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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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Greeneel78Avid Contributor I
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use beam gen 2 sometimes only

I have always liked to use my soundbars when watching something worth the special sounds, but like to use the tv speakers when watching the mundane everyday stuff. It kind of makes watching films etc feel more special that way, however since hooking up the beam to a hdmi arc, I cannot tell my Sony tv to use tv speakers only because when I do it automatically goes back to the beam even when I turn off the auto switch features etc. Does anybody see a way around this? I can only assume that I may have to use optical, but if I get an Atmos tv soon then that would not allow Atmos would it? 

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2 years ago
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ScottyOZContributor II
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Surround set up overkill?

HiI have recently invested in an Arc, Sub, two 5’s & 2 one’s and looking to set up with the 2x 5’s and Arc forward facing under/next to LG C1 OLED TV and use the 2 ones as rears.The room is 7 x 5 mtrs and has 5m gable ceilings and I will be viewing TV from about 5 metres.I will also be using Apple play, PLEX via a MacMini and Sonos eco systems for audio/video.My question is have I over done it with the fives and the ARC simultaneously pushing out Dolby/Dolby Atmos?...or will they blow my windows out?...or it it not possible to achieve this setup?Thanks Scotty

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2 years ago
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GreggvogelContributor I
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Arc paired with Sonos Amp, Sub and non-Sonos Ceiling speakers

I’ve enjoyed system for 2+ years and just recently experienced random loud popping noise out of ceiling surround speakers then sound stops out of ceiling speakers and goes down to minimal sound out of Arc.  

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1 year ago
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matthewmouldingContributor I
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beam dolby +

Hi,can anyone tell me whether Sonos has sorted the issue with Dolby digital + ?. I’ve recently bought a beam and after setup it only outputs stereo and I’ve read a lot of issues about this over the last couple of days, although my Samsung ru8000 65” allows Dolby digital +. Is it worth me sending the beam back and getting an arc or will it make no difference ?

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2 years ago
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DanielaguilarbAvid Contributor I
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Create cinema room

 hello I'm not sure where to put the question if I create a new post. I want to create a sound at home either 7.1 or dolby atmos, I don't know much about the subject. now i have 1 beam and 2 sonos one. My idea is to install 2 five, what I don't understand is what kind of configuration is left 7.0 or still 5.0 or this setting does not work as surround sound Thanks.  

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3 years ago
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freitagContributor I
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Add B&W 606 S2 to my existing Sonos Amp(with Sonos/sonanxe In-Ceiling speakers)

Hi!!I’ve been a fan of B&W and Sonos. For various reasons, and from the financial perspective. I want to improve the sound of my existing setup, which is the Sonos Amp + Sonos/Sonance In-Ceiling speakers.So I’m thinking if I can add a pair of bookshelf speakers B&W 606 S2 to my existing setup.  Wondering if anyone have tried this?

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2 years ago
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steveukContributor I
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Can't get setup right

Hi, I have an unusual setup and somehow cannot get it right.Main setup is a Virgin Hub,2xPlay:1’s and Soundbar connected wirelessly.I then have a Play:1 in the garden office. It did connect wirelessly but constantly drops and disappears. It must be the distance.The office does have a Wired socket at opposite end with a switch connected for 2 laptop to connect.  I tried to plug an old wireless hub into the switch also to act as a bridge.  I connected the office Play:1 into the old hub and now my Sonos system is ONLY the office Play:1, everything else has disappeared. I connected back to main virgin hub wifi and still I only see the office Play:1.Any ideas? 

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3 years ago
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State3Contributor I
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Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable wireless

I just bought the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable.  Can I use a wireless Sonos home theater system to listen or will I always need a line in speaker for this product?  

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jgatie
4 months ago
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RaviolisContributor I
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Setting atmos home theatre in a new home

Hello everyone we are building a new home and I want to setup a home theatre there. local hifi store is suggesting a traditional projector/screen w sound system w receiver.I am looking more into a system consisting Arc+ sub gen3 + 2 in ceiling speakers (w Sonos amp)+ 2 one SLs to have a truly immersive atmos experience. Now my question to the community is…. has anyone else done it? If yes is it worth it? Or it’s too much having in ceiling speakers? if it’s worth it, can I please request a design documentation that I can provide my local hifi guy to work on and create this system.Any help will be highly appreciated.Thanks in advance Ravioli

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AjTrek1
2 years ago
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TdevecchiContributor I
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Home Theatre Setup

Hi, I’m about to receive a Sonos Arc and wondering what the  set up for Home Theatre needs to be. I currently have Sonos Amp connected to my TV witch HDMI Arc Port + 2 Sonos SL used as front speakers. When setting up Sonos Arc, I was planning to use the 2 Sonos SL as rear wireless speakers, can I? What needs to be connected to the TV, the Amp or Sonos Arc? Will I need to connect the Amp at all? Sorry for the many questions!

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2 years ago
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wendersonContributor I
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Must unplug router everytime I want to use my BEAM. It does not stay on my list of products

Added Beam to my list of products but every day I have to unplug my router to RE-ADD the beam to my list of Sonos products. As you can imagine this is a real pain and it fouls up my other (non-Sonos) devices too requiring login on those devices as well. Once added, why doesn't the Beam remain on my list of products?

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3 years ago
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NorthernMTB
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Beam + Play:1 Surround

Hello, My ground floor main room have the Living Room, Kitchen and dining room altogether. I have a Sonos Beam that I am using stand alone with the TV, and I have to Play:1 covering both the Living Room and Kitchen. We often use the 3 of them together when we listen to music, and its a great setup. I was curious to see if I could set up the Play:1 as Surround speaker as well. Although they are a bit far in the back, it would probably make the sound a bit “fuller”…. The question is; if I connect the Play:1 as Surround, do I lose the ability to use them standalone?   Thank you for your help!

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Mark P
3 years ago
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barryhutchisonContributor I
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Sonos / Samsung compatibiltity

Hi, Does anyone know if the eArc issues affecting the Arc soundbar and 2020 Samsung TVs has been rectified? Thanks,Barry

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3 years ago
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Marco B59Contributor I
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Has anybody actually fixed iPlayer with Arc issue?

Hi Everyone, I’ve seen a number of people reporting intermittent sound cut outs when using BBC iPlayer with Sonos Arc.I have the same issue and two questionsHas anybody fixed the problem, and Is it actually worth speaking to Sonos to get it fixed. Many thanks Marc

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3 years ago
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ibwanContributor I
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Option in settings to choose what to do with PCM 2.0 Audio

Theres a ton of questions on this and other forums about surround speakers not working well when PCM (Stereo) feed is detected and it seems there is a setting missing from the “Surround Audio” page of the controller.This is especially the case in my set up, where my speakers are used primarily to fill the space in a large area so that music primarily fills the room, this set up works really well with stereo audio sources and really comes to life when we use surround sound (and apple spatial audio does this well).However every time we come across a video source where stereo (PCM) audio is present, the ambient rear speakers just are not powerful enough to fill the room. We have the option for Audio sources in the “Surround Audio” settings that allow for Ambient or Full Music Playback which is great for audio, but we need the exact same option for Stereo PCM (Video Equivalent) - Maybe this could even be solved by a tick box that just says “apply these settings to PCM Audio”Obviously I rea

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Alfaguy22Contributor I
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No audio when switching between DVR/Netflix and TV.

Hey Guys. I have a Sub Gen 2 and Beam for about 6 months. If I switch to Netflix or DVR (sometimes even just changing the channel) my audio cuts out. When this happens, I need to go to my TV menu and choose “use Tv speakers for audio output”. It switches to the TV and the back to Sonos. My TV is X900F Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR

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3 years ago
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hebertmonteroContributor I
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no puedo conectar mi sonos arc con mi sonos sub

hola buenos dias, la verdad que ya no encuentro manera de como conectar la barra sonos arc con la app de sonos para que me funcione con el sonos sub. ya conecte con la app de sonos la sonos sub pero para que funcione debe estar conectada con la barra sonos ARC, y esta ultima no me deja la app agregarla me sale un error del router al final de la instalacion ya lo intente con un cable ethernet y la verdad no he tenido resultados, estoy desesperado porque he intentado varias maneras y nada aun, seria alguien tan amable de ayudarme porfavor. o si hay alguna manera de que funcionen ambas sin usar la app de sonos seria posible?

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1 year ago
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ndis1977Contributor I
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Sonos Arc and 2 sonos subs (gen3) is it possible ??

Hello, I am interested in building a sonos based home cinema system consisting of arc, a pair of ones and a pair of subs (gen3) is it possible ?Thanks in advancedNick

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Paul A
3 years ago
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yuvalfrrAvid Contributor I
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Third party subwoofer with Amp

So I'm considering ditching my Sonos Sub. Without TruePlay it sounds like mud in my room (thank you Sonos for not facilitating TruePlay on Sub without a soundbar, more money down the drain).I'll probably get a high quality, 12 inch subwoofer and connect to the Amp's subwoofer out.If I do this, what kind of control will I have in the app as compared to Sonos Sub? Will I still have crossover setting? Sub volume? 

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2 years ago
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The GirtTrending Lyricist I
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Beam vibration

I have been reading a lot of comments about vibration on a Sonos beam. I was watching 6 Underground yesterday & yes the rattle/ vibration started. However it was nothing to do with the beam, it was the cables I had put under the TV stand that were vibrating against it. Removed them away from the stand & problem solved, thanks to my wonderful wife Wendy for spotting this. So check this first, you never know it might not be your brilliant beam.😃

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Sparkie67Contributor I
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Sonos Beam constant low noise

Hi, I have been a Sonos enthusiast for years.purchased a beam maybe 2 years ago and is plugged into my Samsung TV vie the Earc HDMI port.All worked well until last night. Noticed a mid / low frequency droning noise behind the TV audio. The noise follows the volume control. Unplugged the HDMI and streamed music and that plays fine.Plug TV back in and the noise starts again. I have been into TV settings and swapped from PCM to bit stream and back and also through the Dolby digital and PCM etc. Nothing stops it.I have tried it in a standard TV HDMI port but I get no sound, even though the TV says it has a receiver connected and playing through it.I have had no TV or Sonos updates recently Tony knowledge, also I am still using S1 controller due to my legacy products.Wondered if anyone has any ideas before I do a complete reset on my TV, or if the TV is actually at fault.Many thanksAndy

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Paul A
3 years ago
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cmcvey23Contributor I
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Surround speakers not found, no surround or sub volume

Problem: No surround or sub volume, speakers “not found” when adding to surround setup with Arc.Setup: Sonos Arc, Sub (gen 2) and Sonos One SL’s for 5.1 surround.Symptoms:  Despite working for a day or two, we noticed there was no sound coming from surrounds nor the sub. Trueplay was saying speakers were missing and something about making sure they are powered on and in range. In another screen (I should have screenshot it, sorry!) I had a warning about there being a wifi repeater that some speakers were linked to but the app didn’t specify which and it wasn’t clear if that was having any effect. All the speakers were working when removed from the surround setup and used to play music so I knew it was a surround issue, not a connection issue.I removed the speakers from the setup one at a time but when I went to add the speakers back into the surround setup in the app it said they couldn’t be found even though they were clearly listed in the app independently and could play music indepe

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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SoundIlliterateContributor I
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Sonos Arc - Dolby Atmos

Hi - I just got the Sonos Arc and have been using my TCL 65 R625 and its HDMI Arc (there is no eARC) to link into my new Sonos speaker. When playing select content from the embedded Roku OS in the TV on Vudu, Netflix, and Disney+, the Sonos Arc app will display the Dolby Atmos logo and under system settings it will say “Audio In: Dolby Atmos.” My question is does that mean the speaker is for sure getting the transmitted Dolby Atmos signal from the TV? The reason I ask is that I do not hear the upward facing speakers firing during these movies/shows so I just want to make sure that I am actually getting the experience prescribed. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.   

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3 years ago
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fontes31Avid Contributor I
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Odroid N2 coreelec system

Hi,I have an odroid n2+ box with coreelec installed, and a sonos arc sound with the last update 12.2.When trying to play a movie the box crash. I tested the box directly to the tv sound and works.On the coreelec i have configured the audio output device:AML Augesound, HDMI ch PCM.My sonos arc is connected to my tv on the arc hdmi port.I do not know what to do more.PS: Also, i tried a nvidia shield and it works, on kodi. 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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ArlSetupContributor I
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Adding Sonos during Renovation/Addition - Advice & Best Practices Requested

Hi All-New to Sonos and we are currently in the process of renovating and expanding our house and looking for the best setup to get what we’re looking for. A few notes before getting into the details:Planning on using a Samsung Frame TV Use YouTubeTV, not a traditional cable provider Would like to avoid a sound bar for aesthetic purposes  Want to ensure that TV audio is easy to hear Looking for audio in 2 (Family Room/Kitchen and Dining Room), potentially 3 (Family Room/Kitchen, Dining Room+ Living Room), rooms Dimensions of rooms are: Family Room/Kitchen - 16’ x 27’; Dining Room - ~ 11’ x 12’ 6” and Living Room - ~12’ x 13’I would appreciate advice on how the best way to set this up is; I’ve provided our floor-plan with my initial thoughts on how this should be done as well as what Sonos products I am thinking from my research, but would like confirmation that this is the best way to do so and will function properly.Below is our floor-plan and I’ve denoted (proposed) speaker location

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