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Paulbaker6
Avid Contributor I
October 25, 2017
Question

Playbase and sub's

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
nifoxke
Prodigy I
October 25, 2017
Yeah there's really no replacement for a subwoofer to provide the lows.
Mugs
Prominent Collaborator I
October 25, 2017
Playbase has good lows but sub takes the experience to whole new level.
Keithmac
Virtuoso
October 25, 2017
Sub was an excellent addition to my Playbar, as has been said the only real option for the lows is a subwoofer..
Paulbaker6Author
Avid Contributor I
October 26, 2017
thanks guys - time to save some pennies up
Skelton
Prodigy I
October 26, 2017
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%.
    nifoxke
    nifoxke
    Prodigy I
    October 26, 2017
    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.
      bigosufan
      Enthusiast I
      October 27, 2017
      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!
        Primalspy
        Lyricist III
        April 15, 2018

        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?
        Chris
        Chris
        Lead Maestro
        April 15, 2018
        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.
        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
          Chris
          Lead Maestro
          April 15, 2018
          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.
          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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