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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

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rrroscoeTrending Lyricist I
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AMP and Playbase together

I currently use a Yamaha receiver for my home theater. I also use speaker switch’s to play outdoors.  I really want to clean up my theater, and Getting a play base looks like the way to go. I already have a sub , moves, and a set if 1’s  and 5’s.  So those would take care of inside the house, but I don’t want to lose my outside wired speakers. Can I split off the tv and feed both the playbase and the amp? Or is there another solution?

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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Colm Kill PaulContributor II
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Beam HDMI ARC Samsung Problem

Hi, I can not achieve 5.1 audio when viewing HD broadcast TV. Can any one advise how I can achieve this please? My set up is as follows: Sonos Beam paired with two Sonos One SL speakers. The Beam is connected to a Samsung TV with The ARC HDMI input. The TV Model is: Samsung UE50ES6710 I use a Humax Freeview Player to receive the HD content: Humax FVP5000T The Humax is connected both via a HDMI cable and SPDIF to the Samsung TV. The setting on the HUmax are set to Doby Digital for both HDMI and Optical outputs. I have used The Simspons broadcast on Channel 4 HD which shows in the guide that it is broadcast in 5.1 to test the surround system. Looking at the About System page of the Sonos app I see that the audio input is Stereo. In the sound settings for the Samsung menu I have selected External speakers. The menu options in Additional Settings for Sound shows SPDIF Out set to PCM. The Dolby Digital option is greyed out and not selectable. When I switch source on the Samsung to USB and p

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4 years ago
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Colm Kill PaulContributor II
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Beam Samsung Arc 5.1 Problem

Hi, I can not achieve 5.1 audio when viewing HD broadcast TV. Can any one advise how I can achieve this please? My set up is as follows: Sonos Beam paired with two Sonos One SL speakers. The Beam is connected to a Samsung TV with The ARC HDMI input. The TV Model is: Samsung UE50ES6710 I use a Humax Freeview Player to receive the HD content: Humax FVP5000T The Humax is connected both via a HDMI cable and SPDIF to the Samsung TV. The setting on the HUmax are set to Doby Digital for both HDMI and Optical outputs. I have used The Simspons broadcast on Channel 4 HD which shows in the guide that it is broadcast in 5.1 to test the surround system. Looking at the About System page of the Sonos app I see that the audio input is Stereo. In the sound settings for the Samsung menu I have selected External speakers. The menu options in Additional Settings for Sound shows SPDIF Out set to PCM. The Dolby Digital option is greyed out and not selectable. When I switch source on the Samsung to USB and p

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4 years ago
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PK101Avid Contributor I
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Output is in Stereo only not 5.1

Hi All I have a SONOS BEAM coupled to a thousand pounds worth of new Sony TV…! Its linked via HDMI through the ARK Port but the app only shows the output as Stereo.. I've tried different channels and running a 1080p \ 5.1 Film through Netflix but its no different. Does anyone have any ideas as im flat out of any been fiddling with it all day to no avail. Cheers

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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Mark in OxfordContributor I
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Beam loses surround sound

The beam sounds great with my surround speakers that are hooked up to a connect amp. However frequently the surround speakers go missing. Also while watching TV they will do out and the beam will automatically turn down.  When I turn the beam back up, it will automatically lower the volume. The beam is only a week old.  Attached are two diagnostic numbers from tonight.     

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4 years ago
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kenjiContributor I
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Splitting Airplay Video and Sound Between Apple TV and Sonos

Hi, I have a Gen 2 Apple TV connected to the Sonos Beam for sound (via AirPlay), and a projector via HDMI for video. All is well.  However, I want to be able to mirror my MacBook screen to the projector and play audio from the Beam. I can AirPlay from my Mac to the AppleTV then the projector no problem, but doing this sends the audio from AppleTV through the HDMI to the projector instead of the Beam. Any clever ways to split the video and audio from my MacBook mirroring between ATV and Beam? Or is there a device I can buy to force the Apple TV audio to go the Beam instead of HDMI? Thanks! 

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3 years ago
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MrJonz1Contributor I
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Hdmi audio extractor..... with a toslink input?

Hi all, Does anyone know if the above exists? My tv does not output 5.1 via optical when the input is via the HDMI ports. I have my xbox and now a Chromecast connected to the tv. Up til now i was using an optical switch box with inputs from the tv and xbox to the playbar....but now i need to extract the sound from the chromecast as well to get its 5.1.... which is all well and good but I'd rather not have to still use the current optical switch box to get the internal tuner audio from the tv to playbar.… I hope this makes sense to someone who could advise. Appreciate any advice greatly. Rather not have to get atv just yet. Tia. Rob

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4 years ago
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Jonpaul31Trending Lyricist I
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Quick question about previous Djing post

Hi Folks,   There have been plenty of questions regarding DJing with Sonos regarding the 70ms latency. Someone once posted this: START ”1) If you can get the output of your DJ thingy into the Playbar via it's optical input then the audio would NOT be delayed. If you had 2 Play units bonded as surrounds then they would also play audio not delayed (but the signal would NOT be Dolby Digital 5.1 so they would barely get used. 2) Any other way of getting audio into Sonos - via line in on Connect, Connect:amp or Play 5 would be subject to an audio delay 3) If you GROUPED other Plays to a Playbar and played your DJing via the Playbar the audio played through the GROUPED speakers would be delayed by 70ms.” FINISH   Is the statement in (1) true and if so can one also plug directly into the optical in of a Beam to achieve the same.    Many thanks   John

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PK101Avid Contributor I
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Lip Sync Issues with Beam and Bravia

Hi All First post here. I have a new Sony Bravia and just purchased a Beam for a bit extra depth which it very good at. However there is a small but noticeable Sync issue between Lip Movement and Sound output. Im using the ARC port on the Sony, Sound output is Dolby 5.1. I have found the Sync option in the Sonos App (which was on 0) however moving it upwards makes the effect significantly worse. I've turned off the Sony “ClearAudio+” Option which i think has helped a little. I cant find any other option to set \ Modify. I am using the supplied HDMI cable would a better cable help..? The Sonos App needs a Negative setting for Sync which it currently dosnt have this would sort it out. There seem to be an awfull lot of complaints and posts about this issue are Sonos listening to us all is anything being done... ?? Thoughts Paul

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andrewchiu1st
3 years ago
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Marky40Contributor I
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Surround without wifi?

I have read that all Sonos speakers will connect to wifi for them to work. I setup two Sonos Ones as surround for my Beam and they have been working flawlessly.   Today, I was watching a movie from a file saved in a USB connected to the TV. I was getting 5.1 sound and surround was working great. And then my partner unplugged our router accidentally, however the surround continued working. We left the router unplugged so there was no wifi at all - but the surround was working flawlessly.   So does this mean that the Surround Ones are directly connecting to the Beam? And not the wifi?   My beam is connected to the TV via Arc. And is NOT in boost mode (no ethernet connected). 

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4 years ago
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loobar23Avid Contributor I
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5.1 not bring recived into Playbar

Good afternoon, I have an LG OLED TV (B8) connected by digital optical to a Playbar. I then have a sub and two Play 1s for 5.1. This was working fine but recently has only sent stereo to the Playbar for a little while. I am a little stuck resolving this. I am using Plex, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video both on the TV apps and a Firestick. Is this something that has changed? I’m guessing that Netflix 5.1 may output in Dolby Digital Plus and the TV may not be downscaling it well.  Before I start pulling the system to pieces, I just wanted to check that something hadn’t changed firmware wise within Sonos that is impacting 5.1. Regards

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4 years ago
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oyelakingContributor I
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Returning to music playback on Beam after TV audio

I have been searching for this question/discussion on this forum but haven’t found it. What I have found is the opposite; going from music playback back to tv audio without restarting the tv.    When I am listening to music on the Sonos or if the tv is already on and I am playing music, I will sometimes want to see or hear what’s going on on tv. If I switch the audio to tv or start the tv, the audio switches to tv and then when I want to continue listening to music, I have to start the playback from the beginning of the playlist, queue or radio. I find this rather annoying as I can never get to listen to any playlist to the end. I would like an option to continue music playback at the very point the switch was made to tv audio. It should behave as if I paused the music and then resumed playing it.    Does anyone know how to achieve this or am I the only one that wants this?

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Corry P
3 years ago
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Testing1Contributor I
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How do I connect Beam to non Sonos sub?

How do I connect  my Beam to my home system sub that is currently part of my overall home system through a Sonos connect amp but is a non Sonos sub?

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loodaddyContributor I
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Sonos turning off Bravia TV

Just got a Sonos Beam. Connected it to a Sony Bravia TV using HDMI ARC and set up Bravia Sync. Audio is playing great. The TV remote, Apple TV remote, etc can control the Beam volume just fine. However, I’ve noticed that lately the TV is doing what I might call a “hard power down” after sleeping, but only after having slept for some time. By hard power down I mean that next time I try to turn the TV on by waking a Bravia Sync device (like the Apple TV), the TV won’t turn on like it did before the Beam was added. And when the TV does turn on (which requires using the TV remote), it shows the Sony logo, the Android logo, the four rotating color block animations, etc and takes a minute or so to load. My hunch is that the Beam is somehow sending a CEC power down signal to the TV, and the TV is interpreting it as a hard power down.  This only happens after the TV is off for an extended amount of time (an hour or two).   Any ideas?

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LukestarContributor II
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AMP 3.1 setup with passive speaker.

Hi  I have a 3.1 paradigm speaker set for my TV sound - centre, Left, Right and sub.  I want to use the Sonos AMP but it can only connect 2.1 passive speaker system.  so can I add another Sonos AMP to drive the centre speaker, with the other Sonos AMP does Left Right and Sub? I have other SONOS ones speakers in the house and want to use my paradigm speakers to play music through them not just use them for TV,    possible?    

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4 years ago
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andrewcoatesContributor I
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unable to turn off beam and use wireless headphones

Hi, I purchased a Sonos beam recently and I am unable to use Bluetooth headphone unless I unplug the beam. Baby is slightly a bit to young to appreciate the beam sound quality even with night mode turned on. Is there a software update coming soon that will allow me to turn off the beam so I can use headphones? 

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4 years ago
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isleofmullContributor II
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Virgin media remote control of Sonos Beam

Im going to by a Sonos Beam and have a question about connection and control of sound via Virgin remote.   I have an old Philips TV that does have an HDMI/RC port but my Virgin box is connected to this and doesnt work in any of the other HDMI ports. I control the Tivo box and volume via the Virgin remote.If i connect my new Beam via the Digital audio out will i lso be able to control the Beams volume using the same remote? Thanks for any help  

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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jeseay80Contributor I
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TCL Roku TV and Playbar

I know versions of this question may have been asked before, but I have a Playbar and just added two Ones and also just bought a new TV and was excited about having surround sound, but then realized that I just have stereo sound instead. Is there a TV that will push Dolby Digital to the Playbar through the digital optical cable - OR - is there an adapter I can get that - without noticeable loss in sound quality - can get my new TV (TCL Roku) to push Dolby Digital to the Playbar? Like maybe an adapted that goes from the digital optical cable to HDMI into the TV? Really blown away that this is something I now have to worry about with how much money I’ve spent with Sonos. 

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4 years ago
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Chris6003Contributor I
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Turn off Sonos Beam

Is there really no way to turn off the Beam without unplugging it and then having to set it up again?  Is it sucking power/energy when it isn’t in use?   I just bought the Beam but will return it if the answer to this  - it can’t be switched off and is drawing energy when not in use.  What kind of product manufacturer designs something without an on/off button?!?

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4 years ago
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JRW2017Contributor I
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Sonos Beam unable to maintain Surround Sound set-up

I’ve made numerous attempts to set up my neighbours Sonos system and remain frustrated by the surround sound set up in his lounge. He has a Sonos Beam and two (first gen) Sonos 1 speakers.  All his Sonos System works through his Sky Wifi network.  His (LG) TV is a current model and the sound is supplied to his beam through HDMI-ARC. I can set up the surround sound system with no problems.  The Lounge speakers show as a beam with +LS +RS.  The system works fine for a short amount of time and then the rear speakers stop working and show as ? ? in the room set-up.  After a few days the two rear speakers can be seen as individual speakers (rooms) on his sonos system (ie detach completely from his beam). Recently I have split his Sky Wifi into two wireless networks (one 2.4 and one 5 Ghz) to make sure his Sonos system stays on the 2.4 Ghz network.  This seemed to have worked, however he tells me the rear speakers have yet again dropped off the system. I’m afraid he doesn’t have a Sonos Brid

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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jj77Contributor I
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Beam surround (w/ ones) not working properly with 2019 TCL 6 Series w/ roku

I’m experiencing a problem where the surround sound works only partially. I have the beam and two play ones as my surrounds on my 2019 TCL ROKU 6 Series (plugged in thru the ARC). Using the built in apps on my TV, the surround works on Disney+, Amazon Prime, and the Dolby Channel, as well as my local antenna. However, audio from Netflix, Hulu, HBO GO, ESPN, YouTube, Showtime, and more seem to be stuck in stereo and will ONLY play on the beam itself. Is this caused by the lack of support for Dolby Digital+ and is there a way around this?

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3 years ago
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rhowlinContributor I
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TV has no HDMIC ARC and no Optical Out

Hello all - wondering if its possible to use a Beam with a TV that has not HDMI Arc or Optical Digital output?

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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Indigo1Contributor I
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2019 LG OLED65E9AUA Magic Remote and Sonos Playbar

Just got the Playbar and 2019 OLED65E9AUA TV and have tried setting up the magic remote so it can control the volume of the Sonos Playbar with no success. I initially used the Device Connector to go and set up the sound bar using Sonos and optical. It finished fine, but when trying to set up the control on the Sonos app, I keep getting stuck where it says to press + Volume. I read up on issues with the magic remote and playbar and have tried: 1) changing the broadcast location to Mexico, Canada, Other (didn’t have a Germany option like I read in one post), 2) using Philips in the LG device connection menu… the Remote Type option didn’t come up, only a Power Button showed, and 3) disabling the Simlink option. Outside of some magic elf dust, I don’t know what to do to make this work. Thanks all in advance for your help.

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4 years ago
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OceanswimContributor II
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Sonos Wall Mount - Beam

Does any one know the type and size of screws that secure the beam to the wall mount from the bottom of the mount?  I just found out today (after the beam fell off the mount)  that the electrician who installed the beam about 6 months ago did not secure the beam to the mount.  I threw away the box many moons ago. 

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4 years ago
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PBalitContributor I
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Playbar Optical to Bluetooth

Hi all, I’m not really great with technology and would want to confirm something regarding using a bluetooth receiver that’s connected to my Sonos Playbar. Problem: I want to allow certain music/videos from my phone/laptop to play on my Sonos speakers using bluetooth. I have a Playbar, Sub and Beam in my living room which are all grouped together. Am I able to purchase a bluetooth receiver (something like this from Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Lossless-Bluetooth-Receiver-Optical-Coaxial/dp/B01G5AMGR8) and connect it to my Playbar using optical to optical? I can easily have the bluetooth receiver plugged 24/7 beside the Playbar so that it’s always available. The bluetooth source (phone or laptop) will always be close (within 10 feet) to the bluetooth receiver. Some of the discussions in the community sort of relate to this but they are either old or not exactly what I was looking for. I’m just wanting to be 100% sure before I purchase anything. It would be much appreciated. Thanks in a

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Stanley_4
4 years ago
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