The speakers are slightly larger than I imagined, easily towering over my old Jam wireless speaker that I used on a regular basis. The set up for the speakers was a breeze, and had a handy locking mechanism for the power cord that prevents tangling and allow you to tuck the cords behind tables or other furniture, just allowing you to see the speaker itself plain and simple as intended without having to look at cords sticking out all over the place. The speaker works seamlessly via the Sonos Controller app available for iPhone, Android, and a host of other mobile operating platforms that fulfills the musical needs of all junkies out there who are constantly roaming around and want to control music wherever they are. Music can be controlled via a host of services, including iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, Napster, and the new Beats Music service, which is what I used to play music on this device. One thing I enjoyed about the device was the ability to add songs to the queue and adjust the order you want the songs to play, allowing you to play the tracks in any order you choose and skip over the ones you want to come back to later.
The sound on this speaker was purely sublime, delivering a crystal clear, streamlined sound that filled the entire room. It also allowed me to control music from two different zones in the house, I had one set up in the dining room and the other in my bedroom, and I could control songs from different endpoints in the house, creating a custom level of musical satisfaction and giving the power of choice right in my fingertips. One thing I would've liked from this device that I've seen from others is the portability function and internal battery. While this device is intended for use inside your house, I like the option of listening outside and the ease of use function without being confined to cords or worrying about a deluge of water suddenly converging overhead and having to unplug and cover your speaker before it gets ruined.
All in all, the Sonos Play: 1 is a formidable choice in the ever expanding wireless speaker arena, and delivers a high quality sound with the ease of use and the ability to listen to music from any source imaginable. A terrific choice for unwinding in your place and controlling the music wherever you are.
Product Score: 4/5
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