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I’m moving into a new home in a couple weeks and have some questions about how to place the Arc. 

For a little background, my setup in my living room will be the Arc, Sub (gen 3), and (2) One SLs for my surround speakers. 

I’d like to mount the Arc to the brick wall below the TV and above the fireplace/mantle but I don’t think the wall is tall enough to mount the Arc 4” below the TV like the website suggests unless I leave the Arc on the mantle. It’s a decent size TV and it might be close to touching the ceiling.

How is the sound quality difference between mounting the Arc on the brick wall vs it just sitting on the mantle? The mantle sticks out probably 8” so I’m concerned with it blocking sound. 

Anyone have any advice? 

The wall surface for mounting shouldn’t make a difference. It’s the mounting bracket that lets; the Arc know that it’s mounted and not sitting on a table, stand or mantle. This link  speaks to the Arc Ultra; but the principle is the same for the Arc.

My Arc’s are not wall mounted so I can’t tell you if there is a noticeable difference in sound (mounted vs unmounted). However, Sonos makes no distinction for sound characteristics between the two placement options when following the recommended guidelines for wall mounting.

Judging from your post it would appear the mantle provides enough depth to allow the Arc to perform adequately. The only concern is the mantle length...will it accommodate the Arc 🤔

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