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CHIZZLE
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Apr 27, 2024 2:44 AM UTC

Sonance architectural

Just hooked up a Sonos Amp with a couple Sonance architectural ceiling speakers. Sounds like absolute garbage. I had an am/fm alarm clock back in the 80’s that sounded better. What gives?

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GuitarSuperstar
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Apr 27, 2024 2:49 AM UTC

Be sure to run the “Detect Sonos Architectural” feature under the Amp’s settings in the Sonos app. Also perform Trueplay and adjust the EQ settings to your liking.

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    CHIZZLEAuthor
    Trending Lyricist I
    Apr 27, 2024 2:52 AM UTC

    Be sure to run the “Detect Sonos Architectural” feature under the Amp’s settings in the Sonos app. Also perform Trueplay and adjust the EQ settings to your liking.

    Did that. Still sounds like garbage.

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      Grand Maestro
      Apr 27, 2024 3:12 AM UTC

      As a test, swap red and black leads on one speaker.

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        CHIZZLEAuthor
        Trending Lyricist I
        Apr 27, 2024 3:20 AM UTC

        As a test, swap red and black leads on one speaker.

        Just tried. Sounds worse.

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          GuitarSuperstar
          Lead Maestro
          Apr 27, 2024 3:23 AM UTC

          Where exactly did you install the speakers? How far apart are they?

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            CHIZZLEAuthor
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            Apr 27, 2024 3:29 AM UTC

            Where exactly did you install the speakers? How far apart are they?

            Well, I haven’t mounted them in the ceiling yet. They’re just sitting on my kitchen counter, a couple feet apart. I did set them in the cardboard inserts and faced them towards me. Figured that would be a decent test since my attic isn’t really an “enclosure”.

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              Grand Maestro
              Apr 27, 2024 3:35 AM UTC

              Unless mounted in an enclosure or wall, bass will be missing.

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                CHIZZLEAuthor
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                Apr 27, 2024 3:36 AM UTC

                ...and I should say, the true play won’t complete the process. It keeps saying there’s other sounds but the house is completely quiet.

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                GuitarSuperstar
                Lead Maestro
                Apr 27, 2024 3:38 AM UTC

                Where exactly did you install the speakers? How far apart are they?

                Well, I haven’t mounted them in the ceiling yet. They’re just sitting on my kitchen counter, a couple feet apart. I did set them in the cardboard inserts and faced them towards me. Figured that would be a decent test since my attic isn’t really an “enclosure”.

                The speakers will sound much different after you install them.

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                  Grand Maestro
                  Apr 27, 2024 3:39 AM UTC

                  The speakers may sound a little better if placed in their boxes, but this is not a proper enclosure.

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