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Discuss Ray, Beam, Arc. Playbar, Playbase, and the entire Sonos home theater experience. Should you get a Sub Mini or a Sub? Maybe two Subs? Which Sonos work with your TV? Talk about your Sonos Home Theater experience here.

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NevenEnthusiast I
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Playbar 5.1 vs Arc 5.1

Hi all!Using Playbar, Sub Gen 2 and two Play 3s. If listening only 5.1 (no earc on TV), would be the same setup with Arc instead od Playbar be an upgrade?Thank youNeven

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6 months ago
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Illmatic008Contributor I
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SL one wont connect to verizon wifi

I’m able to connect arc & sub wirelessly and connect via Ethernet for the Sl one but when I try to connect sl one wirelessly it says “ your Sonos one sl couldn’t be connected”  anyone else experienced this issue? I’ve updated Sonos recommended router settings but still doesn’t work!customer service hasn’t been able to help either . 

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Airgetlam
6 months ago
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Laser4kwarcContributor I
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Hisense PX1-PRO/PX1 laser projector earc with sonos arc

Hello,Hisense PX1 or PX1 pro is the first 4k laser projector I have seen with e-arc port connection. Is anyone using this projector or tried connecting with arc and surrounds? If yes are you getting Dolby atoms? Thanks!

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6 months ago
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Gauravsharma.SydContributor I
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Adding multiple sonos one’s

Hi, I have sonos arc, sonos sub and two Sonos one speakers in my setup. I want to add two more sonos ones in the exisiting setup. I want to add them as surround for the rear sides. If I buy two more will I be able to add them to the exisiting setup or will it have any problems adding all of them in one group. Please suggest. TIA. 

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106rallye
6 months ago
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Williamsonr3Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Will my ARC fit on my TV Stand

Afternoon all, first time posting and could use some help please. In advance of moving into a new build house, I bought the home theatre system from SONOS including the ARC, Play 1’s and Sub. Honestly cannot wait to get them set up. As part of this I have purchased a Samsung QN90B 85inch TV which will be paired with the SONOS system. My wife purchased a TV unit which has also arrived, she wanted to pick the decor hence I gave her requirements for width etc on the TV and she has purchased a Next Bronx 2m Superwide stand, so far so good. That was until I looked at the depth of the TV stand combined with the depth of the ARC. I may have made a reasonably large error. The stand for the TV is a centre stand, 43cm wide to support the TV’s 40-odd kg weight.The tv stand depth is 40cm, the TV Stand is 36.5cm and the ARC is 11.5cm deep which means the ARC will have to sit over the stand. My question is - can this work? Does the ARC have feet on it that would mean it would sit over the stand? Or

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Stanley_4
6 months ago
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DEHAIESContributor I
posted in Home theater

compatibilité SONOS arc TV sans ARC

Bonjour 👋Je souhaite raccorder un SONOS ARC + SUB et deux ONE sur un TV SAMSUNG ancien UE55C60000RWXZF( sans arc). J'ai bien compris qu'il faut utiliser l'adaptateur Optique/ HDMI mais rien ne fonctionne pour autant. J'ai mis les HP sur ext. : toujours rien.Merci pour tous renseignements utiles qui devraient me permettre d'utiliser mon équipement pou le moment obsolète.CORDIALEMENT 

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6 months ago
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RescuerContributor I
posted in Home theater

Beam power cable

Hi Does anyone else have an issue with the Sonos beam power cable being loose and not fitting snugly into power socket ? If I move the beam the cable falls out !  

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Airgetlam
6 months ago
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AlvaroRContributor II
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pair SUB with ARC

Hi to everyone. I just configurated the ARC+SUB+SL system in my living room and when I pair the SUB with the ARC, the system advise me that the SUB is currently linked to another device, and if I want to pair it to the current one.Does this mean that SONOS has sent me an already used SUB? Or is it a normal issue for these device?Your help would be great appreciated.Thanks

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Corry P
7 months ago
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racinghart03Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Audio Delay But not the Norm

Ok SO I am an Avid Sonos User. I have a house with 3 Beams, 5 Subs, Six Fives, Four Ones, An Amp and a Port. I also have a High Output DJ system in my theater area. My question is my basement/theater area has a beam, Sub and 3 fives. The Fives are not setup as surrounds. When the theater is in use I have a beam and sub as my main TV sounds but from time to time I have a port that uses my DJ equipment as an input and outputs to a mixer with a mic that also runs to two 15” Active Ev Speakers and an 18” Ev Sub. Yes, I like it loud. So the issue I am having, and curious to see if there is a workaround for, is a delay. Sometimes I use the port to stream the TV audio to the PA setup for a very loud movie experience. But there is a delay. It seems to be more than the app is able to compensate for using the various delay correction options. I am trying to figure out where the source of the delay is coming from. The TV is connected to the Beam Via ARC. There is no DSP in the Mixer or the PA spe

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7 months ago
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JoseyContributor I
asked in Home theater

Dolby Atmos on Arc via an Samsung TV from 2016

I have a UE60KS7005UXXE Samsung TV from 2016 and have just bought a Sonos Arc and plugged it into the HDMI Arc. I can only get it to play 5.1 not Atmos.  Is it possible to get it to play atmos from my streaming services?

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7 months ago
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CaptJohnContributor II
asked in Home theater

Lipsync delay

My TV is connected to a HD machine and a Bluray player using HDMI. The Sonos system is configured to 5.1 surround using HDMI ARC. If I set my HD and Bluray to Bitstream output I get full 5.1 surround but the lipsync delay is noticeable (the audio is delayed). If I set the inputs from the two units to PCM the lipsync delay is resolved but I only get stereo sound. So frustrating! Is there anyway to resolve this?

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controlav
7 months ago
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GianMarcoCelliniContributor I
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The predominance of HDMI

I own a Beam2 connected with my LG OLED TV via eARC.I have a problem… If I choose to hear from TV speakers or BT headphones, after I choose it from the TV, Beam2 retake the control and the sound exit from there and not from TV speakers or BT headphones I choose…In other words, I can choose to hear from TV speakers or BT headphones only if disconnect the Sonos Beam2 from the TV…Do you think it is acceptable????

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buzz
7 months ago
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GubesAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Just got my ARC surround system and here are my thoughts

Hi everyone,I thought this might be useful for people who plan to ditch their wired surround system for a system such as this.  I went for a Sonos ARC, Sub (Gen 3), and One SLs.  I came from a system consisting of B&W floor stand speakers and center channel, rears and sub coupled with a pretty high end Pioneer AV receiver (I manage to offload it for a decent price on the used market).   I have a 2019 model Sony TV with just a standard ARC connection.  Before getting this system I owned 2 other Sonos products - a pair of Ones stereo paired in a seperate room and the Sonos Roam (to which I think is by far their weakest product).  So here are my thoughts:For movies & TV, I am pretty happy by and large.  Calibrating the system with True Play yields very good results and the general usability of the system is great.  Its also far more attractive than my old bulky set up.  The immersion is great and dialogue is easy to hear even without turning speech enhancement on.  For music, its

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7 months ago
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jimglasgowContributor III
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Lose Sound after Fast Forward on Sky Q Ultra - Sonos Arc

Hi Folks, looking to see if anyone else suffers from loosing sound after fast forwarding on Sky Q Ultra.When I fast forward any recorded programmes on Sky Q Ultra and return to play I loose sound. I need to change my AV channel and return back to channel and sound is reinstated. I have try changing cables and inputs without any joy. So not sure if it’s the Sky Q box, Sony TV or the Sonos Arc

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controlav
7 months ago
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spoon1234Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Sky Q, interference with playable/surround speakers

Hi, I see interference with sonos speakers after getting sky q is not unique. Have had sonos phone chats but problem repeats periodically.  Would a sonos boost be guaranteed fix to problem /Thanks.

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7 months ago
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hammond177Contributor I
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Arc sound cut out

HiI have a Samsung Q80 tv with sonos arc and the sound cuts out for a second this only happens when I am watching one App or if I put on uhd with the football on skycan you please help 

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7 months ago
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MrAugContributor I
posted in Home theater

One SL not worth the money

After installation, turning, and running everything else available on both the App and my Samsung TV using ARC cable for voice, I can only get a whisper out of the speakers, currently TV volumes is set to 49 out 70 and the speakers still are silent… Room size isn’t a problem, if there a magically solution I’m all for it, if not returning them tomorrow…. Jim

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jgatie
7 months ago
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ThatTallGuyContributor I
asked in Home theater

Beam 2 + AppleTV with AirPlay Only?

Slowly upgrading my home theater setup. I have a ceiling projector with HDMI in but no optical or HDMI out. If this works I’m planning to update from a Roku to Apple TV and old stereo setup to a Beam Gen 2. Due to my projector’s limitations and the fact that it’s on the ceiling across the room I’m hoping that I can project while streaming the audio via Airplay. I recognize this isn’t the ideal setup (a new projector comes later) and I would have to turn on the beam and select airplay each time but would it even work for TV/movies or is the delay too much or I just really don’t understand and have to have the HDMI in?Thanks in advance for any input. I’ve searched this a bit but haven’t found my exact situation or it’s from a few years ago and the answer isn’t for the latest hardware.

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7 months ago
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Brett BerrieContributor I
asked in Home theater

First gen soundbar

is the first gen soundbar eARC compatible?

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controlav
7 months ago
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Steve G537Contributor I
asked in Home theater

LG OLED B2 compatabiliy?

Morning all! I think I need to take back a tv. After installing a 65” LG OLED B2, I found it is not pairing with my Arc SL. Neither input is labeled with the HDMI(ARC). LG’s website says the first HDMI is usually the HDMI(ARC) input. I also found a review stating it worked. Anyone else able to connect an LG B2 series OLED to an Arc SL? If not, I am afraid I’ll have to take it back

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Dogdad
7 months ago
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Killer Systems ComputersAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

7.2

How hard would it be to make a 7.2 Or at least make some upfiring speakers I have the 5.2 with the sonos 5 as my rear If you added 2 more front speakers and 4 upfiring It would be a dream

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7 months ago
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Loudogg17Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos Amp as 5.1 surround sound

I have 2 Sonos Amps, can I use one of the amps for a 5.1 surround sound with built in in wall speakers and sub woofer. Or do I need to get a receiver and connect my Sonos Amps to it. I’m moving into a new house that has built in surround speakers 5.1, speakers for outdoor patio and speakers in main bedroom. I currently have 2 Sonos amps and 4 SL ones. How can I connect them all together?

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7 months ago
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tjbeattyContributor I
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Hisense Roku remote not working with Playbar after connecting successfully

I just bought a Hisense U6GR TV (with Roku built in). I have an existing Sonos Playbar that was connected to another TV previously, with paired remote. I connected the Playbar to the new TV and the IR signal light blinked whenever I hit the volume buttons on the remote, but it didn’t control the volume on the Playbar. I went through the “Remote Control Setup” process on the Sonos S2 app and the app indicated the pairing was successful.As soon as the pairing was done, the Playbar IR signal light no longer blinked, indicating it wasn’t receiving an IR signal from the remote (and the volume isn’t changing). However, the TV is still being controlled by the remote. I then went through a factory reset on the Playbar. After the factory reset, the IR indicator light still doesn’t blink when using the remote, and I cannot complete the “Remote Control Setup” process on the Sonos S2 app. The remote still controls the TV just fine.My three hypotheses that could explain this behavior are:The IR rec

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7 months ago
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lendiContributor I
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introducing sub 3 into existing environment

Hi groups, hope you are all well. I am looking for some advice if it is worth inserting a sub in my system. Now it is composed by a playbar and 2 SL.The main topic is where the sub will be installed (see pictures - and don't judge 😅 I just moved )  does it make sense to install a sub in a niche? (removing everithig of course) thanks in advance to anyone willing to answer !  Andrea  

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Airgetlam
7 months ago
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PetrockContributor II
asked in Home theater

Volume increases on arc

I have an arc grouped with two five's The arc out of the blue volume starts to increases and I know it is the arc as I hear the clicks sound coming from the arc. Even after using the remote to lower it continues to increase. The remote I fine including the batteries. It is only after unplugging the arc it clears.Has anyone run into issue.

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7 months ago

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