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Arc + SUB THAT IS NOT SONOS!

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I have a very good self powered sub that I want to use. I currently use Arc + Sub via optical splitter. However, I’d like to know a way to have the Sonos using EARC while the Sub uses optical. Any suggestions?

*** Thoughts on the Sonos Arc so far. Meh. It’s not as good as what I heard from a Sonos one time in Best Buy.. (maybe playbar?)

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MasterTrollAnswer

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See yah, ratty. I will share the fix when I find it here.

I don’t think this setup is possible. Like all other Sonos sound bars, the Arc can only be used with the Sonos Sub.

Bruce

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With an optical splitter, I’m using the Sonos Arc and self-powered sub. I’m thinking about some adapters that might do it.

I suppose it depends on whether the TV stops the optical output when using eARC. Maybe check with the TV’s manufacturer.

Bruce

With an optical splitter, I’m using the Sonos Arc and self-powered sub. I’m thinking about some adapters that might do it.

Interesting. How is the crossover handled?

MasterTrollAuthor

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I have two adapters. Optical splitter and optical to regular speaker wire. What I’m going to try is an HDMI splitter with a arc adapter to optical.

No crossover, other than the low pass filter in the subwoofer. And how is volume to be controlled, unless it’s in the TV itself?

MasterTrollAuthor

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Sub is self-powered with volume

So you have to adjust the sub volume separately every time you change the Arc volume?

MasterTrollAuthor

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The sub has two controls, one for volume and one for tone

What has that to do with it? I’m talking about how to keep the sub volume and Arc volume in step.

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