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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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NeithalContributor I
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Beam randomly plays a few seconds of sound from TV (?) despite TV being off

I have a Sonos beam and an an Philips ambilight TV. Recently, despite TV being off a few seconds of sound comes out of the beam. This is also now happening when I play Sonos radio or Apple Music from the Sonos app through the beam 

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3 years ago
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JuanSoundContributor I
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Dolby Atmos with Roku Ultra (2020) vs Apple Tv 4k (2021) vs Amazon Firestick

Hello Everyone, First time commenting on the board. Wanted to share what I’ve experienced with my Sonos Arc connected via ARC to a late 2018 Samsung QLED tv. All Dolby Atmos sound was via ARC/Dolby Digital Plus. I tested the following devices to see which had the best Dolby Atmos experience the past month.  Roku Ultra and Roku 4K+ were the best for my set up because it worked with the most streaming services. Received atmos sound on Roku Ultra and Roku 4K+ stick. Note, the Roku 4K+ stick marketing language isn’t clear about it receiving atmos but both devices do based on my experience with Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime. Oddly, it appears that Roku’s overall marketing says Ultra is the only one that gets Atmos, but that’s not my experience.  Received atmos sound on Amazon Firestick 4k on less streaming apps/services than the Roku. I don’t remember exactly which - but I believe it didn’t work on Netflix.  No Dolby Atmos on Apple TV 4K (2021). The Apple w

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James L.
2 years ago
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dbnrsContributor II
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Samsung TV Audio Drop Out

My older Samsung UN65H7150 tv randomly drops audio to my 5.1 Playbar, Sub & 2 Ones via optical out. My Setup: TV: Samsung UN65H7150 Media Player: Nvidia Shield TV via Arc HDMI I tried an HDMI Extractor from Best Buy (Insignia- NS-HZ340) but could not get audio from the HDMI ports to the extractor. I had to connect the extractor from the Nvidia Shield TV then grab the optical from there but I feel like the sound quality doesn't sound as good as when i'm connected directly to the tv's optical. Spent hours reading through the forums here & haven't found a good solution. Any help is appreciated.

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4 years ago
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Mws1118Contributor I
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Arc specs regarding 5.1/7.1 surround

Can anyone define “Drivers” in the specs for the Arc?  In other words, I would like to replicate a 3 Ch sound from the Arc and then add two Play 1 in the rear to complete the surround. I’m pretty tech savvy but I’m thrown off by “drivers” versus channels. Can anyone offer some feedback? I’m not even convinced I would even need the rear Play 1 in the same room.My other question is:My main TV is 65” but I plan to replace that with a 70”-75” at some point. In terms of “power” and sound quality, I’m trying to compare the Arc versus the Beam.  I see the recommended sizes of TV for each device but I’m curious to see if anyone has those circumstances. If sound quality isn’t affected, then it’s a no brainer to go with the lower cost device (Beam) in my case. If anyone has any thoughts on these topics I would love to hear your feedback! Thank you!

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3 years ago
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PeroheroxContributor I
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Beam and Dolby Digital.

Hello! So im running a beam, sub 3gen and 2x play:1 as my living room setup.When I switched from PCM to Dolby Digital 5.1 on my SamsungTV the speech in Tv-dialogues became much lower compared to when Im using PCM, even though I’m using speech enhancing option.Does anyone know how to fix it?

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Paul A
3 years ago
gravespy720
gravespy720Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Beam + Xbox One + PS4 (with PSVR)

Hi all, I'm thinking of getting a Sonos Beam to replace my receiver and surround speakers. One of the biggest reasons I've used the receiver is because I have an Xbox One and a PS4 with PSVR. I've seen mixed results from folks with PSVR and I'm trying to re-wire (no pun intended) my brain to think of how this will all get configured. [i]Note: I'm not entirely sure I have a TV that supports HDMI ARC but I'm okay with that since I still have a Kinect that does the IR Blast to turn the TV on.[/i] I'm thinking it goes like this: Xbox One -- > HDMI Port 1 PS4 w/ PSVR -- > HDMI Port 2 HDMI Out -- > Sonos Beam Does that set up seem right and will this work with my PSVR? Also, does anyone know if Alexa via voice commands is able to change inputs for the TV as well? Thanks! Chris

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melvimbe
5 years ago
The Ninth
The NinthAvid Contributor III
posted in Home theater

HDMI splitter with ARC

Hi,I use an Apple TV with an older TV without HDMI ARC and a Sonos Beam. I have already settled on Airplay being the option I most like to get the audio from the Apple TV to the Beam (see here for reasons).However I was wondering about somehow getting HDMI ARC into the system. Technically I think it should be possible to produce an HDMI splitter, which takes HDMI as input from the Apple TV and splits it into HDMI for the TV and HDMI ARC for the Beam. CEC commands would have to go to both devices.Such a device would basically retrofit an older TV with an HDMI ARC port.It seems there are HDMI ARC adapters, like this one, which in combination with an HDMI splitter could do the job. Neatest would be to have it in one box, but I could not find any.Is anyone here using such a setup?Regards, Robert

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The Ninth
3 years ago
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Thewizard2000Chromatic Producer I
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Sonos and Youtube...

Youtube is basicly free but it looks like that Sonos app do not accept free account. So we need to pay Youtube Premium to be able to play music with Sonos. Did Sonos think about its customers by adding the option to sync the image of the video to cast it in our smart TVs?

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2 years ago
MsCopernic
MsCopernicAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Pioneer VSX-LX503

Hi, Pioneer is offering this AV receiver and announces that it can be used as a Sonos device with Sonos connect and a firmware update. Has anyone here tried this receiver?

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MsCopernic
5 years ago
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dpg50000Trending Lyricist I
posted in Home theater

Has anyone managed to return kit from the UK successfully recently?

I’m in the UK and trying to return a Beam to Sonos in Poland via UPS.Sonos’s 3rd party Returns partner (ivytech) supply you with a pre-paid shipping label and customs invoice (of which you print 3 copies for UPS and attach to the parcel).I’ve attempted this twice (with a new shipping label second time) and both times, UPS have rejected it at the export scan stage, saying “clearance information required” and just returned it to me.Both times, the customs invoice * 3 have been on the package in clear Documents Enclosed wallets. The first rejection was apparently due to the pre-filled invoice having an inadequate description. Indeed, it was blank. So, when the second set of documents came from IvyTech, I amended the invoice to clearly describe the goods and added the relevant UK commodity code for export.I’m not the only one having the issue -  Sonos support have been utterly useless, closing my cases when clearly not resolved, giving me a different case number each time I contact them et

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2 years ago
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btrippindacapContributor I
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In place of the Playbar

I currently have the playbar, but I cannot use it in the main room of the new house without ruining the look of a custom built in bookcase/wall unit. The TV just fits into the spot so I am left with few options. I have the sub which I want to use in the setup and I do not need surround. I do want center channel. Has anyone used play 1, play 3 or play 5s as the left, right and center or a combination of them? Nate

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AjTrek1
7 years ago
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erik romeroContributor I
posted in Home theater

Playbar / sub Popping noise

Occurs when watching amazon on Roku through directtv on Samsung Qled Tv. ran diagnostics #1666681381. Also have periodic sound out of sync with picture.

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Jeff S
5 years ago
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MooneymdpContributor I
posted in Home theater

ATV music is Stereo PCM

I have an Arc, sub and 2xOne SL connected to a ATV4K. With movies or TV from Plex, Netflix etc I get 5.1 as expected, due to older TV without eARC I am using Arcana and I get ATMOS. However when listening to music from Plex app or Spotify on ATV I only get Stereo PCM via Arc and Sub, the Ones are silent. If I use Spotify via Sonos app directly o get full sound through all devices. Is this expected behavior for the ATV? If not has anyone any suggestions on what I should change to get music playing properly via all speakers from the apps on the ATV?

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3 years ago
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ITSONContributor II
posted in Home theater

Sonos Beam Gen2 + HD Fury Arcana + Apple TV 4K

Hello everyone,I picked up an HD Fury Arcana and decided to try out Dolby ATMOS with my Beam Gen2.  I’ve connected per instructions and recommended HD Fury cables (Apple TV out to Arcana in, Arcana eArc out to Beam Gen2).  When I view out ATMOS enabled content i.e. Avengers Endgame, Shang-Chi, Sonos S2 is showing airplay and ATMOS?!  In Apple TV settings, it is showing ATMOS available for audio output, so I am wondering if something is amiss here since there is a lot of discussion about airplay not transmitting ATMOS signal?  Appreciate any feedback on this, and to be honest I’m not clear why S2 is showing airplay at all given the wired connections.Thank you very much,Tim

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1 year ago
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Garyd73Contributor I
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Audio is delayed from all devices to Sonos Arc

I have had a Sonos Arc for a couple of months now and cannot seem to get the audio to tie up with Lip Syncing from any device. I have an LG GX tv and have the Sonos into the eArc port on the TV.  I have a Sky box which I watch TV on and the audio seems to be behind the lip sync of anyone who talks, I also notice this when I run apps like Youtube and BBC Iplayer from the Sky box. I have set the audio out to PCM and it has made no difference.  I also have an Xbox and PS5 connected and if I run TV apps on those then I get the same results of delayed audio. I can’t seem to find an email address for Support to open a ticket and because I am very busy with work during the day I don’t have time to spend on the phone.

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3 years ago
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BOM75Contributor I
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arc power cord

Just bought an arc and the power cord doesn’t seem to fit very snugly into the back of the sound bar. Surely it shouldn’t be so loose & flimsy… what am I missing ? 

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3 years ago
Dogdad
DogdadHeadliner III
posted in Home theater

Does it matter auto1 or auto 2 ?

What’s the difference between digital audio out on auto 1 and auto 2? Is one better than the other for Sonos using Arc ?  

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106rallye
1 year ago
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Barry McCockinnerContributor I
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Playbar works on top of stand but not on wall

When my playbar is sitting on top of the entertainment center and I use the TV volume control it works fine. When I rotate the playbar to mount it on the wall, the remote no longer works to adjust the volume. Thoughts?

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Ryan S
6 years ago
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EDPRContributor I
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Soundbar with TV and projector

I have just kicked out my old Bose System and went full Sonos in the house. My old setup: all HDMI coming into the Bose AV receiver, one HDMI from receiver into a HDMI splitter, 1 end to the TV, other end to the projector My new setup: both HDMI (Apple TV + satellite) going to my TV, toslink from TV to the soundbar. My projector is currently not connected. What are my options to get it integrated? If easier to get done, I’d be happy with only the Apple TV on both TV and projector. Any suggestions?

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nifoxke
6 years ago
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djbakTrending Lyricist I
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Disturbed bass sound on Sonos Arc.

Dear Sonos,I have a sonos arc and with the following audio fragment the bass sounds really awful. It appears in the Netflixx serie Trickets, season 1, episode 6, 24:17 minutes. I suggest you listen to this audio clip yourself on a Sonos Arc with a volume of 30-40% and would like to hear your comments. Because this really doesn't make any sense.

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Simon B
3 years ago
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mystik1Avid Contributor I
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Getting Surround Working

I have a Samsung UN32J5205 TV.  It’s only 32”.  I know that’s small for all of you, but I have tunnel vision, and it’s the largest I can manage.  Anyway, I am a bit discouraged.  I bought the PlayBase and 2x Sonos One speakers.  I have the app setup with them as surrounds.  I bought an audio extractor/HDMI switcher so that I could get the best vocal sound from source to my Sonos system.  With the switcher, if I have ARC turned on, I don’t get sound.  I called Samsung, and they are saying my TV doesn’t support ARC.  If I have ARC turned off, I do get sound out of the PlayBase, but the 5.1 input puts nothing through my Sonos One speakers.  Am I going to have to buy a whole new TV?  :(  IF and only IF there is no other way, which 32” TV should I buy to where I don’t have to use the splitter to get untouched audio from the TV into the SoundBase?  Thanks much in advance for input/feedback.

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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chrism007Contributor I
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Sonos / TV / HTPC Configuration Question

Hi All, I've got a configuration question I was hoping people could help out with. I've got a Windows 10 PC that acts as a HTPC with HDMI into a Sony TV. I'm not that keen on the PlayBar (it just won't physically fit with my setup) so was looking to get 1 * Sonos Connect 2 * Sonos Play 3 1 * Sonos Play 1 and run an Optical cable from the TV to the Sonos Connect. Will this work so I can play * Audio from the TV * Audio from the PC on HDMI Passthrough * Audio from the App for Spotify/Pandora etc Or is the Connect only for using with your own speakers? Will there be any latency /sync issues with the HTPC if i'm playing Netflix etc? Thanks in advance Chris

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7 years ago
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BjmortAvid Contributor I
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Trueplay left/right/centre EQ differences

So just a simple question.  does trueplay tuning EQ the Left/Centre/Right channels in an Arc independently of each other or as a whole? im not asking about volume balance that is done before the tuning, I’m specifically curious about eq. for example if your left side of your arc is close to a wall and your right side isn’t, will it eq less bass from the left channel to make up from the boundary reflections from the wall? Or will it just eq all 3 channels the same?  

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3 years ago
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BinsContributor I
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hdmi ARC adapter/connector

Hi,is there any cheaper alternative for hdfury arcana. I am using an old 2010 model sony tv which has an ARC port but unfortunately do not support dolby digital plus. My amazon fire tv stick which supports dolby digital plus hence i can enjoy atmos content on my sonos arc. Not in a position to spend money for a new tv hence looking for a cheaper option. Even an ARC output with dolby digital plus support is fine fo my requirements. Hdfury arcana is not locally available in New Zealand and its too expensive for me. Thanks in advance.

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3 years ago
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matt79Contributor I
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Sonos Arc - Not as wide as I was expecting / Atmos.

Hi thereI’ve recently bought the SONOS Arc with a couple of ONE SLs for the rear. Although there’s much to love, I’m a little disappointed by the separation on the front L & R channels. To the point where I’ve started to consider an AVR with separate speakers.I can sometimes hear the separation, but was expecting more. I’m trying to work out if that is a limitation of it only being 50inches and not truely separated. I’ve never owned a proper 5.1 so maybe there isn’t as much separation as I expect.On a similar note, I watched Jack Ryan on Prime and the app reports Atmos, but it doesn’t sound much if all different to the usual 5.1.Does anyone else find this? That’s the only atmos content I’ve been able to find - (I have disney+ but only through my Samsung Q60t and apparently the disney app doesn’t support Atmos through this TV)Is there a sound file I can use to test each speaker? The other thing I though is whether it’s because I don’t have the TV very loud, and when using Trueplay t

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3 years ago
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