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When will Sonos update the app with a 3 band EQ? Bass-Mid-Treble?



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Updates on E Q Upgrades?

It’s been a request essentially since Sonos was released in 2005. So far, no updates. 

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Was not mentioned in the recent on-line discussion with one of the sound engineer guys

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Why am I not surprised. Apparently Sonos has a blind spot! 

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With technology increasing exponentially someone is probably coming up with a 3 or 5 band e q right now for a new surround system like Sonos, if they don’t already have it. Maintaining top of the hill status is hard. I’m always looking at new systems, but nothing yet. I’m sure there will be soon. Sonos sound quality is good, but more e q sound options will make it great. Waiting for now.

I think they prefer the additional complexity of exposing that to the user, so that poor choices can be made, and confuse a large portion of the market. Nice to have for the 10%, confusing and potentially harmful for the rest. 

A multi-channel PEQ is definitely a challenge, unless one has a measured response, a target curve (such as Harman) and a recommended set of corrections to use as a starting point. 

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Ok, 16 band parametric EQ. I ad no idea. My apologies! How do access it, and how does it work? How do I make a simple midrange adjustments? Or maybe I’m asking the wrong question. So, maybe, what does it look like on my app? Thanks!

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Then why does sonos offer the option to adjust bass and treble after Trueplay?

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CG3 Brilliant!

Have you considered perhaps turning up the volume and applying some bass and treble cut? 

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One additional thought, because Sonos has provided bass and treble sliders, when will Sonos be adding a midrange slider to the Sonos app?

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this is crazy, new speakers put ancient equalizer. I will buy new speakers only after they provide an EQ with midrange adjustment.

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Yes Sir, I’ve tried that. I still find that lacking the midrange I would like. I  think a midrange control slider would be a great addition to the bass and treble sliders. Seems like a simple solution for customers with midrange hearing issues, as well as an improved listening experience for all. I don’t think I’m the only one who would appreciate this upgrade. Sonos has some really great sound engineers! How long will it take before it will be available for Sonos customers?

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Finally, a good idea....

You are asking "how long" about something which hasn't even been commented on by Sonos.  Optimism is great, but I wouldn't expect anything from Sonos on this issue, regardless of the time frame.

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why buy anything new when they go with the bare minimum cheap EQ?

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Oh well. You maybe right. Meanwhile I’ll keep hoping, and continue to ask. Or, sometime in the near future start buying components for a  system with greater control and flexibility. Sounds like Sonos is in the, if it’s not broke don’t fix it mode right now. And I don’t understand why they’re concentrating only on new speaker production only. Better speakers would seem to call for greater or enhanced E Q possibilities. Sonos just opened me up to the possibility of a great sounding surround system. Now I want to complete my quest for a great sound system experience.