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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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ben.wilson546Contributor I
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Philips hue

Does the new Sonos one work with a Philips hue

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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haverer2Avid Contributor I
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Connect - What makes it so expensive

Hi! I've 3x Sonos Connects, which I used to connect to my Amp / speakers in different rooms. Over time I've bought play1s for the kitchen, dining room etc instead. I just noticed that the Connects are really expensive... why are they so much more than then Play1? They don't have any speakers etc?

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6 years ago
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Douglas EinckTrending Lyricist I
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Should I keep my old Bridge?

Have a boost that replaced an old bridge long ago now wondering if makes sense to just give away the bridge (no longer on the network), or is there reason to keep. Have wired Boost & Playbar with a Play1 & Play3 over wi-fi (with mostly good signal results), along with a wired NAS. Wi-Fi router broadcasts 2.5Ghz & 5Ghz. Read others discussing SonosNet v1.0 vs. v2.0 and especially since I have a wired Boost & Playbar, maybe just ditch the bridge? Or does it make sense to keep to in some way extend the range & coverage somehow to my Wi-Fi players? Thanks!

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6 years ago
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jimmymerlinAvid Contributor I
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Playbar for music only

Due to purchasing a new 65 inch sony oled 4k tv, ive moved my older55 inch sony with playbar to another room, but it will only be used infrequently. Therefore what i would like to do is to disconnect the playbar from that room and use it in the room with the new 4k tv but only for listening to music as the sound from this new tv is excellent . Therefore i want to know if the playbar will work just as a speaker not being connected to a tv. I can connect it to an ethernet cable which goes to my virgin media broadband hub. As the 4k tv only arrived yesterday id like some time to listen to it via its own speakers for a while and then might decide to connect it to the playbar at a later stage if required. Thanks.

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6 years ago
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RukbatContributor I
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Audio connection from Marantz amp to Soros Connect

The Marantz amp has red and white connections labeled pre out. The Sonos Connect has red and white connectors labeled in. The Soros connect unit comes with audio cables with red and white plugs on one end and just a white plug on the other end. ???? Should I be using audio cables with red and white plugs on both ends?

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Chris
6 years ago
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FvermastContributor I
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LFE vs SUB

If you pair a sub with a play:5 for example, you can clearly hear the play:5 is cut at the frequency the sub starts at, which is how it’s supposed to be. If you’d add a sub to a playbar for a surround setup to watch a movie this should not happen because the sub should be the .1 aka the LFE channel. Which also means the playbar should be full range. Is this the case? Or is the sub paired to the soundbar to be an extension for the low frequencies?

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Chris
6 years ago
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Big SteveContributor I
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SONOS integration with Denon AVR for multizone audio

New to sonos having recently purchased a PLAYBAR and PLAY1 for my main living room tv and dining area. I am enjoying the ease of use. I need some help on integrating sonos into my new pool house and dedicated media room. I have very limited knowledge of AV equipment. Brief description of setup-with a goal of 3 audio zones: ZONE 1: Media room with Denon AVR X3400H and 5. 1 surround set up (not using sonos speakers for the surround set up). Denon AVR output to projector and outdoor tv. Cable box, DVD player, and Roku input to receiver. Sonos CONNECT hooked up to AVR-*see below ZONE 2: outdoor tv, one pair of outdoor speakers( wired into closet in media room). Outdoor speakers powered by CONNECT:AMP ZONE 3: 2 pairs of in ceiling speakers indoors in the pool house-but separate from media room (again wired to av closet in media room). In ceiling speakers powered by CONNECT:AMP My goals are: 1) Be able to stream music from sonos app to one or any combination of the audio zone

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Chris
6 years ago
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BarryCContributor I
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Using Sonos connect instead of wired speakers in an old audio system

I've purchased a Sonos Connect with the intention of using it to pipe music from my old stereo amplifier to my relatively new Sonos system which is part of my TV system and not connected in any way at all to my old stereo music system. I have discarded my old wired speakers. My simple question is :- do I simply run the analogue stereo wires from my amplfiier directly to Sonos Connect or am I missing something obvious or fatal? Please keep your answer in simple language. I don't want to blow up my Sonos Connect with too great an input.

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6 years ago
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TScott777Contributor I
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Preamp with multiple inputs (including phono) for use with CONNECT

Can anyone recommend a preamp that would let me hook up CD player and a phono turntable to the single CONNECT LineIn? I've used a receiver for this in the past but am looking to create a setup where all of the speakers are SONOS wireless and so I'm looking for something small and lightweight that does not have an amp for external speakers. And yes I know I could rip everything to digital NAS storage. Not interested.

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6 years ago
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oleH17Contributor I
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Volume control from reciever?

Via Connect linein my reciever is connectet to two play:1. Can I control the volume with the reciever?

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6 years ago
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andy.bunnContributor I
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NAS recommendation - USB, ethernet, etc.

I'm moving from a dedicated PC to a NAS for holding my files. I've seen that historically folks like the WD My Book models for a stand alone NAS. Is that still the case? Is there a reason to prefer ethernet over USB? And I gather that I need to make sure the NAS still supports SMBv1. This NAS will exist only for SONOS and not act as a file server in other capacities. Any tips on make/model appreciated.

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6 years ago
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attacama40Headliner I
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Bose Acoustimass 5 Series .... any use with CA or time to move on?

Hi there, renovating the dining room. It has an Acoustimass 5 in it (the 2 dual cubes & a sub) all hard wired into the walls with wall plates and neat. There is a CA in there linked into an old Kenwood hifi. It's time for the Kenwood to move to the garage for workshop music. All other rooms I've put B&W CCM663's and 616's with Sonos Subs in which are the business but I'm wandering if we can live with these legacy speakers? Anyone done this and been happy? Is it a good solution? Or am I just looking to avoid cutting more holes and re-plastering? Interested in any opinions and experiences. Many thanks in advance

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6 years ago
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chris2407Contributor I
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Sonos connect amp white / orange blinking after Volume is higher

Hello, i did just purchase a Sonos Connect Amp. I did connect it to my Wharfedale Diamond 9.2 Speakers they have 6ohm and 100w power handling. Everything works fine till i set the volume higher than about 65% then the amp mutes and is orange / white blinking. After i restart it, all works fine again untili set the volume up. The room is quite cold now and there is a lot of space around the amp so temperate is not the problem. The speakers are also connected to my Harman Kardon AVR 135 but when i use the Sonos, the Harman is turned off. Could that be a problem or what is the issue here? Many thanks

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6 years ago
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sonosfan123Avid Contributor I
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Newbie to Sonos - Connect & Connect Amp: connecting Sonos Sub & Trueplay

Greetings, Just a week into testing Sonos speakers. Do have a few quick questions on the Connect & Connect Amp: 1. Connect does not work with Sonos Sub right? Any announced upgrades in the future to do so? 2. ConnectAmp DOES work with Sonos Sub? And one can set the high pass/low pass between 50hz and 110hz for the speakers/Sonos Sub? 3. If #2 is correct, does it allow TruePlay adjustment? 4. How is the quality of the Connect Amp in terms of audio quality? I do have relatively efficient speakers at 95db. Thanks!

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6 years ago
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The_KatContributor I
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Turntable Recommendation

Hi, moving house and celebrating by bumping up our stereo system. We plan on adding a turntable than using a new sonos system to distribute the output (and enjoy our music all over the house). I understand that a turntable must have a preamp to use the line in on a connect. Struggling to find if the turntables we are looking at meet the bill. So if someone could suggest a good turntable that will connect to a sonos i would be grateful. Our budget would be up to £500.

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6 years ago
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fjeepdriverContributor I
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Will Sonos partner with car manufacturers so that we can get native Sonos within cars?

Would be a great idea that Sonos system be available within cars. We spend so much time on commutes, it would be a great option to extend our home Sonos there. Any plans to partner with BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, etc...?

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6 years ago
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Giles_6Contributor I
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Connect sync issues

New Connect out of sync with other SONOS speakers

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6 years ago
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riptornContributor I
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Alarm Duration - Add seconds

Hi. We use the Sono Connect in our warehouses and it's amazing. Turn the music off to have a chat or the volume down or up to get everyone moving. Recently you added alarms to your app and it's great except you didn't add seconds to the alarm duration. We would like this so that we can run a short 5 second or so alarm when it's break or lunch or the end of the day. Can you hear the yabba dabba dooo now!:?

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Stuart_W
6 years ago
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ContemplativeProminent Collaborator II
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Amp recommendation to be paired with a Connect

Looking to install 2 pairs of in ceiling speakers and 2 pairs of external speakers. There is no requirement for these to ever play separate music but would like the ability to pick any pair or combination of pairs up to all 4 pairs to be played in sync. Don't see the point in installing 4 C:A or even 2 C:A. I'm thinking of pairing a Connect with a 3rd party Amp able to drive all these speakers. Looking for recommendations on a suitable Amp for this purpose. Other connection ideas also welcomed Thanks

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6 years ago
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MontroseContributor I
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CONNECT setup

I would like to stream my existing CD player & Turntable to a PLAY 1 via a CONNECT unit. The components have standard connections to a receiver. What is the proper connection from the CONNECT to the receiver? There is a TAPE (rec) and a TAPE (play) available. (The components play fine when individually connected to the CONNECT. [img]d721fa28-103f-4c08-8512-9b24511e42ec.jpg[/img]

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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bmoliniContributor I
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Adding a sonos connect to my existing 7.1 system as a second zone on my amplifier

I'm looking for advice to see if the sonos connect amp is the right choice for me. I am trying to add a second zone to my 7.1 home theater. If I add the sonos connect amplifier as a second zone from my home theater, then connect 2 speakers to the outside of the house, I should be able to listen to what is playing on the home theater outside; correct? This should be a one way only from theater to sonos connected speakers? If so, I can add a wireless speaker to that new sonos 2nd zone amp and choose which of the speakers to activate to listen to?

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6 years ago
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kw21Contributor I
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Line-in Lag

I've had my tv connected via phono leads to my Connect and into my stereo since I bought my Sonos set-up three years ago. It's worked perfectly fine for watching tv, movies, YouTube, etc but now there is about a 2 second lag between the picture and the sound which makes this method completely unwatchable! What has caused this and why? And what can be done to rectify it.

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6 years ago
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MustardbufcContributor I
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Which used connect to buy

Hi people, I'm new to the community and own a play 1 and 5. They are of the newer type that do not need a bridge and set up was fairly straight forward for a non techie.I was thinking of buying a second hand connect from ebay, but wanted it to be as simple as the 1 and 5 simple to install! Which models should I be looking at that onstall/ connect over wifi? Am i correct in thinking that some of the older ones will need a bridge or ethernet connection? Thanks in anticipation Mustardbufc

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bluetoneContributor I
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Replacing a ZP120 - Connect AMP

First time post and a bit of a techno dummy even though I like my gadgets. I have a Sonos system in my home which was set up by others and its worked well for 7 years with CONNECT AMPS in 7 rooms with ceiling speakers and a ZP90 CONNECT. I just had to replace the CONNECT so that set me back a few hundred pound but now one of my CONNECT AMPS is dead. Its in the 3rd bedroom and connected to the ceiling speakers but is very rarely used so I don't really want to spend £450 on a new one is there something else (cheaper) I can connect to the system / speakers in that room? Can anyone assist?

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6 years ago
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obissonContributor II
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Use of a Speaker Parrot by Starck with Sonos ConnectAmp ?

Hi, I would like to connect my speaker Parrot by Starck to my Sonos system using my ConnectAmp. Is it possible ? (via the Ethernet Ports or the Speaker terminals at the back) Thanks !

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6 years ago
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