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spydrwebb
Prodigy I
March 11, 2019

Play:3 adequate for TSF, or Play:5?

Already have Play:3 within the space in question, just curious if Play:5 would be justifiable. In short, TSF is about 450 for the room, which is more a rectangle than a square. Dilemma (if you want to call it that) is I'd like to own the flagship Play:5 if for no other reason than to have the best technology available from Sonos, but not sure the room will be sufficient enough space for it. It's a lower level Michigan basement, where a Play:3 is presently on its own "room" assignment as a stand alone option. Currently, the sound is quite awesome but it does take the 3 being a little bit on the louder side to fill the space acoustically. I know a 5 would do that at low volume, but feel it's unlikely the 5 would ever be used in this space at anything beyond 1/3 its maximum output. As such, does it even make sense to entertain the 5? Does the lowest 1/3 of its capacity produce a different enough image than the 3 at moderate to mid-range? Would it make more sense to leave well enough alone, or potentially add a second 3 for a stereo pair?

A lot to discuss here, in terms of all available options. Please leave your opinion when time permits. Thanks, folks!
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36 replies

spydrwebb
spydrwebbAuthor
Prodigy I
March 21, 2019
True Play will indeed be used. Those tone boxes on sonos.com are sexy, but alas another investment.

I'm half-kidding about the impulsivity here, as my self-discipline thankfully will reign supreme. It's what prevents me from having 3 Subs like you! 😉
Beam, Sub, 2 x P:1 -- 5.1 (video) / 2 x P:3 (music) / 2 x gen1 One (music) ----> ever evolving setup, as they say...
Airgetlam
March 21, 2019
I can vouch for the quality of the Flexson stands for PLAY:3s, they're great. Got a pair in my bedroom.
Bruce
melvimbe
March 21, 2019

I'm half-kidding about the impulsivity here, as my self-discipline thankfully will reign supreme. It's what prevents me from having 3 Subs like you! ;)


Absolutely nothing wrong with having 3 subs! I only wish I had a realistic spot for sub #4.
Danny
spydrwebb
spydrwebbAuthor
Prodigy I
March 21, 2019

I'm half-kidding about the impulsivity here, as my self-discipline thankfully will reign supreme. It's what prevents me from having 3 Subs like you! ;)


Absolutely nothing wrong with having 3 subs! I only wish I had a realistic spot for sub #4.


I know, just ribbing you. If you have the space and the budget, why not? Cheers!
Beam, Sub, 2 x P:1 -- 5.1 (video) / 2 x P:3 (music) / 2 x gen1 One (music) ----> ever evolving setup, as they say...
AjTrek1
March 21, 2019
I’d have sub number 4 if it weren’t for HER as it would be in the bedroom ?

I also have Play 3’s on Flexson stands. The last stands I purchased were Sanus height adjustable stands which came with specific mounts for the Sonos One, Play One and Play 3. The latter two having the same screw mounts as the Flexsons. Saved a few bucks with the Sanus stands and have been very pleased.

If you type Sanus in the community search you should find my review ?

Cheers!
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spydrwebb
spydrwebbAuthor
Prodigy I
March 22, 2019
Had previously come across your Sanus review, which was helpful. Scored an open box Sanus pair last night, not adjustable but I don't need them to be. 1/2 off retail was plenty enough motivation to go simple/cheaper. Believe they'll fit the bill.
Beam, Sub, 2 x P:1 -- 5.1 (video) / 2 x P:3 (music) / 2 x gen1 One (music) ----> ever evolving setup, as they say...