Sonos Sub

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1434 reviews of Sonos Sub. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and size. The design and sound are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 user reviews of Sonos Sub from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and design. The sound and usability also get good feedback. Comments about the reliability and size are mixed, and many are negative about the price.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 395 user reviews of Sonos Sub from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the bass quality and size are generally positive. The design and sound are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive comments about the price.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sonos Sub review

It's a lot to pay for a subwoofer that can't be used with non-Sonos hardware. If you can swing the cost, though, you'll get a tremendous boost to sound quality that integrates smoothly with a full Sonos network.

Deep, tight bassEasy setupUnique design

Very expensiveCan't be used with non-Sonos gearDust magnet

From our experience, the Sub is one of the better subwoofers in the field, wireless or otherwise. It adds forcefulness without turning the sound into mush. Making it worth the cash outlay is the challenge, even if it's much less of a problem than we...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Oliver Amnuayphol (digitaltrends.com)

Sonos Sub Review

Powerful, potent bass for such a small sub ; Excellent extension and impact ; Force cancelling design eliminates unwanted vibrations ; Solid, inert design ; Easy to set up and use

Bass a little too thumpy at times ; No standard line inputs, i.e. only compatible with Sonos gear

Considering all that it offers, we can heartily recommend the Sonos Sub. And yeah, we realize that, at $699, it ain’t cheap. But no other sub that we’re aware of combines such a small form factor with this kind of potent, high-quality bass in one heck...

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sonos Sub Review

Powerful, thunderous bass at highest levels. ; Subtle low-frequency anchoring at more modest volumes. ; User-controllable bass levels. ; Attractive design. ; Can sit vertically or be laid flat. ; Easy integration into existing Sonos systems.

Expensive. ; Large. ; Only works with Sonos speakers, cannot be physically connected to a subwoofer output.

The Sonos Sub, an expensive wireless subwoofer that's easy to adjust via app, isn't how you start a Sonos system, but it's a terrific addition to complete one.

Feb, 2020

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

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The ; has a unique, eye-catching design and its wireless function works from anywhere in a room (though it does have to be plugged in). It really augments the sound of your Play speakers and the setup is a breeze.

Its finish doesn't match any other Sonos components and the Sub doesn't work as well with the Connect: Amp. It's expensive and won't work outside of a Sonos system.

The Sonos Sub provides an instant upgrade to your Sonos Play speaker system, but it's quite pricey.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Michael Calore (wired.com)

Review: Sonos Sub

Sonos has released a subwoofer to compliment its array of wireless Play speakers and Connect amps.

Sound is excellent, on par with the rest of Sonos’ speakers. Well-designed dual-driver subwoofer with dual class-D amps offer efficient and distortion-free boom. Sleek looks make the 16-inch-tall box disappear into your ultra-modern decor. Just over 6...

That’s a lot of Simoleons. The tall, square-shaped doughnut design can be too bulky for some rooms, even laid flat

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Sonos Sub review

When I say the word subwoofer, what comes to mind? Is it a giant box in the corner of the room that rumbles when the dinosaur pads along the ground onscreen? Or the thing that shakes the door panels of cars at traffic lights? Arguably, neither of those...

The Sonos Sub has a unique, eye-catching design and its wireless function works from anywhere in a room (though it does have to be plugged in). It really augments the sound of your Play speakers and the setup is a breeze.

Its finish doesn't match any other Sonos components and the Sub doesn't work as well with the Connect: Amp. It's expensive and won't work outside of a Sonos system.

The Sonos Sub provides an instant upgrade to your Sonos Play speaker system, but it's quite pricey.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Sonos SUB Review

When you decide to pick up a Sonos speaker, you decide to jump into an ever-expanding ecosystem of both hardware and software, with a brand that's dead set on pushing an immersive experience out to the customer. With the newest member of the family,...

The Sonos SUB is a massively expensive subwoofer made to be part of the full wireless speaker family for an equally giant price: $699 right out of the box. You do get free shipping and unlimited support from Sonos, and we’re to understand that there’s...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Kim Wilson (soundandvision.com)

Sonos SUB Subwoofer

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Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Kim Wilson (hometheater.com)

Sonos SUB Subwoofer

The latest addition to the Sonos family of products is the Sonos SUB, which is specifically designed to work with the company's speakers—the Play:3 and Play:5. Either of these can be paired with another speaker of the same model to create a stereo pair...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Brent Butterworth (soundandvision.com)