Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black)
- Price: $299.00
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- Mfr# PLAY3-B
Product Highlights
- Digital Music Player with HiFi Sound
- Three Driver Speaker System
- Three Dedicated Digital Amps
- Two Mid-Range Drivers
- Single Tweeter & Bass Radiator
- Stream Music from Internet Radio
- Play Your Entire Music Library
- Stream Music from Internet Services
- Controller App for Android/iOS Devices
- Add Wireless Players All Over Your House
The Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black) delivers digital music with HiFi sound. It works by connecting to an Internet source via Ethernet cable or Bridge (sold separately). Once connected, you can play your music from your music library or stream music from Internet Radio stations, as well as Internet music services.
The PLAY:3 features a three driver speaker system with three dedicated amplifiers - one for each driver. There's one tweeter, two mid-range drivers and one bass radiator. If one room or one speaker isn't enough, you can expand wirelessly by adding Sonos players all over your home. You can enjoy multi-room simultaneous streaming or a different music source from each player. For added flexibility, you can control your PLAY:3 remotely via Android device, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
Crystal-Clear, Room-Filling Sound
- Three Speakers Powered by Three Dedicated Digital Amplifiers
- The PLAY:3 uses three state-of the-art digital amplifiers individually coupled with three speakers to deliver great sound to any room. The wireless music system provides pure, clean sound that is perfect for bringing room filling music to a kitchen, bedroom, office or just about any other room in your home. A bass radiator produces powerful low notes while two mid-range drivers and one tweeter fills out the sound
- Class-D Amplifiers
- State of the art, great sounding amplifiers that are light weight, powerful and very energy efficient in standby mode and during regular use
- Tweeter
- A single tweeter creates a crisp and accurate high-frequency response
- Mid-Range Drivers
- Dual dedicated mid-range drivers ensure the faithful reproduction of mid-range frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments
- Bass Radiator
- A bass radiator is tuned to use the energized air volume inside of PLAY:3 to provide deep, clean and surprisingly powerful bass from such a small package
- All-Digital Sound Architecture
- The PLAY:3 reproduces the music as the artist intended. All filter settings, active equalization and time-alignment are done in the digital domain through state-of-the-art DSP circuitry, so there's absolutely no loss of audio quality or energy
- Adjustable Bass & Treble Controls
- Optimize sound performance using room-specific bass, treble, balance and loudness controls. Adjust volume by individual room or by groups of rooms
Access Music from Several Sources
- Pre-Loaded Internet Radio Stations (Free of Charge)
- Get over 100,000 free radio stations, shows and podcasts - all for free. Plus, you can tune in without turning on your computer. Browse for stations or type in specific call letters or a radio host you love
- Endless Music from Popular Online Music Services
- Sonos works seamlessly with AUPEO!, Deezer, iHeartRadio, JUKE, Last.fm, MOG, Pandora, Rdio, Rhapsody, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Slacker Radio, Songl, Spotify, Stitcher SmartRadio, TuneIn, Wolfgang's Vault, WiMP and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks (service availability varies by region)
- Computer-Free Music Playback
- Get instant access to millions of songs and thousands of radio stations - without ripping, downloading or turning on a computer. Sonos connects directly to these services over the Internet and then streams the music to the rooms of your choice
- Play Music from Your Computer in Any Room
- Play music stored on up to 16 PCs, Macs or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices on your home network, supporting the most popular audio formats, from iTunes to MP3
- Listen to Music That's Stored on an iPod or iPhone
- Dock, charge and wirelessly play the music from an iPod or iPhone with the Sonos Dock (sold separately)
Other Cool Features
- Easy Internet Connectivity for Other Products in Your House
- When wirelessly connected to a Bridge or another player, you can use the Ethernet port on the back of your PLAY:3 to bring standard Internet connectivity to your set-top box, DVR, PC, game console or network hard drive
- Top-Panel Volume & Mute Controls
- The PLAY:3 provides quick, top-panel access to volume and mute controls when you don't have a Controller in hand
- Multiple Orientations
- Position the PLAY:3 in a horizontal or vertical orientation to make a perfect fit into tight spots around you home, including: bookshelves, nightstands, corners or just about anywhere else. The EQ automatically adjusts so the sound you hear is always great, no matter what orientation you use
- Rubber Feet
- Place the PLAY:3 on any kind of surface in your home without fear of scratches or scrapes
Control Your Sonos Music System with Your Smartphone, Tablet & More
- Control All Your Sonos Players via Android Device, iPod touch, iPhone or iPad
- Free Sonos Controller apps for Android, iPhone and iPad let you control your Sonos players, music on the Internet and your computer right from the palm of your hand. Download the apps for free from the iTunes App Store or Android Market
- Integrated, Multi-Room Control
- If you have multiple music players, you can control what music is playing in every room in your house, from anywhere in your house. Sonos Controllers aren't tied to a specific player, so you can use any Controller to control the music and the volume in all your rooms
- Find & Play Your Favorite Songs in an Instant
- Browse or search for songs and stations, choose the music and control the volume from anywhere in the home
- Wirelessly Connectivity
- Android devices, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad connect to your Sonos system through your home WiFi network
- Includes Sonos Controller for Mac or PC
- Turn any Mac or PC desktop or laptop computer in your home into a Controller. The software is included for free with every Sonos component
- Dedicated Sonos Control (Sold Separately)
- Increase your control with a dedicated touch screen Sonos Control featuring instant-on, dedicated buttons and long battery life
Wireless Multi-Room Music with SonosNet
- Integrated Wireless Capability
- The PLAY:3 can go anywhere, delivering music to any room in your house, wirelessly. Music players and controllers establish their own secure wireless mesh network that delivers the extensive range and superior performance you need to get music all over your house 1
- SonosNet Wireless Mesh Networking Technology
- SonosNet provides whole-house coverage, ensuring synchronous music playback, and it avoids sources of wireless interference. Incorporating sophisticated MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, SonosNet uses multiple antennas and radios together to boost signal strength and reach remote locations. Plus, it works with any mix of Sonos components and it's compatible with all previous generations of Sonos Players, Control and Bridge
- Play a Different Song in Every Room at the Same Time
- Tune in to an Internet radio station in the bedroom, stream a music service in the kitchen and play a song from your music library in the living room - simultaneously
- Listen to the Same Song in Every Room with Perfect Synchronization
- Play the same song in different rooms, simultaneously, without echoes or delays. You can even add or drop rooms from your "rooms grouping" and still be in sync
Simple Setup & Expandable Design
- Simple Setup
- The PLAY:3 requires no technical or wireless expertise. Just put a PLAY:3 in any room where you want music, plug it in and enjoy. Wire one PLAY:3 or Bridge (sold separately) to your router to access a world of music on the Internet. The Sonos System Setup software provides simple on-screen prompts on any Sonos Control. With the touch of a few buttons, you'll be playing music all over the house in minutes
- Expandable Wireless System
- Expand your wireless music system room by room. Wirelessly add more PLAY:3 devices to your house and enjoy true multi-room wireless music streaming
- Simple to Move
- The PLAY:3 is so small that it's easy to move to the backyard, deck or any other room. Simply pick it up, plug it in and enjoy the music
Automatic Software Updates
- Features & Music Service Updates Delivered Automatically & For Free
- The Sonos system keeps getting better over time with updated features and music services. Once the Sonos music system has been registered, Sonos will automatically notify you when software updates are available. Simply press one button and your system updates itself
Go To
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Amplifier | 3 x Class-D Digital Amplifiers |
| Speakers | Three Driver Speaker System: one tweeter, two mid-range drivers & one bass radiator (each driver is individually powered by a dedicated amplifier) |
| Stereo Pair Setting | Allows you to group two PLAY:3 devices in the same room with one PLAY:3 serving as the left channel and the other as the right channel |
| Music | |
|---|---|
| OS Support (For Stored Files) | Windows XP (SP3) or higher Mac OS X 10.6 or higher NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices supporting CIFS |
| Music Services Supported | AUPEO!, Deezer, iHeartRadio, JUKE, Last.fm, MOG, Pandora, Rdio, Rhapsody, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Slacker Radio, Songl, Spotify, Stitcher SmartRadio, TuneIn, Wolfgang's Vault, WiMP and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks (service availability varies by region) |
| Internet Radio Supported | Streaming MP3 Streaming WMA |
| Audio Formats Support |
Support for compressed MP3, iTunes Plus, WMA (including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Audible (format 4), Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV & AIFF files Native support for 44.1 kHz sample rates (additional support for 48, 32, 24, 22, 16, 11 & 8 kHz sample rates)
1
Please Note:Apple "Fairplay," WMA DRM and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Previously purchased Apple "Fairplay" DRM-protected songs may be upgraded close |
| Album Art Supported | JPEG PNG BMP GIF |
| Playback Modes | Crossfade Shuffle Repeat |
| Playlists Supported | iTunes Rhapsody WinAmp Windows Media Player MusicMatch (.m3u, .pls, .wpl) |
| Networking | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Port | A single Ethernet port that can connect the PLAY:3 to a wired home network or allow an Ethernet device to connect through SonosNet |
| Wireless Connectivity | SonosNet (a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Top-Panel Lights | Sonos component status indicator Mute status indicator |
| Top-Panel Buttons | Volume Mute |
| Finish | Black with graphite grille |
| Mount | Standard 1/4"-20 threaded mounting socket |
| Language Support | Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish & Swedish (supported by Sonos system software) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | 4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C) |
| Power Supply | AC 120/240 V, 50/60 Hz (auto-switchable) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 10.6 x 5.2 x 6.3" (268 x 132 x 160 mm) |
| Weight | 5.71 lb (2.6 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 4 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (3)
- Easy to set up (3)
- Great sound quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (4)
- Basic systems (3)
- Multiple rooms / whole house (3)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 4 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-4
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Weak Bass
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
I grouped two Play:3 speakers with my Soundbar and they work great. Definitely need to add the Sonos subwoofer at some point but otherwise a very cool system - no complaints!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Sonos subwoofer
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- No Support Google Play
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
I gave this item as a gift but also get to use it too. It is really easy to set up and link in musice from itunes and amazon cloud. The only down side is that google play is not compatible, but I have more music in amazon cloud so I don't miss it that much. I found the interface to be really intunitive, and I hardly ever say that about technology. It had good sound quality and the 3 can go really loud. I want one in every room.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact size
- Mobile Phone App Control
- Zone-based Options
Cons
- No On-off Power Switch
- Proprietary Software
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
- Home
- Home Theater
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Outdoors
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
Add Sonos speakers to the long list of poorly executed wireless technology.In the case of Sonos, the system fails not because the speaker sounds lousy. It's a good enough speaker if you're playing MP3s. And the wireless works as well as most wireless -- with the usual interruptions and flakiness that unfortunately don't lend themselves well to audio playback. The system fails because Sonos will only allow you to use the speaker wirelessly through a poorly conceived proprietary iTunes-like application.Why!? Why?! Why?!Why do they think that people want to add ANOTHER stinking music manager application to iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media or whatever else people may ALREADY use to manage their music? Why do they think I want to spend a gazillion hours retooling my audio for their average speaker system?! Argh!They could have designed their application to simply route outbound audio to their wireless transmitter, but they chose to build a clumsy and MANDATORY music library application instead. They chose to force their customers to redo what most of us have been doing already with the EXISTING clumsy software.So what I've ended up with is a speaker (which you can't turn off, by the way; it's always on) which requires me to connect a minijack to it if I want to play iTunes, or a CD, or video, or audio from any other source than their terrible player. There are a lot of good speakers out there for $ which would've been a better value than this.To cut Sonos some slack, I'll acknowledge that if you're willing to commit 100% to this system for playback that it will allow you to play your music library wirelessly and I don't really know what the "better" options are. They have management functions which allow you to play different music on multiple speakers in different rooms using the same library. I also want to note that you can control playback with your mobile phone if you're into that kind of thing.In my case, there is simply no reason to use it as designed and I should've just bought a nice pair of speakers that I could connect to a minijack. It would've allowed me vastly more options for things I could play back from my PC (and TV) and saved me money and the headache of another cludgy wireless device.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
- Small footprint
Cons
- No Line-in Plug
Best Uses
- Home
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
Have two play:5s in the living room and wanted to extend the music into the kitchen. The play:3's combination of small size, simple setup, and relatively big sound have made it a great purchase.If you have a play:5 to compare it to, you'll definitely notice the play:3's somewhat lighter bass, and if this is your first speaker I'd suggest spending the extra hundred for the Play:5. But if you have just a small room, or are looking to expand into a bunch of rooms inexpensively, this is a great solution.Only thing I wish it had is a line-in plug (since it would then be the perfect portable ipod dock replacement).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-4
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 4 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (3)
- Easy to set up (3)
- Great sound quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (4)
- Basic systems (3)
- Multiple rooms / whole house (3)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 4 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-4
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Mount
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power Output
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- Weak Bass
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
I grouped two Play:3 speakers with my Soundbar and they work great. Definitely need to add the Sonos subwoofer at some point but otherwise a very cool system - no complaints!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Sonos subwoofer
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
- No Support Google Play
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
I gave this item as a gift but also get to use it too. It is really easy to set up and link in musice from itunes and amazon cloud. The only down side is that google play is not compatible, but I have more music in amazon cloud so I don't miss it that much. I found the interface to be really intunitive, and I hardly ever say that about technology. It had good sound quality and the 3 can go really loud. I want one in every room.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact size
- Mobile Phone App Control
- Zone-based Options
Cons
- No On-off Power Switch
- Proprietary Software
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- DJ / Mixing
- Home
- Home Theater
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Outdoors
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
Add Sonos speakers to the long list of poorly executed wireless technology.In the case of Sonos, the system fails not because the speaker sounds lousy. It's a good enough speaker if you're playing MP3s. And the wireless works as well as most wireless -- with the usual interruptions and flakiness that unfortunately don't lend themselves well to audio playback. The system fails because Sonos will only allow you to use the speaker wirelessly through a poorly conceived proprietary iTunes-like application.Why!? Why?! Why?!Why do they think that people want to add ANOTHER stinking music manager application to iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media or whatever else people may ALREADY use to manage their music? Why do they think I want to spend a gazillion hours retooling my audio for their average speaker system?! Argh!They could have designed their application to simply route outbound audio to their wireless transmitter, but they chose to build a clumsy and MANDATORY music library application instead. They chose to force their customers to redo what most of us have been doing already with the EXISTING clumsy software.So what I've ended up with is a speaker (which you can't turn off, by the way; it's always on) which requires me to connect a minijack to it if I want to play iTunes, or a CD, or video, or audio from any other source than their terrible player. There are a lot of good speakers out there for $ which would've been a better value than this.To cut Sonos some slack, I'll acknowledge that if you're willing to commit 100% to this system for playback that it will allow you to play your music library wirelessly and I don't really know what the "better" options are. They have management functions which allow you to play different music on multiple speakers in different rooms using the same library. I also want to note that you can control playback with your mobile phone if you're into that kind of thing.In my case, there is simply no reason to use it as designed and I should've just bought a nice pair of speakers that I could connect to a minijack. It would've allowed me vastly more options for things I could play back from my PC (and TV) and saved me money and the headache of another cludgy wireless device.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Sound Quality
- Small footprint
Cons
- No Line-in Plug
Best Uses
- Home
- Multiple Rooms / Whole House
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sonos PLAY:3 All-in-One Wireless Music Player / Speaker (Black):
Have two play:5s in the living room and wanted to extend the music into the kitchen. The play:3's combination of small size, simple setup, and relatively big sound have made it a great purchase.If you have a play:5 to compare it to, you'll definitely notice the play:3's somewhat lighter bass, and if this is your first speaker I'd suggest spending the extra hundred for the Play:5. But if you have just a small room, or are looking to expand into a bunch of rooms inexpensively, this is a great solution.Only thing I wish it had is a line-in plug (since it would then be the perfect portable ipod dock replacement).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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