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Sonos Launches $700 Playbar Wireless Home Audio System

SONOS, INC. PLAYBAR[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

Wireless audio systems manufacturer Sonos has launched the Playbar, a $700 HiFi, wireless soundbar.

The Playbar combines exposed aluminum with speaker fabric, and does not require a subwoofer or speaker wire. Its built-in sensors help Playbar automatically adjust EQ and channel orientation.

Under the hood, Playbar has nine individually amplified speakers, six mid-woofers, and three tweeters. You can find a complete list of specs here.

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