Chromatic Producer I

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Another Play 3. Wrong move?

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Hi everybody!
Was debating should I sell my Play 3 and get two Play 1's. At the end, I bought a used Play 3 🙂 Shippment in a few days.
A few questions:
Did I make a good choice?
Is the Play 3 still a good speaker, compared to newer Play1 and Play5?
Really how good do they sound in stereo?
How do I trueplay them when in stereo mode?
Will the two Play 3's on the opposite corners of my room provide enough power to fill my 50 square metres of open space? (One Play 3 must be turned out pretty loud to do so. I am looking for evenly spread sound across the room.)

Thanks

Neven

Sonos Play:3

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ChrisAnswer

Lead Maestro

I still believe the Play:3 sounds better than a single Play:1 (more low end) but a pair of Play:1s sounds better then a single Play:3

I always say I believe a Sonos system should always start with a Play:5 because it gives you an input in case of any need for music source outside of the sonos core provided.

two Play:3's situated near corners of room will give you some very good sound. I have found the Play:3 sounds best near wall in corner as it really radiates from there.

You pair them and then the app will ask you if you want to perform trueplay (has to be from Apple device).

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Silverthorn

Prodigy II

I have the Playbase and don't have any issues with dialogue. On the contrary, in Bladerunner 2049 there is a key piece of dialogue that I couldn't catch without the Playbase. Without it, with just the TV speakers, I had to rewind a couple of times to pick it up, with it I could just make it out.

The Playbase has a ported sub that I find adequate. Don't feel the need to get the sub.

"I saw the Stooges and the MC5"

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NevenAuthor

Chromatic Producer I

I have the Playbase and don't have any issues with dialogue. On the contrary, in Bladerunner 2049 there is a key piece of dialogue that I couldn't catch without the Playbase. Without it, with just the TV speakers, I had to rewind a couple of times to pick it up, with it I could just make it out.

The Playbase has a ported sub that I find adequate. Don't feel the need to get the sub.

These are very good news. And, did you have to crank the volume up to hear/understand it?
Neven

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Silverthorn

Prodigy II

No, I new it was coming and I could make it out. I've had no issues with dialogue with the Playbase. Even just dialogue sounds richer compared to the TV speakers let alone music etc.

"I saw the Stooges and the MC5"

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peterlip

Lyricist III

I have two Play 3's on my computer desk. They double as monitor stands 🙂 Total overkill, but the sound quality is amazing and I love it. I was quite surprised how much a difference running through the Trueplay process, but it was definitely worth it.

airforceteacher

Headliner I

I have a pair of Play:3s in my master bedroom, and a pair of Play:1s in my kitchen. I really can’t decide which is better. Placement matters - the kitchen speakers are in little cubbies which I think helps the bass dramatically, while the bedroom speakers are on a fireplace mantel, so no assist from room acoustics. What you listen to matters too. I heavily favor vocal jazz, especially female vocalists and bebop, which all are rewarded with great midrange and highs, which the Play:1 excel at. Certainly the Play:1s enjoy the best dollar/SQ ratio in the Sonos lineup.

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NevenAuthor

Chromatic Producer I

No, I new it was coming and I could make it out. I've had no issues with dialogue with the Playbase. Even just dialogue sounds richer compared to the TV speakers let alone music etc.

Thank you
Neven

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NevenAuthor

Chromatic Producer I

I have two Play 3's on my computer desk. They double as monitor stands 🙂 Total overkill, but the sound quality is amazing and I love it. I was quite surprised how much a difference running through the Trueplay process, but it was definitely worth it.

I will have to trueplay them. Also, my current setup is loudness on, I may turn this of when I pass the trueplay. One of the speakers is near the wall, in the corner, and the other sits on a shelf and has a large window on the left of it. i must say I can notice the difference, the one in the corner sounds much fuller. When i get my playbar or playbase, the second play 3 will also go in the corner. I don’t mind for the surround (or maybe will add one’s later ?

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NevenAuthor

Chromatic Producer I

I have a pair of Play:3s in my master bedroom, and a pair of Play:1s in my kitchen. I really can’t decide which is better. Placement matters - the kitchen speakers are in little cubbies which I think helps the bass dramatically, while the bedroom speakers are on a fireplace mantel, so no assist from room acoustics. What you listen to matters too. I heavily favor vocal jazz, especially female vocalists and bebop, which all are rewarded with great midrange and highs, which the Play:1 excel at. Certainly the Play:1s enjoy the best dollar/SQ ratio in the Sonos lineup.

I was debating what to get. The second play 3 was better choice. My room is really large but play 3’s do a great job.

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