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madalfred
Contributor I
July 16, 2024
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How to connect a Sonos Amp to a pair of Beolab 18?

  • July 16, 2024
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I’ve got Sonos Amp + Sub with a pair of KEF Q150. Looking to replace the Q150 with Beolab 18. How can I connect?

 

Currently, I use the Sonos Amp with TV for Disney+/Netflix and Spotify for music. Thanks.

 

Beolab 18 First time setup
 

Beolab has toslink and RCA. 

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Best answer by Belly M

Amp is the wrong product, you will need a Sonos Port.

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Belly M
Belly MAnswer
July 16, 2024

Amp is the wrong product, you will need a Sonos Port.

    nik9669a
    Senior Virtuoso
    July 16, 2024

    Why ask this question twice under different titles?

     

      RollandRahr
      Contributor I
      July 16, 2024

      The Port is the correct product, however…  You can use a device that steps down the amplified signal to a line level signal, such as this:  https://www.amazon.com/Russound-ADP-1-2-Speaker-level-Line-level-Adapter/dp/B01KYHD5SC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3M94Q19NQULUR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vr_4rW80V1lgCUrg5GhiiMrdJGZQGf22hU4dJRofqEWRGwwA2ZqX6cMj8yWJ6ZiHc7n9sPiYsjtQR8rLjyHLdbBYGZyFcAESjMtt84RpwS26pVWIy-sb2zRZdLnHY6Ev7OpuktNPaMed6_UmwfVfTXroqQaQ7v-sWcN_TG0gmJlQ4TgVquRy03aYUsO3srWHa5mMHnOHFFTvTzowA5Y59omAM9JQkxvGBE-xNmmeKpk.cbhsYaizmqoKkruAgHeXncevYaQfjx3Gt9eUZx6-ivs&dib_tag=se&keywords=speaker+to+line+level+converter&qid=1721130908&sprefix=speaker+to+line+level+converter%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-4

      The problem with this device is the amount of power it is designed to handle, and I can’t find a spec on it.  Your Amp’s output is rated at 100 w/ch, which is a lot for one of these converters.  I have to point out the correct way to do this, given the large investment in the Beolab 18’s, is to replace the Amp with a Port, and connect the Port to the Speakers with RCA cables.  Honestly it’s a little crazy to cut corners when you’ve invested what it takes to buy the 18’s.

        buzz
        buzz
        Grand Maestro
        July 16, 2024

        There are various ways to deal with this, starting with a basic product such as a level converter. 

          madalfredAuthor
          Contributor I
          July 17, 2024

          You guys are so resourceful! Thanks! Love my Amp + Sub (and beam in bedroom). Probably I should go for other passive speakers instead of the Beolab 18. 

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