Sonos PLAY3 black floor stand

Placed on a low cabinet or directly on the floor, a small speaker sends much of its treble toward listeners’ legs and loses clarity. This stand raises the Play:3 to ear level for a seated person, matches the speaker’s black finish, and conceals its power cord inside the column. It accommodates the speaker horizontally or vertically: for listening to a single speaker, a stereo pair, or the rear channels of a Sonos home theater system.

A steel column to match the Play:3

The stand is made of steel with a black finish matched to the speaker, and its column measures 807 mm. With the Play:3 in place, the drivers sit roughly at ear level for someone seated on a sofa, so the highly directional treble reaches them directly instead of reflecting off the floor or furniture. The base is low and flat, slim enough to slide under the edge of a sofa or armchair when space behind the seat is limited.

The speaker does not simply rest on a platform. The Play:3 has a threaded insert on the back designed for this type of mount, and the stand screws into it: even if bumped, the speaker stays firmly attached to the column. The included brackets match the Play:3’s exact dimensions, which is why the stand fits only this model.

Horizontal or vertical, a bracket for each position

Two metal brackets come with the stand, one for positioning the speaker horizontally and the other vertically. The choice is not purely aesthetic, because the Play:3 detects its orientation and adjusts its sound. Horizontally, it produces stereo sound on its own, with its two mid-bass drivers positioned on either side of the tweeter. Vertically, it switches to mono: this is the position to choose for two Play:3 speakers paired in stereo, or for rear channels behind a Sonos soundbar, with each speaker handling a single channel.

For a home office, bedroom, or kitchen with just one speaker, the horizontal position makes the most sense. When pairing two Play:3 speakers, assemble the stand with the vertical bracket instead.

A power cord concealed inside the column

A channel runs down the back of the column to hold the power cord, which emerges at the base of the stand. From the front, only the speaker and column are visible, with no dangling cable. The power plug is too wide to pass through the opening in the base: first unplug the cord from the Play:3, feed the speaker end through, then reconnect it once the speaker is secured. It is best to do this before screwing the Play:3 onto its bracket.

Spikes or pads to suit the flooring

The stand comes with a choice of two sets of feet. The spikes pass through the pile of carpet or a thick rug to provide firm support and prevent the stand from wobbling. On wood flooring, tile, or polished concrete, adhesive gel pads protect the surface and keep the stand from sliding. A hex key is included with the assembly hardware.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

• Stand height: 807 mm

Compatibility

• Compatible with Sonos Play:3 speakers