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Playbase and sub's

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new convert to Sonos - I have a playbase and two Play Ones set up for home cinema. Slightly disappointed by the bass of the Playbase .. just wondered is the Sub a good and worthwhile addition? .. bearing in mind the £700 it costs!

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nifoxke

Prodigy I

Yeah there's really no replacement for a subwoofer to provide the lows.

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Mugs

Prominent Collaborator I

Playbase has good lows but sub takes the experience to whole new level.

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Keithmac

Virtuoso

Sub was an excellent addition to my Playbar, as has been said the only real option for the lows is a subwoofer..

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Paulbaker6Author

Avid Contributor I

thanks guys - time to save some pennies up

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Skelton

Prodigy I

Paul, I had basically the same experience you did. Playbase was OK, but it didn't wow me. The addition of the Sub was an impressive change. I'd say keep your eyes open for a sale, and get one when you can save 10-15%.

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nifoxke

Prodigy I

Either a sale or a returned, open box item. I essentially got $100 off both my Playbase and Sub going for open box and they're mint condition.

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bigosufan

Enthusiast I

Absolutely get the sub. As others have stated, it will completely transform your home cinema experience. I feel that the playbar (or playbase) and Play 1s are good speakers. The sub is a great speaker. It puts out high-quality lows without any distortion. If I am watching a movie in the basement with the system at 1/2 volume, my wife can feel the base two stories up in our master bedroom. Definitely get it!

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Primalspy

Lyricist III

I too have the Playbase and although the bass is perfect for television, I don't find it to be enough for movies and music.
I purchased the Sanus Playbase stand & it looks super clean with my 41" TV but having second thoughts on whether I should have gone for the Playbar + sub instead.
Bear in mind that I'm married & my wife hates wires & obtrusive electronics. The Playbase looks very nice. Not a huge fan of the silver metal accents on the Playbar's grill but looks like it may offer more separation and be louder for to larger speakers (I think).
The wires to the right were from when I temporarily connected Blu-ray player. Other than that, it's super clean looking. I even have an Amazon echo in the back & a pair of Sony wireless headphones.
Any thoughts?

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Chris

Lead Maestro

surprised in that many have said playbase has pretty good bass.

But - as a playbar owner who got the sub. Sub adds a lot! The Sonos sub is terrific. I tend to move around my house to listening areas. Sometimes paired to playbar sometimes paired to other play speakers in other rooms. It is a very good sub.

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Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)

Chris

Lead Maestro

The sub can be hidden about anywhere - its fairly small and I forget mine is even in the room. You can hide it anywhere in the room - it doesn't need to be near TV. Low End sound is not directional so you have no idea the direction its coming from so placement isn't much of a concern.

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Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)

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