fives or era300 with my arc

Personally I think a Sub has much more impact on Home Theater than music.  It doesn't have its own channel (the '.1' in 5.1) for nothing.

Thanks for the clarification. Using the Arc, sub mini and Era 300’s is a good choice. If you re-read my initial response the sound parameters are explained. The sub will enhance the listening experience for movies and music. The sub relieves the Arc of having to process low-end content for movies and music allowing it to process everything else un-incumbered.

Fyi, if cost is not an issue the full size sub will make an even greater impact especially for movies.

Fortunately, it is not a question of means, but more of choice. In fact, I'm afraid that the big sub will give too much bass compared to the mini.I had a problem with my old Bose Acoustimass 15 home cinema system where the bass was often too present

Fortunately, it is not a question of means, but more of choice. In fact, I'm afraid that the big sub will give too much bass compared to the mini.I had a problem with my old Bose Acoustimass 15 home cinema system where the bass was often too present

I believe you’ll find that Sonos compared to Bose is more balanced. I’ve never been a fan of Bose for the very reason you mentioned. You could buy both and test each using the same source and material to listen for yourself and keep the one you find more appealing. Granted there would be a bit of work involved to setup each for testing but the end result may be worth the effort to achieve the best combination of Sonos gear for your environment. Of course it depends upon the return policy. Sonos is 45 days in the USA.

Note: At the risk of ruffling some community feathers 😅The “.1” is always present when adding a sub. There is stereo 2.0 which consists of two speakers and there is stereo 2.1 which consists of two speakers and a sub. I’ve always used a sub (when possible) to handle the low end in any speaker array be it 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 or 7.0. The latter three (IMO) would demand a sub for optimal sound reproduction.

The full Sub is easily controllable, you will not end up with too much sound. I have on in a huge, open L shaped room that it fills nicely, and a second in a 10x11 foot office where it blends in perfectly.

The office one because of spousal dislike of things Organ and Bachman Turner got me banished from the big room.

@Stanley_4 

Hi 👋 five for BTO!!!

Thank you for your feedback. I decided to order 2 era 300 to go with my arc bar. For the sub, I wait a little because many tests conclude that the era in surroud give a lot of bass. And then if necessary I could always add the sub later

Thank you for your feedback. I decided to order 2 era 300 to go with my arc bar. For the sub, I wait a little because many tests conclude that the era in surroud give a lot of bass. And then if necessary I could always add the sub later

I have the Arc, sub, and two Ones. I replaced the Ones with Era 300’s. Wasn’t long before I replaced the 300’s back to the Ones. I wasn’t impressed at all with them on other forums, I’m seeing a few that have done the same as in retuning the 300’s. I also listen to music 50% and movies the other half. 

I'm not sure I understood correctly, you put era300s instead of ones and that wasn't satisfactory. Is that right?

I had Ones with Arc and Sub. Decided to get the 300’s in place if my Ones. Returned the 300’s and set the Ones back up. . I prefer the Ones.