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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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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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stuart.cooney
stuart.cooneyContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Beam & Sky Q - No Dolby

Unable to get Dolby in Sky Q connected to my Samsung via HDMI Arc. No problems in Normal mode but defeats the object . Looking on the TV menu, Dolby is greyed out and only RF mode available. Any ideas? Next is to try the optical cable/adapter but will I lose the tv remote capability for volume etc?

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stuart.cooney
5 years ago
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GBDougieContributor I
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Some sort of HDMI 2.2 and optical switch

Have been reading threads about switches but nothing quite fit the bill with my needs. So, here goes: TV and Playbar mounted on wall with power (x2), single HDMI 4K (2.2)lead, Ethernet (x2) and optical going into wall about four feet and coming out near plug sockets. The reason I tell you this is because I do not want a load of wires trailing across wall. I have HDMI 2.2 lead and optical connected to Sky Q with HDMI going to TV and optical going to Playbar. TV optical is only 2.0 output so did not want that connecting to Playbar. I have recently bought an Amazon Fire Stick 4K however, since there is only 1 2.2 HDMI input into TV, I have to keep unplugging Sky Q to plug in Fire stick. Also, the Fire stick sound only comes out of TV speakers which sound rubbish compared to Playbar with Play 1s as surround. As well as that, the fire stick needs power (USB from TV not powerful enough apparently so wires have to run across wall via extension plug.) I have looked into other threads which

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lewisc
5 years ago
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if86Contributor I
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New sonos beam

I just set up my new Sonos Beam to my Sony Bravia tv, when I go to watch tv or a movie, the sound only comes out of the sonos beam and not that loud. Should the sound come from both my tv and sonos beam? I have plugged the HDMI ARC cable in correct ports.

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jgatie
5 years ago
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Conan7Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Beam, Play 1 & Sonos Sub

Hi Is it possible to have in the same room Beam, Play 1 & Sonos Sub so that I can: 1. Use beam + sub for tv 2. Use 2x Play 1s and sub for music

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Chris
5 years ago
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andyharrisContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos Playbar or 2 x Play5?

Evening all, Currently got a playbar and to play 1's. its fine for tele but lacking for music. Today i have purchased the sub and have also just brought 2 x play 5's due to them being at a siily price. My question is could i replace the sound bar with 2 play 5's then use the sub and 2 x plays 1 as surrounds? Can then sell playbar to get some money back :-) Cheers

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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sterourkeContributor I
posted in Home theater

PlayBar 2.0

Is there any plans for a new PlayBar 2.0 any time soon???? I have a large room and Sonos Beam won’t cut it ;-)

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5 years ago
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raymoContributor I
asked in Home theater

Connect Sonos to Denon AV receiver

Can i add my home theater speakers attached to my Denon X3400H av receiver to my sonos network, there is a spare digital audio socket (says CD) on receiver, if i connect to this will i be able to control streaming from my sonos app to speakers connected to AV receiver?

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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AZJoeAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Articulated Wall Mount, attaching to

Using AEON-45200 Universal Cantilever Mount, with AEON-90200 Sound Bar Bracket to attach Sonos Playbar.  AEON instructions (yes I admit to reading instructions) state to attach sound bar to bracket with screws provided by sound bar manufacturer. There were no screws with PlayBar and it appears that the PlayBar backs not designed for screws. ++ Do I need to purchase the Playbar Wall Mount Kit tp attach PlayBar to Aeon sound bar bracket ? ++ Thanks Joe

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5 years ago
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weejockpoopongContributor I
posted in Home theater

New Sonos amp & 5.1

I would love to replace my Onkyo av receiver and my Sonos connect with the new amp. However it only has outputs for 2 speakers and a sub. It would have been amazing if it had front left and right and rear left and right outputs to streamline my setup. Edit: input to output (thanks @pwt) d’oh

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AjTrek1
5 years ago
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Paul_295Contributor I
posted in Home theater

High Pitched noise coming from Playbar

Hi, my playbar is just 3 years old, been working fine the whole time and after recently moving house, I have setup the same equipment as before, OLED55TV, apple TV, router, cable TV box - everything in the same setup and now I am getting a high pitched noise from the playbar, It still plays music OK, but you can hear the high pitched noise behind the TV or music sound. It is very annoying - like tinnitus!! I have seen many posts on this community and seems it is a known problem. I have done a factory reset as instructed on the other many posts about this topic and the sound goes away and then comes back during the setup.

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5 years ago
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zacmcqueenContributor I
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Play 3 or Play 1 for 5.1? Do you need sub with play 3?

I currently have a playbar and two older play 3s that work great in other places in the house. First question: should I use these Play 3s as the rear speakers with the playbar or purchase to play 1s? Second question: if I use the play 3s as the rears with my playbar is that enough base where I won’t need the sub? Thanks!

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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GoldfiingerContributor III
posted in Home theater

Best Options for my layout please.

Hi all, I've recently finished having my home refurbished and now time has turned to updating the sound... Each bathroom and hall way i've wall level cables ready for sonos ONE's. Additionally I'll add a Sonos ONE to my bedroom. So thats four Sonos ONE's required. Next though and the biggest dilemma I have is in the open plan living room. The room is 9.4m x 7m so its a pretty big space. Its also a minimalist space and I'd like as far as possible to keep it this way. I have a record player on a unit under the TV and this needs to be connected to the new Sonos system. I read the best way is to use a PLAY:5 as this will allow me to use headphones? The headphones need to be able to run wireless, so potentially I'm wrong and a connect or connect:amp would be best for this? Now i don't mind dropping the money on a PLAY:5 and adding 2 more PLAY ONES for rear surround whilst watching movies but does this work or is it only the PLAYBars that can effectively give surround? If so

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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liorwContributor I
posted in Home theater

Using Connect AMP together with Playbar

I would like to set up the Playbar but take advantage of older KEF subwoofer and bookshelves I have to have a complete 5.1 system. So I have been thinking of getting a Connect:AMP and connect to it the subwoofer and the 2 bookshelves. Would this Connect:AMP system work in sync and in low latency with the Playbar to complete a 5.1 experience?

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5 years ago
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akadanAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

TV optical audio to Sonos systems wirelessly - New SONOS connect product

Would be interested in SONOS developing a new product for wirelessly connecting TVs via the TV optical output. The device would be simplified version of the connect product that is powered by the TVs USB ports. This would allow all SONOS products to be used as output devices for the new generation smart TVs. This would be a full 5Ghz connections and not Bluetooth. I would expect that would be great consumer interest for current SONOS product owners.

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Smilja
5 years ago
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RunemoContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos new AMP and Sonos:AMP as supporting rear speakers...

Hi, I have a question regarding the coming new AMP. I´d like to make a surround system with the new AMP as left/right and digital connected SUB and, here is the question, a Sonos:AMP as supporting cable installed rear speakers. This is possible with Playbar/playBase/Beam, but with the new AMP?. Secondly, would it be even greater to use a Beam as center, cabled left/right/Sub by AMP and Sonos:AMP cabled rear?

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5 years ago
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jmendoza72Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Compatibility of Sonos Beam with LG Television

Hi, can you tell me if my LG TV Model # 50-LB5900-UV is compatible with the Sonos Beam? I've been working on it for hours and the only thing it plays is the music from my phone but doesn't connect to my TV. Please let me know.

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Paulw123
5 years ago
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MLC2409Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos connect ‘in’ cable help / No Analog audio out from TV

I have just bought a new tv. It has no analogue out sockets (it has a digital optical out and hdmi2) and the Connect only seems to have Analogue in sockets (because the digital optical also says it’s out). Does anyone know what sort of cable I should get as I’m desperate to get my Play1 speakers to work with new TV. Thank you

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Keith N
5 years ago
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Tuna1Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Using bluetooth headphones with a Playbar

How can i use bluetooth headphones with a Playbar so, while watching TV, the audio goes only to the headphones and does not play through the Playbar?

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5 years ago
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MagnusSPContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos Beam / LG C7 / TV-box lip sync problem

Hallo, I purchased the new Sonos Beam today. My TV is a OLED LG65C7V. I have used the included HDMI from Sonos to connect my Beam to the HDMI2 (ARC)-port on the TV. To watch TV (regular broadcasting channels) I use a digital box from my broadcaster GET (Norway). This is connected to the HDMI1 on my TV. When I'm watching TV with my Beam, there is a lip sync fail. I had no issue with this before the Beam. However, when I now watch Netflix (with the integrated smart-OS on the TV), there is less or non problem with lip sync. Anyone have a solution for how I can fix the lip sync when watching regular broadcasting TV? Please let me know if you need more information about my setup (not an expert in this). Regards, Magnus

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5 years ago
BMF
BMFProdigy III
posted in Home theater

Sky Q Netflix - No Dolby 5.1 via Optical

Hi, Just a heads up, I have discovered that Netflix on Sky Q does not output Dolby 5.1, only Stereo, via optical. I have a room with a Playbar with surrounds set up directly to a Sky Q Mini and noticed I was not getting 5.1 when viewing Netflix, but native Sky Programs were fine. On my Beam, connected to the Main Sky box via TV and HDMI ARC both native sky and Netflix are in 5.1 So I moved the beam to a different Mini box and it works via Arc... changed it to optical direct and no 5.1 on Netflix only native sky programs. Back to the main TV and connected it via optical and same results no 5.1 for Netflix. I have reported it to Sky, so hopefully they will fix it. I thought I should post here in case anyone is wondering what is going on.

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BMF
5 years ago
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milkplusContributor II
posted in Home theater

Can anyone confirm if Philips 55POS9002 has 5.1 passthrough via optical

I'm about to pull the trigger on buying a Philips 55POS9002, but want to be sure it works with my playbar and 5.1 setup. Has anyone here had any experience with this particular TV? Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't seem to find anything via search or in the megathread.

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5 years ago
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AlevynycContributor I
posted in Home theater

Beam sound quality problem

Beam is breaking up / is crunchy / there is static nois

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5 years ago
raymondoscaff
raymondoscaffContributor I
asked in Home theater

Dolby Atmos?

Is there a configuration of Sonos Products that would produce a Dolby Atmos sound ?

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J
5 years ago
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osborne820Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Playbar Dialogue Volume Issue Solved

Was very frustrated with this for a long time as well but finally figured it out through trial and error. The challenge is in the Audio output format. Not all programs recognize auto so if you change it Dolby Digital 5.1 instead of Auto Select audio, the dialogue will come through. Although it is not as good and there is a slight lag... at least there is sound. For example on apply TV. Go to Settings Audio Output. and Select Dolby Digital 5.1.

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5 years ago
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User98172Contributor I
posted in Home theater

can you ajusting speakers individually for sound beam

want to controll the speakers individually for sound in the room. the beam itself is loud and great sound the small speakers in the back of the room for sound need to be turned up without turning up the beam cant figure it out.

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5 years ago
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