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1974brickman
Contributor I
May 26, 2017

single play 5 with sub or no sub?

I have a single play 5 and don't intend to buy another one. Is buying the sonos subwoofer overkill or worth it. Thank you. Frank.
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    Kumar
    May 26, 2017
    Assuming the unit you have is the current model, it is an overkill; the first thing to add is a second 5 to make a stereo pair that will make a significant improvement in listening pleasure. But if you don't want to go there, the single 5 will suffice.
      MayorMike
      Lyricist II
      June 24, 2017
      I agree with Kumar. I have several Play 5's in pairs around my house and you will be much more satisfied with the sound of a stereo pair vs. the single speaker. I also have pairs of Play 3's and Play 1's and have not yet found the need for the sub.
      pwt
      pwt
      Virtuoso
      June 25, 2017
      Agreed -- I don't think the SUB will add much value to a single PLAY:5.

      Just for completeness, adding a SUB to a stereo pair of 5s does bring some subtle improvements, especially if you listen to bass-heavy music. It's also the best stereo audio quality one can currently achieve with Sonos speakers.
      4 x P:5 | Sub | 4 x P:1 | 3 x Connect | 2 x Boost | Connect:Amp | 2 x One | Amp | Move | Port | Era 300
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