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Smilja

@GardeningZen, The output will not be in sync.

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ratty

I have a similar problem, but my sub as well as existing ceiling rear speakers are powered by an AVR. I want to have my TV’s audio play out of the Sonos Arc and the AVR at the same time. I found this splitter that might do the trick, but I haven’t purchased and tried it yet: https://thenaudio.com/product/zone-2-earc-audio-processor/

This is unlikely to work well. You won’t be splitting the surround channels (or the .1) from the Arc, so they’ll all be downmixed into the Arc’s output. Also, given the different processing delays through Arc and the AVR, there are likely to be echo effects.

GardeningZen
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I have a similar problem, but my sub as well as existing ceiling rear speakers are powered by an AVR. I want to have my TV’s audio play out of the Sonos Arc and the AVR at the same time. I found this splitter that might do the trick, but I haven’t purchased and tried it yet: https://thenaudio.com/product/zone-2-earc-audio-processor/

This is unlikely to work well. You won’t be splitting the surround channels (or the .1) from the Arc, so they’ll all be downmixed into the Arc’s output. Also, given the different processing delays through Arc and the AVR, there are likely to be echo effects.


Yes, there’s risk with the combined sound fields from the Arc plus the ceiling speakers and sub powered by my receiver, but I think I can fine-tune things with the sound field settings and EQs. I just don’t feel like having to spend $699 for the Sonos Amp to replace my receiver.

M
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There are some interesting hacks around the internet using the Ikea Symfonisk to turn any powered sub into one that can be added to a Sonos zone. No crossover control mind you but looks like fun!

Would allow you to to adjust the relative volume.

 

There we go. That's what I'm talking about. 

GardeningZen
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I have a similar problem, but my sub as well as existing ceiling rear speakers are powered by an AVR. I want to have my TV’s audio play out of the Sonos Arc and the AVR at the same time. I found this splitter that might do the trick, but I haven’t purchased and tried it yet: https://thenaudio.com/product/zone-2-earc-audio-processor/

I ended up buying the ThenAudio Zone-2 Processor, and after installing it between my TV and my Sonos Arc along with my AV receiver, I can happily confirm that I’m getting audio (up to Dolby Atmos) playing out of the Arc as well as my AVR simultaneously and without delay!

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