It's a lot to pay for a subwoofer that can't be used with non-Sonos hardware. If you can swing the cost, though, you'll get a tremendous boost to sound quality that integrates smoothly with a full Sonos network.

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  Deep, tight bassEasy setupUnique design

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  Very expensiveCan't be used with non-Sonos gearDust magnet

Considering all that it offers, we can heartily recommend the Sonos Sub. And yeah, we realize that, at $699, it ain’t cheap. But no other sub that we’re aware of combines such a small form factor with this kind of potent, high-quality bass in one heck of an aesthetically pleasing package.

Sonos is still the leader when it comes to wireless, multi-room audio systems. With a dead-easy setup routine, well-designed controller apps, and the ability to play music from both your local stash of MP3s and all the big streaming services , the palindromic home audio supplier is playing with a...

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  Sound is excellent, on par with the rest of Sonos’ speakers. Well-designed dual-driver subwoofer with dual class-D amps offer efficient and distortion-free boom. Sleek looks make the 16-inch-tall box disappear into your ultra-modern decor.

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  That’s a lot of Simoleons. The tall, square-shaped doughnut design can be too bulky for some rooms, even laid flat.

When you're looking for better sound from your flat panel television, sound bars offer a seductive solution: subtle, sexy, self-contained speakers that promise to bring out the best in your favorite movies and TV shows. But for most soundbars, the promise of "surround sound" is an empty one.

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  SONOS platform is ideal for music lovers, Discrete 5.1 surround from compatible sources, Elegant looks, Wireless operation, A model of simplicity

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  Expensive, Single optical input, No DTS decoding, Limited by TVs in getting discrete 5.1 sound

Sonos is a brand that markets primarily on convenience, and their products do exactly what they advertise, which is to produce very reasonable sound quality with an extremely easy wireless setup.

When you decide to pick up a Sonos speaker, you decide to jump into an ever-expanding ecosystem of both hardware and software, with a brand that’s dead set on pushing an immersive experience out to the customer.

The Sonos Sub provides an instant upgrade to your Sonos Play speaker system, but it's quite pricey.

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  The Sonos Sub has a unique, eye-catching design and its wireless function works from anywhere in a room (though it does have to be plugged in). It really augments the sound of your Play speakers and the setup is a breeze.

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  Its finish doesn't match any other Sonos components and the Sub doesn't work as well with the Connect: Amp. It's expensive and won't work outside of a Sonos system.

The latest addition to the Sonos family of products is the Sonos SUB, which is specifically designed to work with the company’s speakers—the Play:3 and Play:5. Either of these can be paired with another speaker of the same model to create a stereo pair for a wider soundfield.Sonos sent me two...

When it comes to multiroom music streaming, few systems are as elegant or as easy to use as Sonos. Now, the company has added a dedicated subwoofer to its range, designed to complement its Play:3 and Play:5 powered speakers, or partner with its digital amplifier, the Connect:AMP.

Sonos wireless audio systems were once the exclusive playthings of the rich and famous. Then the company rebranded themselves, rolled out the “Play” line of $300 and $400 networked speakers, and started selling their wares at Target. So why was…

It's kind of hard to review a subwoofer on its own, but I can say this, when coupled with the soundbar, it makes the sound so much more realistic than soundbar alone. When playing music it definitely adds a depth that is not there with the playbar alone.

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  Great sound. Easy setup.

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  Price.

This piece looks great in my living room.It also pairs perfectly with the existing SONOS Soundbar that I have mounted above my TV. The fact that it's all wireless and all you have to do is plug in the power cord is nothing short of amazing.

Sonos is the superior whole home wireless sound system by adding the sound bar and sub offer to a TV you can create a great surround sound system that also will work as part of the whole home sound system. No wires-all the speakers plugged into an electrical outlet.

The sonos sub woofer is powerful enough to fulfill your needs in almost any size room... Paired with the play bar and a couple play ones or threes sound great

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  Attractive Design, Easy Set-Up, Great Sound Quality

Ideal for several places in our house: Living Room (two stories with NOTHING to dampen reflected sound (very live); Screened-in porch, outdoor patio (infinite baffle)

The SONOS SUB will add more to your Sonos system than you can imagine. I was on the fence about adding it to my Media room setup with a Playbar and 2 Play 1s just because of the price tag. After getting it and listening to music and movies with this new component I am absolutely floored.

I bought the sub to accompany the sonos playbar I ordered. The sub arrived before the playbar so I paired it with two play 5's I have in the kitchen until the playbar arrived. Once the playbar arrived I set it up in the bedroom with two play 3's and the playbar.

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  Like cnet say

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  Like cnet say

This thing sounds awsome! Even a rock could set it up in a couple of minutes flat and I couldn't be more pleased with the sound. It's a beast to carry around at 36 pounds, but the center hole and design of ports (top and bottom) at least make a convenient handle to grab.

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  Style, sound, convenience

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  price, glossy finish is dust magnet!