Components & Architectural

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!

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 ?

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

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.

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?

  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   

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?

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! 

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 

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!

Hi,I’m new to Sonos.  We have an Arc soundbar connected to our TV (sounds great) and wanted to start playing our CDs and albums again. Thinking of getter the Sonos Amp amplifier. How do you connect both, turntable and CD player) to the Sonos Amp amplifier? Thanks!  

I have a new Sonos Arc, subwoofer, and two rear SLs in my living room; in my study I have a separate turntable, receiver and speakers (and my vinyl collection).  I would like to be able to connect my Rega RP1 turntable into my new Sonos system.  How can I do that?

Quick question. I have speakers which are compatible with S2 app, though the Bridge and connect both need to stay in the S1 app. Will my speakers still speak to the connect if I want to play vinyl from the record player?

I’ve been using the Amp for months with Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 and 9.2, both 6 Ohms speakers (each as 2.1 setup, not together).I just upgraded to a pair of Wharfedale EVO 4.1’s and they sound great with the Amp. However, they are 4 Ohms.Is the Amp comfortable with a pair of 4 Ohms?

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?

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

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

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.

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

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. 

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! 

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 

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?

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.

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.