Sonos Play:5

After speaking with a representative at Crutchfield I was advised that this Sonos speaker set was right for the size of the room we have. We also purchased the Sonos Subwoofer. This set up has changed our lives and we are 150 per cent happy. We received our components very quickly and were kept apprised of their location. I highly recommend dealing with Crutchfield and will from now on!

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Great clarity and full sound.

Pros: Great sound

Cons: Expensive

Amazing sound for such a small device! The Sonos system takes a bit of work to master, especially if using a remote music library, but their support is excellent.

Pros: relatively simple setup, plays well with the Apple ecosystem.

Cons: some idiosyncratic behavior regarding album tagging from existing music libraries.

As advertised, great sound from one unit. My one room kitchen is 16x25 and this has more than enough sound.

Pros: The app driven operating system is as easy as they say it is.

Cons: Spotify filtered through Sonos is a little different than Spotify direct but once you get used to that, all is well.

Great product. The Sonos app is extremely well-designed. The sound isn't audiophile quality, but it's more than satisfying. I'm getting too old to mess with receivers, wires, etc. Sonos is the way to go.

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I have 2 sonos play 5's set up in stereo. They sound awesome together. Crisp highs and solid, tight bass is what you hear. I mostly listen to r&b and jazz. Both sound good.

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This is really a review of the ease of setup and an initial assessment of the sound quality. Durability, flexibility, and other things that one finds out only over a period of time are yet to be determined. So, the story is that the installation and controls are head and shoulders above what I have experienced with my Bowers and Wilkins A7 speaker (which has been fussy and periodically uncommunicative since the get-go. The sound seems to be every bit as good (not better, but as good). So, to date this is a winner. It showed up immediately on airplay and so I am able to take immediate advantage of the music library.

Pros: The setup is easy and the connection good. The sound is excellent (comparable to Bowers and Wilkins A7

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Amazing sound and incredible going from room to room and never losing the sound. Sonos is incredible this system covers the whole house, the terrace, and the pool house. I Love them!!

Pros: Covers their entire area of whole house and the sound carries from room to room

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I love these Sonos speakers, I have several throughout my house and I love them! I would recommend Sonos to everyone I know!

Pros: Amazing speakers! Easy setup and the way I have music throughout my house

Cons: There are no cons to these speakers at all!

The sound is amazing. Now have two Sonos Play 5 in stereo.

Pros: *Excellent sound *Controller app well designed * Easy to set up

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Best speaker I've ever heard. I take Sonos over Bose!

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A great wireless speaker. Self powered is the way to go. Wi Fi is so much better.

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When determining between newly wired, wireless or reuse of existing stand alone components for new construction we considered, ease of setup, operation and sound quality. Having never heard a Sonos system I consulted several Crutchfield staff for opinions. Once we were comfortable with the sound quality, Clarence as outstanding in expalaining the specifics regarding how the Sonos app operated and answered numerous questions. We have the sound bar, sub, and two play 1's for surround sound and two additional play 5's in nearby rooms. We also added the Connect to bring existing wired components into the wireless Sonos system. We have always owned excellent sound systems and have concluded the Sonos completely meets our expectations, very satisfied we chose Sonos. During the summer months we will simply move the play 5's to the outdoor living spaces for convenient expansion at no cost.

Pros: Easy setup and operation, excellent sound quality, portability of sound by moving speakers to various locations.

Cons: Need an electrical outlet at each speaker location, we solved this in our new construction by planning ahead.

The Sonos 5 exceeded my expectations...previously had a Sonos 3 and the extra investment was well worth it. Cleaner highs, bigger bass. Hookup was simple, as always. I'm a Sonos fan!

Pros: Rich, full sound.

Cons: A little pricey, but worth the cost/

Terrific sound! Very smart setup. And easy to use. They've done a remarkable job with the controller app. Seem to have thought of everything.

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Sonos kicks ass! Hands down, best wireless speaker system you can buy. Simple setup and away you go!

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The Play 5s xceed my expectations. I have other Sonos speakers in other locations and enjoy them all. The Play 5s are amazing in the stereo configuration. The sound is crisp and clear, including excellent base. I had thought I might need to add the Sub, but it is not necessary.

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Great sound - easy to connect to WiFi. Was hoping it also could connect to Bluetooth compatible devices (my Peloton) - it doesn't. I needed to purchase separately a Bluetooth adapter which plugs in to the speaker and it connects to the bike (or other Bluetooth source). Definitely recommend the speaker.

Pros: Awesome sound and base, easy WiFi connection

Cons: Not Bluetooth compatible

Very easy to set up matched with an AppleTV and a home wifi network. Wonderful sound.

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First, I'm a Sonos junkie and heavily invested in the system. 5.1 setup (Playbar, Sub and 2 Play:1) and a Play:1 in every bedroom. I purchased a second Play:5 to improve the sound in my large, open living room. Once again Sonos didn't disappoint. Quickly setup a stereo pair with my existing Play:5 and ran the Truplay utility to tune the setup. Easy squeezie and much improved sound quality. Love my new setup. Sonos never disappoints.

Pros: Great sound, easy setup, high quality, excellent design aesthetic.

Cons: Expensive (but worth it)

Utilized these in a tv surround sound system, sounds great

Pros: Easy hook up, easy programing

Cons: Haven't found one

I selected the Play 5 as a single speaker in a large room with vaulted ceiling. We're very happy with the easy setup and great sound.

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Best sound from the speakers that I listened to. Quality from all areas, bass, mids and treble. Would be nice if Sonos made a battery that could be plugged into the back too make it more portable.

Pros: Great sound, looks good

Cons: expensive, but price is just a one time thing while the quality is enjoyed every day

Fantastic sound and connectivity!

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Great sound at mid volume, loss of fidelity at low volumes. Bought to connect with my Echo.

Pros: Great sound at mid volume

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I'm amazed with the sound quality of this relatively small speaker unit - even outdoors. Very easy set up, easy to utilize.

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Although skeptical about the sound that might come out of one rather small speaker, I trust Crutchfield completely. Cody helped me with information based upon my needs and recommended the Play 5. I had it 2 days later. So easy to connect to my Sonos app. Then it uses a room tuning feature that customizes the sound to the room in which it is placed. This speaker is truly amazing. The sound is crisp and full from low volume through high with a great balance of bass and treble throughout. In fact, the bass response is tight and powerful...it sounds as if there is a separate subwoofer cabinet in the room, but it all comes out of this speaker.

Pros: -Easy to setup -Powerful bass, great midrange and crisp treble -Small Footprint

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Purchased as the surround speakers with a subwoofer and play bar in a room with tall ceilings. The system sounds excellent and the setup was very simple.

Pros: sound quality and ease of setup

Cons: was a little difficult to find a good wall mount for my specific need.

Great Sounding!. Wish it had built-in Alexa.

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Generation 2 is upgrade from the original speaker. out of the box the sound is clearer, crisper. I like the features that allow you to skip to the next song without using the app.

Pros: tweeter, streaming features

Cons: heavy, no carrying grip

I was very skeptical about purchasing the Sonos product, but I am blown away with the Sonos Play 5. It sounds great, the bass is excellent and I have access to so many musical sources, including my playlists on Apple music. Great product. I shall purchase a second Sonos 5 later to use in my bedroom.

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incredible speakers - fill a cathedral ceiling room with a pair - easy to hook up

Pros: great sound, easy setup

Cons: a bit thin on the base

Incredible sound.

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Cons: Price

Very Nice speakers, nice bottom end and nicely designed. After 2 weeks of use I've found they sometimes become "lost" or disconnect from the Wifi. It takes 10-15 minutes working with the app to get them "found" again. Also my setup is through the playbar and the 5s cannot be grouped with another speaker without the playbar. In other words you cant have them in surround mode and then group them with a pair of 1s, they can only be grouped with the playbar. This is the functionality of the way Sonos works. Sound is beyond awesome

Pros: Good bottom end Crisp clear sound Cool styling

Cons: Sometimes drops out of Wifi "group" Can't be grouped independently from the playbar

Fantastic sound for guest bedroom!

Pros: Convenience of using phone or tablet to control functions. Great fidelity!

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Easy setup, great functionality! What more could you ask for.?

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replaced the Play 3 in main listening area with Play 5. The difference is pretty awesome. Will use the Play 3 is a smaller space and will also continue to be outstanding. Nice easy set up and great sound with plenty of bass!

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Initially had one 5 which was very good by itself. Added a second for stereo and the difference is incredible. Having two paired in stereo if fantastic. The sound is fantastic. Huge difference from just having one. Expensive, but the difference between a single and a pair makes it well worth the money. The true play tuning definitely makes a difference also. Listen for them paired for two days before tuning them. Very noticeable difference. Great product, east setup, easy to use app.

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If you can have one of these Play 5 speakers in every room in your house that might be a good thing. Actually the Play 3 is also a good speaker as well. For 2 speakers in every room the Play ones are the best option. All sound good and all are worth their prices. If Sonos works well for your home set up it is the best overall wireless set up you can buy. The Sonos Amp is perfect to use with your favorite speakers. The Sonos connect works well with a vintage stereo receiver or a current one with an optical connection. For me it is a great room to room set up and the applications for Apple,calm radio,tune in radio among others provide much in the way of options. Overall Sonos is a great home room to room set up. The overall sound is especially good and balanced with the tune option that works well with an Apple I pod. Use the boost for the best network options.

Pros: The best overall wireless set up. Sonos speakers all sound good. The Play 5 is fine as one speaker playing alone in a larger room, the Play 3 is fine in alone in a small to medium size room. The Play ones as two playing in any room is actually extremely impressive. Great Apple accessory product.

Cons: Maybe Sonos doesn't work for everyone and blue tooth is not an option. The I pod remote apple application makes blue tooth unnecessary.

Excellent speakers. I have a pair on my mantel and look forward to listening to music every time I come home now. Overpriced? Yeah, a bit. But you're truly paying for convenience and exceptional, room-filling sound. And by the time you get good bookshelf speakers and a receiver to power them, you'd be right in the same price range. Convenience-wise, they just work. Walk in the door, and in seconds I'm listening to my favorite tunes from a one-stop app. Spotify Connect and the Sonos app's integration with other services makes it child's play. I tried a Chromecast Audio on another speaker setup and was frustrated beyond belief with the constant drop-outs and having to juggle multiple apps; it'd constantly lose connection to the device or to the app that I was casting. For $35 you can try it yourself, but my experience was just poor. I have a turntable and tv connected to the line-ins. While not perfect for TV and no substitute for a true surround sound, the deep, wide sound stage is an obvious improvement over the TV speakers for casual watching. For the turntable I was wary that it'd sound too processed, but I was pleasantly surprised that much of the warmth was still there. Overall, if you decide to take the plunge you will not regret it.

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Totally unimpressed with the Play 5. We own multiple Play 1 units and couldn't be more satisfied. I purchased the Play 5 as a Christmas gift for my wife. The fist issue I noted is how high we had to set the volume before you could hear sound coming from this speaker. Do a search, you will find many complaining of a similar issue. Both me and my wife agreed that the Play 1 units sounded as good if not better than the Play 5. I know that may sound crazy to some, but its the truth. Not worth the price as there is no gain in sound quality. Quickly returned the Play 5 and purchased another Play 1.

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Excellent product. Just wish it had Blu-tooth. Fast delivery and great customer service.

Pros: Exceptional sound

Cons: No blu tooth

I had a Play5 gen 1 and this was worth the upgrade. Using cd quality mp3s really brings out the quality. Bass is punchy, drums sound real and the separation is good in the room I have it in. I used Sonos trueplay tuning during set up and could not recommend this speaker more.

Pros: Great sound, compatible with most streaming services.

Cons: Works best with lossless files. Will require high bandwidth internet plan or use of line-in jack.

Great sound from a single unit. I am saving to buy a second so that I can pair them for stereo. Can't wait!

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Gave the Play 5 to my daughter who lives in another city so I have not heard it. She and her husband both like it very much. I have a play 5 that I purchased about 2 years ago and I like it very much. Planning on getting one for my son.

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I thought the play 3 were rich sounding, until I got these. OMG, they are fantastic,

Pros: Big sound

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I've used this Sonos 5 for less than a year. It just stops playing in the middle of a song. I've resorted to using a wired connection to my iPhone. If I'm going to do that, I might as well connect my phone to my amplifier which gives much better sound quality.

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Cons: 1. Stops playing mid-song. 2. Endless updates. 3. Won't play songs not stored in iPhone or iPad. 4. Won't recognize music library in my laptop.

Moved away from my BIG stereo system. Set up as a single speaker with Alexa. Stream all my music from my pad and set up with Tune-In for my local radio stations. Works GREAT !!! I got good feedback from Crutchfield folks, in advance of purchase. Really helped me make the right choice and understand in advance what I was purchasing and what was need from me to setup. After I received the product - never had to call Crutchfield back - - it was that easy

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Easy setup. Great sound. Great quality. Best speaker I've ever had. I prefer this one speaker to my old stereo system with 2 large speakers.

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These are excellent wireless speakers. And the Crurchfield reps in the support team are superb in helping you get them set up.

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I guess you could describe me as an audiophile. My current system cost me about 25 KBUCKS and includes Audio Research pre-amp and amp, Mirage speakers (8 speakers in each tower), an 18 inch subwoofer, etc., etc. Two things made me ready for a change: 1) I am ready to simplify and unclutter and 2) My ears ain't what they used to be. Through lots of research and recommendations by the audio store that sold me my current setup some years ago, I landed on Sonos. I am awaiting a 5.1 home theatre setup, but could not resist buying a Sonos 5 while waiting. It came a couple of hours ago, and I am enjoying the heck out of it. Quick, intuitive setup, great sound and wireless! I love it. Understand that my listening area is a challenge. A voluminous room with 30 foot wooden ceilings. This beauty fills up the room with wonderful sound. As I type this, I am sitting in my home office which is a considerable distance from the speaker and it is clear and concise even through the walls and distance (of course I will now have to get a Play or Play one for in here!). I was amazed at the bass response. I had to immediately play Olympic fanfare which is a knockout piece on my reference setup. Wonderful! With singing, the voices are clear and the highs are crisp and clean. Unfortunately, I can see another one of these in my immediate future to setup a stereo system. I can't wait to see how it sounds when the subwoofer arrives with the 5.1 system. Sonos, you guys r

Pros: Great audio, easy hookup, wireless, compact, controllable with apps - you know the Sonos drill!

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Just an amazing piece of hardware. Links with our Echo so we can access the entire library throughout the house from any device (including phones and tablets) without a hiccup. Excellent sound but that's just the price of admission these days. The cohesiveness of the technology is what you are buying. No more extensive installs drilling holes in your ceiling to get that immersive sound throughout the home. Simply incredible!

Pros: Incredible technology for your home audio

Cons: Price

Excellent Does every thing the Crutchfielh said it would

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The main floor of our home does not lend itself to wired speakers so I thought I would give the Sonos PLAY:5 a try - in our kitchen. It worked great and considering the room, sounded great, too. I was so impressed, that I bought a second one for our bedroom. We will likely buy more soon to fill the entire first floor with good and very convenient sound!

Pros: Excellent sound for a wireless speaker. Very easy to setup and use. App works well and makes a variety of streaming services very accessible.

Cons: A little expensive - but worth it.

Super easy setup. Used in conjunction with a wired system in my living room. Allowed me to easily control satellite radio from my phone and bring sound into the entire house.

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I already owned a Gen 1 Sonos Play:5 and the Gen 2 dominated. Very Highly Recommended.

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Set this up as a pair for surround sound. We have an open floor plan with cathedral ceiling. Fabulous sound. Went from the tv speaker to these and what an improvement. These speakers are not too much for our family room!

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Easy set up to existing Sonos Connect system. Very crisp highs and surprising good bass for a single speaker that size. Perfect addition for a sound field we wanted to create in dining room. Speaker sits on top of china cabinet and fills the room (high ceilings) with great sound.

Pros: Easy set-up. Excellent sound for a single speaker.

Cons: Price......but the sting wears off once you hear it.

Clean and crisp, I didn't expect anything less. Not the biggest fan of the price. Only used it for a couple weeks but it adds a fullness to my four paired Play 1's

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It's a great speaker that produces a clear, crisp sound. It produces a high level of audio excellency.

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So far so good. Installed two of these in a client's home. They are very happy with them. The only thing I am not fond of is that you must have a Spotify premium account for it to operate with your Sonos platform. With that said. the ease of operation is fantastic.

Pros: Software operation is fantastic.

Cons: Spotify will only work with a premium account.

Great sound, looks great, streaming is fabulous.

Pros: size, capabilities, appearance

Cons: using wireless slows internet

Great speakers and easy to set up. I have 4 Sonos 5's through out the house and could not be happier. The customer support is fantastic.

Pros: Great sound. They bring my old vinyl back to life!

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We already had a number of Play:1s, sub, playbar, etc. throughout the house. We added the Play:5 for outdoor listening and the sound quality is excellent for a wide open space.

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Love the sound quality and the build quality...best sonos speaker ever made. Only thing is there no way to stream YouTube or movie sounds from your device. You are forced to use the Sonos app/system.

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This was an great purchase....from the ease of ordering, the speedy delivery, the quality in of product and packaging, right down to the personal note from the owner of the company to thank me for my business! I was so impressed with the whole experience that I ordered another Play:5 for a gift! Crutchfield knows how to value their customers!

Pros: Top quality sound Compact Easy Setup Transportable

Cons: None

Easy set up- worked right out of the box. Excellent full sound. Easy to set up as stereo pair.

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Effective Website. Ease of ordering was great. Shipping was exactly as promised. Packaging was very professional. I ordered two speakers. They were easy to set up with the App. I'm trying to fill a fairly large family room and they seemed a little too bright to me so I ordered a sub to go with it. That made all the difference. The sub is clear and not muddy. Very well matched to the speakers. I love the system.

Pros: Effective Website. Ease of ordering was great. Shipping was exactly as promised. Packaging was very professional. I ordered two speakers. They were easy to set up with the App. I'm trying to fill a fairly large family room and they seemed a little too bright to me so I ordered a sub to go with it. That made all the difference. The sub is clear and not muddy. Very well matched to the speakers. I love the system.

Cons: The fives alone may not be enough for you if you have a larger room. Otherwise no negatives.

Great sound from a single speaker and no lag b/w rooms/speakers. Seamless setup and easy to integrate with my music library (iTunes). Will be adding more to other rooms! Would probably sound really nice as a pair with a sub.

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Very fast service, and a follow up call to make sure I was satisfied.

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Sounds great and couldn't be easier to set up!

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Great speaker. Started out with one 5, will be ordering a second soon to pair with it. The sound is great for a wifi speaker. Plenty of bass. No need for a sub unless you want to shake the walls. Easy setup, nice app. A bit pricy and if you plan to get a stand, the flexson stands are well built, but really overpriced. Overall excellent speaker as a single unit, but can't wait to pair it up.

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These play 5's are great. We spent a lot of money on a built in home system years ago. These speakers are cheaper and sound great in the rooms we didn't have a existing system in. Super easy set up and they give you the option of moving them around. The TRUEPLAY seems to make a difference.

Pros: great sound, easy set up, easy control on iPhone, minimalist style, blends in well.

Cons: a bit spendy

Excellent sound and functionality. With a pair of 5s and an A/B switcher, I am able to use the two LINE IN ports to connect a turntable, an Echo Dot and an Airport Express. This pretty much lets me get at all of my music, as well as streaming content. The clarity and depth, especially when playing records, is amazing. Sonos can get the elusive 5th star with improvements to app/software. For example, I cannot use the line in functions when the 5s are paired with the Playable for surround sound. Each time you want to switch from surround to stereo using line in, you have to manually pair/unpair the 5s. There should be an option to switch back and forth in the app. Not a deal breaker, but a fix on this and integration of Alexa/digital assistants would make it 5 star for me.

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The Play:5 Speakers were good straight out of the box, I recommend buying two for an average size room. They were easy to set up with my iphone about what I expected. I did end up adding a Subwoofer to add some bass and it did give me the sound I was looking for. All in all not a bad system and I would recommend it.

Pros: Good Sound Easy Set-up Looks

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Amazing speaker! I added this to my other Play 5 for a stereo system that is hard to match. Because the deep bass is very effective, there is no need for a sub-woofer. If you are looking to scale down your audio equipment by eliminating a receiver, Sonos Play 5 speakers won't disappoint.

Pros: Best sounding speakers for the money. Easy setup Great iPhone interface. Cross fade capability

Cons: None

I was given a Play 5 as a gift and decided to get a second for stereo separation. I also purchased the Boost module. I don't know if I really needed it but decided a dedicated wi-fi channel can't be bad. Once I was able to pair the speakers, wow! I couldn't believe how good they sound. I subscribed to a high-resolution streaming service and that really made them shine!. Crutchfield shipped my items quickly and they were well packaged. Very happy with the purchase.

Pros: Awesome sound quality.

Cons: Kinda pricey.

I use this product in our boaters lounges and it does a great job filling the space with quality FULL sound. They are easy to set up, less than 5 minutes and they are playing music. We use one per loung for background music and rarely turn them up above 35%.

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Sales person was very helpful, I love these speakers i had a Bose system that these speakers replaced and the SONOS are outstanding. Thank you guys for helping me make the right choice. Wayne

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Pricey, but worth it. Easy to set-up, simple to operate and most importantly, the sound quality is superb.

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Gone are the days of cluttered wires and multiple components, we live in a wireless era dominated by mobile devices. Years ago I would have argued that I would never part with my at the time main music system which consisted of NAD components and Klipsch towers. But as home design and the way I listened to music on a daily basis slowly changed, I found myself less interested in the need for such space wasting equipment. I spent many months researching the options between self powered studio monitors to similar size Bluetooth options, but Sonos always seemed to push itself to the top. The Sonos line isn't just another Bluetooth speakers in the crowded segment, it's a network audio device. It's sound quality and features reflect that. Out of the box placed on a centralized self In my living room it was a little on the bass heavy side, while impressively strong and clean bass it dominated the unit. Playing around with the room tuning features and EQ smoothed that out. But it also could have been a placement issue. Sonos overall from their elegant unboxing experience to the outstanding sound gets my recommendation.

Pros: Impressive sound quality for the size, ease of use. Blends with modern decor. Not just another Bluetooth speaker

Cons: Power cord while a completely acceptable length could have been a little longer.

Amazing sound from a single speaker, fills the room! Bluetooth control from IPhone works great.

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Everything you've read about ease of use is true. Setting it up I kept thinking, shame on every other digital product. Operationally, the app is first rate, playing tracks without any latency, managing the output and queue from iphones, android phones, laptops, and a desktop, and handing off control seamlessly even at modest signal strength. It easily acquires track/folder info from libraries on different devices (though combining them all on a single list that displays songs that are unavailable when a source is off), and the FM radio station access/performance is great. When there is a problem with setup or operation, the app provides wonderfully clear direction. Overall, the sound is quite good, if a little reedy in the treble especially at lower volumes, with good clarity among tracks and good adjustability on the equalizer, e.g. to bring up the bass that is somewhat muted by default. I am using a single unit and find the sound separation adequate but not what you'd get with BMR drivers. Both quality and separation improve at higher volumes. In sum, despite the second generation upgrade in sound, audiophiles will find some other single speakers that tickle their ears better. But none that combine frustration-elimination with good sound better. Worth mentioning that Crutchfield is a real pleasure to work with: rapidly accessible, knowledgeable, live staff; efficient transactions; fast shipping. Old school customer experience in the best sense.

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Love the SONOS family! Former bluesound fan, SONOS' ease of use (and pandora) won me over. It's my new standard. Have (1) Connect, (4) Connect:AMP, This PLAY:5, and just picked up a SONOS Sub to go with it, can't wait to get the sub set-up! Setup of course is ridiculously easy as well.

Pros: Great sound - may have to order another for the kids room!

Cons: It's costly (but worth it)

The Sonos 5 sounds great. I am not an audiophile, but the whole family enjoys the sound of whatever we are playing: rock, jazz, bad 80s music. However, where the Sonos really shines for us is the app. It makes it easy to bring together all of our music: my Pandora account, my wife's Spotify account, music from all four of our computers. And anyone can grab control of it when needed. So, if I turn on music with my phone and leave the house, my son can use his iPod to switch to something he wants to hear. And the app works well across Apple and Android products.

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Great sounding speaking. Deeper bass and a richer sound than the Gen 1 it replaced. Highly recommend.

Pros: Deeper bass, richer sound, projects sound very well

Cons: Bass can sound boomy. Had to lower bass in Settings (Android user so no TruePlay - not sure if this would help)

I first tried Play-Fi and all I can say is there is no comparison to Sonos. These speakers work great and the app to control them is nearly flawless. They aren't cheap, but I guess you get what you pay for. Pair two of these with a Sonos Subwoofer and you've got a very powerful, wireless system. I converted my entire house to Sonos and the only downside I can think of is my credit card balance. ;) I really don't think you can go wrong with Sonos - and you can have fun adding to the system over time.

Pros: Great sound, great app, multi-room music works flawlessly (with a Sonos Boost installed).

Cons: Expensive, not many stands available for these that are specifically designed for them.

Excellent speakers should have bought them earlier. Sound is impressive and voice is very clear.

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Amazing crisp & clean sound! I want to buy another one for my other room

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The Cructchfield got it to me promptly and accurately. Couldn't be happier! Love the Play5!

Pros: Great sound Easy set up Rich bass for a small speaker

Cons: Phone app is a bit confusing at first when learning to control multiple Sonos devices at once.

I was somewhat reluctant to try out Sonos as I was pretty set on a Bowers and Wilkins stereo. I'm so glad I tried out Sonos. This far exceeds my expectations. Great equipment, easy set up and great sound at a fraction of my original estimate. Btw, my favorite feature is the alarm clock. Who knew?

Pros: Wireless, Easy set up, great sound, bass, music services supported (Tidal, Spotify, etc)

Cons: None

This product is fantastic. I bought a pair for true stereo sound and I have been extremely impressed. Set-up could not have been easier. I play music from my iPhone or iMac desktop and all you need to do is download the Sonos app and follow very simple instructions. I had planned to buy a single wireless unit but the Crutchfield rep recommended this combination and I could not be happier.

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I left this star rating as the speakers are limited to pretty much music only. This is not an air play device and plays through a SONOS app that you download to your phone/pad. The only way to play anything through the speakers is through approved service providers that are in the SONOS app. EG Apple music, Amazon music and loads of others. However, and heres the rub, if you use a player that is not in the list then SONOS is no use to you. I mainly listen to podcasts on a third party podcast app that in my opinion is a great podcast app (podcruncher) but podcruncher will not connect to SONOS. So my primary purpose for the speaker is immediately deleted. Crutchfield was great as usual and agreed to take it back. It does seem like a great speaker and kicks out music just fine, but if what you want is other than music you may be in trouble. Make sure you review the full list of apps that SONOS works with before you buy it.

Pros: Takes seconds to set up and is a good speaker

Cons: Doesn't work with third party podcast apps.

I love the convenience of controlling a house-wide sound system from my phone. Sonos speakers provide full resonant sound! Highly recommend them.

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It is very easy to set up and sounds great.

Pros: easy to set up

Cons: availability of speaker stands

Great product. Integrates well with our Apple ecosystem and our Internet radio services.

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Easy to set up. I bought this after hearing the announcement that Sonos and Amazon Alexa will be integrated in 2017. So until that happens I am wary of giving a 5 star review. However so far sound quality is great, set up was easy and the app interface was OK.

Pros: Good sound quality for a single speaker Very easy set up

Cons: App interface is not perfect yet. Its good but not as good as using the music providers own interfaces

Product amazingly straightforward to set up. Only challenge has been to get the controller app onto an old IPhone - still not accomplished because of a glitch with Apple's app store security. Speaker performs well in the mono mode with very good audio sensitivity - possible that the bass ranges could be better. But, for its size it is a first rate speaker. Control via IPhone will take some getting used to as I have so far avoided getting wedded to my smart phone. Internet streaming is almost always interruption free. Brief interruptions only occurred during one short period during the past 10 days of use. Did need to install a WiFi extender because of our physical set-up. We are at the fringe of FM reception so this is a major improvement for us.

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I can't believe it took me this long to make this purchase. It was so easy to hook up and does everything I need it to do. I judge I product too by how they package it and Sonos is over the top. I now need to start adding to the Whole home system. The Play:5 gave me a great start and it sounds great!

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I love the sound on the play 5. I have a couple of play 1s and while those sound great, the play 5 sounds so much better. It was easy as always to add a new unit my sonos setup.

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15 minutes out of the box everything was functioning. Easy setup and simple app to use on my Iphone6. Very impressed with sound as there is a solid range from lows to highs. The soundstage is amazingly full given its size. Bought a play 5 to start and will probably get another play 5 for stereo.

Pros: Easy of use and overall range of sound. Solid highs and lows. Especially impressed with midrange capabilities.

Cons: Pricey but you get what you pay for.

We wanted a quality speaker solution that could play music from our play lists contained on iPad, iPhone and iMac. We were told by friends that SONOS was the best way to go for both ease of configuration and quality of sound. What an understatement! Just plug in the speaker, download the SONOS app, and follow a couple of prompts and you are set! Really no problem. We are old school audiophiles and thought we wanted the traditional 2 stereo speaker set-up. The SONOS Play:5 has such good quality to fill a room that we do not miss the stereo with 2 speakers. We will stay with SONOS and the Crutchfield team for future configurations of additional SONOS speakers.

Pros: High Quality sound Ease of set-up Configurability

Cons: Price

Great speaker! I bought one. Sounds great! Ordering another next week. NICE

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Amazing sound for the size of the speaker! Setup is a breeze. The app is easy to use. The sound quality of the 2nd gen vs the 1st gen is night and day different

Pros: Sound quality, ease of setup, user friendly app and portability

Cons: Bit pricey but worth it

Nice piece.

Pros: easy to set up

Cons: too exspensive

These speakers are worth every penny! The sound/voices are crystal clear and when paired with the sub and soundbar make a great addition to your home theater room. They are wireless, but must be placed near a power outlet. The play 5 are bigger than what I expected, but not too cumbersome. Setup was very easy and completed within 15 minutes.

Pros: Great sound. Wireless. Bluetooth setup.

Cons: Must be near a power outlet. If they were cordless, it would be sheer perfection.

The Sonus Play 5 was intended to supplement a Sonos wired audio setup in a room which was not pre-wired for sound. The power of the music from this relatively small speaker is impressive, and very clear and precise. The unit looks good too and easily fit into the room in question. At this price point it made sense to buy the Play 5 versus running cable and adding in-wall speakers - and we enjoy the extra flexibility of moving the wireless speaker out onto the deck as needed.

Pros: Clear, powerful, looks good. Movable. Sonos app compatible with Apple Music and much more.

Cons: The Sonos app is not perfect. Still getting used to it. For example, it doesn't continue to play the rest of an album after you choose a song part way into the album. Expensive.

I've been wanting to buy this for a while now. Fantastic sound and a no hassle set-up. Out of the box and operational in 15 minutes or less. The app for Play5 is so convenient.....I would def. recommend.

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This is an excellent all in one speaker system that fills our loft (with 13 foot ceilings) without any problem. It's easy to operate. We have all our music sharing apps on it, and we love it.

Pros: Convenient, one unit powerful speaker which is easy to connect to your music streaming apps.

Cons: None.

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I bought my first Play:5 a few years ago. Still happy for quality and easy access to many music sources. Now I hace to new ones for stereo sound plus a sub, sounds is great what I was expecting for

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When the sun is up and the beer is flowing the Sonos 5 makes enough noise to keep the party going. The bass is robust and the fidelity is superb. When it gets dark and the neighbors are heading to bed the Sonos 5 can play quietly also with high end hi-fi.

Pros: Great bass Sound fills large spaces

Cons: Not battery operated

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Great speaker system and sound. Not thrilled with support. I got 2 of the Paly 5 and a Sub. All set up easily and the app works well. I got these playing quickly right out of the box. The speakers can be linked in a stereo pair and you can put them anywhere. Sound is very good although I am thinking about getting a Play 1 to see if the highs can be enhanced a bit. I don't hear that tinkling very high sound that I am looking for from the tweeter. That said the sound is amazing and I am very pleased with the purchase. The only area of disappointment came from Sonos Tech Support. Although setup was easy I was not able to link to my music library on my Windows 10 PC. I called Tech Support and waited for 15-20 minutes for a representative. I explained the problem and he immediately wanted to remote in to my PC to troubleshoot. I have had issues with this in the past and prefer to be stepped through the diagnosis rather than give control of my PC to a stranger. He stepped me through a few things including using a cool diagnostic feature of the app that sends all of the connection and software information to Sonos. He reviewed this data and said it all looked correct, then asked again to remote in to my PC. I asked him to step me through the steps he would take and let me stay in control of the PC. After a few checks he declared it "must be a Windows 10 issue or some software on your machine". No help, no solution and no advice on next steps. Very disappointing.

Pros: Put them anywhere, orient them any way and they sound awesome. Easy initial setup Heavy, high quality construction Look great, don't take up too much space

Cons: Tech support not helpful and insist on remote control of PC

Called for advice and questions, ordered product, received product, follow up email all within 3 days. Fantastic. Even better is the quality of the sound from this speaker. And set up all of 2 minutes.

Pros: Great speaker, quality of sound outstanding. Set up easy.

Cons: Just a tad heavy, for wife to move, for me no, problem.

Great speaker so much more depth and clarity than Sonos play 3 very pricey, but worth

Pros: Great sound

Cons: Pricey

Enjoying the new Sonos Play 5. Playing it a lot to break it in good. The older model was excellent also & still have it.

Pros: The sound is fantastic. Plays loud as I want in the den.

Cons: Kind of pricey but if you want quality it's worth it.

I've tried many (Marshall, Bose, Jawbone to name a few) and this by far is the best sounding wifi speaker I've heard. A fuller, richer, deeper sound than the others offer. Clear distinction between right and left channels out of a single speaker. Going to by another for the basement.

Pros: Sound. Appearance. Can be controlled easily by phone, tablet, laptop or desktop once setup is complete.

Cons: Setup can be challenging if your network wifi is weak. In the costly range, but worth it when compared to others.

Only way to go is Sonos products. Unreal sound....

Pros: Very clear and loud.

Cons: Expensive

Hooked on Sonos! Love this speaker and buying another soon.

Pros: portable, simple to set up, good sound

Cons: pricey

Simply amazing. I have a $15K + A/V system with high-end speakers and amps and when at the gym use Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones which are fantastic. So I guess I'm saying I know great audio reproduction. I immediately signed up for Tidal to listen to FLAC audio (less compression) and the sound is knock-your-socks-off great. What sold me was when I heard them at local audio show and the manufactures reps were playing them. I only bought one but they have 2 for stereo and their wireless woofer so I didn't know if just one speaker would sound so great. Given Crutchfield's liberal return policy, I took the plunge and bought one. So far, I've listened to Classical, rock, pop, alternative and Jazz and ALL sound superb.

Pros: The sound quality across the entire spectrum is accurate. The bass is perfect for my ears, not boomy or underpowered. It is like you would hear it live. The definition of the instruments is very good and even with one speaker the sound stage is amazing. Vocals are crisp and spacious. Piano is notoriously difficult to faithfully reproduce and the Play 5 is dead on accurate.

Cons: They are pricey.

I have been waiting for decades to find a speaker system with sufficient quality and function to easily connect my home with music. SONOS has done excellent job and meeting all of my requirements and in fact exceeding them. Thank you SONOS.

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We've been building our home SONOS system over time, adding a new room every so often. This was our first new model Play 5, but our 10th speaker added to our 9th room (we have a paired set of older Play 5s in the living room). The new model is significantly better than the old - in design, depth of sound, and functionality. That being said, I do not believe it should be priced higher than the former model as it was already a high ticket item and the improvements are par for the developmental course. Then again, cost is obviously not the first consideration when buying into SONOS. Let's face it, SONOS equipment is expensive. We are big fans of the overall SONOS experience - we enjoy both having synchronized music throughout the house and the opportunity to have separate, personalized music choices in different rooms. We also love sharing SONOS with guests. Virtually everyone has a smart phone these days so friends and family who visit can easily download the SONOS app and personalize music in their rooms. Set up is smooth, connectivity clean, and music options deep - from streaming to personal library. We look forward to seeing the SONOS ecosystem continue to evolve over time. Oh, and as always the Crutchfield experience was flawless - easy ordering, clear order progress communications, quick delivery, clean packaging.

Pros: Rich sound, ease of set up, design, portability, variety of music sources, options for synchronization and differentiation across units

Cons: Cost

Very pleased with the Sonos Play 5. This is my third unit. Wanted one for patio use and considered a Play 3 however the sound is so good on the Play 5 I just couldn't downgrade. Great sound even outside with plenty of bass.

Pros: portable, convenient, full sound range.

Cons: High cost for just one speaker.

The Play 5 arrived on my doorstep less than 36 hours after I placed my order. I originally ordered two Play 3's and after some consideration, I changed my order a few hours later. I phoned Crutchfield and they apologized and updated my order to one Play 5. I chose the Play 5 because it had a line in for my DirecTV receiver. The set up took me about 25 minutes, only because I had forgotten my passwords to my online music sites. (Pandora, Sirius XM, Spotify) The sound from this speaker is amazing and you will not be disappointed. Sonos has created a speaker that is superior to any other on the market.

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Like our previous speakers this version is easy to setup, easy to use. It is larger than our other Sonos speakers and offers a richer sound. We hardly ever listen to our cd's anymore. We found a great internet station (Calm Radio) & it is on day & night. Our doxie even likes it when we go out. She curls up on HER couch & sleeps until we return home.

Pros: Sound quality, easy of usage

Cons: Not One!

Super nice product great sound easy to install.

Pros: easy to add to system very nice sound for a stereo speaker

Cons: none so far

Overall I am very happy with the Play:5. It is a great sounding single speaker, and by "single speaker" I mean a speaker "system" in a single enclosure. I bought this to replace a Polk satellite/sub system in my work-at-home office. But after using it a few weeks I decided I liked the stereo separation and bass of the Polk satellite/sub system better. The bass on the Play:5 is very good, but still not up to the level of a good sub. So instead, I used it to replace a bluetooth speaker in the bedroom. Since Sonos doesn't support bluetooth, I connect my iPhone6 to it through the line-in jack on the back of the Play:5. With this configuration, I fall asleep to the ambient sound from an app on the iPhone (via line-in) and wake to either radio or music (via Sonos). Both sound excellent! So the bottom line for me is, if stereo separation is important to you then a single speaker is not on par with a good set of quality speakers. Depending on budget, I can see a pair of these (or Play:3s or Play:1s) with a sub as an excellent system. Or in a single room with limited space for components, the Play:5 is an excellent choice. I should mention that I already owned the Sonos Playbar and a pair of Play:1s for home theater usage. So I was already a fan of Sonos before buying the Play:5, and I still very much am.

Pros: Simplicity, sound quality, line-in capable

Cons: Lack of true stereo separation

The Sonos Play 5 was everything that it promised. The set up was quick and easy and the sound experience is amazing. We will definitely be investing in more Sonos products.

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I've had Pokes, JBL, Onkyo and BOSE but Sonos 5 are by far the best Speakers I have had.

Pros: Wireless, size, simplistic and looks

Cons: Haven't found one yet

Pretty nice sound for a tech speaker and a convenient operating system. I'm a stereo hifi buff with musical fidelity and dynaudio, etc. I've started going over to the dark side for the convenience of music servers and cell app interfaces. this speaker was for my son who is thrilled with the interface and clarity... A really good solution for his lifestyle and Spotify, Pandora world.

Pros: Interface for the young generations and reasonably good sound quality

Cons: A little pricey but saved on a scratch and dent that looks like new..

Excellent product for a great price. The sound is impressive for this little unit.

Pros: Cost, Sound, Size and Portability

Cons: None

I'm an old school music enthusiast, so as expected, I did plenty of research before committing to a $500 single speaker. Listen to pretty much all the available options out there and, in my opinion, Sonos have the most stable platform and the most solid sound as of today. When I first installed the Play 5 in my living room, I was quite disappointed with the sound coming out it. With all the hype I was expecting a larger-than-life sound, but this wasn't the case. After running the Trueplay software a couple of times, my opinion began to change. Sound became more harmonious and I dare to say coordinated. Two weeks later, after installing all the available services and uploading all my music, I love it! Nevertheless, it left me wanting more. Another Play 5 paired? Playbar? What mere mortal got the budget?

Pros: Very good sound and solid software.

Cons: It will probably cost thousands to get a kick-ass system.

Sound is great. Ability to play same music or individual music in each room is a great asset. Purchased recently, but so far no problems.

Pros: Sound, convenience, easy setup.

Cons: none

The play 5 sounds great very easy to hook up but I thought it would be a bigger wow with the new play 5. I have Sonos throughout my entire house I would recommend them for big rooms

Pros: Very easy to hook up and they have a great app

Cons: Wish it had a little more power

I picked up one of the original Sonos PLAY: 5 speakers a few years ago and I have to admit that the new model Sonos PLAY: 5 is a noticeable improvement. The bass is a bit deeper. However, the bigger improvement is the simple shape of the new model speaker - much easier to put in place and adds the option of vertical over just horizontal.

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Fantastic, especially for a wireless product that is ~8.5"x 14" Wonderful Sound & very easy to use. Controls are very intuitive.

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Better than I could have imagined. Love it and will be buying more.

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I have 11 other Sonos speakers and am very pleased with this new generation play5. It is much improved with better depth of tonality and better overall reception capability than the older generation.

Pros: Looks, sounds, reception

Cons: It all comes with a higher price.

The Sonos Play 5 is the best sounding wifi music system I have tried. It is easy to set up and has wonderful sound performance.

Pros: easy to set up; easy to use; and great to listen to-the guys in support are very helpful and forgiving even for the dumbest mistakes.

Cons: none

This is a really great sounding speaker, you get incredible clarity and volume out of a relatively small package. It is also fairly portable and I can put it anywhere in my house since it will connect through my wifi network. The only downside is some of the functionality with the app and how it connects. In order for music to play through the speaker, you have to play it through the app and therefore can be limited in how you can play some music (for example you have to have Spotify premium to use it with the app). Other than this the speaker is outstanding and I would definitely recommend it.

Pros: SOUND, portable (fairly), easy set up

Cons: App could be better

I wanted to love these speakers and at times I did but just as often I didn't and that was a problem. I had a stereo pair with the sub connected to a turntable. Dream setup and expensive. Upon listening to older 70's music, I felt the sound to be processed, at times the speakers sounded like they were holding back to protect themselves. Newer digital files, Adele, Ed Sheeran, sound great. I imagine for most people these speakers are more than adequate but if you find yourself on the fence between a traditional setup and this, I don't think you will be happy with this. For me too big an investment. My two cents.

Pros: Convenient, No Wires, Access to all music via Spotify

Cons: Sound is not as rich as I had hoped. Expensive.

Great sounding speaker thought it might be a little louder. But it is fine.

Pros: Sound , Easy setup

Cons: Loudness , Price

Phenomenal sound! Easy set up with great mfr support and website

Pros: Can add additional speakers throughout the building and link

Cons: Nothing

Very good sound when paired as a stereo (L and R channels). I sold the Gen 1 to get the Gen 2. This new gen does sound better, although more expensive. I prefer the look of the old Gen 1. When paired these make for a solid sound system. I have an open living room and was too large an are for just recommend just one speaker (16'x18' with two sides completely open).

Pros: Good sound Nice sound separation

Cons: Price

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This is such a great product. The sound is awesome and can fill a house easy and if you like even more sound you can expand with other Sonos connected through your network. This unit is built very solid and setup is super easy. Sonos app for smartphones allows control of music and volume. Pairing this up with an optional Bluetooth adapter allows tablet and phone connections to stream sound from youtube and such easy.

Pros: Sound quality, Construction, Expandability, Easy Setup

Cons: Price, No Bluetooth support built in

I bought the Sonos PLAY:5 because my boyfriend wanted a Sonos system but also wanted to use a turntable. This is the perfect solution! The sound is great, the interface is simple, and the unit is sleek.

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Another hit for the Sonos family! We already have the play 3 (2) and the play 1 but wanted to add some additional sound to our music family. The play 5 is everything that has been stated about it! The sound is amazing and it is just as easy to hook up as the others. Highly recommend!

Pros: Sharp looking, advanced technology, easy to hook up and has fantastic sound

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Set up takes about five minutes. The sound is crisp at almost all volumes. Excelent speaker for the size. No cord clutter. I'll get another one to fill the entire first floor of the house.

Pros: Great sound, easy setup, can be controled by many devices.

Cons: A little pricey.

Added the new play5 to our Sonos system (Gen1 play5, play3, connect, and connect:amp). The new Play5 has definitely taken a step forward compared to it's predecessor. Overall sound quality is much improved. Not that the gen1 play5 was bad - the gen2 is just better. Improved sound clarity and range at all volumes. Though not a huge bass fan, low frequency performance is certainly better as well. The capacitive buttons for volume, play/pause, and forward/backward are great. Connecting to an existing Sonos system was as easy as ever. As a fan of the gen1 enclosure, I am neutral as far as the aesthetics of the new enclosure is concerned. Though I have to say the new enclosure delivers as far as sound quality is concerned, and that is huge. Mainly I liked the handle in the gen1 version for moving the unit to different locations. The new play5 will be placed where the older one was typically located. And the gen1 play5 will become a portable unit (garage, basement, deck). I have to mention the function of the play/pause button on the new play5. I have found it to be a great feature. You can now resume listening with just a touch of this button - not the same as mute. What ever zones were grouped with this unit previously also start playing again. No app or device needed to resume. Awesome! IMO Sonos continues to be the leader in getting all your music anywhere you want it around your house. And what that ultimately means is you listen to music more - way more!

Pros: Great immersive sound from relatively small speaker - ideal for a larger room. New capacitive buttons and functions are great. Typical Sonos quality and performance.

Cons: Cost is still a bit of a pill to swallow. But overall Sonos performance makes it a worthy investment in my opinion.

I had the previous generation of the Play5's paired as a stereo pair in my living room of my home that is about 40ft in length by 18ft in width. It is a home that is 100 years old and is has plaster walls, wood floors and opens to a few other rooms with tile. When I looked into the new Play5 I was interested and was shocked at how much improved they have become. The previous generation sounded good but these sound like I have a surround sound in the room when using the truesound app. I would highly recommend these to anyone, great sound for the price.

Pros: Great Sound at Low Volume & and High Volume Levels Bass is Amazing (sounds as if there is a separate sub in the room) Ease of addition to existing home automation system

Cons: N/A

I have been a long-time user of the Sonos system and have been delighted with all of the advances in their technology and product line. The update to the Play5 is quite a step up. The range, clarity and separation of sound are noteworthy. While I am not going to run out and replace all of my old 5's, the updated model has very noticeable improvements. Sonos continues to show itself as the best in wireless sound technology.

Pros: Sound quality (separation of sound, range, clarity), ease at set up and operation, integration into the Sonos system

Cons: None

Great addition to our system - freed up other speakers for more rooms! Yes sound ever!

Pros: Good size, can stand either way.

Cons: Black plastic cases could look better.

The new play 5 sounds amazing, looks inconspicuous, and the app works well. The plays 1 and 3 are nice also, but the 5 is most impressive, it fills the room with lows, mids, and highs.

Pros: Compact, simple looking, sounds amazing

Cons: I'm not going to pretend that it isn't pricey

Packaging was second to none. Had little difficulty setting up. The sound is another matter. It sounds good, nice base and you can hear the highs very well. It did not make my jaw drop nor did it put me in an awe moment. Not sure what I expected but perhaps with another one and a subwoofer (more money) maybe the awe factor will come into play.

Pros: Came very well packaged. Is attractive.

Cons: While the wi-fi connection is outstanding, I would have liked a bluetooth connection in addition. Now I have a laptop that has crappy sound, a $500 speaker that can not be used except under certain instances, can not use it as a speaker for the laptop. Disappointing.