25 x 25 room

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Have a room a little bit larger than 25x25, say 700+ sq ft and 8’ ceilings. In one quadrant I’ll be purchasing a Playbase for the TV. I set a $600 budget to spend for supporting Sonos speakers so that we can use the room for occasional parties and thus party music with some bass.

Assuming the Playbase handles the bass, this budget surrounded itself cause it’s about what it would take to purchase these options:

1 Play 5
2 Play 3’s
4 Play 1’s

Thanks ahead of time for your input.

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[quote=AjTrek1]Thanks much for the reply. This is the first that I’m hearing that a Playbase is not meant to be standalone? Really? Also, if I do increase my budget, why not a Playbase and Play 5?[/quote]

To be clear I mean that one doesn't typically shop for a Playbar or Playbase for the sole purpose of music playback. Click the Sonos link and then click SHOP and you'll see the intended purpose for each Sonos product: https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/play1.html

I'm still not sure how you intend to use the Playbase. If you intend to use it with your TV (optical line-in) then OK. You can still purchase the Play 5. Although the Playbase and Play 5 will be in the same room you should name them differently so that each can act independently. When you want to play music through both you'll just group them together. I'd venture to say that a Play 5 and Playbase playing the same music simultaneously will give you good low-end. Here again placement of the Play 5 in juxtaposition to the Playbase will be crucial.

You should also familiarize yourself with the Sonos App, setting up Sonos via WiFi Direct vs Boost Setup and terms such as bonding vs grouping. Cheers!
My requirement is low end for music first, thus the Play 5. The other is something for TV, like a Vizio soundbar for $200. I’m debating whether this setup is better than the equivalent Playbase, as the total costs are the same. I think with playbase alone, even though I probably get better tv audio, I’d lose on the low end as compared to Play 5. If budget was $1200 instead of $700, then a different story.

AjTrek1

My requirement is low end for music first, thus the Play 5. The other is something for TV, like a Vizio soundbar for $200. I’m debating whether this setup is better than the equivalent Playbase, as the total costs are the same. I think with playbase alone, even though I probably get better tv audio, I’d lose on the low end as compared to Play 5. If budget was $1200 instead of $700, then a different story.

Not tryimg to push you...but Stuart_W gave you the best suggestion: Playbar or Playbase (although I prefer the Playbar) and Play:1 x 2 for surround. You''ll get decent low-end for music with the Playbar and the surrounds in full mode. In fact the Play:1's have good accoustic low-end (not wall rumbling) but balanced. Later on add a sub to get full 5.1 sound for movies and great low-end for movies and music (that is wall rumbling) 🆒

Cheers!

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Kumar

You''ll get decent low-end for music with the Playbar and the surrounds in full mode. In fact the Play:1's have good accoustic low-end (not wall rumbling) but balanced.

I agree; this should be the first thing to try at home to see how it works before deciding to not return the kit for a refund.

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sonorbiAuthor

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Could the low end of a playbase/playbar and 2 Play 1’s really mimic or get close to a Play 5?

Anyway, budget going from $499 to $997 is practically double. That’s like 2 Play 5’s.

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Kumar

If all you want is music in a single space, there are cheaper non Sonos options. Get a stereo amp and a pair of HiFi speaker towers at the budget end. If you have access to used kit, you can get excellent value. Wire the TV audio to the amp. Wire a Chromecast Audio dongle to the stereo amp for streamed music from the net. Job done for less that USD 400 with used kit and even with new, USD 500 should cover it.

AjTrek1

Could the low end of a playbase/playbar and 2 Play 1’s really mimic or get close to a Play 5?

The short answer is "Yes". I still prefer the playbar :8
However, you need to listen for yourself and then decide. You can always take the route Kumar suggested?

Good Luck!

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