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Kevin_29
Contributor I
October 26, 2014
Question

Playbar Vs 2 x Play 1s

What would sond better for music please. A Playbar or 2 x Play 1s
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    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    October 26, 2014
    2 Play:1's would sound better for music.  Playbar adds a surround effect to music so it is better for television/movies.

    I think the Play:1's lack a little in bass unless you have close to a wall or corner (which gives more bass).  I would recommend 2 Play:3's for music.
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    Drakesy
    Lyricist I
    April 28, 2018
    I have a playbar with two play 1's and a sub in the main living room and the sound from all four is fantastic (if not pricey to setup) for movies, gaming and music. If I was just interested in listening to music I would definitely just go for the 2xplay 1's or if you can afford a play5 2nd Gen
    jaimevisser
    Lyricist III
    April 30, 2018
    A playbar will give more bass and definition, two play:1's will give better stereo effect in a big room as you can separate them more. You can connect a playbar to an external audio source (optical), the play:1's are easier to move and water resistant (garden party?). Both options can take a sub to enhance sound. You can always add a playbar to a pair of play:1's for a surround setup.
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