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Where should I place Sonos Era 300?

I got Sonos Arc and Sub under my TV, but I lack a rear/surround sound. So I consider buying Sonos Era 300. What do you think is the best pla...
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Home Theater and Television Recommendation Megathread

Looking for information on Sonos home theater setups? Find answers about surround sound, Dolby Digital, TV recommendations, and all the rest...
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SWHERBERTContributor I
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Static noise coming from Playbar at times

I own brand new playbar, not even a month old, and I had a static noise. I told the store I bought it from and they replaced it, but the new one made the same noise right away. It's connected to a Toshiba Fire TV through the digital output. I have only noticed the noise when watching Netflix. and I do not have any other devices nearby causing interference (no cell phone signal, bluetooth signals or antennas) I'm not sure but it sounds like interference as it will come and go.

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zoggiedContributor I
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Second Sub Added - no devices shown on S2 iPhone app

Room System: Playbar, One X2, Sub G2, Sub G3Wifi: Eero, single said, system connected wirelesslyI’ve added a second sub to my room system this weekend - It sounds fantastic, but I’m having some issues with the S2 app in my iPhone 12. When I configure the system for 5.1 with a single sub channel, it displays as normal in the S2 app. When I add the second sub, my S2 app on my iPhone 12 will only show the Playbar in the room, all other devices (One x2, Sub G2, Sub G3) disappear. The Sound controls for home theater also disappear. The system seems to work normally. I’ve reset the app with no success.  Now, when I view the same system configuration in my IPad Pro S2 app, I can see all the devices and home theater controls.  anybody else experience this, is it a known issue?Edit: iPhone 12 diagnostic report is 1011209043. iPad Pro to follow soon   

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shawnmichaelloweContributor I
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Moving my Sonos 1's from bedroom & kitchen to media room

I have a surround system in my media room with a beam, sub, and two sonos 1’s as rear speakers.I also have one in my bedroom, and 1 in the kitchen. These are used very rarely, so I want to add them to the media room. So, I went into my app, and renamed the bedroom to media room, and kitchen to media room- now there are two media rooms in the app. How can I add the two sonos one’s as front left, and front right in the media room? Why does this have to be so difficult. arrgh!

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ccsharryContributor I
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Sonos Arc TV audio advancing needed

Is there an option to advance the audio? The audio is slightly too slow on Samsung built in Netflix app. The option in TV and Sonos are only to increase the delay… Many thanks 

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Adrian kTrending Lyricist I
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Sonos Arc problems

Hi,My new Sonos arc, unlike my expieriences to date with previous Sonos products is a nightmare, from setting up onwards.As soon as I channel surf on my satellite TV box, the sound turns off and I have to get my phone, open the Sonos app and turn it back on again.Now it refuses to play music regardless of what I do or try, just says unable to play.Seriously considering sending it back and reverting to my old Sonos connect, as that actually works.Have I got a dud? or is this common? And if so, why would Sonos release such a thing?CheersAdrian 

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JbrowContributor I
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“Now playing” on Sonos app does not display what im watching

Currently watching WW1984 on my 2021 Samsung Q7 led with sonos arc. I was trying to figure out if the audio output is displaying Dolby atmos but when I pull up what I’m watching on the Sonos app it does not show up and it has been doing this for quite some time.  

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MooneymdpContributor I
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ATV music is Stereo PCM

I have an Arc, sub and 2xOne SL connected to a ATV4K. With movies or TV from Plex, Netflix etc I get 5.1 as expected, due to older TV without eARC I am using Arcana and I get ATMOS. However when listening to music from Plex app or Spotify on ATV I only get Stereo PCM via Arc and Sub, the Ones are silent. If I use Spotify via Sonos app directly o get full sound through all devices. Is this expected behavior for the ATV? If not has anyone any suggestions on what I should change to get music playing properly via all speakers from the apps on the ATV?

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ChrisgrantyContributor I
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Sonos Beam to TV connection

Hi.  I have had a sonos beam for around 8 weeks now and it did work perfectly. The beam keeps intermittently connecting and disconnecting to the tv.It is connected to the tv via an hdmi lead into the hdmi arc port in the tv. I have tried powering everything And reconnecting, i have tried 3 different hdmi leads (which all work on other products fine). I have tried wireless headphones to ensure the tv sound works ok. Has anyone come across this issue before and could help?  Thanks  

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rickj63Contributor III
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Sound reverts to TV after every switch off

Have beam + 2 play ones as surround . on my new Philips TV every time I switch off by remote so still in standby the next day its reverted to TV speakers . TV saying external source is applied ... I have to unplug TV and start again !

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BErnitoContributor I
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Sub Gen 3

Hello, just got sub hen 3, I started playing music and noticed buzzing around climatic parts or heavy bass. Is this normal for this model, or do I need to change my sound settings to make sure it doesn’t rattle or buzz during movies or music?

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svpbmeContributor I
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2 Beams and one Sub?

Hi folks,Let me start by saying ”I’m definitely a novice” and therefore not tech savvy in any fashion!So please be gentle.I have just purchased a beam for my bedroom and am impressed with the sound so I and am considering replacing my Boise bar in my living room and possibly adding some additional speakers. Suggestions are appreciated.I have a small 2 bedroom custom built house. My living rm is 14x14 and my bedroom is 14x16. They  are separated by roughly 13ft of 4’to 5’ wide hall that opens directly into one another. I have a 55” Samsung TV in the bed and a 65” in the Liv rm.   Now my thoughts are as follows. purchase a new beam for the Liv.rm. and a sub to place in the hall. I may add other speakers if needed. Again I’m open for suggestions. My primary question is can both of the beams share the sub?. I believe with the layout ,distance and openness of the hall to each listening area it should function fine. I hope to link everything together for music listening throughout and just s

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samzorContributor I
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Sonos Arc keep coming back automatically after clicking mute on app or with remote

Hi, my diag id is: 546783324When I mute in app or with the remote the Sounds goes back in after like 10 seconds. What is going on ?

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LDB84Contributor I
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Sonos Playbase not connecting to WiFi.

Hi, my playbase has stopped working on wireless, both on wifi and on Sonos Net.  When I plug it in with an ethernet cable it shows up immediately in the app.  My other 3 Sonos speakers work fine.  I’ve worked through all the trouble shooting including factory reset and the problem hasn’t been resolved.I’ve sent a diagnostic report - the number is 849305995.  Any ideas or advice please?

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John MurphyContributor I
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Sonos App on laptop

I have just bought a Sonos Beam.  I do not own a mobile phone so I borrowed one to set up. Sonos informed me that once set up using the app on the mobile phone, I would then be able to control the speaker using the S2 app on my Windows Laptop. However, although I can use the Laptop app to control volume,any attempt to change  EQ settings i ineffective - the slider controls revert to preset positions. 

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Bates28Contributor I
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Arc and LG CX

Does the Sonos Arc work fine with the LG cx Oled, including lip sync issues and sound issues? Before I spend 2k on the tv and soundbar.

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cfuggeAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Arc - A couple of questions

Hi all, my first Sonos prod: a brilliant Arc black. Connected via HDMI eARC to my LG OLED 65C9 and everything seems to work pretty nicely. Mainly watching movies and series from Netflix/Prime and Atmos is regularly passed by the TV Apps when available. Also listening music from the Sonos app or other sources via Airplay works nicely even if I expected a better performance.Planning now to improve the system adding the sub or the One SL surrounds. Which one would you prioritise considering my type of use? If you had to choose between only one of the two would you go for the Sub or the Surrounds?Second question. In my “previous life” I had a 5.1 system with a Denon amplifier and 5.1 separate speakers. When the source was a basic two channels (say a Movie on standard antenna DTV) you could activate on the Ampli a Dolby Prologic Movie option to have a simulated Central and Surrounds. Is the Arc doing any type of processing when the source is a basic two channels stereo?Many thanks in advanc

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bmfdbContributor I
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Feature Request: Use 2 Move Speakers to provide surround sound

I would like to request the optionto use two Sonos Move speakers for surround sound. It seems to me that the already built an automatic true tune would make them a uniquely convenient solution for those of us that don't want to set up permanent surroundsound.I know I could always return one of my Moves and buy two Ones but I'm counting on the fact that I'm going to spend much more time on the deck this summer than watching movies. Don't burst my bubble. :-)If I'm willing to do the set up each time, how much of a technical ask is this?Thoughts?

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JimmyGTOContributor I
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Sonos Arc upfiring drivers to low

I can barely hear the Atmos effects on the Sonos Arc compared to my Samsung N850 Atmos soundbar. Any way to make the upfiring drivers louder?

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cmj05scContributor I
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Chromecast with Google TV

So My Beam wirks great, my two Sonos One’s and SubWoofer isn’t picking up anything though.  Works fine with Apple TV.

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mdzhu1994Contributor I
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Sonos One not showing up in Apple TV audio output

Hi,I’ve been using 2 Sonos One and 1 play:5 on my Apple TV with no issues for a year. After last Sunday’s Sonos update suddenly they stopped showing up on Apple TV → Settings → Video and Audio → Default Audio Output. I’ve tried restarting all devices, making sure AirPlay is on on my Apple TV. None worked.I tried AirPlay from my iPhone to those Sonos speakers and it worked. Just not showing up on Apple TV. Any help would be appreciated  Thanks!

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HLTContributor I
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Connect outside projector to Sonos system

I recently bought an outdoor projector and would like to play the sound on my sonos system.  The projector does not have wifi or airplay. How can I connect the sound from the projector to my system? Would any of these work?Connect Apple TV to projector. Stream movies via airplay.    Purchase speaker that can connect to projector out line and wirelessly to whole sonos system.    Some how add airplay to my projector?not sure if any of these are feasible any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank you

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Lee10Contributor I
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OPADPWW1BLK Female to Male Audio Adapter to connect sound bar to LG TV

Would the Sonos - Female-to-Male Audio Adapter - Black​, Model OPADPWW1BLK, function to connect a Vizio S3821​ sound bar with an optical port to a LGOLED65b7a TV with an HDMI-ARC port?

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Feature Request: Settings Presets

For Home Theater setups (Arc, Playbar, etc.) either standalone or as a full 5.1 System (Sub + Surrounds) I think users would appreciate the ability to have multiple presets to automatically switch based on source (or, although this is less useful, at a minimum manually toggle via a single button switch in the settings)For example for HDMI Input (TV) content I much prefer Trueplay tuning turned on as it improves sonic performance incl. speech which becomes clearer and I get better Atmos performance. However, I find Trueplay does not sound good with Streaming Audio from sources such as Spotify, Apple Music, etc. as I suffer from the metallic/harsh treble and loss of mids.I would suggest a feature so that a user can save custom presets (incl. Trueplay + EQ Setings + Sub + Surrounds settings). If the Arc can switch to that once it detects an HDMI input from the TV but then have the ability to switch to a different preferred profile automatically when it detects music that would be ideal.Th

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BekoContributor I
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Sub Gen 1 and Beam

Can a Beam be paired with any generation Sub?

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rasdaneContributor I
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Control Sonos Playbar volume with NVIDIA Shield remote

I’m not sure if this is a Sonos, Nvidia, or Samsung question…I recently started using an Nvidia Shield Pro (2019 version) and hooked it up to my TV and Playbar.  My TV is a Samsung UN55MU8000F.  The Playbar is connected via optical digital cable, and the TV speakers are turned off, so that the only sound is coming out of the Playbar (a *huge* improvement over the TV speakers).However, I’m only able to control the Playbar volume with the app from my phone.  I can’t it with the Shield remote.I would seem reasonable if it were possible to connect the Playbar to the Shield remote volume controls via the Shield IR-settings… but when I go there, “Sonos” is not an option for the soundbar brand to connect to.If anyone can answer this, I’d be most grateful.  Or if this has already been answered elsewhere, please point me in the right direction.Thank you in advance!

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