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Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 1:34 pm
by v8-powered
gremlin wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 11:32 am
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The baby Sonos turned up.
Smaller than I imagined (20p for comparison) but set up was a doddle on my existing Sonos network and it packs a proper punch in terms of sound.
Charges from a USB-C, supposed 10-hour battery life and flips to Bluetooth via button on the back. Apparently it's waterproof up to 1m, but not sure I'll ever attempt to test that function. Very much like the Move I've got, although that's a chunker and way more shouty and sits on its own charging ring.
All in all a very pleasing purchase for £118.
Similar to the new Play I've recently purchased, only smaller. The charger dock is a handy addition....
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 1:58 pm
by gremlin
v8-powered wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 1:34 pm
gremlin wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 11:32 am
IMG-20260513-WA0009.jpeg
The baby Sonos turned up.
Smaller than I imagined (20p for comparison) but set up was a doddle on my existing Sonos network and it packs a proper punch in terms of sound.
Charges from a USB-C, supposed 10-hour battery life and flips to Bluetooth via button on the back. Apparently it's waterproof up to 1m, but not sure I'll ever attempt to test that function. Very much like the Move I've got, although that's a chunker and way more shouty and sits on its own charging ring.
All in all a very pleasing purchase for £118.
Similar to the new Play I've recently purchased, only smaller. The charger dock is a handy addition....
Didn't know the Roam 2 had a docking station, but given that it lives next to my laptop and can plug in there, plus the fact that it'll charge off of any of my dozens of my existing random USB-C plugs, I'll keep the £49 in my pocket, thank you very much, not least as that about half of what the actual speaker cost.
https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/roam-w ... rger-black
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 8:54 am
by v8-powered
My new Play sits in its charger base in my office, its a substantial lump of a speaker but sounds excellent and is pool proof too!
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Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 9:40 am
by gremlin
The Move has a similar base and I'd say equals the 5 in terms of punch, but has the advantage that you can take it outside and it'll give a good few hours of play*. I'm quite liking their new range of speakers and the mobility factor is a big plus imho. I've almost forgiven them for that shit-show that was the app 'upgrade' a couple of years ago.
*Heavy enough to resolve any family arguments that may occur after a few beers too.
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 10:13 am
by v8-powered
gremlin wrote: Fri May 15, 2026 9:40 am
*Heavy enough to resolve any family arguments that may occur after a few beers too.
Yeah - that Play would make a nice dent in someone's head, it's a weighty beast.....
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 7:25 pm
by Yorick
Some new boots. I hadn't realised how bad my old pair were till found sole hanging off.
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Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 3:22 am
by ZRX61
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 6:58 am
by Count Steer
Now,
that's a proper tank!
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 8:25 am
by gremlin
Reckon you can do some proper chips in that once you take that scrap metal out.
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Thu May 21, 2026 8:26 am
by gremlin
gremlin wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 1:58 pm
v8-powered wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 1:34 pm
gremlin wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 11:32 am
IMG-20260513-WA0009.jpeg
The baby Sonos turned up.
Smaller than I imagined (20p for comparison) but set up was a doddle on my existing Sonos network and it packs a proper punch in terms of sound.
Charges from a USB-C, supposed 10-hour battery life and flips to Bluetooth via button on the back. Apparently it's waterproof up to 1m, but not sure I'll ever attempt to test that function. Very much like the Move I've got, although that's a chunker and way more shouty and sits on its own charging ring.
All in all a very pleasing purchase for £118.
Similar to the new Play I've recently purchased, only smaller. The charger dock is a handy addition....
Didn't know the Roam 2 had a docking station, but given that it lives next to my laptop and can plug in there, plus the fact that it'll charge off of any of my dozens of my existing random USB-C plugs, I'll keep the £49 in my pocket, thank you very much, not least as that about half of what the actual speaker cost.
https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/roam-w ... rger-black
Or I could do a Taipan and tap up our Chinese cousins...
https://amzn.eu/d/0fSzlCS4
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 1:02 am
by ZRX61
This... If you mess with old carbs, go buy one. (see GPz750 Malarky thread)
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Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 12:42 pm
by Yorick
Mucho grippiness
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Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 12:55 pm
by Yorick
Had to get a couple of 2 Kg weights as I've outgrown my current set.
Good to know I'm getting fitter and stronger
.
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Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 1:18 pm
by Yorick
The new Rolling Stones single.
Wowsers, at 82, 82 and 78 they're kicking arrse.
Most folk that age are dodging coffins
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Mon May 25, 2026 5:13 pm
by Docca
https://www.sharkninja.co.uk/shark-flex ... lor=000000
3 of these and three of the smaller ones.
Arrived today. Game changing. FU, heat. The misting function is ace
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Tue May 26, 2026 11:35 am
by MrLongbeard
300 quid nearly 6 years ago and still going strong, love me some aircon on days like this.
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 9:57 am
by Taipan
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 10:00 am
by Yorick
Taipan wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 9:57 am
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Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 10:30 am
by Taipan
Yorick wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 10:00 am
Taipan wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 9:57 am
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I love lemons, but supermarket ones here are tiny things with not much flavour. My wife got me these big, fat, juicy ones from a local farm shop!
Re: The Official Pleasing Purchase Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2026 9:50 am
by gremlin
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Earl Grey Green tea. For some reason unavailable to buy in the UK but readily available in most Italian supermarkets.
Mrs. G. likes it so we always stock up. 8 boxes this time, much to the amusement of the checkout lady.