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Tyren
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Jan 9, 2016 4:07 AM UTC
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2nd Generation Play:5 as Rear Speakers

Thinking about purchasing Play:5 speakers as rears to go with my Plabar and Sub. Do you think this would be over kill?

Also, has anyone installed their sub on the wall with the mount? Did it make a difference in the sound quality?

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TyrenAuthor
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Jan 11, 2016 5:16 PM UTC
Mohammed direct laying it down yelled the same results as mounting it on the wall?
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Stuart_W
Stuart_W
World-Class Superstar
Jan 11, 2016 7:29 PM UTC
Mohammed direct laying it down yelled the same results as mounting it on the wall?

Don't understand this. What are you asking? Please clarify
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TyrenAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
Jan 11, 2016 7:34 PM UTC
Sorry, laying the speaker down on its backside yields the same result as mounting it on the wall correct?
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Stuart_W
Stuart_W
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Jan 11, 2016 8:20 PM UTC
No. Laying it down like that is ok (have a look at the manual) but mounting on a wall is not
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    TyrenAuthor
    Trending Lyricist I
    Jan 11, 2016 8:51 PM UTC
    Interesting, what's the difference?
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    Mohammed H
    Mohammed H
    Retired Sonos Staff
    Jan 12, 2016 9:55 AM UTC
    Interesting, what's the difference?

    The SUB can lay flat (horizontally) on the floor or it can be standing (vertically) against the wall. If you place the SUB vertically flush against a wall, do not block the front acoustic slot.
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    Chirosono
    Enthusiast II
    Jan 17, 2016 12:28 AM UTC
    Can anyone compare FROM EXPERIENCE the play5s as surrounds vs play:1. Looking at going that route but need feedback. Have 2 play:1s as surrounds already and 4 play:5s (2nd gen)
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    TyrenAuthor
    Trending Lyricist I
    Jan 17, 2016 1:15 AM UTC
    I now have the play:5's as rears and can tell you the sound is fantastic.

    I did try the tears with the play:1's thinking the 5's wouldn't provide the same clarity as the 1's but was surprised that the 5's sound better.

    I thought it would be to much but it really is not.
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      Kumar
      Jan 17, 2016 3:15 AM UTC
      Interesting, what's the difference?
      Good question, I don't think there will be a difference. After all the floor is the equivalent of a wall, so if it can be placed flat on the floor, it can be wall mounted too.

      The only concern would be safe mounting, given how heavy it is.
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      TyrenAuthor
      Trending Lyricist I
      Jan 17, 2016 5:10 AM UTC
      Kumar - True, I orders the mounting bracket and will make sure at least one side is mounted into a stud.
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