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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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WildanticsAvid Contributor III
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Play 1's or Sonos one's to compliment my pre ordered beam for surrounds?

Basically title? I can pick up Play 1's for 149 a piece so thats kinda tempting or would the smart thing be to just grab the newer sonos ones? My thoughts are beam would give the play 1's airplay 2 functionality? Sonos Guru's help me!

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Sonosjunkie
5 years ago
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derico13Contributor I
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LG PF 1000U

Hi everyone Will i be able to connect my sonos system to a LG PF 1000U projector?

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Keith N
5 years ago
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rayoman17Contributor II
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Another question about the upcoming Sonos Beam.

Hi guys, I have a pair of Sonos Play 5 ( 1st generation ) speakers in my living room. I am planning to buy the upcoming Sonos Beam but I have one question. Can I use my Sonos Play 5 speakers, which just happen to be on the bookshelf behind me when I'm watching TV ( which to my mind is just the ideal position for them for the surround effect ), both as surround speakers with the Beam when watching TV and after turning off the TV use them again as the main stereo speakers for music without having to do a speaker reset and a Truesound calibration every time ?

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5 years ago
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MSmithSonosContributor II
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Sonos...you're killing me with your lack of HDMI support

Man, I was so ready to go full in on Sonos. Just bought a new house that I'm moving into shortly and was ready to outfit it with Sonos 5.1 in the living room and Play 5's and Play 1's in other rooms. Then I find out poor support for new Dolby formats....tough pill to swallow, but fine. Then I find out no outdoor speakers....grrr...annoying but fine. But then I find out there's no HDMI. Gahh...What? Then I hear about the Beam and think they've addressed the issue. But now reviews are coming out and it seems it's an entry level product and not a Playbar equivalent. Why are they being so stubborn? When they announced the Beam they should have also announced new versions of the Playbar/Playbase/Connect with HDMI support as well. Sonos, take my money please!!! But you can't have this kind of dough when the product seems destined to become outdated due to it's lack of support of modern standards (arguably it's already there). Sorry for the vent. Just was really hoping to f

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Fantspak
5 years ago
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trsavielloContributor I
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Playbar ethernet connection - can I use a switch?

Hi all: I have a large house and my TV is set up in the farthest room from the wifi router so the signal there is spotty. I have the TV connected directly to my cable modem via an ethernet cable. We use SONOS Play 1's in the rest of the house, and I would like to add a Playbar and two Play 1's for surround sound for the TV. My question is, can I use an ethernet switch to connect the Playbar using the existing ethernet cable connected to the TV, or do I need to run a separate ethernet cable to the cable modem just for the Playbar? Thanks in advance for any thoughts. T

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controlav
5 years ago
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akgunContributor I
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Optoma Projection To Sonos Playbase

Hi all, I was using a projector (Optoma HD141X) with apple tv(2. or 3.) generation and home theater. Projector to apple tv with hdmi and projector to home theater with audio cable. Then I bought a Sonos playbase and 2 sonos 1. But I can’t get sound from Sonos when I connect projector. First I connect Optoma to Apple tv with hdmi and apple tv to sonos with optical cable but it didn’t work then I bought a converter. This time I connect Optoma with Apple tv with hdmi, Optoma with converter with sound cable and converter with sonos with optical cable but it didn’t work again. By the way I checked all cables and they are working. I will be really appreciated if you could suggest me any solution. Thanks in advance.

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5 years ago
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scraaneContributor I
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Connect spdif and hdmi to beam

Does anyone know if you can connect the TV to the HDMI of the Beam and a record player (through a convertor) to the spdif and use both (not at the same time of course)?

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nifoxke
5 years ago
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kayotiAvid Contributor I
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Beam 5.1 system vs something else?

Hey all. I am seriously considering purchasing a non-sonos system for my simple home theater needs, but am worried about leaving the sonos 'ecosystem'. My plan is to either go with the Beam, then sell/upgrade to the next Sonos Home Theater product when available, or buy a different system entirely. What has my interest is the Sony Z9F with wireless rear surrounds: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BMRB49C/ref=twister_B07BMPT97F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Does anybody have experience/thoughts on this Sony system? Rant: I'm a long-time sonos supporter, bought the Playbar on day one with rear surrounds. I was very disappointed in the playbase (no new codec support, no HDMI, etc) and did not upgrade. And now, when the new Home Theater announcement was being teased for the Beam, I thought this was going to be the hardware we've been waiting for! I quickly sold my Playbar before the June 6th announcement and waited. Then the articles came out with even more disappointing news: No new codec suppo

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5 years ago
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RoxZoeContributor I
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Very little bass coming bass unit

I'm having very little base coming from the Sonos Bass unit while I watch TV and listen to music. Is there a way to increase the bass coming from it.

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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GooniedocContributor I
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Samsung Qled and nvidia shield

Hi all. I’ve searched and searched but can’t find an actual fix for the problem with the Samsung universal remote. Thought I’d ask the hive to see if someone can point me in the right way. Tv- Samsung qled q7 65 Remote - universal remote Problem - I have my remote working perfectly with live tv and the volume and mute functions work beautifully. I have an Nvidia Shield connected via HDMI. My issue is that I can’t control the volume with the tv remote when I’m watching media through the shield. Note- before I added the Playbar, the remote was able to control tv volume. After the Playbar connection- I just get a pop up saying the audio is connected by optical cable BUT no change in volume. Is there a work around? I’m really sorry if there is a fix that I’ve not been able to find! Thanks heaps in advance. Cheers

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5 years ago
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docSephirothAvid Contributor III
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Apple TV 4K AirPlay 2 and Sonos

Hello to all. Let’s assume I’m going to buy an Apple TV 4K, and connect it to my TV via HDMI. The TV is connected via optical to Playbar, and I have both Sub and 2x play:1. None of my Sonos speakers is going to be updated with Airplay 2, like I.e. Playbase or Sonos One. But Apple TV is airplay 2 compatible. Can I cast music from my IPhone (Apple Music) directly to Apple TV and listen to it with my Sonos 5.1 setup? If yes, to let it work, must I turn on the TV screen or not? Thanks

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melvimbe
5 years ago
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shipleywmContributor I
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TV Remote vs Sonos Controller Volume Control for TV

I have an existing Sonos home theatre and now have an LG TV (model 55UJ6300-UA) who's remote won't play nice. I have run all the updates as well, so that's okay. Unlike my previous TV that was hooked up to it (a Samsung), the LG remote won't allow me to adjust my Playbar or the two Play:1s I'm using for surround sound I also have a Sub if that matters. Like another person posted about the exact problem he had with his Sony (https://en.community.sonos.com/home-theater-228993/tv-remote-vs-sonos-controller-volume-control-for-tv-in-a-playbar-play-1-setup-6787229), my entire system is set up correctly and grouped together and Playbar is connected to my LG TV. The TV remote is configured too. Also, the sound settings in TV is set to "Audio Out (Optical/HDMI/ARC)" The roblem is that even though I reduce the sound using the TV remote the Playbar still keeps playing the TV sound. The display in the TV shows sound reducing to 0.., but in fact, it doesn't. So then I have to reduce the volume

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5 years ago
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rayoman17Contributor II
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Question about the upcoming Sonos Beam...listening to TV with the TV's headphones connection.

Hi guys, am I still able to listen to TV via the TV's headphones connection only ( when deeded i.e. late at night ) when using the upcoming Sonos Beam and its HDMI ARC connection with the TV...so that the Sonos Beam with its ARC connection does not prohibit the usage of headphones with the TV ?

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5 years ago
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captainkaboomTrending Lyricist I
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Apple TV 4K / Airplay and Playbase

Since Sonos has announced that Airplay 2 is coming in July and that the Playbase is supported - this should be an answerable question Can anyone list the Pro's / Con's of NOT using the Optical Connection from the Playbase to the TV - but instead using the Apply TV Airplay 2 to transmit the sound to the Playbase ?

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Ryan S
5 years ago
Sageguy
SageguyEnthusiast I
posted in Home theater

2018 LG OLED's Optical output Dolby Digital choice for 5.1 surround sound

Will the newest LG OLED 4k tv's, specifically, the LG OLED65B8PUA, have a choice for output for the optical digital output Device? On my Sony XBR49X800E gives me the choice of pure 'passthrough' of bitstream or choosing Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. Most will passthrough what they relieve such as DTS-HD but Sonos will not decode that BETTER surround code. Sonos should have a list of HDTV's that will work properly with SONOS playbars/playbase/eyc.

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Sageguy
5 years ago
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stanchelContributor II
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Combining Beam with existing Play 5

I have a Play 5 that sits below the living room TV. If I purchased a Beam would I be able to "link" the two for improved sound?

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5 years ago
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rich5050ukContributor II
posted in Home theater

Group Play Bar/Base/Beam with another room what type of delay do you get?

I am considering getting a sonos product to connect directly to my TV. I would like to be able to group it with my play 5 in the kitchen so when I step out into the kitchen I can still hear the TV audio for the programme I am watching. What happens in terms of delay when you do this? Will the play 5 audio be slightly out of sync with the Playbar or will they both be in sync, but the Playbar will no longer be as in sync with the tv picture.

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melvimbe
5 years ago
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zxb2Contributor I
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Beam: no HDMI ARC, No optical output

Can I still use Beam with a TV that have neither an HDMI ARC connector, nor an optical output?

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5 years ago
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mfkelly10Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Apple TV pass through Xbox one with playbase

Hi. I recently purchase a 5.1 system with a playbase. I have my Apple TV gen 4 connected through the hdmi pass through of the Xbox one. I set the Xbox settings to hdmi bitstream and bitstream to Dolby digital which has the Xbox sounding fine. I also set the ‘one guide’ setting to surround sound in the Xbox menu. From what I can tell my Apple TV, also with correct audio settings in Apple TV menu, is not delivering the rear audio. Is my setup incorrect? Can I pass through the Apple TV with the sonos setup or will I have to connect it directly to the tv? I’m hoping I can still use the pass through since I prefer watching tv through the Xbox. Thanks

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5 years ago
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rawpolyContributor I
posted in Home theater

5.0 setup(playbase+ play 1's) worth it?

Was looking to pickup two refurbished play 1's to pair with my playbase. Anyone has any experience if this is worth the 250 odd dollars this would cost me? This is for the bedroom and its a mix of 70% TV and 30% music. No plans to buy a sub(out of my price range)

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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VargadContributor I
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TV sound through multiple speakers?

Is it possible to play tv sound through more than just the playbar and attached designated surround speakers? When I play music through a group and then I put tv on it stops all speakers except playbar and the Two surround speakers. How can I have tv sound come out of more speakers at same time?

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melvimbe
5 years ago
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MettamanAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Beam Compatibility w. Panasonic Plasma TV

I'm unsure if my Panasonic Plasma TV (TC-P50V10) has ARC functionality. It does have HDMI. The TV's documentation is not clear. Are any community members know if these older sets have HDMI capability?

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5 years ago
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MarkelelemonContributor I
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Sonos Beam - Projector 5.1 surround sound

Hey guys I have a projector Epson EH-TW5400, and two play:5's, and two play:1's. I am looking to buy the sonos Beam, and use it as the center, and use the two play:1's to create a 5.0 surroundsound setup. The projector will be in the back of the room, and the beam will be in the front of the room. The projector does not support HDMI ARC. I was considering to use the Optoma WHD200 Wireless HDMI system to connect the projector and Beam wirelessly, but since my projector doesn't support HDMI-ARC this doesn't seem to be possible. Alternatively, would it be possible to connect my Chromecast, AppleTV and PS4 to a hometheater receiver, using HDMI-IN, and then using HDMI-OUT from the reciever to send the audio/video signal to two differen't sources, being the Beam, and the projector, or how would I do this ideally? I was thinking with the Beam on the market, there should surely be a way to do this, but I'm probably overlooking the obvious. - I'm not interested in buying a diffe

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RWQuick
5 years ago
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upinsmokesContributor I
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Moving from a 3.1 Home Theater setup to a Sonos 5.1

Getting it out of the way... I have to say the Sonos system is pretty impressive. In the past I've had a dedicated speaker/amp/preamp type of system for home theater. I've been using Martin Logan's (Vistas, Stage, Descent with Parasound amp and Anthem pre). With how the house is situated it was next to impossible to setup / run wires to rears to put on a breakfront behind the couch so it's been 3.1 for me for the last 9 years. We are moving to a much small space so knew this was not going to fit in the new space so all of it is going. I started looking into soundbars a few months ago and from what I read thought I was going to go with a Sony ST5000 as it seemed to have all the features I wanted and the reviews were spectacular on it. Seeing they had one at BestBuy I had a demo of it. I'm not sure who is getting paid off to write reviews but it sounded nothing like the review. Tiny and thin is the way I would describe it best. Granted we were in a pretty open , but not

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Tom526
5 years ago
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Ucanes92Contributor I
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Laptop/Projector/Sonos

I need some help here to an old topic. I have a Sonos Playbar 5.1 Home Theater System, HP Laptop with only1 HDMI Port and no Digital Optical Port , and an EPSON Projector with 2 HDMI Inputs and no Outputs at all. How do I make this work? Can I split the HDMI OUT from the Laptop to 1 HDMI OUT and 1 Digital Optical Out? Any other ideas?

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