Contributor I

3rd party subs

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
April 11, 2024
17 replies
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I am curious why Sonos does not provide a device to integrate a 3rd party sub as a subwoofer only. That would provide significant options for end users.

It is true that Sonos can integrate a 3rd party sub as part of integrating 3rd party mains, but that will not integrate with a Sonos sound bar, only a Sonos Sub can.

Ideally, a device to do this would only provide a preamp output for the sub, but it could be as simple as a configuration option for an AMP where only the sub is used. Users could then add their sub to a Sonos soundbar without grouping in mains as well, with the potential problems that arise from that. Could be as simple as a software update. How about it, Sonos?

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melvimbe

...and tbh don’t understand the negativity.

There is no need to imply im having a hard time understanding.

Danny

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nik9669a

Senior Virtuoso

I said I’m surprised at the negativity to the idea. I think it’s a good idea. There is no need to imply im having a hard time understanding.

You really don’t like us having a different opinion, do you? You interpret it as “negativity” rather than what it is: three community members simply having - and expressing - their views.

jgatie

...and tbh don’t understand the negativity.

There is no need to imply im having a hard time understanding.

🤣

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cragsAuthor

Contributor I

I don’t think this is about liking the Sonos sound or not and tbh don’t understand the negativity.

I have no idea whether it’s a good idea for Sonos, I don’t work for them.

But imo this would be a good option for owners, additional flexibility is not a bad thing.

You do realize that OP specifically asked why this isn’t a feature? How is hard to understand that OP got answers to the question asked? OP doesn’t like the answers he got. Oh well. Seems more like he’s looking for a fight than actual answers.

As I said before, I don’t care if Sonos does this or not, but I am not at all surprised that Sonos doesn’t offer using the Sonos Amp as a $700 sub adapter.

LOL, you mischaracterized my original post. I mentioned no feature, I was speaking of offering a specific product similar to, and complementary to, their existing products to improve flexibility.

And I didn’t get “answers”, I got hostile, pro-Sonos opinions that look more like astroturfing than any attempt to be helpful. You’re right though, I didn’t like it, especially your contribution.

Nothing like preventing product conflicts that you think is so critical than pricing it out of consideration. You are so desperate to be critical of an idea to even consider what it is you are posting.

Bumper

...and tbh don’t understand the negativity.

There is no need to imply im having a hard time understanding.

Haha fair enough 🤣

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nik9669a

Senior Virtuoso

I don’t think this is about liking the Sonos sound or not and tbh don’t understand the negativity.

I have no idea whether it’s a good idea for Sonos, I don’t work for them.

But imo this would be a good option for owners, additional flexibility is not a bad thing.

Because my opinion is different to yours you call it “negativity”? All I did was express my views in response to the topic posted.
If you see that as negativity, so be it.

What an ugly community. You are less than worthless.

Wow! Because we have a different opinion to you, this is how you respond?

What can I say? “Your logical and rational argument has convinced me to change my mind?” I don’t think so.

What I have noted though is that there’s still more responders against your idea than have expressed support. Maybe they’re all keeping quiet for some reason… Or maybe there’s not so much support for it as you thought?

Corry P

Sonos Staff

Hi @crags

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

Thank you - I've marked this thread as a feature request and it will be seen by the relevant teams for consideration. Keep the ideas coming!

I think, however, that this thread has now run it’s course - it will now be closed to further discourse.

"Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein

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