Can I use one Sonos rear speaker with the Sonos Arc

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Hi I wish to purchase two surround One speakers. However one will be in advance of the other. I intend to buy a One and a One SL. Can I mix then with the Arc & can I use one to any effect with the Arc before I get the second one? Thanks in advance - Mike

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AirgetlamAnswer

Yes, you can mix them. No, you can’t have one speaker as a surround, it must be the pair of them.

Bruce

AirgetlamAnswer

Yes, you can mix them. No, you can’t have one speaker as a surround, it must be the pair of them.

Bruce

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RE MikeAuthor

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Thanks Bruce, will I get any sound from it at all; appreciate it can not be a surround system without the pair.

Airgetlam

Oh, sure, you can ‘temporarily’ set it up as a separate room, and use it for music purposes, or ‘group’ it with the soundbar and get a slightly delayed combination signal. What it won’t do is act as a surround speaker at all until you get the second one, and set them up. At which point that delay goes away, and they’ll begin receiving the surround information.

Bruce

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RE MikeAuthor

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Great thanks that answered my Q - very much appreciated.. Brgds Mike

jgatie

There’s zero reason to get a One to use for surrounds. The One’s microphones are disabled when used as a surround with the Arc or Beam. Save cash and time and get two One SLs.

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