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Our quick take
Sonos Playbar - 5.0 / 5
Design
Measures 85mm x 900mm x 140mm, black only Can be wall-mounted or placed on top of furniture IR receiver, 2x Ethernet ports, no HDMI, no RCA inputs
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What’s the Playbar like as a TV speaker?
Nine Class-D digital amplifiers Connects via optical audio cable Requires TV to be on
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What’s the Playbar like as a Sonos speaker?
Stream music from over 100 music services Group with other Sonos speakers Voice control via an Alexa-enabled or Google Assistant-enabled device Trueplay tuning compatible
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What’s the Playbar like as part of a home cinema setup?
5:1 Dolby Digital system with Sonos Sub and two Sonos speakers No Dolby Atmos support Wireless and was setup
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How easy is the Sonos Playbar to setup?
Requires Sonos app to setup Requires Wi-Fi connection Trueplay tuning requires iOS device
What is Sonos Trueplay and how does it work?
To recap
The Sonos Playbar delivers great sound, super easy setup and it is excellent as both a TV speaker and a standalone Sonos speaker, offering all the features that come with the Sonos system, including brilliant app control, voice control via an Alexa-enabled or Google Assistant-enabled device and fantastic multi-room capabilities, as well as the additional TV functions.
