Alas, when asked whether Sonos would encourage/allow folks to hack the Playbar, we were told that while the hardware is capable, the company's unwilling. Lehnert also informed us that the Playbar's brain is a fully-fledged Linux computer powered by 800Mhz Motorola PowerPC silicon and hundreds of megabytes worth of RAM and NAND storage. Sonos' solution is much more efficient in terms of space and power needed for optimal performance, according to Hilmar Lehnert, the Playbar's Senior Engineering Program Manager. This differs from traditional stereo setups where one amp pushes gobs of current to all connected speakers. Each of the nine speakers - which are specially constructed to Sonos' specifications - has its own attached amp tuned to match that specific driver's acoustics. The thoughtful engineering doesn't stop there, either. It can accomplish that trick thanks to its speakers' 45-degree baffle angle and an on-board accelerometer that automatically tailors the speakers output accordingly (just like the Play:3). The Playbar is a flexible bit of kit, in that it can be mounted on walls or laid flat and still sound fantastic. That's not to say the Playbar doesn't sound good solo, it's just that the experience was significantly improved when the Sub was added into the mix.
#SONOS HOME THEATER MOVIE#
With the sub, movie sound effects had a much richer, theater-like sound, and bass-heavy tunes got some welcome low-end punch. While it provides very tight, clean bass by itself, we found that the Playbar benefitted greatly from the presence of a Sonos Sub. Speaking and singing voices are replicated faithfully, and the unit shines in the high and mid range. Whether we were listening to Pink Floyd or watching a clip from Super 8, the Playbar delivered the high fidelity audio we've come to expect from Sonos. A volume rocker and mute button reside on the left end alongside an LED indicator light, and there are a pair of IR receivers embedded in the aluminum baseplate.īuild quality is top-notch all around, with high quality materials and super solid construction - 20 screws hold the bar together, every interior wire is wrapped in foam tape, and every joint is sealed by a gasket to prevent unwanted buzzing, regardless of volume level.
Each end is capped with a textured black material and is ringed with the same aluminum that adorns the bottom. Its an understated bar covered in high-grade black speaker cloth, with an extruded aluminum plate running along the bottom that, in addition to providing some visual contrast, serves as a heat sink for the sealed speakers and electronics that lay within.
#SONOS HOME THEATER UPDATE#
Update your settings here, then reload the page to see it.įirst things first, the Playbar looks, and sounds good. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. We got to see (and hear) the Playbar for ourselves at Sonos HQ in Santa Barbara, California and chat with the folks who built it, so join us after the break to learn more about the company's first foray into home theater. Speaking of, the Playbar goes on sale worldwide on March 5th for $699, €699 or £599 depending which part of the globe you call home. Naturally, Playbar can deliver simulated surround sound on its own, but it can also be paired with Sonos' other speakers to deliver true 5.1 channel sound should your wallet be willing and able.
#SONOS HOME THEATER TV#
Naturally, it can be controlled by the Sonos app, but volume can also be toggled by your TV remote, thanks to the IR receivers on board and the remote codes stored on Sonos' servers. It connects to TVs, game consoles and cable boxes via Toslink cable and wires into home networks via Gigabit Ethernet or wireless connectivity can be had for those who own a Sonos Bridge. It's got nine speakers: six 8-centimeter (3.15-inch) aluminum cone mids powered by neodymium magnets and three 2.5-centimeter (1-inch) titanium dome tweeters. But, what if you're looking for some Sonos gear that can stream your favorite MOG or Spotify playlist and deliver surround sound on movie night? Well, you're in luck, because the Playbar has arrived, packing all of Sonos' streaming capabilities you know and love in a soundbar form factor.
We've long been enamored of Sonos' musical streaming technology and its wireless speakers, whether it's the S5 Play:5, the Play:3 or the Sub.
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