Home theater

Hi i have bought a arc , and i have tried trueplay whit iPhone 11 and a 6 . I Think that my Old playbar is murst better for musik that the arc is , shoud new not be better , a nother thing is the s ore t is very harsh and it is very inoring to Sound to , is Sonos cumming whit a new opdate to fix this , Sorry my english 

I tried watching Dunkirk UHD Blu ray this morning which has a DTS-HD MA soundtrack. I know the Arc cannot decode DTS and cannot currently receive 7.1 LPCM, but I thought the Xbox One X could encode Dolby digital on the fly? If I have my Xbox set to bitstream Dolby digital or Dolby Atmos I get no sound (Sonos app says it is receiving ‘silence’) from the arc if my C9 is set to pass through (eARC on). If I change the tv to PCM I get 2.0 stereo (presumably this is the tv downsampling the bitstream signal to LPCM). Given the recent C9 firmware upgrade, once Sonos have released their promised update enabling 7.1 LPCM I presume I can just set my Xbox to output to 7.1 uncompressed and away I go. However, anyone got any idea how I can get this working before then? UHDs and games with Dolby Atmos soundtracks work perfectly already btw.

I read recently that Sonos updated the firmware to allow a 2nd sub to be added to a HT setup with compatible soundbar and at least one if the subs being a Gen 3.  I already have two subs, and thinking about adding a third to the household collection -  but can’t test the 5.2 config as both current subs are Gen 2s.  main reason for asking is that the answer would decide whether I choose a white or a black Sub to add. IF the 2nd sub config adds a lot of benefit I’d prefer to colour match it to the existing 5.1 system. But if it is only marginal then I’ll match it to the ‘other room’ and ‘loan’ it to the HT for occasional use.  EDIT: i should add that the room is approx 6.5m by 3.5m and rears are Play 5 Gen 2.  thanks.  

I have Arc + Sub + Rear One Surrounds for home theater paired with an LG CX. I also have a separate 2.0 system dedicated for serious music listening sessions located in the same space.I was wondering if I can get the Amp and a speaker selector switch (to switch my bookshelves between Sonos Amp and 2.0 system) but also have the Sonos Amp integrated into my theater setup so my bookshelves act as FR and FL channels when watching TV/movies? If the Amp can’t be fully integrated with Arc + Sub + One via Sonos app, what if I got an HDMI splitter to split/mirror the eArc connection from LG CX, and connect it to both the Arc and Amp? If this will work on the Sonos side, it’ll be dependent on finding an HDMI splitter that supports eARC.I would use the speaker switch to quickly toggle my bookshelves back to my 2.0 system for music listening sessions.  

Hi Guys I have just purchased a Sonos beam and have connected it to my Sony Bravia OLED TV.I bought it to compliment the speakers the TV comes with (which are pretty good) but the problem is that as soom as the Sonos system is switched on/connected, the TV speakers stop working. I cannot get them both to work at the same time.  I have connected the system to the HDMI Arc socket as instructed.  Any thoughts guys?  

HI,I own two sonos 1s and i know that they are able to be connected to apple devices via airplay 2. However, i was wondering if i bought a TV with airplay 2 technology would i be able to connect my sonos ones to it. I have been looking at the LG 43UN74006LB TV.Thanks.

I have an LG OLED non-eARC TV. My main content source is Apple TV 4K and I also have an old Sony Blu-ray.With HDFury Arcana and EZCoo 4x2 Matrix switch, I have at last (I think!) sorted out the ATV and DVD sources including Atmos from the ATV playing Netflix.Occasionally we want to watch Smart TV content (eg BBC UHD streaming)  but I can’t find a way to get the sound from it into the Sonos Arc.Has anyone solved this or got any great ideas to solve?

Please add full DTS support! None of my Blu-ray movies sound good because of your lack of support. Most of the movies I have only support DTS. Anyone else interested? Please like this post

Hi all,Having read a lot of threads on Sonos surround sound, I’m still experiencing issues, and hope for some assistance in preparing my setup for a PS5 at some point: My current setup consists of a PS4, which outputs video through HDMI to a BenQ projector.Simultaniously, the PS4 outputs sound via Optical directly to my Sonos Playbar + 2 x Play:1s for surround.Setting the PS4 to output only DD5.1 via the Optical ensures that I have perfect surround sound - all good! Now, sometime in the near future I’m looking to replace my PS4 with a PS5, which lacks the Optical out port. So I was looking into HDMI audio extractors with optical out, which should be able to do the trick.I purchased this one: https://www.conrad.com/p/speaka-professional-3-ports-hdmi-switch-3d-playback-mode-remote-control-arc-audio-return-channel-3840-x-2160-p-1360279- and implemented it into my current setup between the PS4 and the Playbar, outputting sound from the PS4 via HDMI now, and extracting it from the Switch to

Comcast cable box requires the use of the ARC port.  It won’t work with a coaxial cable.  I’ve connected the Beam using the optical adapter but no sound comes out of the sound bar.  What’s the fix?

Hi - I would like to use the Sonos Ones/SLs as front speakers (so voice/commentary comes from there) and the Beam is positioned behind me in my setup. Currently, the Ones/SLs seem to have the rear audio coming out instead with the Beam outputting the front sound. Is this possible to reverse this with the app? If not, can this be a feature added to the app?

Will I suffer some signal loss to my Sonos ARC by using optical instead of the required HDMI 2.1 cable from my Sony X950H? 

Hi all,My room layout has a couple different options as far as wall mounting surrounds go, and I'm having trouble deciding between them.I'm thinking option "A" (shown as green boxes in the sketch) would be better when considering music playback, as it would be better for distributing sound through the entire floor, versus being focused on the couch/seating area.Option "B" (shown as blue boxes) would likely be the better option for pure home theater/couch sound quality, although (from what I understand), the speakers would ideally be further forward and to the sides (as in option "A").My main concern with Option "A" is the extra 7' or so of distance between the couch center and the right surround, but the depth of the surround speakers seems more ideal. The space around the right surround for option "B" is a high-traffic area (not ideal to have a speaker jutting out there), so I need to factor that in as well.Any feedback from actual audio experts and/or people who have experience with

Ok, im close to giving up and returning the arc and sub.  I have tweaked with the settings for weeks but can't get the balance right.We cannot watch a Netflix program or a movie without having to constantly adjust the sound up and down.  The dialogue is absolutely terrible, either too low or too tinnie.  Also when they speak a lot of the times the speech goes up and down in volume even though its a normal monotone sentence. Whereas action noises and music is way too overpowering, hence the turning up and down throughout a movie or program.  Speech enhancement I find is very poor too. I am using this with a new Sony Bravia OLED TV with earc on auto.  Not sure if there are another settings on the TV audio output I need to change or if anyone can recommend any settings on the arc and sub for the right balance. At the moment its an expensive set up that is just not fit for purpose.

Dear all, i have Sonos arc, sub and two Sonos one.when I watch content Dolby atmos on Netflix , the sound cut time to time for less than a second. i have a LG OLED tv and the sound setting it’s bistream and digital sound out : pass through. anyone got this issue or know how to solve the problem? thank you 

I have recently purchased a Sonos Arc and a new TV to go with it, the LG nanocell 91 with eArc. This all works fine and I get Dolby Atmos and 5.1 coming through the Arc from appropriate sources and it all sounds great. So far so happy!The problem is that around one time in 4 or 5 the Arc does not seem to be detected and the TV defaults to its internal speakers, there does not seem to be any consistency or pattern to when or why this happens at all. I am using the HDMI cable that came with the Arc and have tried a different high quality cable as well which makes no difference, I have also tried adjusting all potentially possible settings on the LG TV as well.Has any one else experienced this or even better found a way to fix it?Many thanks in advance!!

Hi All, I recently purchased a Sonos Arc and have set it up with my 2 play 1 speakers as surrounds. My setup is as follows:- Sonos Arc- 2 x Sonos Play 1’s- LG C9 TV- AppleTV 4KI have set my TV settings to use HDMI pass through and eArc and Bitstream.I have purchased a new HDMI 2.1 certified cable (2m in length).when I listen to a Dolby ATMOS source the voice channel moves between the surrounds and the arc randomly! Almost as if it’s changing from ATMOS to stereo randomly every few seconds. It sounds terrible!This seems to be related to the Sonos Arc compatibility with the AppleTV? I don’t have this issue when I use Netflix on the WebOS on the LG C9 TV?What is going on? This isn’t what I paid $800 for a sound bar to experience?

My SONY TV only has one spare HDMI port.  This used to have a Google ChromeCast attached, which has had to be removed in order to plug in the BEAM.  How can I watch things from my MacBook on my TV now that I am unable to cast them?

Does the Play:1 (Gen 1) connect to Sonos Beam for dual speaker set up?If I purchased another Play: 1 (Gen 1) will the two Play:1 and Sonos beam group correctly and have sound from all speakers?If I purchased the new One SL or One (Gen 2) are these compatible with the Beam and the Play 1(Gen 1) Thank you in advance! 

First post and new user.    I have the Sonos Arc (and gen 3 sub and dual SL rears) connected to an LG OLED C9 via eARC and HDMI 8K 2.1 cable and hard wired Cat7 Ethernet (Orbi WiFi 6 system). With both DirecTV and Apple TV I have started to get audio cutting out for a FRACTION of a second randomly. I have power cycled and made sure all have up to date software. I will remove the WiFi password tonight as recommended by Sonos when hardwiring. I have Dolby Digital/Atmos set to automatic.    Any other ideas?

I currently have an Arc and a sub on my TV set up. I’m wanting to go surround sound. I already have a play 5 gen2 and was wondering if I would be better off getting another play 5 and having them as the rear pair or getting 2no play 1SLs?

Hi , I noticed that inside the arc the center speaker stop working and I only sound come out from  the left and right speaker of the arc . After a minute , the center come back I change the HDMI cable , power off completely the TV LG UF6450 ( lastest firmware ) the problem occurred 5-6 times per day thanks for your help

Beam is set up with Sony XBR-65X950G-65.  After hard reboot of Beam, TV remote controls Beam volume as expected.  Next time TV is turned on, Beam has stopped responding.  Only power-cycling the Beam fixes the problem.  Issue has been present from day 1.Ideas?

Recently, when I look at what sound is output on the SONOS App I always see “TV” even if there is a DD source.  I checked the TV setup and it is still on HDMI Arc/external sound.   Am I remembering wrong….did it always just say TV?How can I tell if the Sonos is getting a surround signal? I have Sonos ARC with sub + ones for surround and a LG OLED 2017 TV

Can you play music through playbar while listening to tv through SL1 in another room. When I have tv on both and try to swap to music on playbar they both stop.