70ms delay in rear surround speakers help.

Question

Hey everyone. 

So I’m relatively new to Sonos and I bought a surround package with play1s in the rear for my house that I’m remodelling. However instead of using the play1 speakers for the Lr and Rr I am forced (due to speaker and outlet placement) to use some recessed ceiling speakers with a Connect:amp and am told by sonos that there will be a 70ms delay for the rear surrounds speaker. 

Does anybody else have this set up and how noticeable is the delay ?

If it’s bad I am tempted just to sell my system that is only 2 months old and go with another system but I do love the functionality and way the Sonos sounds. I’m Also tempted to buy the connect:Amp and run some tests and then return it if I don’t like it. 

All input appreciated. 


Guy

John B · Answer

You were misinformed or there was a misunderstanding.  The lag applies to the line-in, which has no significance for music applications.  It would apply if you were using the C:A as the TV speakers via the line in.  There is no lag between Playbar and C:A when the C:A is used for rear surrounds.  But be aware that to use the C:A for surrounds you have to operate Sonos in 'Boost' mode and there must be a wired Ethernet connection between the Playbar and C:A, either direct or by wiring both to your router or to a switch.

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