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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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CarsonPlowerTrending Lyricist I
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2020 LG OLED and lip sync

Recognizing there’s been a great deal of conversation about this, I’m checking in for thoughts and observations on the current state of affairs with LG OLEDs and lip sync. I’m leaning towards a LG GXPUA OLED (2020 model)- but concerned at what lip sync issues may be awaiting me when i try to connect my playbar to this TV. Secondly, wondering if the eArc set up that’s possible with the new Sonos Arc and this new line of LG OLEDs would offer a better chance of lip sync success? Appreciate thoughts.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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digsey_dContributor I
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Wireless Connectivity With Sonos Beam, LG Projector and Macbook. HELP!

Hi all, I just purchased a Sonos Beam for our new apartment. Next, we’re buying a projector and really like the LG CineBeam PF50KS for its size and affordability. However, I have a concern about the connectivity between these devices as the LG doesn’t seem to have wireless connectivity and the Sonos doesn’t have bluetooth. I need to know if it’s possible to connect my laptop (Apple Macbook Pro) to the projector via HDMI for visual only, while simultaneously connecting the laptop to the Sonos Beam via Airplay (wireless) for audio only?   Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!

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4 years ago
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ChristianDayContributor I
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Connecting Fire TV 4k Stick directly to Sonos Beam because Gaming Monitor has no HDMI Arc or Audio Out

So, I currently have a Samsung 43" Q60R QLED Smart 4K UHD TV connected to a Sonos Beam with a Fire TV 4k Stick and a PC connected to the TV via HDMI. Samsung falsely advertises the monitor as "Freesynch" in graphic callouts on the web page for the product but the fine print says it doesn't have it for the 43 and 49-inch models. So now I'm looking at the ROG Strix XG438Q gaming monitor so that the AMD card on the PC can output the best video to the screen. However, there's no HDMI-Arc on the monitor and the only audio out is 3.5" and has no 5.1 sound. There's no optical audio out on the Fire TV stick (or cube) so I'm trying to figure out if there's some way to split the HDMI out of the Fire Stick so that audio can go to the Beam. The PC also has several 3.5 audio outputs for 5.1 sound that way and wonder if there's something that might accept the audio from the PC via the several 3.5" jacks and the HDMI from the Fire TV which then forwards the video on to the monitor. I'd sacrifice the

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ratty
4 years ago
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Rafael DContributor I
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sonos beam and roku

Hi,  I have a non smart tv, so I use Roku device to hear music (Spotify) and streaming (Netflix). I would like to know if sonos beam can reproduce Roku audio wireless and if voice controls will be available.  Thanks! 

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buzz
3 years ago
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LFCwilsonContributor I
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5.1 Speaker positioning with corner sofa

Hi Everyone   I am looking to get the best out of my 5.1 sonos set up.  I understand that the layout of my room is not ideal with a corner sofa   See below sketch of my current plan. I have two Play 1’s sitting on Flexon stands behind the sofa and the Sub is sat on the floor next to the tv unit.   Please could you help with some speaker placement suggestions on how to to get the best out of what i have?  Even if the answer is that i am better off with just a play bar and to remove the surrounds / sub.     Also, in the current position of the Play 1’s should they be angled in slightly towards the Main seating position? Or face straight forward?   Thank you!   50 inch TV PLAYBAR SUB 2X PLAY 1’s    

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3 years ago
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NashstruckContributor I
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Sonos and Amazon Fire Stick 4K

Hi Guys, I would like to purchase a Amazon Fire Stick 4K here in Singapore. This is my setup: Samsung Smart TV (2015) with Sonos playbar in living room Samsung Smart TV (2015) with Sonos beam in master bedroom   I currently have NO problems running any of the videos on the Prime Video app and the Netflix app through my Sonos. However, I want to purchase the Amazon Fire Stick 4K for a more  “one-screen-see-all-apps” experience. And also because I would like to access Apple TV+ and DIsney+ for my kids.   Could someone PLEASE advice me on the following: Can I ditch my TV remote? I.e. Can the Amazon Fire Stick 4K remote control my SONOS speakers and TV, or would I still continue to operate this speakers and TV using the TV remote? I understand IR control would be required. Does the Amazon Fire Stick 4K have IR capabilities? Are there any issues with the routing of sound of apps run on the Fire Stick 4K through my Sonos speakers? I’ve seen some advice in a few threads regarding selecting Do

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4 years ago
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mpatel181Trending Lyricist I
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Multiple SUBs with 5.1 setup

I currently have a 5.1 Surround setup in my basement with Playbase, 2 Play 5 and a sub at the front.  Is it possible to add another sub in the back?  If not, is this something Sonos can add in the setup.  I’m not sure what the limitations are from a technical standpoint.

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3 years ago
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editwizContributor I
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Mounting Template for Sonos ARC

Will Sonos be providing a template for the ARC Sound Bar that will assist to mounting and locating cabling penetration. I want to accurately position the Sound Bar in front of the Display. The counter top is made of hard Quartzite materials and the penetration will need to be accurate for cable routing. The installers will not have the sound bar in there possession.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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mikenkatieContributor I
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My playbar keeps disconnecting from TV

When I turn my TV on, no sound comes through the playbar. I previously found a help topic that said to unplug all HDMI devices and plug back in making sure the PLaybar is first. This works to fix the immediate problem, but I have to take these steps everytime the TV is turned on. Is there a way to force the playbar to keep a permanent connection to the TV?

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Ken_Griffiths
4 years ago
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crossface2008Contributor III
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Sonos Arc & Play:1 compatibility, and mounting Arc

I’ve preordered the Arc and Sub; I have a few questions; 1)  I have 2 Sonos Play 1s as rear surrounds. Will these be compatible to pair with the Arc and Sub for a surround system, or are only Sonos One/One SL compatible?   2) I have an LG OLED C9; is HMDI eARC the best way to connect audio? Should I use an HDMI 2.1 for this? 3) I have a frame around my TV; if I mount the Arc directly under the frame, it covers the top of the speaker: would the acoustics be better if I mount a wood box behind the Arc, so that there are no obstructions* on top of the speaker?  

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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hibster75Contributor I
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Sub not working on WiFi only ethernet

Hi I can't get my sub to work on WiFi only ethernet.  When I connect it to ethernet everything works fine.  I have no issues with my two ones that are set up for surrounds and connected via WiFi. I've tried removing the sub from the setup, rebooting router, setting up the sonos WiFi channel to another., unplugging everything etc. Sub is literally less than 100 yards away from router, is seen in the app on WiFi but when turned on no sound, vibration for bass.  Tested on 5.1 etc no difference.  Not sure what I can do more as I don't have neighbours WiFi interfering on same channel etc  

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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DWLDavisContributor I
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volume on remote not working

The volume on my remote is no longer working.  It was working and has just stopped.  I have tried 2 different articles to replace the remote and reprogram my shaw remote to relearn but neither have resolved my problem.  This is challenging for anyone to watch tv that doesnt have the sonos app available to them.

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3 years ago
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NajgoriContributor I
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Arc/Atmos, LG OLED65C8PLA (2018), and surround setup

Hi.  I am an happy owner of SONOS (one Play:1 and one Play:5, gen.2). Very excited about the Arc soundbar news. I would love to get an upgrade to my Home Theatre (an old 5.1 Panasonic combo with Blue Ray, dated 2012), but I still have some doubts before spending such an amount of money. I have a few questions, maybe you can help me. My TV is a wonderful LG OLED65C8PLA (2018). I use it also with Netflix, Amazon Prime video and it is connected to a Sky Q,  It has also Dolby Atmos, but being from 2018 I am not sure its ARC can be upgraded to the eARC. The question is: connecting it to Arc soundbar will properly manage to process Atmos and all other newest audio formats? If I will decide to buy the Arc soundbar, the idea is to set up a whole new HT, including also the new Sub (3rd gen). The question is which rear device to use: would it be enough to buy another Play:1 (if I find it)? Would it be much different with two new One SL? Or, last possibility, another Play.5: it would be much more

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3 years ago
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Cir391Contributor I
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LG magic remote - playbar loses connection all the time.

Hi! I have a LG OLED55B7 with a magic remote and a playbar. I’ve configured the remote to work with the Playbar a few times now, but i stops working after a while. It’s like the playbar resets itself. Sometimes it starts working again after I hit mute or unmute. But that only works once or twice, then the connection between the two are totally of.    In the TV-settings I do the following: Set the soundbar to optical/arc output, set the manufacturer to philips, and use the controller 1. then i configure the remote in sonos. This works for a short brief of time, then it loses connection. I have tried other manufacturers for the playbar in the TV settings with no luck, philips seems to be the best option in that case. I will however try the pioneer and see if that may work. But I’m in doubt. I do not use the optical cable that came with the package, I’m using another optical cable I’ve had with my old system. Feels unlikely, but could that be the reason why? 

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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JackHighPhilContributor I
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Sonos Beam with 2 x Sonos One SL - Surround Sound

Set Beam up in December 2019 added 2 x One SL’s yesterday. All three units successfully grouped together as ‘Lounge’. Beam has been brilliant, Have introducing left and right hand One SL’s placed on floor behind each end of settee. Can operate system volume from any of the units, however when Beam is at acceptable volume, we can not hear the 2 x One SL’s, although they are working when you get your ear very close to them. Also once I get volume working correctly, can I expect to get true surround sound, such as helicopter buzzing around the room etc. This is my very first post, look forward to some helpful replies - Thanks

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106rallye
4 years ago
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neville2020Contributor I
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Surround sound stopped working.

I have 2 surround sound set ups. The first is a Playbar, Sub and 2 x Ones. The second is a Beam and 2 x Play 1s. I cannot get sound to anything but the Palybar or Beam, none of the surround sound speakers work.  With the first set up I can see all speakers. In settings I can change surround sound levels etc but still no sound. This was working fine until about a week ago.  With the second set up the Play 1s disappeared from the Theatre grouping. When I try to add them back in, Sonos finds the speakers but fails at the last prompt, when trying to configure the new speakers. I just get a message saying ‘Son failed to add your speakers, check your WiFi or power to the speakers’. These were all fine about a week ago.  Also I have some speakers that drop connection. I thought that the Boost would resolve this, but while it has enabled linking other out of range speakers, I now experience drop out from speakers which were fine previously.  This is hugely frustrating, I have over 20 Sonos dev

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controlav
4 years ago
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Matteo De LooreContributor I
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Chromecast taking audio away from the beam

Hello   My tv: Samsung QE55Q9F 2018 with the One Connect Box   When only the beam (HDMI ARC) is connected to my tv I have no problem, but when I also connected Chromecast I started having issues. The tv is then always losing the connection with the Beam. Sometimes the signal returns to the beam, but after a while it will switch back to the tv speakers. I read somewhere that the beam has difficulties communicating with other HDMI-CEC devices or is it Samsung who is at fault here?   Edit: Now its losing the connection even without Chromecast connected...I don’t get it.   Kind Regards, Matteo

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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sspeer06Contributor I
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Vizio TV and Beam not connecting

I just got a Beam and i’m trying to connect it to my brand new Vizio TV. The Audio is on Dolby, the CEC is enabled. On the CEC screen on the TV it shows the Sonos Bar, however on the Sonos app (for setup) cannot “find” the TV. What am I doing wrong?  I have unplugged the TV  several times, Nothing else is plugged into the T. The only HDMI into the TV is the Beam. I have checked multiple times that the HDMI into the TV is in the ARC HDMI. Super Frustrated that it has been so difficult to get this set up!

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controlav
3 years ago
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drew2000_UKContributor I
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Beam and Projector Set-up

Hey all, So I took the leap and installed some home cinema equipment 1 x Optoma UHD30 projector  1 x Beam 2 x Play 1 for rear 1 x Tendak splitter https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PPMR8Y2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GehQEb1JADBYH 1 x Apple TV 4K 1 x Manhattan Freesat Box The video and audio are splitting  but I’m not sure what’s the best audio setting - there’s a few options 5.1, 2.0 and Pass on the Tendak     Most seems fine.  However, when switching to the Apple TV and watching something in UHD4K 5.1 on the 5.1 setting  only the background sound seemed to come though the Sonos.   Any ideas on the best combo for settings. Thanks. 

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Krishma M
3 years ago
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del33Contributor I
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Can I mount Sonos Arc above TV (LG C9)?

So, basically, my question is in the topic. Thank you!

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3 years ago
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jdlangContributor I
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Beam, TV and BenQ W2700 projector

I have my beam connected via the HDMI ARC port on my TV, which works fine. I’d like a way to also connect my BenQ W2700 projector via HDMI (which also has ARC). Does anyone have this setup with a compatable HDMI switch / matrix / splitter ? I’d like the source to be a Chromecast Ultra. Cheers !

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AjTrek1
4 years ago
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Richsi1969Contributor III
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Anker Capsule to Sonos Move

Probably been asked before but does anyone know if it’s possible to connect the 2 so the image is projected via the projector and the sound via the Sonos Move 

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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wjendrasekContributor I
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TV set up (Samsung UN65MU8000)

I’m trying to setup a new sonos system and link to my TV.  The speakers (beam, sub & 2 one sls) are on the same network as my TV.  If I play music I get surround sound.  If I play my TV, only the beam is working.  trying to get surround via tv...

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3 years ago
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TimitionesContributor I
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Speaker Placement in Gym

Hi guys, I was hoping you could help me out with placing my speakers. I have got: Playbar 2 Play 5’s Sub The room I want to put them in is 9 meters long by 8 meters wide (about 26 by 30 feet) and is further fully open with a high pointed roof. I could place the speakers over the entire length of the room on a railing at a height of 2.5 meters (8 feet) At the moment, all speakers are on top of the railing for the mirrors that I have at the end of the room at about 2 meters (7 feet) height (except the subwoofer that is on the left on the ground) I will ad a drawing of the current situation. My question is: What do you guys think is the best spot to place each speaker to get the best possible sound in the entire room?  

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melvimbe
3 years ago
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Gianni6Contributor I
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Beam DD+ Vs AAC-LC 5.1 Downmix

In deciding what audio format to encode my 4k blurays with, I ran some comparison tests between DD+ and AAC for a 5.0 system (beam + 2 x symfonisk rears). These two formats are probably the best that can be transcoded (down-mixed) for Beam compatibility which is designed for AC3 format (Dolby Digital 5.1). This was prompted after watching a movie encoded with AAC audio and being blown away with the sound. I searched for any similar tests and could not find anything this specific. The comparison was run on an LG OLED B7 connected to Beam through HDMI/ARC. I encoded the same movie with two 5.1 channel audio tracks, one in DD+ format and the other in AAC format. The movie file format was MP4 and was played off a network drive using the built-in LG ‘Photos & Video’ app. The LG TV digital audio output was set to ‘Auto’ mode, and even though the output is down-mixed for compatibility with Beam, there was a clear difference in the sounds produced by the two different audio tracks as descr

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3 years ago
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