# Consistent Volume TV Speakers The Sonos Playbase TV Speaker Supports the Weight of Displays By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-speaker References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/sonos-playbase-soundbar-alternative/) & [sonos](http://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/playbase.html) Set to hit the market in April, the [Sonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-arc-ultra) Playbase soundbar TV speaker is positioned as being the best piece of equipment to instantly make your TV watching experience better without having to deal with tricky setups. The Sonos Playbase can be placed on media shelves and is capable of supporting the weight of a TV unit, if desired. The speaker can be used with a TV set or as a [home WiFi speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-sound) thanks to built-in connectivity. The speaker features the Trueplay tuning system that works to ensure that you can hear everything with total clarity even if it's far quieter than other sounds present. The Sonos Playbase soundbar TV speaker is set to retail for $700. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **TV Soundbar Speakers:** Opportunity for improving the sound quality of televisions with a minimalist design. - **Smart Home Audio:** Opportunity to integrate audio into the interconnected smart homes of the future. - **Custom Audio Tuning:** Opportunity for advanced audio tuning systems to improve user experiences with clarity. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics companies to develop minimalist soundbars for improving audio experiences with TVs. - **Home Entertainment:** Opportunity for home entertainment companies to adopt smart home integration for audio experiences as a complementary add-on service. - **Audio Technology:** Opportunity for audio technology companies to further develop custom audio tuning systems for improved clarity and precision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slender Sound-Maximizing Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-arc-ultra.md) - [Compact Affordable Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ray.md) - [Cinematic Living Room Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denon-dhts517-soundbar.md) - [Wearable Living Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-tv-speaker.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md) - [Budget-Friendly Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-ray.md) - [Immersive All-in-One Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-ambeo-soundbar-plus.md) - [Cinema-Quality Audio Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-ultra.md)