SUBby Sonos
PROS
- The SUB significantly improves the overall sound of any Sonos system.
- Setup of the SUB is extremely simple using the Sonos controller app.
- Sound from the SUB is distortion-free and without cabinet rattle.
CONS
- At $700, the SUB doesn't come cheap.
- The glossy black finish is a dust magnet and will require frequent cleaning.
- The SUB can only be used in a Sonos setup. If you decide to switch to another brand of speakers, you won't be able to use the SUB with them.
- LIST PRICE$699
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| Name | SUB | PLAY:5 (2015) | PLAY:5 | Zikmu Solo |
| Manufacturer | Sonos | Sonos | Sonos | Parrot |
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| List Price | $699 | $499 | $399 | $1000 |
With the SUB, a Sonos system is no longer just for background music; you’ll actually want to sit in front of it and really listen to your tu…
With the SUB, a Sonos system is no longer just for background music; you’ll actually want to sit in front of it and really listen to your tunes.
...you don't have to place the SUB in the corner of a room, as with a traditional bass speaker.
...you don't have to place the SUB in the corner of a room, as with a traditional bass speaker.
The Sub will work with any of the amplified products in the Sonos range, but none of the non-amplified devices.
The Sub will work with any of the amplified products in the Sonos range, but none of the non-amplified devices.
If you already have a Sonos system, just plug the Sub into an outlet wherever you want it to live, fire up your Sonos controller app (I used…
If you already have a Sonos system, just plug the Sub into an outlet wherever you want it to live, fire up your Sonos controller app (I used my iPhone) and add it to your system’s existing mesh network.
It nearly blew the bloody doors off. There's a heft to the sound that can rattle your fillings, given the chance.
It nearly blew the bloody doors off. There's a heft to the sound that can rattle your fillings, given the chance.
Basslines suddenly stretch right down to chest-shaking frequencies, with the Sub transforming the crisp, punchy performance of the Play:3 in…
Basslines suddenly stretch right down to chest-shaking frequencies, with the Sub transforming the crisp, punchy performance of the Play:3 into a far more visceral experience.
Even with the volume cranked up high, we heard none of the rattles you'd hear from a subwoofer with anything less than a top-notch shell.
Even with the volume cranked up high, we heard none of the rattles you'd hear from a subwoofer with anything less than a top-notch shell.
The Sub has only one control, a button that connects it to the rest of your system, and as a result there are no crossovers, phase switches,…
The Sub has only one control, a button that connects it to the rest of your system, and as a result there are no crossovers, phase switches, or other fiddly knobs to worry about; the software takes care of all that.
The biggest downside is that all that bass comes at a fairly hefty price. The glossy edition comes in at £599 ($699) while the cheaper matt …
The biggest downside is that all that bass comes at a fairly hefty price. The glossy edition comes in at £599 ($699) while the cheaper matt Sub isn't available until October when it will cost £499 ($599).
...using the array of Sonos controller apps available - you can manage things like gain and bass levels at the press of a button. It's very …
...using the array of Sonos controller apps available - you can manage things like gain and bass levels at the press of a button. It's very easy to use, like everything Sonos makes.
If you do place it under your seats, prepare to get you butt rumbled. The sound here is as loud and as precise as any system we've yet teste…
If you do place it under your seats, prepare to get you butt rumbled. The sound here is as loud and as precise as any system we've yet tested.
One major downside? The high gloss finish is a dust magnet like I have rarely seen. That is why I will likely wait for the matt black versio…
One major downside? The high gloss finish is a dust magnet like I have rarely seen. That is why I will likely wait for the matt black version that arrives this fall at a slightly lower price of $599.
The SUB and other Sonos components happily communicate with one another, automatically adjusting audio settings to suit your room and placem…
The SUB and other Sonos components happily communicate with one another, automatically adjusting audio settings to suit your room and placement requirements: All filter settings, equalization, and time alignment are done through DSP circuitry.
Just 15cm thick and around 40cm high, it's not something that will dominate the floor of your living room.
Just 15cm thick and around 40cm high, it's not something that will dominate the floor of your living room.
This is no gimmick: The sound improvement is real, and easily tuned to your level of liking.
This is no gimmick: The sound improvement is real, and easily tuned to your level of liking.
Whatever I threw at it, from Miles to Zeppelin, Brahms to The Beatles, and Pandora to FLAC, it all sounded as good as the source file was pu…
Whatever I threw at it, from Miles to Zeppelin, Brahms to The Beatles, and Pandora to FLAC, it all sounded as good as the source file was pure and my ears could pick up on.
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