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Sonos BU130

Sonos BU130
alaScore 91

44 reviews

Oct, 2024

We have collected and analysed 13 expert reviews and 31 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 91/100 and users rate it 96/100. The average review date is 05-03-2008. We have compared these reviews to 231234 reviews from other Audio Systems. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: 04-10-2024.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sonos BU130

 

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.

Oct, 2024

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

Sonos BU130 Digital Music System review

 

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

May, 2008

Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Sonos Bundle 130 Digital Music System

 

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...

Jan, 2008

Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Sonos BU130 review

 

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

Nov, 2007

Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

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

Nov, 2007

Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sonos Digital Music System Bundle 130

 

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...

Sep, 2007

Expert review by : Rick Broida (wired.com)

Review: Sonos Digital Music System Bundle 130

 

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

Oct, 2007

Expert review by : John Falcone (cnet.com)

Sonos Digital Music System (Bundle 130) review: Sonos Digital Music System (Bundle 130)

 

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.

Jun, 2007

Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)

Sonos Bundle 130 Digital Music System Reviewed

 

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...

Feb, 2008

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sonos Bundle 130 (BU130)

 

Accessing my digital library anywhere I put a zoneplayer.

Sonos needs album artwork in a specific format.

Dec, 2008

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