About the Sonos Play:5
All the music you want — anywhere in your home
All the music you want — anywhere in your home
The Sonos Play:5 can tune itself for the clearest possible sound in your specific room.
Sonos lets you tap into music from your personal collection and from the Internet, anywhere in your house. The all-new Sonos Play:5 makes it easy to get started or add an additional room — it's a self-contained music system with built-in speakers.
The ultimate smart speaker for streaming music
The Play:5 is ideal for spaces with vaulted ceilings, open kitchen/family room combinations, and other large rooms. Sonos gave it six built-in synchronized drivers to deliver rich, vibrant sound.
A convenient touch feature allows you to effortlessly skip songs and adjust volume with just a touch of your hand. You'll get top-notch, room-filling sound from a player that easily fits on a counter in the kitchen or an end table in the living room.
Exceptionally easy multi-room music
Place Sonos music players like the Play:5 in every room where you want to listen to music. The players connect to your home network — either via Wi-Fi® or by connecting one player to your router via Ethernet to create a dedicated Sonos network. This network, known for its extensive range and superior performance, gives you house-wide access to tunes stored on your PC along with a wealth of Internet audio choices. (For the best wireless performance, we recommend adding the Sonos Boost.)
The Sonos app gives you easy wireless control
You can use your iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad®, or Android™ smartphone or tablet to control any and all Sonos players. A free download turns your smartphone and tablet into a full-fledged Sonos controller. Easily navigate and search through playlists and tracks stored on your computer, or select an Internet radio station. Create customized playlists on the fly for individual rooms or for playback over your entire Sonos system. You can also mute or adjust the volume of each of your players.
Trueplay speaker tuning for optimal sound
If you use your Sonos control app on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, great news. You can use your iOS® device to fine-tune the Play:5 with Sonos's Trueplay feature. It uses the mic built into your device to measure how the sound reflects off your walls and furnishings, and then it adjusts the speaker's settings for the best possible sound. Trueplay works with every Play:1, Play:3, and Play:5 speaker in your system. (Currently for iOS devices only.)
Spotify®, Apple Music™, SiriusXM, and more at your fingertips
The Sonos system works seamlessly with a host of streaming music services, including Pandora®, Spotify, Apple Music, Rhapsody®, TIDAL and more. You also have access to thousands of Internet radio stations from around the world through TuneIn Radio, and terrestrial radio stations through iHeartRadio. If you subscribe to SiriusXM Internet Radio, you can tune into all your favorite programming on any Sonos player in your system.
Using an Alexa voice control assistant with your Sonos system
The Sonos One has Amazon Alexa voice control built in. It lets you select songs from compatible music services using nothing but your voice. You can also control your Alexa-compatible smart home devices with it.
But what if you already have Sonos speakers around your home, like the Play:5? You can get those same cool voice control features by adding an Alexa-compatible voice control assistant and pairing it with your existing Sonos system via the Alexa mobile app. Alexa will "see" all the rooms that you have set up in your Sonos system, and you can control music playback in all of them, simply by talking to your Alexa device.
Which music services work with Alexa?
Here's the list of services you can control with Alexa:
- Spotify®
- Apple Music
- Pandora®
- SiriusXM
- Amazon Music
- iHeartRadio
- TuneIn Radio
- Deezer
- Audible
Subscription required for some services.
Compatible with AirPlay 2
The Sonos Play:5 has AirPlay 2 built in. That means you can stream audio directly from your iPhone®, iPad®, or Mac® computer through your Sonos system. That includes soundtracks from YouTube® videos and Netflix movies.
And if you subscribe to Apple Music®, you can do even more. Use Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV 4K to control Apple Music with voice commands. Tell it what selection or playlist to play — and which Sonos speakers you want it to play through.
Expand your Sonos system
You can have up to 32 Sonos music players in your system, and each one can play an independent selection of individual tracks or playlists. Listen to jazz in the den while your spouse plays rock music in the kitchen, or pump a single playlist of songs throughout the entire house during a party.
Product highlights:
- six built-in synchronized drivers
- communicates with other Sonos players via Wi-Fi® or a dedicated Sonosnet™ 2.0 wireless network
- Sonos control app
- free download from iTunes App Store® and GooglePlay
- compatible with iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®
- compatible with Android™ smartphone and tablets
- bass, treble, balance, and volume controls
- Trueplay automatically adjusts Sonos speakers to your room for optimum performance
- Truplay currently works with iOS® devices only
- Apple AirPlay® 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
- plays MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, Ogg Vorbis, and WAV files
- not compatible with protected AAC files from iTunes®
- plays songs from subscription streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Rhapsody, TIDAL, and more
- plays music and podcasts directly from compatible iOS portable devices
- plays streaming Internet radio stations from TuneIn Radio and iHeartRadio
- plays programming from SiriusXM Internet Radio — subscription required
- multi-zone synchronous playback (same music plays in multiple zones simultaneously) or multi-stream playback (each ZonePlayer plays individually selected music)
- top-mounted controls for volume, play, pause, skip, and mute
- Ethernet port
- minijack stereo input for connecting an MP3 player or other audio gear
- configure two PLAY:5 speakers for stereo playback or use them as rear channels with a PLAYBAR and SUB for 5.1-channel surround sound
- works with Amazon Alexa-compatible voice control assistants
- control music selections
- select which Sonos speakers to play
- volume, play, pause, skip and repeat functions
- access to Alexa skills, such as weather reports, smart home commands, and more
- requires AC power (adapter included)
- 14-5/16"W x 7-7/8"H x 6-3/4"D
- weight: 14 lbs.
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- requires high-speed Internet connection
- MFR # PL5G2US1BLK
What's in the box:
- Network powered speaker
- 6.5' AC power cord
- 5' Ethernet cable
- Quickstart Guide
- Important Product Information
Featured review
The bass of play 5 is very nice,it is tight and smooth.the quality of the bass crawl sonically,It is wonderful!the midrange and tweeter delivers balance audio tone quality. The sonos apps and connectivity is fantastic
Jane from Kingman, AZ
Customer Q&A
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Can there be more than one Sonos network in a house? That is, can I listen to one stream in one area and another stream with separate speakers in another area?
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Yes. You can listen to different streams for each, or all the same. Up to you.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Venice, CA on 8/20/2019
Excellent sound quality, easy set-up. Works well!
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Great unit
Crutchfield customer from Grove City, OH on 8/20/2019
Love it. Nice rich base works well in a large kitchen. Complements a six room Sonos set-up. Love my old Gen 1 still, but this is even better.
Pros: Easy setup
Cons: Needs mounting for optimal sound (minor issue)
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Sonos 5
Crutchfield customer from Durango, CO on 8/15/2019
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Madison, MS on 8/8/2019
Great sound in a small package - clear/crisp tones throughout.
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Outstanding service!
Crutchfield customer from Boston, MA on 7/7/2019
Both the product and the Crutchfield telephone sales support were perfect. Thank you!
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Best sound system
Crutchfield customer from Danvers, MA on 6/2/2019
This play 5 is awesome, the sound is amazing sounded like you have a bigger system. And plus you can control everything from your phone and tablet.
Pros: Bass, apps, looks, amazing sound
Cons: Non so far
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Sonos Play:5
Jane from Kingman, AZ on 5/29/2019
The bass of play 5 is very nice,it is tight and smooth.the quality of the bass crawl sonically,It is wonderful!the midrange and tweeter delivers balance audio tone quality. The sonos apps and connectivity is fantastic
Pros: Perfect!
Cons: No hdmi
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 5/26/2019
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Another quality Sonos product
Crutchfield customer from Leesburg , VA on 5/5/2019
This is another great piece of Sonos gear. It is quite a bit larger than what I was expecting and it is quite larger than the Sonos 1 speakers I have. However, the sound is great and the setup, as usual, is super easy. No problem giving this one a five star rating.
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easy set up . great sound
Crutchfield customer from Lometa, TX on 4/29/2019
i am thrilled with these speakers. I was unsure if the set up would be as easy as advertised. it was actually easier than advertised.the sound is great and i love being able to move the speakers. i will be ordering more speakers.
Pros: easy set up.
Cons: one of the power plugs does not fit tightly in the back of the speaker.
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Killer full sound!
Crutchfield customer from Lake Winnebago, MO on 4/25/2019
Great full sound and easy to connect. Love the fact that you can add Sonos speakers and just pair them with the current collection.
Pros: Easy connecting, big room sound, quality built
Cons: Doesn't connect to other WiFi speakers.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Moosup, CT on 4/23/2019
Awsome sound. Easy setup. No need for a sub with this speaker.
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Love this system!
Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 4/22/2019
Love the sound, love the ease with which they all connect. I already expanded my collection to include multiple rooms and everything works seamlessly. Well done Sonos and thanks, Crutchfield, for the expert advice!
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Zephyrhills, FL on 4/14/2019
The sound quality on this bad boy is amazing! My Fiancé loves it, got it for him as a birthday gift.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Silver City, NM on 2/24/2019
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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Worth it
Crutchfield customer from Greensboro, NC on 2/12/2019
Great clarity and full sound.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: Expensive
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Great sound!
Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 1/30/2019
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Cape May Ch, NJ on 1/27/2019
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Galena, OH on 1/8/2019
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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Great sound
Gary from Albany, GA on 1/1/2019
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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Very Good Start
Crutchfield customer from Honolulu, HI on 12/28/2018
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
Cons: None yet
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Amazing complete system for my entire house and pool house
Cecelia from Peachtree City, GA on 12/23/2018
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
Cons: No Cons!
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Awesome Sound and Conveniece
Linda from Peachtree City, GA on 12/23/2018
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!
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Sonos Play 5 - Amazing
Don from Valparaiso, IN on 12/13/2018
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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Sonos Play:5
Tony from Nashville, TN on 12/5/2018
Best speaker I've ever heard. I take Sonos over Bose!
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A Great Buy
Ernie from Danville, CA on 12/2/2018
A great wireless speaker. Self powered is the way to go. Wi Fi is so much better.
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Sonos-sounds great, simple to use
greg from Lake Tapps, WA on 11/26/2018
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.
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Big difference!
BRIAN from Flagstaff, AZ on 11/25/2018
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/
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Salem, VA on 11/22/2018
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 Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Malvern, PA on 11/21/2018
Sonos kicks ass! Hands down, best wireless speaker system you can buy. Simple setup and away you go!
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Amazing sound
Mike from Amesbury, MA on 11/18/2018
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! (but not Bluetooth compatible)
Peter from Suffern, NY on 10/29/2018
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
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 10/23/2018
Very easy to set up matched with an AppleTV and a home wifi network. Wonderful sound.
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Sonos never disappoints
Dan from Albuquerque, NM on 10/23/2018
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)
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Mountain View, WY on 10/16/2018
Utilized these in a tv surround sound system, sounds great
Pros: Easy hook up, easy programing
Cons: Haven't found one
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Golden, CO on 9/23/2018
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Bridgeport, WV on 8/14/2018
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
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from San Diego, CA on 8/5/2018
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Solid performer
Karin from Sacramento, CA on 8/2/2018
Great sound at mid volume, loss of fidelity at low volumes. Bought to connect with my Echo.
Pros: Great sound at mid volume
Cons: None
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Exactly like everyone else has reported
Randy from Sedona, AZ on 7/29/2018
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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Unbelievable Sound Quality
Dean from Uniontown, PA on 7/4/2018
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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Sonos Play:5
Jason from Orlando, FL on 6/26/2018
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Excellent surround choice
Ronald from Seneca, SC on 6/24/2018
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 6/24/2018
Great Sounding!. Wish it had built-in Alexa.
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Nice upgrade
Bruce from Boynton Beach, FL on 6/24/2018
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
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Sounds great, the bass is excellent!
Henry from Rocky Face, GA on 6/21/2018
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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Sonos Play:5
joel from Miami Beach, FL on 6/5/2018
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
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Sonos Play:5
Barbara from Westfield, NJ on 5/22/2018
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Sonos Play:5
Michael from Voorhees, NJ on 5/1/2018
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
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Sonos Play:5
Jim from Summerfield, FL on 4/18/2018
Fantastic sound for guest bedroom!
Pros: Convenience of using phone or tablet to control functions. Great fidelity!
Cons: None
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Dickinson, TX on 4/15/2018
Easy setup, great functionality! What more could you ask for.?
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Big step up from my Play 3
Guest from Oak Hill, VA on 3/11/2018
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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Great speakers
john from Pittsburgh, PA on 3/7/2018
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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Overall Sonos set up
DLL from Scituate, MA on 2/10/2018
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.
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Amazing sound
Jon from Spring, TX on 2/8/2018
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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Not Impressed
Crutchfield customer from Wappingers Falls, NY on 1/22/2018
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Schenectady, NY on 1/22/2018
Excellent product. Just wish it had Blu-tooth. Fast delivery and great customer service.
Pros: Exceptional sound
Cons: No blu tooth
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Great sound from single speaker
Glenn from Brooklyn, NY on 1/4/2018
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Youngstown, OH on 1/2/2018
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Mt Pleasant, TX on 12/31/2017
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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Rocking
STEVEN from Miami, FL on 12/25/2017
I thought the play 3 were rich sounding, until I got these. OMG, they are fantastic,
Pros: Big sound
Cons: None
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Sonos Play 5 amplified wireless music player
Nelson from Casa Grande, AZ on 12/18/2017
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Michael from Presque Isle, WI on 12/13/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 12/7/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Mc Lean, VA on 11/6/2017
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 love this speaker!
Sandy from Seminole, FL on 11/1/2017
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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Amazing!
Robert from Houston, TX on 10/29/2017
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
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from The Villages, FL on 10/29/2017
Excellent Does every thing the Crutchfielh said it would
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Good & Convenient
Martin from Joplin, MO on 10/26/2017
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Brett from Los Angeles, CA on 10/23/2017
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.
Pros: Easy setup, good sound wuality
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Long Valley, NJ on 10/10/2017
I already owned a Gen 1 Sonos Play:5 and the Gen 2 dominated. Very Highly Recommended.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Mount Sinai, NY on 10/1/2017
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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Perfect for a new sound field in dining/living room
John from Anaheim, CA on 8/24/2017
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.
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quality stuff
Crutchfield customer from Franklin Square NY on 8/14/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Sean from Massachusetts on 8/13/2017
It's a great speaker that produces a clear, crisp sound. It produces a high level of audio excellency.
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Sonos Play:5
Stephen from Atlanta, GA on 8/7/2017
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.
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Super sound purchase
carol from Sarasota, FL on 8/6/2017
Great sound, looks great, streaming is fabulous.
Pros: size, capabilities, appearance
Cons: using wireless slows internet
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Sonos Play:5
Carl from Roswell, NM on 7/31/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Chattanooga, TN on 7/17/2017
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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Best Sonos speaker
Eric from Chattanooga on 6/12/2017
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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Most AMAZING sound from such a compact unit!
Maree from Sevierville, TN on 6/12/2017
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
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Excellent full sound with all types of music
Crutchfield customer from Charlottesville, VA on 5/30/2017
Easy set up- worked right out of the box. Excellent full sound. Easy to set up as stereo pair.
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Sonos 5 Review
Pat from Minneapolis, MN on 5/29/2017
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Richard from Greeneville, TN on 5/28/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Allen from Valparaiso, IN on 5/21/2017
Very fast service, and a follow up call to make sure I was satisfied.
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Easy NDA effective
Crutchfield customer from Ambler, PA on 5/14/2017
Sounds great and couldn't be easier to set up!
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Pittsburgh, PA on 5/6/2017
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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Great sound,
Brian from Wenatchee, WA on 4/17/2017
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
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On the homestretch to perfection
???? from Lawrenceburg, TN on 4/12/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Dave from Avon, CO on 3/26/2017
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
Cons: Price
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Just buy it!
Barry from Exton, PA on 3/23/2017
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
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Pair 'em up!
AJM from Lincoln, NE on 3/19/2017
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.
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Quality full sound / Easy setup
Crutchfield customer from Baltimore , MD on 3/12/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Taft, CA on 2/27/2017
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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Small package,big sound
Rob from Dayton, OH on 2/26/2017
Pricey, but worth it. Easy to set-up, simple to operate and most importantly, the sound quality is superb.
Pros: Quality, great sound,ease of set-up.
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Simplicity at its finest
Kevin from Henagar, AL on 2/24/2017
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Irvine, CA on 2/6/2017
Amazing sound from a single speaker, fills the room! Bluetooth control from IPhone works great.
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Outstanding customer experience, user interface; quite good sound
Niel from Olympia, WA on 1/26/2017
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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Awesome Sound
Brian from Mason, OH on 1/22/2017
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)
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Great Sound, Fantastic App
Jeff from San Diego, CA on 1/9/2017
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Long Island, NY on 1/9/2017
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)
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Excellent Sounds, Great App
Steven Gary from Philadelphia, PA on 1/3/2017
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Joaquin from Guaynabo, PR on 1/2/2017
Excellent speakers should have bought them earlier. Sound is impressive and voice is very clear.
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Chappaqua, NY on 12/21/2016
Amazing crisp & clean sound! I want to buy another one for my other room
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Sonos Play:5
Chuck from Columbus, IN on 12/18/2016
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.
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Super equipment at a a great price
Daniel from Kansas City, MO on 12/13/2016
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
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Carmel, IN on 12/11/2016
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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Doesn't work with all APPS
andy from Martinsville, VA on 12/8/2016
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.
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Full resonant sound and convenient control!
Nancy from Liverpool, NY on 12/3/2016
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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Great speaker
Andy from Lees Summit, MO on 11/9/2016
It is very easy to set up and sounds great.
Pros: easy to set up
Cons: availability of speaker stands
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 9/19/2016
Great product. Integrates well with our Apple ecosystem and our Internet radio services.
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Good so far
Andrew from New York, NY on 9/19/2016
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
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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Irvington, VA on 9/11/2016
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Kansas City, MO on 9/8/2016
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Parker, CO on 9/6/2016
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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Sonos Play:5
King from Bel Air, MD on 9/5/2016
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.
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SONOS = High quality sound, ease of set-up
Art from Asheville, NC on 9/5/2016
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
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Don't know how I did without it
Crutchfield customer from Elkridge, MD on 9/4/2016
Great speaker! I bought one. Sounds great! Ordering another next week. NICE
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Awesome sound!
Anthony from St. John, VI on 9/3/2016
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
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sonos 5
Crutchfield customer from Anaheim, CA on 8/21/2016
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Big Sound!
BHarrison from Woodbridge, VA on 8/8/2016
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.
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Clear, big sound. Very impressed.
Peter from Nashville, TN on 8/2/2016
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.
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Sonos Play:5
John from Scottsdale, AZ on 7/19/2016
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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Sonos PLAY 5
Bruce L from New York, NY on 7/19/2016
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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Sonos Play:5
Kevin from Pinehurst, NC on 7/3/2016
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Somos Play5
Butron from Somera, NY on 6/28/2016
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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Great for the patio. Big sound, little sound
Crutchfield customer from Boulder, CO on 6/26/2016
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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Sonos Play:5
Crutchfield customer from Reno, NV on 6/20/2016
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Great Speaker System and Sound Not Thrilled With Support
Jeffa from Everett, WA on 6/19/2016
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
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phenomenal product
dave from Clifton Park, NY on 6/13/2016
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.
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Sonia 5 2nd Gen
Will from Spring Lake, NJ on 6/13/2016
Great speaker so much more depth and clarity than Sonos play 3 very pricey, but worth
Pros: Great sound
Cons: Pricey
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Sonos Play:5
John from Yelm, WA on 6/5/2016
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.
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Best wifi speaker I've heard.
CC from Franklin, IN on 6/1/2016
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.
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Sonos 5
Bones1 from Kennewick on 5/22/2016
Only way to go is Sonos products. Unreal sound....
Pros: Very clear and loud.
Cons: Expensive
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Sonos Play:5
KG from Hilliard, OH on 5/16/2016
Hooked on Sonos! Love this speaker and buying another soon.
Pros: portable, simple to set up, good sound
Cons: pricey
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Simply Amazing
Dave S from Matthews, NC on 5/14/2016
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.
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Sonos Play:5
Fred F from Cary, NC on 5/11/2016
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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SONOS Play 5
SONOS Enthusiast from Washington, DC on 5/1/2016
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
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Sonos Play 5
Will L from Nashville, TN on 4/26/2016
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.
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Sonos 5
Tim from Charlotte, NC on 4/14/2016
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.
Pros: Sound Clarity Style
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Awesome!
A from Hartford, CT on 4/13/2016
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Superior sound to our other Sonos speakers that we loved~~~
Doxie Momm from Medford, NY on 3/31/2016
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!
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Sonos new Play 5
Harold from lynchburg, VA on 3/24/2016
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
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Very happy with the Play:5...but
Richard A from Maumelle, AR on 3/22/2016
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
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Sonos Play 5
Guest from st john, IN on 3/20/2016
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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Sonos are the Best
Hungry Hippo from kent, WA on 3/18/2016
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
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Nice speaker for gen x
Hhibird from hilton head island, SC on 3/9/2016
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..
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Excellent Sound at a Great Price
kyaros1977 from Denver, CO on 3/2/2016
Excellent product for a great price. The sound is impressive for this little unit.
Pros: Cost, Sound, Size and Portability
Cons: None
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Sonos Play 5
Ricardo M from san juan, PR on 2/24/2016
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.
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Excellent speakers.
Syd B. from new york, NY on 2/18/2016
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
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Sonos play 5
S.W. from south elgin, IL on 2/16/2016
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
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Sonos PLAY: 5
Edmund from Charlottesville, VA on 2/13/2016
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.
Pros: Deeper Bass, Speaker Shape
Cons:
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Sonus PLAY5
Curtis D from bellingham, WA on 2/10/2016
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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Sonos Play:5
Neura from san juan, PR on 2/9/2016
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Unbelievable
-k from san jose, CA on 2/7/2016
Better than I could have imagined. Love it and will be buying more.
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Greatly Improved a Great Speaker
Ed from Tucson from tucson, AZ on 1/30/2016
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.
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A special product with great support
Peter from jacksonville, FL on 1/30/2016
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
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Great Speaker
mm17382 from springfield, OH on 1/26/2016
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
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Really good but not for me
Carlo from Long Island, NY on 1/25/2016
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.
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Great Speaker
Pleas P from Gatlinburg,TN on 1/24/2016
Great sounding speaker thought it might be a little louder. But it is fine.
Pros: Sound , Easy setup
Cons: Loudness , Price
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Sonos 5
Michael B. from New Jersey on 1/18/2016
Phenomenal sound! Easy set up with great mfr support and website
Pros: Can add additional speakers throughout the building and link
Cons: Nothing
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Great sound as a pair
DNV from Florida on 1/18/2016
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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Play:5
Paula from Texas on 1/12/2016
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Awesome Sound Rock Solid Design
SoundBuy from Michigan on 1/11/2016
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
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Perfect!
Nicole from New York on 1/5/2016
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!
Jay from Georgia on 12/31/2015
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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Great sound
HMM from Missouri on 12/30/2015
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.
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Gen2 Play5
rich from Colorado on 12/30/2015
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.
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Amazing Speaker for Size and Price
DRH from Seattle, Washington on 12/28/2015
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
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New Sonos Play5 is even better than the previous model
Arnie S from Virginia on 12/26/2015
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
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Gen 2 - great speakers
Larry E from California on 12/26/2015
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.
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Amazing
Eric from California on 12/25/2015
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
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Very nice but...
DougC from New York on 12/23/2015
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.
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Sonos Play5
James boy from Kansas on 12/22/2015
I replaced an earlier version of the Play 5 with this newly released version. While I perfectly happy with the earlier version, I decided to go for the newer release, based on its early reviews. I am more than pleased with my new Play 5! The range, fullness and clarity are simply outstanding and an improvement over its earlier counterpart. I also enjoy the sleeker appearance and somewhat smaller footprint.
Pros: Fullness and clarity of sound.
Cons: None.
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Best speaker ever!!
Agb from Nj on 12/20/2015
The sonos 5 speaker is the best speaker ever. It's well made and offers a deep rich sound that's matched by none
Pros: Deep Rich sound Quality all around Easy to use
Cons: None that I've come across
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Excellent product
B00buu from Massachusetts on 12/17/2015
Excellent sound, no brainer setup, looks great, excellent packaging, a no regrets purchase
Pros: I love everything about this product. The sound is excellent.......it will make you move!!
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Sonos Play 5 wireless speakers
GeorgeM from Stillwater, New York on 12/17/2015
I purchased 2 of the latest Play 5's to use in stereo mode in a very large (24 x 18) vaulted ceiling kitchen. The speakers are located on top of kitchen wall cabinets. The sound is absolutely top notch. A few weeks later I purchased the Sonos subwoofer and added it to that system. I now have a concert hall quality sound system - actually better than most concert halls! I run the whole system off of an older Ipad dedicated as a music server in the kitchen.
Pros: Fantastic sound. Easy setup with a very nice software interface.
Cons: These speakers are pricey but I don't actually consider the price a 'con' given the quality of sound and workmanship. I plan on buying additional speakers now that I'm familiar with the product.
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Simply awesome...especially now with Apple Music
Dan from Verona NJ on 12/17/2015
I was already sold on Sonos, but the new play 5 raises the bar even higher. The clarity and range of this speaker is a big leap forward. Now that Apple Music is available, this is a killer combo...while pricey, I have absolutely no regrets.
Pros: Sound quality, simplicity, access to just about any music ever recorded
Cons: Price...I wouldn't mind a few more around the house, but that will have to wait.
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New Sonos Play 5
Front Royal from Virginia on 12/15/2015
Surprising easy to set-up and great sound in a large space ( 30'x 17'x10') . The SONOS app makes expanding the system a snap. But what earned this rating was the sound. I only hope they deliver 7.2 surround sound soon so I can cut those cords. If you are tired to small and underpowered bluetooth this is what you want.
Pros: Fair price, great sound and easy set-up.
Cons: Wish the grill came in white as well as the body of the speaker.
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Hits the mark
swegs from Seattle, WA on 12/14/2015
You can't beat the Sonos system for ease, quality and versatility. Love the second gen Sonos 5. I have music throughout the house now with controllers for two stereos, a 1st gen 5 and a 2nd gen 5.
Pros: Great sound, easy to setup and easy to use.
Cons: A little pricey.
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Great with Playbar
Crutchfield customer from Ohio on 12/13/2015
I bought 2 of Play 5's to use for surround sound with the Playbar. Although they are pretty expensive, the sound quality is great. The convenience is superb and the ease of use wonderful. I have owned and enjoyed Gen1 Play 5's (4 of them) for several years. These new Play 5's re bigger and badder for sure. I have recommended SONOS to several friends who are now enjoying SONOS sound in their homes.
Pros: Easy set-up; sound quality; size; user friendly;
Cons: expensive, with no discounts; doesn't play well with other products
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Best Wireless Speaker
D.S. from Illinois on 12/13/2015
Incredibly easy to set up. Amazing sound. The "balance feature is fantastic. Highly recommended.
Pros: Easy set-up, great sound
Cons: Price
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So crisp and clear. How could it be this easy to set up?
drcpace from Massachusetts on 12/11/2015
It is pretty amazing how fast you can go from getting the speaker out of the box to enjoying wonderful music using your smart phone. I have two of the Play 5's in our vacation home, and four in my home. They just fill the house with great sounding music!
Pros: easy setup. great quality sound, sturdy.
Cons: Expensive
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Best I've owned!
Wayne S from Florida on 12/11/2015
I've wanted a whole house sound system for most of my life and started comparing the Bose Soundtouch with the Sonos speakers. The first thing you notice is the heft in this speaker and when it comes to speakers, heavier is usually a sign of better. They certainly look and feel like a much better product than the Bose. Now, as for sound: I've never heard anything like it (Play 5). Just a few minutes of various types of music makes you think you're listening to a far more expensive piece of equipment. It does need a high speed connection and will be affected by how many devices are drawing on your network. A Boost might be a good idea if you have heavy traffic and a moderate speed. Otherwise, my four speakers (paired 1s and a 3 also), now anchored by the Play 5 in our great room, is filling our house with almost constant holiday tunes. I might add one more Play 3 to pair with mate and that should do it.
Pros: Great look Great feel Great sound Amazing versatility Easy set-up Compact
Cons: Fairly expensive May need Boost in certain situations
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Songs 5
Tony from Guaynabo PRo on 12/10/2015
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OK so far
MEM21 from New York on 12/6/2015
Just received a Sonos Play:5 - overall good so far. They came in excellent protective packaging, the units are simply beautiful, and it took only 20 minutes to set up - that was great. Sound quality is good - I am using them with Spotify only now - so I take sound quality with a bit of grain of salt. Some variance in bass response - I wonder how much contributed by signal quality from Spotify, nonetheless sometimes bass sounds a bit flabby/farty. Sonos app easy to use - allowed me to set up Spotify quickly as well as locate the speakers in a room. However there is a delay sometimes in song selection and volume control. Also bit irritating that Sonos app does not stay open on iPad/iPhone or give you the opportunity to control it from the locked screen as other apps do - so that you can control it quickly. E.g. if I have the thing blaring and a phone call comes in, you have to unlock your device and locate the app before controlling volume. I took one of the speakers into another room yesterday afternoon, and the Sonos app had a lot of difficulty staying connected with that speaker. Perhaps something glitchy about separating speaker pairs. Nonetheless, Overall I am pleased so far.
Pros: Beautiful design, easy to set up, sound quality overall great
Cons: Sonos app glitchy/slow at times, bass response a little flabby with Wi-Fi player
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Bill
Fantastic sound from Virginia on 12/6/2015
The Sonos Play 5 is an amazing source for tunes. The sound is crisp, full, and detailed, without any colouration like the darkness of BOSE products. It interfaced easily and quickly with my network and connects to amazing internet sources as well as my iTunes library. I would love to replace all of my surround sound speakers with Play 5's.
Pros: Clear, clean sound. Easy set up and interface with my network. Excellent selection of internet channels. Easy sharing of iTunes library. Sonos app works well on iPhone 6.
Cons: None.
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Sonos Play:5
Guest from New Jersey on 12/3/2015
Got the first generation Play 5 on a great open box special! First experience with Sonos and all I can say is I love it...great sound and great features within the Sonos App. Looking forward to getting sub next! Was a big Bose fan, but now I think Sonos has them.
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Hardware doesn't get much better than this
Cam from Boston, MA on 12/3/2015
Very balanced sound, bass mids and highs are all clear and well represented. The speaker looks very nice and the orientation options are appreciated. The controls are simple and useful.
Pros: Sound Design Functionality
Cons: Software is outdated
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Excellent
EF from New York on 12/3/2015
Sonos is great. I have an apt and the various speakers are an excellent choice - but the Play:5 surpasses them all.
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What an upgrade!
Alan from Tennessee on 11/30/2015
I had the original Play 5 about two years ago but i didn't keep it because it just never satisfied me with music output. It was very anemic and the bass was very bloated and boomy during low volume and no bass at higher volumes. When compared to similar sized wireless boxes, It pretty much sounded like crap against the B&W Zepplin or the NAD Viso 1. I even preferred two Sonos Play 1's to the sound of the gen 1 Play 5. Well I must say the Gen 2 Play 5 is just insane! It has so much power and clean low bass that its approaching the output of a powered PA speaker like my QSC K10. This new Play 5 exceeds all other compact wireless speakers I have heard. The design is fantastic - its clean, compact and heavy. I really like having the AUX IN port so I connect my turntable or a bluetooth adapter. My Sonos System consist of a Playbar, 4 Play 1's and a Play 5 (Gen 2)
Pros: Massive Bass that doesnt distort - Acoustic Output - Design
Cons: nothing at all
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Sonos Nails It
jonS from Albany, NY on 11/26/2015
I previously owned two play 5 speakers, as well as play 1 and a connect. When I read various reviews I decided to upgrade and sold my play 5's. (A bit of a hassle that, and not because it was hard to sell the speakers). Although obviously losing some money on the deal, I have not been disappointed. I listen to a variety of music, including classical, world, jazz, blues, etc. The sound is much clearer, much more live. For those of you living in this area it is the difference between hearing music in the acoustically superb Troy Music Hall and the Palace Theater in Albany. In the former Hall you can hear a pin drop and the sound is excellent from wherever you sit. In the Palace, with its carpeting, the sound is absorbed by the walls and floor and comes out muddy and thin. Now the old play 5's were not that bad. It's just that the new ones are that good by comparison. YOU WILL NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE IMMEDIATELY, AND IT IS DRAMATIC. I have not tried to use them as a stereo pair, though I read they sound even better. I use them in upstairs bedroom as my main stereo in the living room has two very old, but good Advent speakers that sit just off the floor.
Pros: Excellent sound, good design
Cons: No bluetooth support. No battery support. These are not really a problem with these speakers, because not one is likely to move them around all that much. It would be very nice to have these features on the play 1 however.
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Oh Sonos Mio!
david from New York on 11/25/2015
Just swapped out my "old" Play 5s for a pair of the new ones and at first blush all I can say is a loud Phil Rizzuto quality "Holy Cow!" They have most definitely stepped up their game. Did I need a new pair? Do any of us really "need" any of these toys? Baby wants. Baby gets. And...scene. Do not hesitate to step up to the new heights. These are punchier...fatter....cleaner...sweeter. I have the sub too. Connectivity was basically the time it takes to open a carton of Yogurt. Flawless. A million different services. I have both Deezer and Tidal because....well: baby wants. Just amazing.
Pros: Perfection realized.
Cons: Oh why be negative?
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More details on the Sonos Play:5
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Sonos Multiroom Music System
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Connections
Sonos Multiroom Music System
Sonos PLAY:5 (Generation 2): The PLAY:5 (generation 2) is part of the Sonos wireless multiroom music eco-system consisting of a family of wireless network speakers, players, and amplifiers. Start with a single PLAY:5 speaker and add more over time - including the Sonos PLAY:1 / PLAY:3 / PLAY:5 powered speakers, the Sonos One voice-activated speaker, the Sonos Connect:Amp / Connect zone players, and the PLAYBAR / PLAYBASE / BEAM soundbar speakers (all sold separately). With multiple zones, you can play the same or different songs in different rooms. Up to 32 Sonos devices can be connected in one system.
Two Ways to Connect Wirelessly: Sonos brings great sounding music wirelessly to any room in your house, without a big wiring project through SonosNet or WiFi.
- SonosNet Wireless Mesh Network: Sonos can utilize its own SonosNet proprietary wireless mesh network technology to provides superior wireless range for whole-house coverage, ensure synchronous music playback, and avoid sources of wireless interference. The transmitting range of the Sonos wireless system is approximately 100', depending upon your home's layout. In addition to the PLAY:5, you will need a Sonos Boost (sold separately) connected to your network router/modem via a Ethernet cable.
- WiFi Wireless Network: Sonos can also operate over your home's existing WiFi network (802.11 b/g/n; 2.4GHz). Because you are connecting wirelessly to your home's existing WiFi network, you do not need to hardwire a Sonos Boost to your router/modem. The Sonos system's wireless range will be dependent on your home's existing WiFi network. Sonos products manufactured after March 2014 are loaded with the proper firmware and ready to go out of the box for WiFi connectivity. All Sonos products manufactured prior to that date will require a wired connection to facilitate a firmware upgrade and hereafter they will be able to work over WiFi.
Notes:
- You cannot connect the Sonos system via both the SonosNet proprietary mesh network and WiFi; you will need to choose one. Sonos recommends using its proprietary SonosNet wireless mesh network over WiFi when applicable.
- The Sonos proprietary mesh network will provide a more secure wireless connection with fewer interruptions for optimum performance.
- WiFi is subject to greater interference from other WiFi and 2.4GHz devices on your network. WiFi connectivity is not compatible with 5GHz (you will have to use the Sonos wireless mesh network in this case).
Ethernet Port (10/100 Mbps): In addition to built-in WiFi, the Sonos PLAY:5 is equipped with one Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps). Use it to wire directly to your router to operate Sonos if WiFi is unstable, or use the Ethernet port to provide Internet accessibility to non-wireless devices if you're using a SonosNET Boost setup.
Music Streaming Services: Sonos gives you access to unlimited music; such as your iTunes library, your favorite music services, and thousands of Internet radio stations, shows, and podcasts.
- Online Music Services: Sonos works seamlessly with TuneIn, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, Google Play Music, Apple Music, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Rhapsody, TIDAL, Deezer, SoundCloud, and more; plus downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. (Service availability varies by region.) Click here for the latest online music services (some online services require a paid subscription).
- Music Libraries: Sonos supports playback of music from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on your home network where you have shared music folders. Sonos can play music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, supporting the most popular audio formats. Sonos indexes your music folders so you can view your music collection by categories (such as artists, albums, composers, genres, or tracks). Sonos supports the following audio file formats - MP3 (compressed), WMA (compressed), AAC (MPEG4), iTunes, Ogg Vorbis, Audible (format 4), Apple Lossless, FLAC (lossless), WAV (uncompressed), and AIFF (uncompressed).
- iTunes Music: The Sonos wireless music system supports the playback of music and playlists managed with your iTunes account (playlists are limited to 40,000 tracks). Sonos can access your iTunes music files from your network computer or directly from your Apple iPod iOS device (4.0+) running the Sonos app.
Sonos Controller App: Sonos allows you to control playback functions, search features, and multiroom audio distribution through the Sonos Controller app (for Apple iOS 10.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) or the Sonos Controller software (for Windows PC (7-up) and Mac OS X 10.10-up) - letting you control the entire Sonos eco-system from your compatible smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer. The new navigation bar (My Sonos, Rooms, Browse, Search and More) at the bottom of the app makes finding what you're looking for effortless and moving between music quicker than ever.
- My Sonos: Organize your music with the My Sonos tab. It's the simplest way to combine and access all the music you love. Bringing together in one simple screen all your favorite songs, playlists, albums, podcasts and radio stations from across your different music services.
- Now Playing: The Now Playing screen features album art and basic playback controls. For a deeper look into the music you're listening to, the "Info View" screen gives you artist bios, album reviews and concert listings. See related artist suggestions to discover a new band for your queue. You can also add to your playlists, delete songs from your library, and share tracks to Twitter or Facebook.
- Rooms: You can choose to play different songs in different rooms, choose to group all rooms together to hear the same music throughout your home, or choose to group only certain rooms together for music playback. You can also crank up the volume for each room individually or together.
- Browse & Search: Browse your music services, favorites, internet radio, personal music library and playlists. You can browse your music content by Album, Artist, Song, or Playlist. You can even search across all of your music services and files simultaneously, so you can find the music you love instantly.
- More: Provides personalized & custom settings for your Sonos system. Adjust and audio settings like bass, treble, balance, and loudness for each room location.
Note: The Sonos device, Apple iOS/Android device, Windows PC, and/or Mac computer must be connected to the same wireless network.
AirPlay 2 (Firmware Update Available): AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any sound from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the Sonos One, Play:5, Playbase speakers, and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You will also be able to ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music on compatible Sonos speakers. You can even watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on a Sonos One, Play:5, or Playbase speaker. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room.
Note: Even though the Play:1, Play:3, Playbar, and other Sonos products are not AirPlay 2 compatible, you can still group these Sonos speakers with an AirPlay 2 compatible player (like the Sonos One, Play:5, or Playbase) to unlock AirPlay for your entire system.
Optional Voice Control: Through a free network software update you'll be able to control your Sonos system through any Alexa or Google Assistant enabled device (including the Sonos One, Amazon Echo, and Google Home - all sold separately). Specific control functions will vary by digital voice assistant.
- Amazon Alexa: You can ask Alexa to play music on a specific Sonos device in an specific room of your home from these featured music services (Apple Music, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, & Spotify). Using the Alexa app, you can group your Sonos products and your Alexa-enabled devices together. This makes it easier for Alexa to control your Sonos products based on which room or area they are in. You can pause, resume, and skip songs, as well as change the volume with all Sonos compatible online music services.
- Google Assistant: You can ask Google to play music on a specific Sonos device in an specific room of your home from these featured music services (Google Play, Spotify, YouTube Music, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio). You can pause, resume, and skip songs, as well as change the volume with all Sonos compatible online music services.
Notes:
- You can only configure your Sonos system to work with one digital voice assisant; choose either Alexa or Google Assistant (you cannot use both). You will need to search and enable the Sonos skill from the Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device or computer. Your Sonos equipment and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices must be on the same wireless network.
- Sonos and Alexa or Google Assistant work together using a single Amazon or Google account. If you have a second Sonos system in another location, you'll need to use a second Amazon or Google account if you'd like to use Alexa. An Amazon or Google account can only be in use on one Sonos system at a time.
- Click here for more information regarding Amazon Alexa on Sonos. Click here for more information regarding Google Assistant on Sonos.
Home Network Requirements: To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements:
- High-speed DSL/Cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet-based music services. If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may experience playback issues due to fluctuation in download rates.
- If your modem is not a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Sonos' automatic online updates, or stream music from an Internet-based music service, you must install a wireless router in your home network. If you don't have a wireless router, you will need to purchase and install one before setting up your system.
- The Sonos Controller app (for Apple iOS 10.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) is required for system setup. Initial setup is not possible through the Sonos Controller software (for Windows PC (7-up) and Mac OS X 10.10-up).
- Connect at least one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can add other Sonos components wirelessly. Or setup your Sonos component wirelessly via WiFi without any hardwire connection.
- For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to your home network router using an Ethernet cable.
- Make sure all of your Sonos components have the latest software update installed.
Note: Although Sonos is compatible with most networking equipment, some network devices are incompatible. Usually when networking hardware does not work with Sonos, it's because it lacks support for the network protocols that Sonos uses to operate, like UPnP, STP, and SMB/CIFS.
Automatic Updates: The Sonos wireless music system supports free automatic software updates so you will always have the newest features and music services to enjoy. Simply register the Sonos device and the Sonos Controller app on your smartphone/tablet or the Sonos Controller software program on your laptop/computer will automatically notify you when software updates are available. By simply pressing one button your system updates itself.
Speaker & Amplifier Section
Six Discrete Speakers & Amplifiers: The PLAY:5 (generation 2) uses six state-of the-art Class-D amplifiers individually coupled with the unit's six speakers to deliver superior sound to any room. Two 0.75" tweeters and one 1" tweeter create a crisp and accurate high frequency response, while three dedicated 4" mid-woofers ensure the faithful reproduction of midrange and midbass frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments. Each driver is powered by its own state-of-the-art, great sounding Class-D amplifier that is light weight, powerful and very energy efficient in standby and use.
Acoustic Port: The acoustic port on the rear of the unit serves two purposes: it is vital to the sound output of the PLAY:5, and it doubles as a convenient handle when moving it from one room to another.
All-Digital Sound Architecture: From the recording studio to your home the music is reproduced as the artist intended. All filter settings, active equalization, and time-alignment are done in the digital domain through state-of-the-art DSP circuitry so there is absolutely no loss of audio quality or energy.
Equalization Settings: The PLAY:5 offers adjustable bass, treble, balance, and loudness controls for optimal sound performance.
Touch-Sensitive Controls: The PLAY:5 provide touch-sensitive controls on its top-panel. Controls include Volume Up/Down, Play/Pause, & Previous/Next Track.
Mounting Options: The PLAY:5 speaker can be positioned vertically or horizontally. Integrated rubber feet protect your furniture and keep the speaker securely in place. The PLAY:5 is designed to withstand high humidity, such as in a bathroom with a running shower. However, the PLAY:5 is not waterproof or water resistant.
Trueplay Tuning (for Apple iOS): The layout of a room, and where a speaker is placed, can have a significant impact on the sound that you hear. Trueplay, an auto-tune app within the Sonos App, uses the microphone in your Apple iOS device to measure how sound reflects off walls, furnishings and other surfaces in a room, and then fine tunes the Sonos PLAY:5 speaker to make sure it sounds great no matter where you've placed it. The Sonos PLAY:5 speaker already sounds fantastic, but Trueplay brings you even closer to how music should sound. Completing Trueplay tuning for a room takes approximately 3 minutes from start to finish.
- Compatibility: Trueplay is compatible with the Sonos PLAY:5, Play:3, and Play:1. In order to perform Trueplay tuning, the Sonos app for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 7 or higher is required. This includes iPhone 4s and higher, iPad 2 and higher, as well as iPod touch 5th generation and higher. Trueplay tuning is not available if the VoiceOver" feature is enabled on your Apple iOS device. Trueplay is currently not compatible with Android.
- 1Ch/1.1ch & 2Ch/2.1Ch Tuning: Trueplay can be used with a single speaker setup, two speakers configured as a stereo pair, or either of these configurations with the Sonos Sub added.
Note: You will need to retune the PLAY:5 speaker using TruePlay, if you move the speaker within the same room or to another room, change the orientation of speaker (horizontal vs. vertical), or change the configuration of the speaker setup (going from a single speaker to a stereo pair for example).
Creating a Stereo Pair: For a wider stereo experience, you can combine two PLAY:5 units in the same room to create a pair of stereo speakers. In this configuration, one unit serves as the left channel and the other serves as the right channel. The Sonos Controller app can be used to configure the units in this manner. When creating a stereo pair, the speakers should be placed 8' to 12' apart.
Optional Wireless Subwoofer: The optional Sonos Sub 1 wireless powered subwoofer (sold separately) can be linked with the PLAY:5 to enhance its bass response. The set-up procedure for the Sub adjusts the crossover automatically so it seamlessly integrates with the PLAY:5. Through the Sonos Controller app, you can also set the phase and level of the subwoofer to match it to the PLAY:5's output.
5.1ch Surround System: Two Sonos PLAY:5 wireless speakers can be used to create a wireless 5.1ch surround sound experience with the Sonos Playbar, Playbase, Beam and Sub 1. Now you don't have to run wires to a powered sub or rear speakers to enjoy true 5.1ch audio.
Connections
Ethernet Port: There is a rear-panel RJ-45 Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps) for hardwiring the PLAY:5 speaker to your network router.
Aux Input: You can connect an external source, such as a portable music player or a CD player, to the unit's rear-panel minijack (3.5mm) input. The Aux input is automatically detected when a device is connected, and the source appears on the system. Music from the external source can be played in any zone. The volume is controlled by the Sonos wireless music system, however, the playback (pause, music selection, etc.) must be controlled at the source.
AC Power: The Sonos PLAY:5 operates on standard household current (100-240V, 50-60Hz) using the supplied 6.5' AC power cord.
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