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alonlock
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Can i use sonos amp for ceiling speakers

Hello,Can i do the following: 1 sonos amp for ceiling speakers for my TV while streaming music for other ceiling speakers in my kitchen or s...
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Stanley_4
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Remodelling TV area: Arc vs In-Wall vs Floorstander

Amp and big speakers is the way to go for music and reportedly (I don’t have that setup) do an excellent job on TV audio.You might look for...
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Airgetlam
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Do i need internet to use line in on Amp?

No, the line in stays on if the internet goes away. I would be guessing that your phone stopped playback of whatever source you were playing...
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JbatesonContributor I
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Turntable compatibility

hi there. For my husband’s 50th I want to buy him a turntable to connect to our current Sonos system.  I don’t want to spend so much money so thinking of buying a non-Sonos turntable.But when I’ve read the Sonos blogs, if we have a turntable then it says we need a Play5 Speaker - does anyone know if this is correct? We only have a Play 3 speaker, a Beam, 3 Play 1’s and a Roam.  

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2 years ago
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PapaslynkContributor I
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So I cannot add new S2 device without wrecking my old devices. 6 Oct 2021

I have a mix of new and old devices currently all running on single S1 system.Now I find that if I want to add a new device such as the FIVE I can’t.I have a Play:5 (Gen 1) that lowers the volume without me doing it. Randomly does this and I can not solve the issue.So I thought just buy a new FIVE to replace it but if I stay on S1 I will be prevented from adding the new FIVE to my system.But if I change to S2 so I can add the FIVE then 9 of my original devices will stop working on the same system which basically kills my entire system. (I first got SONOS with the CR100 controller, that is how old it is. They killed those off ages ago.)So it seems this policy PROHIBITS me adding or replacing devices to my system and effectively STOPS me buying anymore of their products.What a great business model, piss off your early adopters.

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melvimbe
2 years ago
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WildenbpContributor I
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sonos connect and connect amp

Hi new to the communityi have a Russ sound amplifier system with 6 zones in house. I use older white Sonos Connect device to pipe music to each zone. Can I use the new Sonos Connect Amp to the Russ Sound system to get that additional wattage and better quality or just go with new Sonos Connect.  Thanks 

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2 years ago
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Jeff72Contributor I
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Gen 1 Connect Amp keeps dropping off system

I have a Bridge hard wired into my router, and a Connect Amp connected to an existing AV Receiver. Over the last 2 months, the Connect Amp has dropped off my system completely and had to be added as a new product whenever I want to listen to any music.I’ve resorted to completely resetting the system, and it worked for 24 hours!! I’ve turned everything network based off, rebooted my router, turned added the Bridge, waited 10 minutes, added the Connect Amp, waited 10 minutes then added other WIFI items individually - and it worked for another 24 hours.Before I put everything in the bin is there anything else that can be done to get the system working - it was working fine until the last update was released and support no longer provided.

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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TangoMeAvid Contributor I
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Dealing with HDMI ARC issues on Amp and input choices

I have an Amp hooked up to our living room TV in our house. (I also have a home theater setup using Sonos in our barn/guest house with the big screen TV.) I’m really fed up with the Amp, after any blackout or power flicker, losing all settings. I’ve been using regular stereo audio input pulled from an HDMI switcher to feed the Amp. Whenever we get a power flicker, my Sonos devices lose their groupings and settings. (Which, really, is pretty sad considering that pretty much any device, in 2021, can save such settings in non-volatile RAM - except the high priced Sonos!)Every time we start up the TV and there’s been a power flicker (which we often don’t know has happened), we get silence. So, instead of using my IR all-in-one remote, I have to pull out my phone and run the Sonos controller and change the Amp input BACK to “Line In,” where I always leave it. What’s amazing (and sad) is that this system is on a UPS. Everything on that UPS keeps behaving normally during an outage or power fl

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Corry P
2 years ago
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ARjeilyContributor I
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Sound very low when connecting Sonos conenct to Bang & Olufsen Beosound9000

Hello - I am connecting the Sonos Connect to my Bang & Olufsen Beosound 9000 so I can stream music wirelessly from my iPhone.  I used the 7-pin RCA cable but the sound is barely noticeable when I use the Aux function on the B&O system.  I tried to raise the sound to the max on my iphone and on the B&O system.  Does anyone knopw how to fix the issue?  thanks for your help.

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2 years ago
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louiskyContributor II
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90 Degree Up Angle Fiber Optic 2.1 HDMI Cable

Would like to ask if any suggestion on where to get a 90 Degree Up Angle Fiber Optic 2.1 HDMI Cable for new generation Beam as the maximum space allowed for the plug is only around 2 cm if flush mounted onto the wall. 

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buzz
2 years ago
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MamaSanfordContributor I
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Amp, Sub and B&W Speakers Questions

I am a new Sonos user. I have 4 B&W in-ceiling speakers and a Sonos amp. Am I able to add the Sonos sub without adding another amp?  Thanks in advance!

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2 years ago
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dhumanContributor I
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Hack for playing a computer CD-ROM through Line-in?

I’ve got an iMac with an external Mac CD-ROM Superdrive attached. Works fine for playing CDs that I don’t want to rip onto my hard drive, for various reasons including that I like listening to redbook audio rather than compressed and don’t want to use a crazy amount of storage to rip lossless lots of cds I listen to infrequently. I work in the music industry, so get a lot of music that’s just an occasional listen. My external Superdrive CD-ROM works fine playing through my computer speakers. When I try to choose my Sonos Port as an output, all the controls in the Apple Music player stop working (play, skip, etc.). Sonos has confirmed that this isn’t supported and I have to rip any music I want to listen to. Anyone aware of a hack to get around needing to rip all of my music? Happy to experiment with devices, cords, etc. that’ll make this work for my needs. Thanks!

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2 years ago
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clweedContributor I
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One Sonos Amp per channel

has anyone used two sonos amps to power a pair of speakers, one for the left and one for the right to eliminate speaker wires ?

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2 years ago
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RomaTechContributor I
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Sonos Amp as Line Out

I finally got my hands on a Sonos Amp as I cannot get a Sonos Port for the life of me. I have a customer who I am installing a large outdoor 70V system for and I want to use the Sonos Amp as a line out source and not an amp. I know this isn't "recommended", but Sonos really can't blame integrators for looking at alternate solutions given their serious shortage of products (and they also just canceled my large order through Anixter as with all their orders so I have no choice).  The customer wants to use the Sonos app so I need to make this work.Please assist with solutions.  Thank you!

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2 years ago
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KM4MEAvid Contributor I
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Can port be placed on its side?

Well the title says it  can I stand the port on its side? Will it cause issues with heat build up or anything? cheers 

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3 years ago
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SomewhereInIowaContributor I
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Boost Compatibility - What does it work with?

I’ve read that the Boost is not compatible with Move.  Is it compatible with all other current speakers? Or, does anyone know what products it is not compatible with?  I want to add One SL speakers to my system but will need help from the Boost to make it worth a purchase.

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jgatie
3 years ago
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latiweshContributor I
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5 in-ceiling with Sonos Amp

HiI have got 5 speaker rough ins done in my new home for surround sound. 3 in the back and 2 in the front. I want to use Sonos AMP with those speakers but I am not sure how I can connect them the right way. I was told that Sonos amp can connect only 2 left and 2 right speakers. not sure how to handle the central speaker in the back

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3 years ago
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Tamimi88Contributor I
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Turntable with pre-amp vs Sonos Amp

Hi,the outcome with the turntable wirh pre-amp is very low. Could I achieve a higher volume in using the sonos amp? I have the TEAC TN300 turntablebest regardsmichel

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3 years ago
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mattadamsoneEnthusiast I
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Looking for options for white bookshelf speaker to go with Sonos Amp

Hey all, I’m redoing our main family room and looking to go Amp+Bookshelf speakers. We mostly listen to music in this room, but want to be able to pipe the TV from time to time, so looks like Sonos amp. I haven’t shopped for HiFi speakers in years. Prior to switching to Sonos, I had a Focal 5.1 that I really liked. Curious what lines I should be looking at? KEF Q150 is on my radar. It’s a little more than I wanted to spend, but hoping y’all might help me narrow the field a bit. TIA!

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3 years ago
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mattadamsoneEnthusiast I
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Beam vs Amp for TV/movies

Hey all, I currently have a beam and really like it, for more esthetic reasons, looking to move to an Amp plus bookshelf speakers. Wondering if anyone can speak to phantom center on Amp vs Beam. Obviously the quality of the sound you’d be getting with an amp would depend on what you’re using. I am leaning toward Q Acoustics 3030. I feel like you’d get better stereo separation with two speakers vs Beam, but wondering what the dialogue experience is like with the Amp. We use the dialogue boost on all our Sonos products. Thanks all!

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3 years ago
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blue snowmanContributor I
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Sonos Amp or Connect amp plus AirportExpress?

HelloI am planning my KNX Smarthome and am wondering how to power all the ceiling speakers. For different tasks, I need to be able to control the speakers with Airplay-2 and via Sonos. If I got it right, the new Sonos amp covers both, but a combination of connect. amp and (existing) Airport Express stations connected to the analog line-in should do the same at half of the price. Are there any reasons not to use this connect-airport combination and buy the new amp with an integrated Airplay-2?

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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WiredUp305Contributor I
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epson 4040 projector with sonance satelite speakers

Hello just purchased a epson 4040 pro series projector.i currently have sonance outdoor satellite speakers throughout the yard paired with Sonos amp and Sonos Hub. I also bought a denon audio receiver, a hdmi switcher, Apple TV. The projector is mounted outside in a weatherproof enclosure. The screen is motorized and sits on the group and it sealed in a weatherproof box that has to be opened before using remote to control screen. my question is it possible-  hdmi from projector to hdmi switcher,hdmi from switcher to audio reciever. Audio out from Sonos port to audio in on reciever. To use the sonance outdoor speakers for the projector.then to also be able to use the speaker to watch live tv. 

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3 years ago
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WilliamWhiteContributor I
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Two Subs two different Amps

  I have multiple rooms and previous only one Sub in the dining room.  I have updated my Amps and bought a new Sub for the dining room and moved the previous Sub to the Study The Study is connected via an Ethernet cable direct to the Amp Sub port and through a BT extender (hard wire in power circuit) The Dining room via WIFI The speakers in the Study and Dining room are two separate wired YET  When I play the study alone music is heard in the dining room – even if I turn the dining room Amp off and visa versa  Utterly confusing It is like the Subs are connected and drive the speakers without full sound  How do I separate the two subs I’m going mad   

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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ZdoorContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Onkyo receiver can't find Sonos

Apologize if this has been asked. Searched the forum and couldn’t find an answer.I have 2 Onkyo receivers in my setup and am having the same issue with both. Currently have a TX NR686 and TX NR585. The 686 is connected to a 3rd Gen Sonos connect and the 585 is connected to a brand new Sonos port. Neither the connect nor the port can be found via the onkyo setup/works with Sonos search. I get the same time out on both and a resulting connect cannot be found message.I have tried rebooting the router, updating firmware, rebooting receivers and removing and reinstalling both Sonos components in the system. Nothing has made a difference.My assumption is that the problem is in my network setup. I have not been able to get to a solution using onkyo tech support. So I’m trying here. My wifi is a eero mesh system. I’m far from a network expert so looking for advice on things to try.  any help is appreciated.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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HoustonNateContributor I
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eARC from LG HU810PW (projector) => 2xAmp x Sonance + Sonos Sub = 4.1?

So I am running Apple TV 4K into this:https://www.lg.com/us/home-video/lg-hu810pw-4k-laser-projectorjust arrived and it is LEGIT… not amazing in bright room but WOW and so many features. and wanting to run 4.1 with this setup:Sonance in-wall (front) Sonance in-ceiling (rear) Sonos Sub I have the Sonance installed and am waiting on my Amps to ship (October). My understanding from reading the forums here is that I will run one HDMI eARC cable (Zeskit Maya 8K 48Gbps Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable 1.5ft, 4K120 8K60 144Hz eARC HDR HDCP 2.2 2.3 Compatible with Dolby Vision Apple TV 4K Roku Sony LG Samsung Xbox Series X RTX 3080 PS4 PS5 https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08TRGKKR3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GR8XJM0ZXQK8D836QWFK?psc=1) from projector eARC out to Amp for front speakers, then set up other amp + Sub in some sort of “surround group”? Think will it work?

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3 years ago
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AlanKhalfinContributor I
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In-wall Speakers - Surround Sound

Hello everyone!  For my TV setup, I’m planning on installing 2 in wall Sonos speakers, a Sonos amp, and a Sonos sub. Do do you think this is sufficient audio quality for watching TV and movies, or should I consider adding 2 sonos ceiling speakers to the mix?   If I do add the ceiling speakers, would I still be able to use the sub? I read somewhere that the sub doesn’t work when doing surround sound with 4 speaks. thanks for your thoughts! 

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3 years ago
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Capt JackContributor I
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Help connecting multi disc CD player to Sonos 5

I plugged my CD player directly to Sonos 5 However, you can barely hear.Sonos customer support said I could connect direct Sonos 5 but that doesnt workDo I need a preamp?Has anyone been successful connecting to Sonos 5?My cd player could be badThank YouJack 

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3 years ago
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AlanKhalfinContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Using Arc As Rear Speaker

Hello! I recently purchased a set that included Arc, Sub (Gen 3), One SL (Pair), but I’m now realizing that I will not be able to use all the components together due to the layout of the room and placement of the TV. As we figure out what to do, I’m hoping that a Sonos savant on here could answer the following:can I use the Arc as the rear speaker (behind where we sit while watching TV) and the pair of Ones as the front speakers (next to the tv) I have the option of hanging the Arc above the TV but it will be a few inches from the ceiling. I’ve read this is a bad idea. True? If I decide to not use the Arc, is it possible to just pair the Ones with the sub?Thanks for your thoughts!

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3 years ago
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