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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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Ravica3Chromatic Producer I
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Trying to wrap my head around Arc, ARC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Atmos

I have or had every intention of purchasing the Arc and was really excited. Now that it has been released I have about what it can and can not do with my current setup. It will be replacing my Beam that's connected to my Sony Bravia Android TV that purchase in 2018 though I believe it's a 2017 model. So it has ARC but not eARC. What does this mean for me. I've been finding conflicting information. My main concern is will I be able to get Atmos. I've read post that say yes and others that say no. After spending lots of time googling info for my TV I have found that it supports Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus (and honestly I don't know what it's outputting to my Beam). However no where do I see Atmos support or decoding for it. Will this mean no Atmos for me with the Arc or will the Atmos signals somehow be carried through the Dolby Digital Plus? Please help... I may need to rethink my purchase. Normally I would speakers for my TV, not the other way around.  Just FYI, I also h

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Ravica3Chromatic Producer I
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Sonos Arc Unboxing Video

Nothing special just shows the speaker being unboxed. Best view I've seen of it so far.   Arc Unboxing

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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Sonos with Optoma Projector

I have read through some of the topics about this already, but most don’t seem to give a solid answer on projectors that do have HDMI ARC.   My plan originally was to get the Sonos Playbar+Sub+Ones with an HDMI switcher (for the optical audio) to go to the Optoma Cinemax P1 UST projector. I just learned about the ARC and it’s Dolby Atmos compatibility. The projector has HDMI ARC and states compatibility with Dolby Atmos. However looking through the forums, I’m not seeing a solid answer on if and how it would work with a projector that does have HDMI ARC (not eARC though). We would most likely only have 2 inputs to the projector anyway, so I don't think we would need an HDMI Switcher anymore.    Can anyone provide some insight into this?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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tomwhitakerAvid Contributor I
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Arc, Projector, HDMI Matrix and Volume Control

I’m sold on the Arc + One SL setup for my home theatre but I have an issue.    My projector is up high at the back of the room (obviously) so routing the devices at the front of the room into it is impractical.   So they’ll need to go into an HDMI matrix, 4 in, 2 out. Then one HDMI out to the projector, the other to the Arc. I don’t want to use Optical for audio due to its limitations.  Does anyone know if or how I’d be able to control volume in this setup? My display has no speakers or volume control, so I couldn’t use that in the way a TV normally would.  Would my only option be the Sonos app? That’s a bit clunky and slow for that moment you want to grab the remote and change the volume.  Does HomeKit and AirPlay compatibility mean that the playback status and volume would show on the lock screen of my iPhone whenever the Arc was playing audio? Or are there any other options? Thanks in advance    

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3 years ago
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Mike McKeownContributor I
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HDMI Splitter - Connect Apple TV 4K to Sonos Arc with non-eARC TV

I’m planning to buy a Sonos Arc to use with my AppleTV 4K, specifically I want the Atmos support. Issue is my TV does NOT support eARC, so connecting the Sonos Arc to the TV will mean no Atmos I was therefore thinking if I buy an HDMI splitter that support Atmos (for example this) then I could connect as follows Apple TV → HDMI Splitter → Port 1 to TV for video (1080P) → Port 2 to Sonos ARC for video From what I can see from comments on Amazon this should work, does anyone have any views on this?    

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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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Mark Oceanside CAContributor I
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Sound volume icon on TV is crossed out but sound works.

After installing my new Sonos Soundbar the sound volume indicator on my TV was replaced with a circle with a diagonal line through it as though the volume display is no longer available. How may I correct this so that I can see the volume indicator on my TV again?  TV - LG TV: OLED55C8AUA.

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BurgessKochContributor II
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Will new Sonos ARC provide full featured Dolby Atmos quality sound when connected to: 1) ARC-enabled Samsung TV (Q9; late 2018 edition); and 2) latest Atmos-enabled 4K Apple TV?

We really enjoy our current Sonos home theater set up (Playbar, Sub, two 1’s) connected to a 75” Samsung Q9 TV (which has ARC but not eARC capability). I have pre-ordered the new Sonos ARC sound bar to replace the Playbar of course.   That said, I am getting different answers and information from the Sonos community site and also when chatting and then escalating to speak with the Sonos techs. Still no clarity and consistent information.   So can anyone give me a definitive answer as to what I can expect by way of full or limited or no Dolby Atmos sound if I go through with it and install the new ARC with my: Samsung Q9 (late 2018) TV with ARC but not eARC  Apple 4K TV? Are there any work arounds if the answer is limited / no to get full Dolby Atmos with my set up? Thank you in advance.  

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Turntable - with Arc surround sound (and Samsung One Connect box)

Hi. I’ve pre-ordered a Arc Surround Sound package and have a TV on the way which uses the Samsung One Connect box. I’d like to add a record player into this setup but... Am I right to think I have to buy a Sonos Amp in order to connect my turntable to Sonos? Or can the Arc accept direct input from a turntable like the Play5 can? (I assume a Sonos Port is no good because I don’t have a separate amp). I’d like to locate the record player on a sideboard well away from the TV. The TV runs all it’s connections into a One Connect box and so the Arc (I think) will physically connect to that. Do I connect my Sonos Amp to the Samsung One Connect box as well - or directly to the Arc speaker? (will the Arc have enough ports to simultaneously have cables connecting from the One Connect box and the Sonos Port?). Thanks to anyone that knows!

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VMD2Contributor I
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ARC and Comcast Cable box

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?

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lincoln11Contributor I
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Connection to TCL Roku TV

I have 2 Sonos speakers ( both of them are Play 1). Am I able to connect these speakers to my TV? It’s a TCL ROKU TV.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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TimatchuTrending Lyricist I
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hdfury diva and Sonos Arc

Any body seen this for work around to get Sonos arc to work fully ?

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melvimbe
3 years ago
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lyndon coleContributor I
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Move as Surround speakers

Can i add the the sonos move as rear speakers as i really do not want any more wires.

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3 years ago
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dodgey1191Contributor I
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Sonos Arc - Side firing speakers off when paired with Ones?

Hi all, Was watching this interview with a couple folks from Sonos introducing the Arc.    At the 41:37 mark, the Sonos guy mentions that when the Arc is paired with Ones for rear surround, the side firing speakers on the Arc are turned off.   Can anyone confirm this? If so, what is the benefit of doing this (something about increasing sound pressure)?   Thanks!

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ConsiglieriContributor II
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Listening to music without surround

Hi, I’ve just recently become a sonos user. I have a setup with two B&W 702s connected to a Sonos Amp (they serve as front speakers) and two Sonos One SL for for rear speakers. Also there is a Sonos Sub gen2. It all works fairly well with my tv as a surround home theatre (even if it’s just 4.1). However… when listening to music I would really prefer the rear speakers to be inactive and the B&W speakers together with the sub do all the work. So, my question is - is it possible to somehow deactivate the Sonos One SL speakers when playing music? Just to be clear, I realise I could remove the Sonos One SL from the room setup and then add them when I want to watch a movie - but I don't want to have to that all the time. I switch between movies and music quite a lot. I seem to remember someone saying it was possible to “turn off” the rear speakers but I have not been able to find that setting or perhaps they where just misinformed. Does anyone know what is possible in this context? I

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User830255Contributor I
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Multichannel DTS Workaround on Arc?

Is there any workarounds to get multichannel audio on the Sonos Arc when the source has DTS encoded audio?  Over half of my library has DTS audio, and as I consider purchasing the Arc, I wondered if there are any workarounds to get multichannel audio with the new Arc, or will it be reduced to stereo as DTS is unsupported?

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Pete BContributor I
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ARC over CAT5 or 6 to Sonos Amp

I am a Sonos Dealer and Pro AV installer - We have been running into many installations that call for a Sonos Amp powering wired speakers in a Family room Setting. Normally we run an HDMI from the TV ARC Channel to the Sonos AMP HDMI input. Works perfectly and an easy Customer experience using their Providers remote. We have had issues dealing with installations that only have a CAT 5-6 cable running from the TV to an equipment closet where the Sonos AMP will be located. We have tried many HDMI Baluns to get the ARC channel to the AMP with limited success. I have finally found a Balun that passes ARC perfectly and reliably. We used the Vanco EVEXARC unit. This is an FYI since I had trouble finding a product that worked properly. If you are a Dealer and your supplier carries Vanco it is pretty affordable for a specialty Balun. I am sure there may be other Baluns that work but I have stopped looking. Happy Installing !!

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Matt JSContributor I
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Arc Compatibility with Samsung UE65NU7300K

I am moving house soon and was planning on buying Sonos Beam to go with existing two Play:1s and a sub for surround sound. Now my head has been turned by the Sonos Arc, instead of the Beam. But I am a little concerned as to whether it will be compatible with my TV. It's a Samsung UE65NU7300K. I've attempted to source the answer online but have only succeeded in confusing myself, but have the inkling it is not going  to be. Does anyone have a definitive answer? And if it is not compatible, are there ways around it, ie adaptors etc?

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WizKid44Contributor I
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Sonos Arc and LG OLED C8

I’d like to order the new sonos arc and pair it with my LG oled C8PUA.   it seems LG is not going to update these tvs to the eArc standard (bums).  What exactly does that mean?  Im i just throwing money away here?  I’d live to get a good solid Dolby atmos surround sound system going.  Will the experience be any good?  I’m not a super audiophile- but i do live a great sounding movie.  I mostly watch from Netflix/amazon.   thanks!

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AjTrek1
AjTrek1
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Sonos Arc: Packaging Tease

Found this. I wonder if the packaging is generic or colored coded depending upon if one orders the Arc in White or Black. I remember my Play 5’s (gen2) in “white” were in a dark multi-colored box. However since then Sonos One/One SL box colors matched the enclosed product.  It also appears that the box will have a similar lock on both ends (red tab) as the Play 5’s (gen2). BTW...the caption is part of the image and not this poster.    

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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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AjTrek1
AjTrek1
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Projector use with Sonos Home Theater Speakers

I found this on another site wherein a member asked Sonos to clarify the use of Sonos Home Theater speakers with a projector. It also contained a note on the Arc regarding Dolby Atmos material. Take it for what you like...just FYI.  Cheers!  

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VvaderVContributor I
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Pair of one sl speakers for atmos sound

Hi, I am going to upgrade to the new arc Soundbar. I already have x2 play 3s and a sub to give me 5.1. My question is, if I keep my existing setup, albeit add an arc for atmos it would give me 5.2.1, which is the minimum required for atmos. If I also add x2 one sl speakers, can they be used as 2 speakers to give me 5.4.1 (x2 up firing speakers in the arc and x2 rear one sl's on the ceiling/top of wall point down?   Thanks in advance Paul.

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Brian DeardenContributor I
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Playbar/Arc mounting

Hi there. Does anyone know how the Arc will compare to the Playbar in terms of mounting? I have a Playbar dedicated TV stand: https://www.alphasondesigns.com/brackets-for-sonos-alphason-sonos-playbar-black-tv-stand.html which the Playbar is currently mounted to. I’m interested in upgrading to the Arc, but not if I have to change the TV cabinet too. Any information is greatly appreciated.

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melvimbe
3 years ago
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awindramContributor I
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Will this entertainment center destroy the sound quality of an ARC or Beam?

As you can see from the photo, I currently have an old, cheap Visio sound bar in the bottom area of the entertainment center.  I’d like a new ARC or Beam by I worry that this placement means any top or side firing speakers are essentially blocked.  Am I just waisting money by putting an ARC or Beam in there?  There really is no room anywhere else for it.  I can’t wall mount the TV, and the TV’s stand is so short that any sound bar will cover the bottom of the screen if set in front.  

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