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Millann
Contributor I
February 4, 2025
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Sonos amp - where to go next

  • February 4, 2025
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I currently have Sonos amp paired with kef ls50 and Sonos sub.

My tv is HDMI connected to amp, phono is on line in. 
 

I would like to build atmos setup. 
 

Will I be able to use amp and kefs in that setup if I get beam and two eras? Beam and amp/kefs would be in front and eras back?

Will I be able to listen music only in stereo on amp/ kefs and sub?

 

tnx :)

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Best answer by Corry P

Hi ​@Millann 

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

You could use the Amp and Sub with an Arc, Arc Ultra or a Beam (Gen 2) to produce Atmos audio, but you would not be able to add any additional speakers to the system - it would be just the soundbar plus the Amp and Sub.

Any music played would also be played to the soundbar in use.

I hope this helps.

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Pools-3015
Pools-3015
Prodigy I
February 4, 2025

The Amp is not capable of reproducing Dolby Atmos content. You will need at the minimum, a Beam and surrounds. The Amp will not be a part of this setup and should be configured as a different room for music listening. 

For the best Dolby atmos experience, consider the Arc or Arc Ultra, which are more capable soundbars.

    MillannAuthor
    Contributor I
    February 7, 2025

    Well that is completely disappointing. 
     

    if I set two rooms I can’t use same sub for music and for movies. 

    Pools-3015
    Pools-3015
    Prodigy I
    February 7, 2025

    Once a Sub is bonded to a room, it is not easy to swap it for use in another room. You can group the rooms to play the same audio so that the Sub will be included.

      Corry P
      Corry PAnswer
      Sonos Staff
      February 10, 2025

      Hi ​@Millann 

      Welcome to the Sonos Community!

      You could use the Amp and Sub with an Arc, Arc Ultra or a Beam (Gen 2) to produce Atmos audio, but you would not be able to add any additional speakers to the system - it would be just the soundbar plus the Amp and Sub.

      Any music played would also be played to the soundbar in use.

      I hope this helps.

      "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
        MillannAuthor
        Contributor I
        February 10, 2025

        First of all - thank you

         

         

        In that case, I guess, i have to use amp and kefs as surround?

        I think I will leave as is for know, without atmos.

         

        If I understand correctly, if I add two play 1 in back, I can have 4.1 surround. 

        Corry P
        Corry P
        Sonos Staff
        February 10, 2025

        Hi ​@Millann 

        Ah sorry, I forgot to mention - yes, the Amp would act as the rear surrounds when used with a soundbar.

        I had an Amp plus 2x Play:1 setup giving me 4.0 for quite a while - it served me well! And that was without a Sub, but you will be able to use yours in this configuration for 4.1, yes.

        I hope this helps.

        "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein
          MillannAuthor
          Contributor I
          February 10, 2025

          Yes, that’s help a lot. Thank u 

            Corry P
            Corry P
            Sonos Staff
            February 10, 2025

            You are most welcome, ​@Millann!

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