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Contributor II
October 14, 2019
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Stereo listening.

  • October 14, 2019
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Have 1 beam, 1 sub-woofer and 1 play5. How can I listen music without buying another expensive unit. Sonos DID NOT answer my question. Thanks.

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    Best answer by AjTrek1

    Hi FrancisRoger

    To be clear the Play 5 (Gen 1) only has one orientation. It is the Play 5 (Gen2) that can be configured Vertically or Horizontally. 

    Also know that you cannot create a stereo pair with a Play 5 (Gen 1) and Play 5 (Gen 2).  Therefore in order to experience Play 5’s as a stereo pair you’d have to find another Play 5 (Gen1) or purchase two (2) Play 5’s (Gen 2).

    Likewise the Play 1’s can only create a stereo pair with another Play 1 which is also discontinued. The least expensive option to enjoy true stereo separation is to purchase Two (2) Sonos One SL’s.  

    I know that’s not what you wanted to hear...but that’s the reality of the situation.  I hope you get Sonos to the point where it is truly enjoyable for you. BTW, Stereo pairs are awesome...especially so with Play 5’s.

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    Contributor II
    October 18, 2019

    Thanks. One regret. Didn’t knew you before purchasing. 

    melvimbe
    October 18, 2019

    The Beam is not the best choice to create a stereo pair. In fact I don’t think it’s possible as it is designed as a Home Theater product. Then I could be wrong.

     

    You cannot stereo pair a Beam, you’re not wrong.  It has the speakers for left/center/right and was designed as a soundbar.  

    Danny