Sonos Sub

1435 reviews

May, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1435 reviews of Sonos Sub. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the bass quality and size. The design and sound also get good feedback, but many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sonos Sub is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sonos Sub

alaTest has collected and analyzed 112 user reviews of Sonos Sub from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the bass quality and design are on the whole positive. The sound and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the price. There are mixed views on the reliability and size.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Sonos Sub

alaTest has collected and analyzed 395 user reviews of Sonos Sub from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the bass quality and size. The design and sound are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the price.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : David Ludlow (trustedreviews.com)

Sonos Sub 4 Review

A gorgeous and powerful subwoofer, the Sonos Sub 4 is ideal for large rooms and bigger Sonos speakers, but there's no upgrade incentive.

Powerful ; Well-balanced audio ; Dual orientation

Expensive ; Not much different to the Sub 3

An iterative upgrade, the Sonos Sub 4 doesn’t make much sense for anyone with a previous-generation Sub. However, if you’ve got a large room or more robust system, such as an Arc Ultra, and want more bass, the Sub 4 is a powerful, smooth and...

Dec, 2024

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Sonos SUB

A classy-looking subwoofer for Sonos sound systems.

We'll be back with the full verdict on the Sonos SUB soon. It goes on sale on June 19.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sonos Sub review

This versatile and slim subwoofer is designed for use with Sonos amplified systems

Versatile placement ; wireless ; simple set-up, neat EQ features ; integrates well ; solid

A little expensive ; not the very punchiest, in absolute terms

Paired with a Sonos Play speaker this Sub sounds great and makes plenty of sense

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Kate Solomon (techradar.com)

Sonos Sub review

Totally addicted to sea bass

Big sound ; Flexible positioning ; Interesting design

Pricey ; Interesting design ; Detracts from sub-less speakers

May, 2012

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Sonos Sub review

The Sonos Sub is a superb upgrade but who's really going to shell out £600 for it?

Simple set up ; Great industrial design ; Superb bass balance

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles, Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)

Sonos Sub review: All about that bass

The Sonos Sub sounds great, offering plenty of bass, and if you are happy to turn the levels up, tooth-rattling amounts of noise. It isn't for

Great bass ; Lovely design ; Easy setup ; Trueplay compatible ; Excellent addition to a Sonos system

Big ; Expensive ; Will be too loud or too much for some

The Sonos Sub sounds great, offering plenty of bass, and if you are happy to turn the levels up, tooth-rattling amounts of noise.

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer review

Inside this cavity are two oval-shaped subwoofer pressure drivers (on the long edge of the ‘O'), facing towards each other. This dual-driver design cancels out any unwanted vibration, so there's no buzzing cabinet resonance at higher volumes — the end...

Sonos's SUB provides a very welcome low-frequency kick for the already-impressive Play:5 wireless speakers, and the effect would be more pronounced with the smaller Play:3. Seamless integration with an existing Sonos system makes it a very easy...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Jason Jenkins (cnet.co.uk)

Sonos Sub review

If you've bought any of the standalone Sonos speakers over the years like the Play 3 or the Play 5 , you'll know there's something missing from the sound they produce, and that's a thumping great big bass. Enter the Sonos Sub, an evil-looking wireless...

Thumping bass sounds great; Good build quality; Looks good; Easy set up.

Very high price.

A fantastic-sounding sub for people already with Sonos gear that are looking for better overall sound. You will need plenty of disposable cash to make it worth your while, but if you fancy treating yourself this month your ears will thank you.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Charles Arthur (guardian.co.uk)

Sonos Sub – review

Charles Arthur: The new subwoofer from the wireless audio company might change the way you listen to your music. Providing you get it home unscathed, that is

The Sonos SUB works with all Sonos amplified components: CONNECT:AMP/ZonePlayer 120/ZonePlayer 100; PLAY:5; PLAY:3. It does not work with the non-amplified Sonos CONNECT/ZP90/ZP80.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Gerald Lynch (techdigest.tv)

REVIEW: Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer

Sonos have expanded their wireless audio range to include the striking new SUB subwoofer. It looks and sounds the business, but is the sonic boost worth the high asking price? Read on to find out.

There's no denying that the Sonos SUB is a great bit of kit. It looks amazing, is a piece of cake to set up and gives a marked improvement to the audio quality of an existing Sonos system. However, £599 is also undeniably expensive for a subwoofer that...

Jun, 2012

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