Name: Sonos - PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music - White
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 2918769
Price: 249.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (3329 reviews)

QuestionWould you recommend 2 Sonos Play 1 speakers for stereo effect over a single Play 3

Asked 9 years ago by Johnny V.

Answer We were originally planning on the Sonos 1. After listening in the store, the sound quality of the 3 is MUCH superior. Sonos 3 is "rich", wheras the Sonos 1 sounds "tinny" by comparison. If you're going to take the plunge with Sonos, I'd recommend the 3 series. Paired in stereo, they are superb, and even individually, they're excellent.
Answered 9 years ago by bpdresser
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QuestionSonos speaker connectionI am interested in purchasing two sonos play 3 speakers for my downstairs living room. My router is located upstairs . Do I need to connect the speakers to my upstairs router??

Asked 10 years ago by Bill.

Answer All you need is to buy a $40 bridge, plug that into your router and you can add 20 speakers if you like. they all communicate via wi fi like your laptop, tablet or phone.
Answered 10 years ago by fattubwhale
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QuestionI have a Play-1 on my Lanai. Now I want to add a Play-3 for my living room. Can I play both simultaneously and tune into 2 different stations. This would be from one phone app.

Asked 7 years ago by Andy.

Answer Yes, you can. I have a play1 and play3. You can play different songs/stations/apps on each speaker or you can group them together to play the same thing. You can also adjust the volume of each speaker separately from your phone.
Answered 7 years ago by Matt
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QuestionWill this work on your TV? Like movies or Pandora?

Asked 8 years ago by Spike.

Answer No, the Play 5 2nd gen has a 3mm plug but the Play 3 and Play 1 only work via Wifi with the Sonos app or Spotify if you have a premium account.
Answered 8 years ago by Dwtire
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QuestionWhat if you want to play a cd?

Asked 9 years ago by Gigi.

Answer What is a CD? Haha, I'm an old guy, and cut my teeth on vinyl, so I do know what you mean. My CD's have largely been loaded on my iPad, and the Sonos can access my music using the app. To use a CD player, you'd have to buy a Sonos Connect($349) and use that as your CD player's wifi-portal to the Sonos network.
Answered 9 years ago by Dougman
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QuestionSonos 3 Compatibility with Samsung Sound BarI have a Samsung TV with a Samsung Sound Bar. Is the Sonos 3 compatible with the Samsung speaker that would allow me to get TV sound through it?

Asked 10 years ago by Moondawg.

Answer It would not be "compatible" out of the box. I would assume you are looking to extend your home theater system with a couple of Play:3s. To use another sound system, including a non-Sonos soundbar, with a Sonos speaker you would need a Connect:AMP to connect to your existing system. The Play:3 is not intended to be an extension of your Samsung home theater device, but rather a component of your larger Sonos network of speakers.
Answered 10 years ago by Matt
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QuestionDo you need to purchase a bridge?If you buy the sonos 3, do you have to buy a bridge for the system to work?

Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.

Answer No, you can use your existing wi-fi network, if you have one. But a Sonos Bridge will create a dedicated, robust wi-fi network for your sound system. I'd recommend purchasing a bridge, it allows a super easy way to expand your speaker system with clear sound always.
Answered 10 years ago by Bumlinger
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QuestionWhat is the length of the power cord on the play:3? Where does the cord connect to the play:3 - on one side of the unit, or the middle? Can I see a picture of the back of the play:3 showing where the cord enters the unit?

Asked 6 years ago by Doug.

Answer Cord is 6’6” (approx). Attaches to bottom right of back or bottom left depending on orientation (see picture)
Answered 6 years ago by Susty
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QuestionSince Sonos PLAY:3 connects via Wifi, can I play music from my iTunes library? I usually connect via Bluetooth.

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

Answer You have options. If iTunes is off a computer that is connected to the Internet via WiFi (or hard wired), you can cast to your Sonos or you can use the Sonos app to select your iTunes library as a source (assuming your computer is awake). If using a phone, iPad or otherwise, you can still cast to the Sonos speaker if on the same WiFi / home network. You can also cast from Microsoft Windows Media Player, but if you have multiple Sonos speakers, you'll have a tough time figuring out which one to select as all you see is an IP address and the model.
Answered 7 years ago by PAConsumer
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QuestionMy house has 3 sets of speakers in the ceiling of different rooms. Can I connect them to a Sonos system?

Asked 6 years ago by Butchpaul.

Answer yes You can use existing speakers wired to the Sonos Connect/Amp
Answered 6 years ago by Wannabetechie
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QuestionDo the 5's sound that much better than the 3's ? They are almost twice as much ! Can you really tell that much of a difference ?

Asked 6 years ago by Laborerdude.

Answer The Sonos 3 sounds pretty good, especially if you have a stereo pair and you equalize the speakers to optimize the sound in a specific room. SONOS has an easy to follow procedure for that using an app you can put on a smartphone. The Play 5 speakers are a better sound with respect to range and bottom end, and they have an important advantage over the Play 3 or Play 1: they can act as a controller so you don’t have to buy a separate one. I have a pair of Play 5 speakers in one room and a pair of Play 3 speakers in another room that serves as a gym. While the sound from the Play 5 is amazing, the pair of Play 3 speakers in the basement gym is fantastic with great bass sound and no sub woofer. But I did not have to buy a separate controller. BTW, all of my SONOS speakers were Best Buy open box items. I just kept looking until they had what I wanted and saved a ton of money. They have no defects and work great.
Answered 6 years ago by Soundhound
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QuestionIs there any issues playing music from an iPad or iPhone not streaming from the internet since the Sonos Play 3 is Wifi not Bluetooth compatible?

Asked 7 years ago by MN.

Answer Works well w iPhones
Answered 5 years ago by laddson1
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QuestionCan you use these speakers in an outdoor permanent setting? I am looking for a Wi-Fi speaker that can be permanently mounted outside that will sync with my Sonos.

Asked 7 years ago by RDA.

Answer The speakers are not "waterproof" although I was told they are 'water resistant'. Having said that I would not permanently mount them outside. I wanted to do the same thing you are asking about but, instead, I just move the speakers outside, plug them in and turn on the music as needed. It is a bit more "work" but once plugged in they reconnect immediately to your network so it really isn't that tedious (unless you can't easily access the speakers in the first place...).
Answered 7 years ago by Dave
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QuestionWanting to use Sonos speakers to play music at my retail boutique. 1750 square feet, nearly square space with high ceilings. I was thinking about 3 (three) Play:3 speakers. Any advice on this? Or should I go for 2 Play:5s? Thanks!

Asked 8 years ago by califlorida.

Answer You can't go wrong either way. I would even recommend 4 play1 and stereo pair 2 on each side of the room....you won't be disappointed.
Answered 7 years ago by Indypendent1
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QuestionIf I have a smart tv, can this speaker be used as a home theater speaker? If yes, how?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

Answer Yes, you can use the audio output of the TV to send signal to the Sonos speaker. I used an RCA to 3.5m adapter to make the connection. The Sonos app allows you to select that alternate source.
Answered 8 years ago by CurtisG
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QuestionCan Sonos 1,3 or 5 connect with ITunes?

Asked 8 years ago by DWS1.

Answer Yes -- download the Sonos app and access your downloads through the "on this phone" option. (Or laptop or iPad...)
I would recommend:
Answered 8 years ago by Gerber
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Questiondo they make stands for play 3 speakers

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

Answer Yes. But it's not Sonos brand. Flexson Floor Stand.
Answered 8 years ago by Andriy
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QuestionCan sonos 3 play with google home chrome cast set up? Does it have an imput jack?

Asked 8 years ago by joeschmo.

Answer There is no input on the play3 but I also bought the play5 and There is one on that. Not sure on the music we use pandora and other sources but you can google that.
Answered 8 years ago by Susanne
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QuestionI HAVE THE SONOS PLAY 3 FOR MY SMALLER ROOM AND A SONOS PLAY 5 FOR THE LARGER ROOM Serial Number: B8-E9-37-39-05-EE:F Version: 7.0 (build 34735131) what else goes with these-anything better ? Is my play 3 not capable of streaming music???

Asked 8 years ago by SASSIE.

Answer We have 1 sonos connected by ethernet to my computer. All of our Sonos zones can behave independently and can stream, play the TV sound, Iheart radio, pandora or run my favorite playlist. I was under the impression that it would work with WiFi as well...
Answered 8 years ago by larnotlars
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QuestionCan you reccomend a turntable that works with sonis 3? How do you connect a turntable to sonos 3?

Asked 8 years ago by Chuck.

Answer I actually have an old Dual turntable. I connected a Sonos Connect to a TX-NR555 Onkyo receiver( not all receivers can be connected to turntables) and used a Sonos Play 3 speaker. I had to call Onkyo and Sonos to get some help. They were very helpful. With a CD player and turntable connected to the receiver, I can play music all through the house and out in the garden. The desktop computer is where I control everything. Hope this helps.
Answered 8 years ago by Clay
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Questions & Answers

Sonos - PLAY:3 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music - White

Q: QuestionWould you recommend 2 Sonos Play 1 speakers for stereo effect over a single Play 3

Q: QuestionSonos speaker connectionI am interested in purchasing two sonos play 3 speakers for my downstairs living room. My router is located upstairs . Do I need to connect the speakers to my upstairs router??

Q: QuestionI have a Play-1 on my Lanai. Now I want to add a Play-3 for my living room. Can I play both simultaneously and tune into 2 different stations. This would be from one phone app.

Q: QuestionWill this work on your TV? Like movies or Pandora?

Q: QuestionWhat if you want to play a cd?

Q: QuestionSonos 3 Compatibility with Samsung Sound BarI have a Samsung TV with a Samsung Sound Bar. Is the Sonos 3 compatible with the Samsung speaker that would allow me to get TV sound through it?

Q: QuestionDo you need to purchase a bridge?If you buy the sonos 3, do you have to buy a bridge for the system to work?

Q: QuestionWhat is the length of the power cord on the play:3? Where does the cord connect to the play:3 - on one side of the unit, or the middle? Can I see a picture of the back of the play:3 showing where the cord enters the unit?

Q: QuestionSince Sonos PLAY:3 connects via Wifi, can I play music from my iTunes library? I usually connect via Bluetooth.

Q: QuestionMy house has 3 sets of speakers in the ceiling of different rooms. Can I connect them to a Sonos system?

Q: QuestionDo the 5's sound that much better than the 3's ? They are almost twice as much ! Can you really tell that much of a difference ?

Q: QuestionIs there any issues playing music from an iPad or iPhone not streaming from the internet since the Sonos Play 3 is Wifi not Bluetooth compatible?

Q: QuestionCan you use these speakers in an outdoor permanent setting? I am looking for a Wi-Fi speaker that can be permanently mounted outside that will sync with my Sonos.

Q: QuestionWanting to use Sonos speakers to play music at my retail boutique. 1750 square feet, nearly square space with high ceilings. I was thinking about 3 (three) Play:3 speakers. Any advice on this? Or should I go for 2 Play:5s? Thanks!

Q: QuestionIf I have a smart tv, can this speaker be used as a home theater speaker? If yes, how?

Q: QuestionCan Sonos 1,3 or 5 connect with ITunes?

Q: Questiondo they make stands for play 3 speakers

Q: QuestionCan sonos 3 play with google home chrome cast set up? Does it have an imput jack?

Q: QuestionI HAVE THE SONOS PLAY 3 FOR MY SMALLER ROOM AND A SONOS PLAY 5 FOR THE LARGER ROOM Serial Number: B8-E9-37-39-05-EE:F Version: 7.0 (build 34735131) what else goes with these-anything better ? Is my play 3 not capable of streaming music???

Q: QuestionCan you reccomend a turntable that works with sonis 3? How do you connect a turntable to sonos 3?