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44 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 reviews of Sonos BU130. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Audio Systems for all reviews.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Audio Systems the Sonos BU130 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Sonos BU130 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Audio Systems on Amazon.com.
100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
This double Award winner remains the most simple, flexible and affordable way of adding wireless, multiroom music to your home
Simple to set up, great to use ; sound quality is first-rate ; build and finish are superb ; remote handset is fantastic ; good value
The optional Sonos speakers can be bettered
We called it ‘a work of genius’ when we first encountered it, and that still just about covers it
Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)
The Sonos Bundle 130 Digital Music System is a bundle of connected music devices that allows you to enjoy music in up to 32 rooms all controlled via a wireless remote. But does it work? We get connected to find out. There is no doubt about it, the...
Access napster without a computer, share music in 32 different rooms, wireless, system to setup
Expensive once you add in all the optional extras
Earlier in the year the price reduction of the Bundle 130 was compelling enough with its internet radio options, easy of use and improved alarm clock features so you could use the system to wake you up in the morning. With the addition of Napster, it...
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
Like the look of the Sonos multi-room music system but not its price tag? This new ‘introductory' bundle might just tempt your wallet out of hiding
Versatile, easy-to-use and great sound, the ‘budget’ Sonos still isn’t cheap, but a better multi-room music system you’ll struggle to find
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
Like the look of the Sonos multi-room music system but not its price tag? This new ‘introductory' bundle might just tempt your wallet out of hiding
Versatile, easy-to-use and great sound, the ‘budget’ Sonos still isn’t cheap, but a better multi-room music system you'll struggle to find
Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)
Streaming music in multiple rooms (and different music, mind you) is easy with the Sonos Digital Music System. The Bundle 130 is comprised of two sate...
Simple to set up and use; comfortable and convenient wireless controller; line-in sources can be streamed to other players; plays MP3, WMA, AAC (non-iTunes bought files), OGG, FLAC, Apple lossless, WAV, Audible and AIFF files; can stream MP3 and WMA...
At least one ZonePlayer needs to be connected to the router via Ethernet, the controller doesn't scroll long title and artist names, the overall sound quality was a little flat, the ZonePlayers don't have headphone jacks
If you want a convenient way to stream a large music collection from your PC to up to two rooms in the house, Sonos' 130 Bundle can't be overlooked. It doesn't have a USB port, so it can't play music off a directly-attached external hard drive, for...
Expert review by : Rick Broida (wired.com)
The Sonos Digital Music System streams music from your PC and the Internet to any room with a base station, a pair of which come...
Plucks music from multiple PCs. Works with various online music stores. You can serve up to 32 rooms by buying more receivers. iPod-inspired remote simplifies navigation
Two years old and it’s still a thousand bucks? Won’t play DRM-protected iTunes purchases, only WMA format. Pandora might disappear owing to newly imposed royalties; thank you, Copyright Royalty Board
Expert review by : John Falcone (cnet.com)
Sonos Digital Music System (Bundle 130)
Two-room wireless digital audio system, expandable to as many as 32 rooms; wireless color-screen remote utilizes iPod-style scrollwheel; easy setup and installation; includes audio inputs for accessing third-party audio sources; streams the same audio...
Can't stream copy-protected music purchased from the iTunes Store; remote's rechargeable battery isn't removable; while the Sonos components are all wireless, one base station is required to have a wired network connection.
Recent firmware and feature upgrades cement the Sonos Digital Music System's position as the best multiroom streaming audio solution available.
Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)
Plus, the Sonos system is infinitely expandable, by creating a wireless mesh network (aka SonosNet), you can expand your music listening capabilities all over your residence. Just add a Zoneplayer to the area you want to have music and you are all set.
As I mentioned at the beginning of the review, I am a Slimdevices fan, however, the Sonos Bundle 130 has swayed me over to the Sonos camp. With its ultra simple setup, modern looking appearance and gorgeous LCD screen, this is the best home digital...
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Accessing my digital library anywhere I put a zoneplayer.
Sonos needs album artwork in a specific format.
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