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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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dan8558Prominent Collaborator I
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Sonos amp vs. receiver for TV

Sorry for the length of this post, but we had a really frustrating home theater experience the other night… Maybe this post will help some people who are trying to decide between an AV receiver and a Sonos Amp or sound bar. A few months ago, I read this article about the problems of trying to live with current home theater gear (too many remotes, too much complication, unexpected strange behavior, etc.) The article resonated with me because I’ve never been able to achieve a true one remote setup (even using a product like a Harmony remote) in our gameroom with a Dolby ATMOS 5.1.4 setup. It works about 90% of the time (other than the 0% we’ve experienced lately), but the other 10% means I need to dig around for the TV remote or the receiver remote or the Apple TV remote… We do have two TVs with a pair of bookshelf speakers driven by Sonos Amps and these are true one remote setups since we only have a single source on each TV (Roku devices). With the Amps we never have to change an input

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Corry P
3 years ago
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David1990Contributor I
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HDMI cable max length

What is the maximum length of HDMI cable I can use when connecting my TV to my Sonos amp which powers my in ceiling speakers? Is 10 metre ok?

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buzz
3 years ago
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Sparky1986Contributor I
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Play/Pause grouping and swap with Roam pair

Do the group/ swap functions work for stereo pair of Roams the same as single Roam?  I can’t seem to get to work.

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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Richmoore15Contributor I
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Connect vs Connect S15?

Is there any technical difference in a second gen Connect (2015 date) and a S15 (2019 date)?  Thanks, Rich

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3 years ago
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jfrancheEnthusiast I
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Wrensilva consoles - any experience?

I am interested in getting of their consoles (the standard) with vinyl and Sonos integration.  curious if you can link up a Sonos sub to it? I realize you can play Sonos music through it, and I assume it is using something like a Sonos amp to pull that off.   Curious if you can add to their speakers with a sub or even rear speakers.  

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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LinnoContributor I
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how do you access your grouped speakers once set?

I have set up grouped speakers in settings.how do I access the short cut? 

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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AndyE15Contributor I
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ZP120 resistor value, R15550?

Hi, can anybody tell me the vale of resistor R15550, located under the WiFi module?This component is missing on my board ( knocked off and lost by previous “repairer”). Oddly, the player still works, but I would like to replace it.Many thanks for your help, this is my first post!Andy  

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3 years ago
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chrisrigContributor I
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Sonos Move Chargers

Curious if anyone has tried any of the following to charge their Sonos Move. There is no mention of these products working with the Sonos Move in the description or Q&A and I know the Sonos Move is fussy so I was hoping to get someone to confirm which, if any, to purchase: Charger 1Charger 2Charger 3Charger 4 Thanks in advance.

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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emildevContributor I
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Sonos Port 12V Trigger

Hi there - does anybody know how the 12V trigger logic works on the Port i.e. once it outputs audio trigger on - when no audio trigger off - any delays etc.Kind regards, Emil

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3 years ago
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motormanContributor I
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Reliability issues

HiJust checking to see if there are issues with reliabilityOver the years Ive built up a fair sonos system spending approx £2600 and then an additional £800+ on replacing faulty equipment.So the connect module fails once again this is the second time, the most annoying bit is its the least used of all the kit.So contact sonos and share my concern about yet again having to lay out money on a piece of kit hardly used and being replaced for third time.So I get an offer of 30% off, dont think so as I can get this already in trade up, then a 50%.After considering decided to decline and look at other manufacturers, its a shame as originally the sonos technology was great but then their disaster of a decision to stop supporting product, the failure of the connect and poor customer service was the final straw

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3 years ago
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James TrueloveProminent Collaborator II
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pin no

Whos bright idea was it to introduce pin no’s to set up the amps What good does it do why is it printed in micro sized print on the underneath of the amp where you cannot see it, after it's been plugged in and placed on your rack shelf. 

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jgatie
3 years ago
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FFOSContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Hide Port from rooms list when used for input only - premium devices need premium interface

Hi thereif you’re going to sell Sonos Ports to be used as line in only options for $600 you need to be able to turn it off on the list of rooms because it’s completely unnecessary and ruins the experience. Please make this a feature as it really is disappointing given how expensive it is to use the port as a line in option that the interface is not adjustable accordingly. Thank you alternatively sell a cheap line in option that won’t appear in the list of rooms and I’m sure you’ll have many many many many more happy customers.

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106rallye
3 years ago
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KiddmanContributor I
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Feature Request

Has there been a request to have eq and volume profiles for the input on a Sonos amp? I have a turntable on the input of the Sonos amp and would prefer the EQ, Surround volume, Sub volume/crossover and rear volumes be different than streaming or hdmi. SETUP:Sonos AmpSonos SubSonos One x2 rearsKef Q150 x2uturn custom with Grado cartridge  Thanks! 

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Xander P
3 years ago
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BillShermanContributor I
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VIZIO Tv optical audio line in to Sonos 5

I have an older Sonos 5 (S1 app compatible).I’m running an optical audio cable (optical to 3.5mm)  from Visio TV to the Sonos 5. I’ve confirmed the proper VIZIO audio output settings with VIZIO support. However there is no TV audio from the Sonos 5.  The Sonos 5 works fine wirelessly with the S1 app. I’ve enclosed an image of the Sonos 5 settings. Can anyone suggest a remedy or things to try? Thanks 

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VARTA_DUBZContributor I
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music making, monitoring mixing, all in a home music studio

Hello i would like to discuss an idea that involves any music artist that uses monitors speakers. Im currently on a budget to find ways of finding great hardware speakers that work with mixing music through a DAW. I currently own a One SL and i am able to listen to my tracks through the sonos app thats connected with my sound cloud. I made a playlist to reference 1 song and comparing the mixes to my own songs. I feel that a solution would be made if sonos made a 2 ways speaker thats not wireless and is easier to connect to a computer to a usb mixer and xlr output to the product. This would help so much for me as an artist and for other artists and would be very competitive to many popular studio monitor speaker products. Thank you.

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ThokramerContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
sonos roam

My Roam got splashed by the pool now it doesn’t work. The glue holding the top is separated. Clearly not water resistant. Very dissatisfied that the speaker is not as advertised. I’ve owned it for less than a month.Others have similar issues?

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3 years ago
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CarlrautContributor I
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Turntable volume with a Port

I recently purchased a SONY PS-LX310BT which says it has a pre-amp. Though when I set it to LINE and connect it to my port using the line in, and play it through either a beam or my Sonos One the volume allows me to adjust it though it doesn’t get very loud. I understand what a pre-amp does, though would it work to add an external pre-amp to boost the sound of the turntable ?  

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NickG279Contributor I
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Can I connect Sonos Port or Amp to Samsung soundbar without using Sonos speakers ?

I have a Samsung HW-Q900T soundbar connected to my Samsung TV which I am very happy with. I would like to add this Samsung soundbar to the rest of my Sonos system. Can I connect a Sonos Port or Amp to the Samsung soundbar without adding any additional Sonos speakers. The new Sonos Pot has a digital out but it is a round female connector like an RCA plug, it does not look like a conventional digital optical plug. On the other hand my soundbar has a digital audiooptical in and HDMI in connections.

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3 years ago
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GuitarSuperstarLead Maestro
posted in Components and Architectural
HDFury Arcana 0.83 Firmware Update

For Arcana users who are still experiencing issues with no audio from the Arc, HDFury has just released another firmware update to hopefully fix the remaining problems. Download the 0.83 update on their Discord page or website:https://discord.gg/yCRdfPwhttps://www.hdfury.com/product/4k-arcana-18gbps/

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buzz
3 years ago
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heartbeatingasoneContributor I
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Ceiling speakers + Russound 4-way selector + Sonos Amp?

Background: Bought a house with 4 “dumb” ceiling speakers in 4 different rooms. Owners had a Denon receiver, an AudioSource amp and a Russound SS-4.2 4-way speaker selector. Each speaker has 4 wires and also has wall volume dials. The wires are all disconnected.My goal: Stream Sonos (and Spotify) through the 4 speakers and be able to control the volume of each speaker and turn each speaker on and off from my phone.Question: Can I use the Sonos Amp with the Russound SS-4.2 4-way selector? Do I need more than one Amp?Pics: Here’s the front and back of the Russound SS-4.2 4-way selector. 

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pbcAvid Contributor I
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Adding an external amp to power additional speakers on S1 Sonos Connect Amp

I am using a Sonos Connect Amp to power a pair of outdoor speakers.  I added a second pair and it seemed to me there wasn’t enough power to drive al 4 without distortion.  So I purchased a small digital amp to power the other two without first thinking...can I do that?  I use external amps with the Sonos Connect to power several speakers, but haven’t tried it with the Sonos Connect Amp. I assume it’s fine...but thought I’d ask! Thx!

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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VideomarineContributor I
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Heat

How much heat does the Sonos Amp develop?

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3 years ago
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rgallinContributor I
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Sonos Connect:Amp Gen1 and S2 compatibility

I thought I read somewhere that later manufactured (serial numbered) Gen 1 Connect:Amps are S2 compatible.  Does anyone know what serial number year/month (first four numbers of the SN) is the start of S2 compatibility?

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Havoc
3 years ago
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User455388Contributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Fixed lag/delay with reciever+connect

Hello all, I have been mostly a lurker here and really appreciate how much info everyone has shared. This morning I solved a pesky problem and wanted to share.I have several Sonos around the house (using wired connection/SonosNet) but this specific problem relates to my upstairs room where I have an old Yamaha receiver, Sony CD player and Audio Technica turntable wired to a sub and non-powered speakers. The receiver is hooked up to a Sonos Connect. In the room are two G1 Play:5s. All this played together well for a couple of years, with no lags when playing LPs or CDs. That started about a month ago. Boo! I went through the forums and tried adjusting compression, selecting AutoPlay, changing channels, etc. without success. I thought the lag would just be a fact of life, I would just have to mute either the speakers or 5s when playing discs. Then over the weekend I wanted to play a CD with one of the 5s outside. It just kept dropping out and was driving me nuts (y'all know how it is). U

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Xander P
3 years ago
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tcdContributor I
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Multiple speakers and sonos amp

I am planning to connect 3 pairs of speakers to a single Sonos Amp (2 pairs of in-ceiling speakers and 1 pair of outdoor speakers).  Is it possible to listen to music on a single pair of speakers without having the other two pairs playing music?  Thanks in advance.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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