't draw the ire of serious audiophiles the way Bose does either. It straddles a fine line between respectability and gimmicky, and rightfully so -- Sonos isn't...
Painless to set upGood sound qualityPlenty of content sources...
Frustrating software controlsSlightly priceyMuddy bass at top volumes...
If you can stomach the price -- the pair of Play:3s and Bridge we tested add up to a $650 receipt -- it's hard to argue with the combination of sound quality and simple installation a Sonos system provides. The Play:3 is more than adequate for casual list...
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As rumored, reported, and otherwise wished-upon-a-star for, Sonos recently debuted their smallest, lowest-cost receiver to date, the Play:3. Part of a brand makeover, Play:3 slots in alongside the Play:5 (formerly S5) as the company's two self-contained w...
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When it comes to making Wireless HiFi Systems, Sonos has been leading the pack for years. Their latest system, the Sono PLAY:3 offers the same great Sonos package users have come to expect, in a more compact and affordable form-factor than its big...
Solid Construction. Perfect for the more fashionably inclined. Exhibits strong highs and mids with an overall balanced output. A variety of fittings are included for those with the biggest to the smallest ear canal. Excellent sound isolation. Lots of sp...
Those who thirst for bass might want to look elsewhere. Sport Hooks might not work to well for those with smaller ears. At extremely high bitrates – there was some slight distortion...
The new Sonos PLAY:3 system might be the most affordable speaker system from Sonos yet, but it doesn't lack in punch. The sonics coming from this system are phenomenal, and they sound like something that you would expect from a more expensive speaker...
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Sonos, the company that creates home-wide wireless streaming music systems, has released the Play:3, a powered speaker that incorporates nicely into the rest of the Sonos family.With a Play:3 jacked into a router via an ethernet connection and the Son...
The Play:3 (in league with a free controller app and compatible mobile device) makes the Sonos experience affordable for a greater number of people. As evidenced by my other reviews of Sonos products, I’m completely sold. My guess is that when you hea...
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The Sonos Play:3 sounds great for background music but is slightly underpowered and lacks midrange definition. In can fill a space with sound but we were underwhelmed by the lack of punch. If you're looking to “blow the roof off” as Sonos suggests in the...
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Sonos, the company that creates home-wide wireless streaming music systems, has released the Play:3, a $299 powered speaker that incorporates nicely into the rest of the Sonos family. With a Play:3 jacked into a router via an ethernet connection and th...
Nicely balanced sound, * Easy to set up, * Reasonably affordable way to start with Sonos, * Plenty loud, * Stereo or mono depending on orientation, * Portable, * Can create stereo pair...
Requires at least one Sonos unit connected to router via ethernet, Price when rated: $299...
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dvice.com Updated:
2017-01-12 04:01:08
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Like so many other technophiles, I'm eager to embrace wireless for everything in my home. My dream is to cut the cables, but my reality is nowhere close to that.To enjoy music on speakers, I either have to connect my computer or iPhone through an audi...
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The Play:3 sells for $299, just under what many consider the “magic price point” of $300 required for a consumer electronics product to have a chance at going mainstream. For a $299 device, it's packed with technology, including an internal 366 MHz comput...
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Sonos was nice enough to loan me the new Play:3 wireless speaker system that I mentioned earlier this week, and now I've had a chance to listen. It's good. Very good.If you're unfamiliar with Sonos, here's a bit of background. The company began in 2003 wi...
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Sonos released its smaller but still powerful Play:3 all-in-one speaker this week. We tried the new speaker side-by-side with the larger Sonos Play:5 (formerly the S5) to determine if there’s any sacrifice to spending $299 on a Wi-Fi compatible speaker...
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The slightly lower price point ($299 to the Play:5's $399) may not seem like a big deal, but it brings the price of a stereo pair (an application for which the petite unit is so eminently suited) significantly more reasonable, and it's probablly about as...
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PROS / This is one of the best sounding speakers in our review. CONS / It doesn't have any other connectivity other than Wi-Fi. VERDICT / If the lack of connectivity doesn't bother you, the Sonos Play:3 is one of the best sounding speakers in our wirele...
This is one of the best sounding speakers in our review...
It doesn't have any other connectivity other than Wi-Fi...
The sound quality of the PLAY:3 competes with the best speakers in our comparison, but the lack of connectivity options couldn't be more disappointing. Its audio clarity is almost unmatched, but its Wi-Fi only connectivity is frustrating to say the least...
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The PLAY:3 's exceptional clarity makes it great for those that like acoustic music and talk radio, and the adeptness of the Sonos app at making multiple speakers play nice with one another makes the brand far and away our top recommendation for anyone lo...
Excellent sound, easy to connect/control multiple speakers...
Expensive, no simple Bluetooth connection...
The Sonos PLAY3 is a great starting point if you're looking to build a multi-room, multi-speaker system. However, The lack of Bluetooth is limiting, and if you just want to have one speaker to rule them all, we'd recommend the Bose SoundTouch 20.Other Ver...
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