Sonos Play:1 review: specs and price

There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.

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The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

An amplifier is integrated into the device. An audio amplifier takes a small signal and makes it bigger without making any other changes in it which results in better sound, so any sound source can be connected to speakers.

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.

The device can connect to WiFi.

The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

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AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screen, video and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles or present your slideshows easily on your TV.

Ethernet is a local area network technology.

Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.