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Discuss Beam, Playbar, Playbase, and the entire Sonos home theater experience. How do you set up a Sonos 5.1 system? Which Sonos work with your TV? Ask your home theater questions here.

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Enabling CEC on your TV for Beam

Sonos Beam, the smart, compact soundbar for your TV is now available. We've collected some of the best resources for Beam in the thread here...
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If you're experiencing audio delay issues, read this

I've been living with lip sync issues (audio behind the video) since I got my Playbar about a year ago but I finally decided to do something...
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Home Theater and Television Recommendation Megathread

Looking for information on Sonos home theater setups? Find answers about surround sound, Dolby Digital, TV recommendations, and all the rest...
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Tips & Tricks Understanding Surround Sound and Sonos

Understanding Surround Sound and Sonos

This article will help clarify what surround sound is, and answer some common questions about using Sonos surround sound setups. So if you’re wondering: Why don’t I hear anything from the rear speakers? How do I make surrounds louder? My surrounds aren’t working? Or something of that nature, this th...

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Stereo HDMI Port #1 on Playbar Great, No sound on HDMI #2
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I recently setup my 5.1 Sonos audio system in my living room. I was using a Yamaha TSR-5810 stereo receiver, and Bose 5.1 audio before. Per Sonos instructions at setup, I disabled the audio speakers output on the receiver. Watching cable TV, and Apple TV thru my HDMI port #1 sound great, with the st...

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WARNING: Beam does not support Dolby Digital Plus, That is a BIG deal

Word of warning for anyone looking at the Beam to start a 5.1 surround sound system, it will NOT work ideally for any streaming box except the Apple TV. I would suggest really doing your research and/or staying away from the Beam if you want a home theater solution. The Beam does not support Dolby...

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AndyKnight Contributor I

Recommend me a TV for use with beam
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I've been a long time sonos user for music only, with play 1s, sonos ones, play 3s and a connect. As I'm moving house in a few weeks a decided to go the sonos beam route for the TV in the new place after getting one for 329 in January sale and locating a couple more play 1s second hand for not much...

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Playbar with LG C9 OLED 2019 TV
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I'm about to pick up this panel and I just want to make sure 1) Does this TV pass through dolby 5.1 with no lip sync issues for the Playbar? 2) Does the LG magic remote work with the playbar? Thanks

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jale01 Contributor I

Sonos Amp and 3rd party subwoofer issue.

Hi! I am having issues connecting my Sonos Amp (Black) to my Klipsch SW-311 10-Inch Subwoofer (or vice-versa). I currently have two Klipsch speakers and the Klipsch Subwoofer connected to the Sonos Amp. Both speakers play but I am getting no sound from the subwoofer. The subwoofer is connected to t...

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playing tv sound via ethernet to sonos amp
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Hello.    first question here and hoping I explain it correctly.  I have two outdoor speakers that work great for streaming music through pandora and Amazon using the Sonos app. I have them connected to my Sonos (gen 1 - the white one) Amp.  I recently installed a TV in the same outdoor area and I’d...

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Ralphonse Contributor I

LG HF80LSR Laser Beamer sound to SONOS
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Hello I just bought a LG HF80LSR Laser Beamer and am really happy with ist. The sound needs a bit of support, that‘s why I want to use my SONOS base and Play one. an AppleTV 4K brings netflix, now: how can I use SONOS Products? Thank you for any help Ralph

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makinenikiran Contributor I

Pairing 2 play 5 with beam VA. 2 play ones
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I  Have Sonos Beam and a single Play 5 Gen 2 in my bedroom.  I would like to make It 5.1 for watching TV.  Which is better:    Buy 2  play ones which cost about 400$ and pair with Beam Buy one more Play 5  and pair with my existing play5 and beam.

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Brad G Contributor I

Digital volume indicator on Beam?

Is a Digital volume indicator available on the Beam with my LG tv?

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mp247 Contributor I

Sonos Move Bluetooth to epson tw7100 projector
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Hi folks just bought the Move as a standalone to improve the projector sound but will not connect.  I have 2 other sound bars and play1s so not new to Sonos . The Epson sees it but won't pair .. I tried 3 other devices which work fine pairing to speaker.   Any suggestions .    The Epson manual says...

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2019 LG OLED65E9AUA Magic Remote and Sonos Playbar
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Just got the Playbar and 2019 OLED65E9AUA TV and have tried setting up the magic remote so it can control the volume of the Sonos Playbar with no success. I initially used the Device Connector to go and set up the sound bar using Sonos and optical. It finished fine, but when trying to set up the con...

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mpietropaoli Contributor I

Considering TCL 6 series TV
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Have a Sonos Soundbar, connected to my prior TV by optical audio cable. Sifted through a bunch of the old topics on this, but highly considering this TV as its on sale at Costco for about $100 less than Best Buy/Amazon.   These days it looks like it comes with the RC 280 Remote (Amazon Link).   This...

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Sonos Amp or Beam for home theater setup?
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So currently I have the beam with 2 plays 1, and I also have a pair of unused floor stand speaker. I’ve been research about the Sonos Amp. I’m interested in sonos amp because I want to use my current floor stand speaker. I know the amp can be connect to the TV with HDMI ARC. So I’m wondering should...

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jimnconi Contributor I

Setting up Beam with Direct Tv, Bluray player, and audio extractor
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I currently have a Samsung Q60r 43” television connected to Sonos Beam via HDMI ARC.  Direct TV Genie and Samsung Blueray player are connected to television via HDMI.  I remedied a lip-sync problem by turning off Dolby Digital on the Direct Tv Genie menu and switching the Samsung television to PCM. ...

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Magman Contributor I

New Cinema room
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Hello all,    A friend of mine is building a new house. He will have a nice cinema room. He wants to use a Sonos system for it. The Playbar or Playbase, the sub and rear speakers.  Are the Sonos One (SL or just One) the only Sonos speaker that can be use as rear speakers? Can the Sonos Amp and Sonos...

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ShayBello Contributor I

Recommended EQ Values
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Hey , ​​​​​​I purchased a Sonos Beam plus Sonos One sl, What levels of bass and treble are recommended for choosing eq in the app? Thank you

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Thejam Contributor I

will this tv pass 5.1 to my playbase and speaker
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Just about to buy the LG OLED55B9PLA tv will it pass 5.1 to my playbase and speakers I dont want to be stuck with a tv that doesn’t, thanks

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Colm Kill Paul Contributor I

Beam HDMI ARC Samsung Problem
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Hi, I can not achieve 5.1 audio when viewing HD broadcast TV. Can any one advise how I can achieve this please? My set up is as follows: Sonos Beam paired with two Sonos One SL speakers. The Beam is connected to a Samsung TV with The ARC HDMI input. The TV Model is: Samsung UE50ES6710 I use a Humax...

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Beam and Samsung
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Hi! I’ve a Smart TV Samsung. When I connect to the HDMI-ARC port the Beam it all works good. But only with the Beam connected, because when I use the other two HDMI ports of the TV to connect my Macbook and my Apple TV it all goes wrong. I’ve checked I have HDMI-CEC enabled. Some kind of advice guys...

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Brenchk Contributor III

List of compatible blu ray / hd / DVD players
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Let’s start a list of compatible players:

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rrroscoe Contributor I

AMP and Playbase together

I currently use a Yamaha receiver for my home theater. I also use speaker switch’s to play outdoors.  I really want to clean up my theater, and Getting a play base looks like the way to go. I already have a sub , moves, and a set if 1’s  and 5’s.  So those would take care of inside the house, but I...

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Starship Avid Contributor I

TV wont Switch on - HELP!!
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OK Sonos gurus -see if you can figure this one out for me! I have a beam plus 2 x Sonos One SL’s in the living room and we are hooked up to the Sony TV through the ARC HDMI. Music plays perfectly; Alexa works a dream and the TV blasts through the speakers no problems. The problem I have is that when...

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Quick question about previous Djing post
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Hi Folks,   There have been plenty of questions regarding DJing with Sonos regarding the 70ms latency. Someone once posted this: START ”1) If you can get the output of your DJ thingy into the Playbar via it's optical input then the audio would NOT be delayed. If you had 2 Play units bonded as surrou...

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Colm Kill Paul Contributor I

Beam Samsung Arc 5.1 Problem
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Hi, I can not achieve 5.1 audio when viewing HD broadcast TV. Can any one advise how I can achieve this please? My set up is as follows: Sonos Beam paired with two Sonos One SL speakers. The Beam is connected to a Samsung TV with The ARC HDMI input. The TV Model is: Samsung UE50ES6710 I use a Humax...

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