SONOS PLAYBAR
The soundbar that streams all the music on earth.
HDTVs offer an amazing picture but often lack the powerful, realistic sounds
that movie, music, and gaming enthusiasts enjoy. The SONOS PLAYBAR
wireless soundbar delivers sophisticated home theater acoustics and
wirelessly streams all the music on earth through one streamlined, easy-touse soundbar.
Sonos HiFi sound for your HiDef television
Flood any room with epic, full-theater HiFi sound and wirelessly stream all the music
on earth through one easy-to-use soundbar.
Wirelessly stream all the music on earth
Enjoy a universe of music in every room- your iTunes library, your favorite music
services, and more than 100,000 free Internet radio stations, podcasts and shows.
Easy to setup
PLAYBAR connects to your TV using a single optical cable and plays everything that’s
connected to the TV, including cable boxes and game consoles.
Control your way
Control PLAYBAR volume and mute using your existing TV, cable or universal remote.
And for streaming music you can download the free Sonos Controller Apps for your
smartphone, tablet or computer.
Easy to expand wirelessly
Expand your Sonos system throughout the entire house, with PLAYBAR as the
centerpiece of an immersive surround sound experience and wireless audio system.
Top - Vertical wall mount orientation
Front - Horizontal tabletop orientation
Sonos Product BrochureQuickstart Guide
Back - Horizontal tabletop orientation
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Key Features
Sonos HiFi sound for your HiDef television
• The nine-speaker design (6 mid woofer, 3 tweeter) of SONOS PLAYBAR
complements cinematic HD televisions with richly textured HiFi sound for TV, web,
movies or video games.
• It automatically adjusts to the differences between shoot ‘em up action flicks,
Shakespearean dramas, and live concerts to deliver the sound as it was intended.
• For after-hours viewing, Night Mode compresses the volume so you can hear all
the details without waking the family.
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• The PLAYBAR plays all sources plugged into your TV: cable and satellite boxes, Blu
-ray™ players, and video game consoles-through the single optical input on the
back. It also plays all common audio formats from TVs, including Dolby Digital 2.0,
Dolby Digital 5.1, and PCM.
Ethernet ports (2)
Digital audio in (optical)
100-240V Power
Wirelessly stream all the music on earth
• PLAYBAR is also a stand-alone all-in-one Sonos speaker that allows you to
wirelessly stream all the music on earth—your iTunes® library, your favorite music
services, and thousands of Internet radio stations, shows and podcasts.
• Sonos works seamlessly with your iTunes collection, Spotify™, Pandora®, Sirius
XM™, TuneIn, Rhapsody®, AmazonCloud, Songza, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Slacker,
7Digital, MOG, Rdio®, Last.fm, Murfie, Wolfgang’s Vault®, AUPEO!, Stitcher™,
Dar.fm, Hearts of Space and downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks.
Easy to setup
• PLAYBAR is quick and easy to set up. Just plug the power cord in, attach the
optical cord to your TV and connect to your router or the SONOS BRIDGE (sold
separately). Quickstart Guide
Do you need a BRIDGE?
One Sonos component must be connected to your router using a standard
Ethernet cable.
• If the PLAYBAR is within reach of your router, you can
connect directly.
• If not, connect the BRIDGE directly to your router and the
PLAYBAR will work wirelessly.
• PLAYBAR can sit flat on your TV table or console. If your TV is wall-mounted,
PLAYBAR may be placed horizontally above or below the TV. For an easy and
secure wall-mounting solution, use the PLAYBAR Wall Mount Kit (sold
separately).
Control your way
• Control PLAYBAR volume and mute using your existing TV, cable or universal
remote.
To wirelessly stream all the music on earth simply
download the free Sonos Controller Apps to control
PLAYBAR with your Kindle Fire, Android smartphone or
tablet, iPhone, or iPad and stream your music even when
your TV is off. Download from the Amazon App Store,
the Android Market™ or iTunes App Store.
Easy to expand wirelessly
Easily expand your Sonos wireless audio system: set up Sonos in one room, then add
as many Sonos speakers as you wish to your home theater or throughout your home
to enjoy HiFi audio throughout the entire house.
For your TV:
3.0 Home Theater
PLAYBAR connects to your TV with a single cable and plays all sources, including
satellite boxes and game consoles.
3.0 Home
Theater
3.1 Home
Theater
5.1 Home
Theater
SONOS PLAYBAR
SONOS SUB
SONOS PLAY:3
3.1 Home Theater
Pair PLAYBAR with SONOS SUB and with the push of a button you can add spinecurling bass to your cinematic experience – wirelessly.
5.1 Home Theater
Add 2 SONOS PLAY:3 speakers and SUB to your PLAYBAR for a true surround sound
experience wrapping you in deeply immersive, crystal clear, state of the art Sonos
sound.
For your whole house:
You can use PLAYBAR alone or extend the Sonos experience beyond the TV room by
adding as many Sonos players throughout your home as you wish. Play different
songs in one room or blast the same song everywhere, in perfect party sync.
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What's in the box
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SONOS PLAYBAR
AC Power cord
Optical audio cable
Ethernet cable
Warranty and regulatory booklet
Sonos Quickstart Guide
What you need
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TV with optical audio output
Broadband wireless internet connection
One Sonos component wired to router
Windows XP SP3
Macintosh OSX (10.6 or higher)
Sonos Controller App (to control music streaming services; system requirements subject to change)
Detailed Specifications
Not louder. Clearer. With nine amplified speakers —six midrange and three tweeters—PLAYBAR replaces the steady drip of your TV’s built-in speakers with deep booms, crystalclear whispers, and huge waves of live concert sound. And with automatic equalization, the system self-adjusts for rich, seamless performance.
Dimensions
3.35” (H) x 5.51” (D) x
35.43” (W),85mm (H) x 140mm (D) x
900mm (W)
Weight
11.9 lbs. (5.4kg)
Power Supply
AC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Digital audio input
Optical Toslink S/PDIF
Multiple orientations
Place on the wall above or below TV or
place flat on table
Amplifier
Nine Class-D digital amplifiers
Speakers
Three tweeters, six mid woofers
Side-Panel Buttons
Volume up, volume down and mute
Side-Panel LEDs
Indicate PLAYBAR status
Control
Dual IR receiver
Supported Devices
PLAYBAR works with all amplified and non-amplified Sonos products. PLAYBAR
connects to your TV using a single optical cable and plays all sources connected to
the TV, including cable boxes and game consoles.