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Let's talk about Sonos Connect, Connect:AMP, Sonos AMP, and setups using Sonance architectural, or your own speakers and components.

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grwren

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Optical Audio Adaptor, how does it work?

Ok, I have to plead optical audio ignorance here, but how does the Optical Audio Adaptor (came with the ARC sound bar) work? How does the a...

Andy B

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Using a Turntable with Sonos

Moderator Note: Modified December 2024 to account for new products and changes to the latest mobile controller. Thinking about getting a tur...

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RfonsecContributor I

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backyard speakers arent working

I have an amp and my backyard speakers connected to it. They are the type that spike into the ground and I also have the backyard sub. All of a sudden, I get really low volume on the speakers and a ton of base. Any idea what could be causing ? In Spotify I have the volume fully up Moderator Note - Recorded and removed diagnostics from post.

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skandaContributor I

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Does Sonos Amp Wear Out Over Time?

Newb here, so this might be a dumb question. If I buy a heavily used Sonos Amp, will it sound just as good as a brand-new Sonos Amp? Another words, does the Amp wear out over time in terms of the sound quality it provides?

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7 months ago

FrisboContributor I

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Hooking Up Turntable

I’ve seen there are a few ways to hook up an analog stereo to Sonos speakers. I have a few pieces of kit going into a graphic equalizer and the EQ goes out to my current amplifier.What’s the best device for connecting all that to the Sonos? I’d guess the EQ can output directly to a Sonos Amp. That’s a lot of money. Are there other more economical options?I guessWhat’s the best What’s the most cost-efficient And what are the trade-offs between the two?

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7 months ago

Puravida UKContributor I

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Does Gen 3 sub work with amp if 3rd party speakers wired to amp?

Looking to understand if there are any issues etc. Also are there any alternative wifi sub’s that are better and will work with the sonos amp and keff wired speakers? many thanksM

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8 months ago

DStarBContributor I

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Line in adapter

Have a new Era 300 and Line-In function is NOT working at all. I have several 3.5mm to USB-C adapters and have tried them all with no success. A factory reset of the Era 300 also made no difference. The app shows Disconnected even when the cable is connected. Do I really need to spend the $19 of the “official” Sonos brand line-in adapter for this to work or should any other brand theoretically do the trick. Or is there another problem here?

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8 months ago

hans_trossinContributor I

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Sonos Amp Alternative

After the past App update desaster I wonder whether anybody can name functional alternatives to Sonos Amp products of other manufacturers, that allow to stream internet radio as well as play NAS-based music? I would like to move away from Sonos, but lack knowledge of serious alternatives.

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ntspgp3Contributor I

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Adding a Sonos Boost

I was trying to add a Sonos Boost which had become disconnected from my system. I reset the boost numerous times following the proper procedures. Searching on the web, I found several references to simply “Add a Boost.” But what no one clarified is that this option doesn’t automatically appear. The Sonos Boost must first be correctly connected to the router, in my case a router extender, Orbi.The Sonos app on my iPhone only displayed the “Add a Boost” box option from Settings...System… “once” I connected the Sonos Boost directly to the router extender hardware that provides a WiFi mesh. Connecting the Sonos Boost directly to the main router apparently was an incorrect configuration. If you’re not seeing the option, try checking your connection to the router.

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8 months ago

DmaclContributor I

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sonos amp sub and passive speakers do they integrate

Can my sub be used with Sonos amp and passive speakers

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8 months ago

smingContributor I

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Can you add 2 Connect's to the same Group/Zone/?

Hello Sonos gurus, my current setup in my 2 room apartment is:Android phone playing YouTube Music/TuneIn/whatever via BT Bedroom has a Como Audio Solo + Como Ambiente, forming a nice little stereo setup which recieves BT and duly plays the audio Living Room has an Aiyima D03 BT amp, which recieves the BT audio and powers 2 small but powerful-enough-for-me bookshelf speakersIt works just fine, except that I’m always moving between the rooms, and hence am always disconnecting & connecting the Como and the Aiymima on my phone. This is very tiresome.Hence, I am very interested if 2 Connects could be grouped together in order to play audio in both rooms without the faffing around. This seems a great fit for me if possible as I get to leverage my existing audio hardware.Since I’m a total Sonos n00b, I don’t really know where to start when determining if this setup is feasible and hence a few pointers / links would be fantastic.Cheers.

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8 months ago

AjTrek1

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In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guidelines

HelloQuite often questions are asked in the community about the proper installation of In-Ceiling speakers. Sonos provides general installation guidelines reference their Architectural In-Ceiling Speakers made in collaboration with Sonance. At best it’s somewhat pedestrian in nature. Below is a link to a PDF prepared by Smart Home Sounds in the U.K. that goes in-depth on the subjects you see below the link. Ironically they are Sonos centric; but also mention other brands as well. You’ll even see pictures of the Sonos Amp as an integral component in the installation. Sweet!! 😊I feel confident in recommending this as a must read if you are considering in-ceiling speakers for your home. Enjoy!Note: I have no connection of any sort to the company. However, in keeping with Sonos Community Rules of Conduct please beware there is a link in the PDF to their website which contains advertisements and products for sale other than Sonos. https://smarthomesounds.sirv.com/live-wordpress/2019/03/C

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valiantjustantContributor I

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Connect TV Audio to a zp80 or connect

Can I take an optical audio signal from a new tv and input into sonos zp80

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8 months ago

Davidme2Contributor I

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third party subwoofer wireless connection

I would like to buy a third party subwoofer to add wirelessly to my Sonos one amp which powers two wired ceiling speakers. Does anyone know if this is possible and if so which subwoofers will work? I.e. can I buy any subwoofer that has WiFi connection?

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