Home theater

I thought I’d post here my experience in setting up my Sonos Playbase. In addition to the Sonos Playbase I have two Play 1s, as L&R surrounds and the Sub - these are all in the Sitting Room. I also have a Connect in my Home Office to which is connected a Pair of M-Audio Studio Monitors. The Connect is connected to a Netgear Orbi Router (RBR50). My iTunes Library of 22,000 plus AIFF files - which is on an external Hard drive connected to my iMac - is linked to Sonos and can be called up to play through the iPhone app. I had to reload just about every cover image so that they show up on the Sonos Players. My iMac is connected by Wi-Fi to the Netgear Orbi Router (RBR50). Here though I want to talk about how I got the setup to work for watching TV and Movies. I have my Panasonic TX-P46GT30B TV on a Sanus WSTV1 Stand which in turn sits on a Unit inside of which there is only space for the Pioneer BDP-LX71 Blu-ray player a Mains Extension with 8 sockets and a USB Hard Drive for

So configuration TV : https://toshiba-tv.com/uk-uk/49u5766db Audio Output Power (RMS) 2x10W Dolby Audio™ DolbyⓇ Digital Plus (DD+) DTS™ Decoder DTS™ HD + DTS™ TruSurround Internal Subwoofer YES Speaker Type Speaker Box Equalizer 5 Band Ger (D) + Nicam Stereo YES Sound Modes Music, Movie, Speech, Classic, Flat, User HDMI™ ARC Through HDMI™3 HDMI™ CEC YES With sonos support I have disabled on TV DTS and digital output is now PCM (can be PCM or Compressed ) Apple TV 4k Xbox One Sonos Beam configured in 5.1 paired with two Play’s 1 The Issue I don’t have that separations back left or back right. I’ve watch YouTube with different 5.1 samples from Apple TV and directly from smart TV and failed each time. I have also played YouTube from iPad and send the sound Beam trough AirPlay and still no separation. When sound should come from back left for example I can hear him from left only. I have sound output from surrounds plays one but not separation front - back in 5.1 vid

Just received my new beam - first impressions are amazing! Works perfectly with Samsung QE7 TV except for one thing, and it's only minor but annoying! Previous soundbar showed the name of the device, not just "receiver", the beam now connected via HDMI ARC just says receiver. Which isn't really an issue, the question is, it just shows + or - when adjusting the volume, previous soundbar had a level along with it, it would be nice/useful to know what the volume setting is, without looking at the app. Only minor things - but have I missed something? Apart from that, Beam with a pair of Ones (sound set to full not ambient) just wow! Thanks in advance.

Hi,just got a full 5.1 setup,Beam,two Sonos One and a Sub,it sound ok but the Beam when watching at low levels the vocals are so quiet that I always have to put the volume up and is not very convenient specially later in the night,I’ve checked the app and adjust the Speech Mode on but still wished the volume was better,at the moment is sound similar to the tv speakers,had a chance to try the Samsung HW-N950 and that was proper sound coming out from the centre channel.Any ideas on how to increase the vocals on the Beam?

Response from Comcast support about the Sonos Beam: "Okay, it all makes sense now. The Sonos Beam soundbar doesn't support Dolby Atmos. I know this specifically, because I have one myself. I have also researched this high and low. My personal fix was to just watch my programs on another device like my phone or tablet and connect the device to my soundbar via blue tooth. I do apologize for this inconvenience but XFINITY equipment only supports Atmos Dolby Technology. -BMG" Is anyone else having this issue?

Hi all, new to the forum but first time poster. Never had any issues with Sonos products so never felt the need to ask a question. I have recently purchased the Beam, very impressed with its sound etc. but what is really bugging me is being able to switch back to TV audio after playing music through the Beam? I’m connected via ARC HDMI I see many similar questions on here but none of the answers have helped me. I don’t have Alexa enabled as I have kids and they just shout Alexa all day so that isn’t an option for me. That leaves me with the Sonos app. I click on the Beam then “browse” and that’s where I become stuck. I keep pressing TV but nothing happens. The only way to get TV sound back through the Beam is turning the TV off by the plug, not even turning off via standby helps. It’s pretty poor from Sonos really I must admit. I have tried all settings in TV and app but had no success. I wondered if anyone had any other ideas? I actually upgraded from a Bose system, never h

How do you turn on and control the night mode in the new Beam?

I want to create a home theater using an Optoma UHD60 projector and Sonos 5.1 Surround Set with Playbar and Sonos One speakers. I am thinking of connecting a PC or Raspberry Pie to the projector. As I see the playbar has to connect to the projector via optical in. UHD60 has an optical out so I am thinking of connecting the projector to the playbar with a long optical cable. My questions are: 1. Is this connection proper for this setup to work? 2. Does this connection provide 5.1 surround sound? 3. Does the long optical cable have audio quality loss? 4. Is it ok to connect the optical cable to the projector or is it better to find a source with optical out?

I have a Spectre X40 TV, and it has an SPDIF connection for outgoing audio. However, it seems like a regular audio plug, not at all like the optical converter plug that came with the Beam. I assume there is some sort of converter I can buy, but no idea what it's called. Anyone know? This is the TV side:

I have a beam and from time to time, I get stuttering audio. The sound often corrects itself but it’s not something I’ve had before. The input source is a Sky Q box with local content (not streamed) and it’s using a HdMI cable plugged into a brand new Samsung TV. It can happen with all/any content type. Non HD, HD and 4K. Old and new content too.

I bought a playbar yesterday and have connected with a bridge and the digital audio cable but can get no sound. I have a Pioneer pdp-428xd with all HDMI ports used. Can anyone help?

Is there a way to have the Beam soundbar provide TV sound automatically when the TV is turned on? Currently I have to either tell Alexa to switch to TV sound, or click 'TV' via the Sonos app. Would simply like to turn on the TV and have sound, rather than have to talk to the soundbar each time I turn the TV on!

Trying to use a Beam to control a 70' Vizio TV with the HDMI ARC connection. Using Alexa, I can turn on or off the TV, and control the volume of the TV. However, if I turn OFF the TV using the Remote Control, the Beam can not turn the TV on and in fact, the only way to turn the TV on is to reboot the TV by removing the power cord. I have searched for any Power Control settings on the TV, with no success. I also spent an hour on the phone with Sonos support, with no success. Any suggestions?

I purchased and connected a Beam via HDMI-ARC, however the sound is very limited. I have to turn it up to 35 to hear the TV, while I'm in the room. It is connected to a Samsung UN55F6300AF. When I look at the TV sound settings, I see that the sound is processed through PCM rather than Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital is greyed out. Would connecting via optical cable produce a better sound? For music it sounds really good, like a SONOS should...but for TV it is not cutting it. I want to like this thing, since I love the Ones I own.

Just tried to connect a new beam to a new Sony 49x900f via hdmi arc - no sound.... I go to - home - settings - external inputs - Bravia sync settings - Bravia sync control .....and it won’t allow me to switch that on - I just get message “not available while Bravia sync compatible audio system is used”...? When I go to “Bravia sync devise list” I get a non specific audio devise and when I try to enable it nothing happens.... When I connect through the optical cable it works but no volume control from the remote..... Is it possible to start the whole configuration process all over ? - completely formatting the app and the beam ?.... Thank you in advance Ittai

I installed a Sonos Beam just below the mantle and above the fireplace this week. The client says it is pretty warm/hot. What is the operating temp of the Beam and or should I worry?

How do I connect my Samsung Smart TV to my existing wifi speakers using Sonos? I already have my existing wifi set up with a Connect to be able to stream via my wifi speakers. Can I use the same Connect box to connect my TV (in the same place) to also use my wifi speakers?

My Sono’s Beam is crackling occasionally with voices at high volumes on tv. It seems to be certain frequencies because it’s consistent with when certain people are talking on tv shows/movies. And continues with the same persons. I’ve experimented with speech enhancement on/off, trueplay on/off, eq adjustment, etc. only thing that directly solves the problem is volume level It’s only when I turn the Beam to 60% or more volume the crackling starts, but that’s how I like it (I also have a sub hooked up). So my choices are either 1)don’t listen loud, or 2)listen loud with crackling. Anybody have any advice? Trading in the Beam for the Playbar or playbase wouldn’t be wise as they are so old.. **For reference I also have 2 sonos one’s hooked up next to the tv, in a different group labeled ‘surround’, so I can turn that on to raise volume. I plan on swapping those with 2 new play 5 when the new version with Alexa comes out, and using the ones as surround.

Hi, I have a PS4 Pro set up with my Sonos Beam through a Samsung TV. The Beam is connected using the HDMI ARC slot, the PS4 is regular HDMI. I like to listen to my music through the Beam while I'm playing some games but while I am playing the sound continuously cuts back to the game sounds when I press the buttons on my PS4 controller. The PS4 is overriding my Sonos playback choice? Does anyone know how to stop this from happening? Thanks

will my play 1's connect to my beam while watching tv?

I have 2 Sonos:1's and 1 Sonos:connect. If had Sonos connect running since before WiFi was even supported. My Connect keeps going offline. Honestly, this has been happening for years and I always hoped that it would eventually go away with software updates or other changes. In full disclosure, I'm in IT so I have tried a number of different changes to no avail and I dont have your "typical" home network with an open router. I have switched from the Sonos wireless to WiFi and back. I have tried different channels. I have moved the devices around and moved other potentially interfering devices. I update the system whenever an update comes out. I have a pretty small 1200 sq ft home with two high-end Ruckus wireless APs. In addition, I have changed out firewalls, routers, and switches (just due to upgrades over the years). I have reviewed firewall logs and created open policies for the Sonos devices (although shouldnt be a factor in this case). The Connect is connec

Hi, Just got the beam this weekend and when my kids go to watch TV, often the sound has been switched to music on the beam. I know that you can ask Alexa to change it back to TV, but I am not planning on using Alexa, I do not like Alexa. Also my kids don't use the App, so I have to manually change it back for them every time. One thread said you can just hit volume up or down on the TV Remote and it will kick in but that didn't work for me. Any other suggestions?

I've set up my beam and get sound while watching Freeview via internal tuner. The problem is when I wake Nvidia Shield TV with HDMI CEC, there is what looks like a Sonos screen saver I assumed that as the Beam has ARC, I could use my Shield as usual for Video and the beam would handle audio? Sony TV HDMI (1) ARC > Sonos Beam (Ethernet) HDMI (2) > Nvidia Shield TV

Would my wired Speakers connected to the Sonos Amp play in perfect sync with the Beam? I’d like to have them all play together if it will work.

Hi, I have an older Philips TV (42PES0001 d) that has HDMI but not ARC, it has L/R audio out and Digital Audio Out - Coaxial. I am having trouble finding a connection method to the single HDMI port on the Beam. Google hasn't helped, hoping someone here can put me in the right direction. Thanks in advance JD