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Add full theater sound to your home cinema setup with this Sonos Playbase. It has 10 amplified drivers consisting of six midrange drivers, three tweeters and a woofer so that you get a full range of sound from a compact device. It includes the Sonos controller app for complete control over this Sonos Playbase.
 
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4 out of 5
4
First Sonos Purchase
on April 19, 2017
Posted by: mrlatindaddy
from Langhorne, PA
I was in the market to purchase a soundbar for my new 55" Samsung KS8000 that I purchased a few months ago. The sound of my TV was ok, but with such a beautiful picture, I wanted the right sound to match it. I started doing extensive research, reading reviews, looking at videos, etc. The Sonos company came up as a brand that is dedicated to hifi sound, so I started to compare their soundbar system vs other competitors at the same price point of $699. The only 3 that stuck out were the Bose SoundTouch 300, Sonos Playbar, and the new Sonos Playbase. At most Best Buy stores they have all of the 3 I mentioned on display. At first, I was really impressed with the Bose SoundTouch 300 without the Bose Sub, it sounded crisp and made you feel part of the movie. Then on to the Sonos Playbase, it was good but not as impressive as the Bose, I thought the Bose was a better sounding system in store. I don't like to just buy stuff on the spot, so I went back to do further research on the Bose and how well it works with my current TV and there were alot of complaints on their consumer boards.One thing to consider is that the systems set up in store are not calibrated to the room in your house where you will be setting it up. I was not looking for a surround system just for the loudness of it, but for the quality of the sound and Sonos just kept coming up as one of the best in the market. I finally pulled the trigger and purchased the Sonos Playbase at Best Buy last week. The set up at home was very simple, including the Calibration which they call True Play. The sound is very nice, the dialouge is clear and the detail is really good. Even though it has a built in sub woofer the bass is not room shaking but nice enough to make you feel those action scenes in movies, that is why they sell a seperate Sub for another $699. I cranked it up to the loudest setting and the system still is able to perform well with no distortions. I really like the Sonos app and the ability to stream music wirelessly with no interruptions. Many people will complain that Sonos does not support anything but Dolby Digital 5.1, but that is the most used surround sound for any streaming service currently. If you have alot invested in physical media, then this is not the system for you becuase you will not get DTS X or Dolby ATMOS supported and this will be impossible to update in order to receive this type of audio signal. Since I no longer own any DVD, Bluray, or HD Bluray's, Dolby 5.1 is sufficient for me for streaming purposes. I will be saving up to make this a truly 5.1 system by purchasing a pair of Sonos Play 1 and the Sonos Sub in the future. I chose the Playbase vs the Playbar because of the form factor, it is slimmer, I do not have my TV hung on the wall, it comes with a small sub built in, and it took Sonos almost 3 years of research to put this product out (unlike other companies who refresh their products every year or so and make you feel like you bought a prototype when the new one comes out). Hope this review helps out those considering buying the Sonos Playbase, to help you with further research look at the Sonos release video of the Playbase, it is about an hour or so long but with helpful information.
My Best Buy number: 2216814815
I would recommend this to a friend!
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These K-Cup® Pods are designed for use with Keurig single-serve beverage machines and feature a Starbucks house blend flavor, so you can enjoy a tasty treat.
 
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Good coffee
on March 1, 2016
Posted by: mrlatindaddy
from Langhorne, PA
Got this on a one day sale for $7.99 for a party. Everyone enjoyed it and there was none left after the party was over. I did not get to even have some; oh well will need to order some more. Can't go wrong with Starbucks coffee.
My Best Buy number: 2216814815
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This humidifier features 2 moisture output settings for precise adjustment and auto shutoff that automatically turns off the humidifier when the water drops below minimum levels.
 
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4 out of 5
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So far, so good
on December 11, 2013
Posted by: mrlatindaddy
from Langhorne, PA
I like this humidifier so far, the compact size allows it to be placed on the night stand. One thing that I did not like is that it does not make it through the whole night, I would say it runs on a full tank of water in the highest setting for at least 6 hours or less. I really like that you can take the water reservoir off to fill it, before I had the Vicks brand which was huge, and you had to add salt to make it work lol. But for the price I paid with 20% off and cashing in $10 Best Buy rewards, I really can't complain. I give this a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
My Best Buy number: 2216814815
What's great about it: Compact Size
What's not so great: Does not make it through the whole night
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The American Colonies, 1775. It's a time of civil unrest and political upheaval in the Americas. As a Native American assassin fights to protect his land and his people, he will ignite the flames of a young nation's revolution. Assassin's Creed III takes you back to the American Revolutionary War, but not the one you've read about in history books.
 
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Not bad
on April 19, 2013
Posted by: mrlatindaddy
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
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The previous Assassins Creed games were better, but I still liked this one as well.
My Best Buy number: 2216814815
My Best Buy number: 2216814815
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Expand your home audio setup with this Sonos Playbase. The 10 amplified drivers produce a full range of sound, as they consist of six midrange drivers, three tweeters and a woofer, and it's compact enough to place anywhere. This Sonos Playbase also includes a controller app for effective customization and easy streaming from mobile devices.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Playbase vs Playbar
By lbreezy225
I've been in the market for a new home theatre sound system, one that also performed well with music as it did with tv/movies. I decided that I wanted to go with the Sonos eco-system due to the quality of sound, simplicity, and overall very impressive reviews.
What immediately plagued me next was the introduction of the Playbase. Up until now after numerous trips to Best Buy and other Audio/Video stores I was pretty set on getting the Playbar. The Playbase however immediately sparked my interest due to the fact that it was a brand new entry from Sonos and that my tv would fit perfectly over the base (Sony XBR65x900E) plus the Playbase in white looked aesthetically pleasing to me. Much more so than the outdated, clunky look of the Playbar.
So that was it, I decided to build my set up around the Playbase. I went back to Best Buy to test it out before my purchase. I was immediately confused by what I was hearing. The Playbase sounded inferior to the Playbar. Every single review I read stated that they sounded almost identical except the Playbase was superior due to it's added sub. That didn't matter to me because I was already committed on purchasing the Sonos Sub.
The only way to know for sure was to bring these baby's home. I purchased the Playbase and the sub. I immediately set up Trueplay along with the sub and played a few songs on it. I was not happy, the music sounded flat and the highs/mids/lows sounded bunched up together. The sound didn't fill my living room like I imagined it. I couldn't really FEEL the music (some of you know what I'm talking about, when I say this). Not the way a system that costs $700 should anyway. The Playbase still had a good amount of lows coming out of it even with the Sub connected. On a side note the Sub is amazing, handled even the slightest low frequency with detail and control. Which leads me to the next issue. The lows coming from the sub were significantly of better quality than the mids and highs that were being out put by the Playbase. It just didn't blend well together as if they were not made to work together cohesively. Then I tested out some tv shows and movies. It sounded better and I was pleased, though not ready to bust out of my pants excited. The dialogue was clear but I didn't really get the "surround" sound effect. Again, the sub overshadowed everything that was coming out of the Playbase.
So after testing the Playbase out for a week I was a little bummed out, possibly considering even not going with Sonos anymore. Still I remember being really impressed with all the demos I heard with the Playbar at the stores. So I went to Best Buy and picked up the Playbar came home and set it up. My suspicions were in fact true, the Playbar was by far the superior product. The sound filled my room, possibly by the bigger sized tweets and that they face out in a angle rather than straight out like the Playbase. It didn't matter that the Playbase has an extra speaker. This was the sound that impressed me in my numerous visits and what sold me to Sonos. I played the same songs and this time around I felt the music. It justified the price tag. It blended with the sub so well as if they were a match made in heaven.
The thousands of positive reviews for the Playbar can't be wrong, though mark my words. The Playbase will without a doubt be rated much lower as time passes. I can say without a doubt that while the Playbar sounds like a premium sound system the Playbase sounds like a nice upgrade to to your tv speakers, but why pay $700 for that?
Overall I feel a little bittersweet about my findings. The Playbase fit better for my set up and looks better. I wish it really did sound the same. It just doesn't. Not by a long shot. Bottom line: if you plan to buy the sub get the Playbar. The Playbase as many reviews have stated is a head scratcher. I wish they just updated the Playbar.
I hope this helps those that are planning to buy into the Sonos eco system and I also hope this helps those who already own a Playbar that's eyeing the new Playbase. If you don't have the sub, get it.
FYI: Several Best Buy employees also agreed to my assessment and agreed that the Playbar had a much fuller sound. I'm sure Sonos wants people to believe that the Playbase is just as good but this just not true.
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mrlatindaddy
Langhorne, PA
April 19, 2017
A few things from your review that I wanted to point out, with any soundbar/soundbase there will never be a true "surround sound" effect unless you get 2 more speakers for the rear and a Sub. Did you try to recalibrate the system with Trueplay after the first try? I am not sure if the Best Buy employee is the best person for an assessment on sound, it usually comes down to the ear of the user themselves and their preference. The Playbase has just released and am sure that it will get great reviews as the Playbar has, time will tell. Sonos does a good job at testing their products to ensure the quality of sound they are known for. I don't think many people are aware of the Playbase unless they do research, people tend to spend less on surround sound nowadays with the cheaper inferior soundbar systems thinking they got a bargain because it sounds "loud".
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