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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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baumgartnersvContributor I
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Playbar works with Netflix, not cable tv

We bought a Playbar and surround system setup about a year ago. It’s been working fine except every month or two it stops working for the cable tv. If I switch to Netflix, the sound is fine. I’ve tried resetting everything: tv, cable box, router, Playbar, and nothing works.

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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JbonealContributor II
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Connect:Amp and volume control for subwoofer output

I recently purchased a connect amp and have it powering 2 in ceiling episode speakers and an in wall sound bar. I just added an svs sub which is connected via the subwoofer output on the connect amp. It sounds amazing, but I cannot find an option to adjust the volume specifically to the sub or even an on/off button for the sub through the sonos controller app. Does this exist? And if not, it seems like this could be an easy update for the amp software. Thanks.

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5 years ago
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Paulo CharruaContributor I
posted in Home theater

Samsung One/Smart Remote and Sonos Play Bar.

I just bought a new Samsung TV, Q8. Unfortunately I'm not able to turn volume down or up with the Samsung Remote. I added the Onkys home theater, since Sonos is not officially supported and after that I'm able to adjust the volume, but only as long as I use the setup box. If I use Netflix or Plex, than the remote stops adjusting the sound. If I switch back to the setup-box it works again. My question: How come Samsung does not support sonos? The Remote may only be bluetooth, but the TV has Infrared and can send the Signal to the Playbar. However it's not everything works how it should be. Does anyone have an idea, is there another way?

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5 years ago
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garythestablesContributor I
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Connecting Samsung Smart Remote to SONOS

How do I connect my Samsung TV (49" KS9000 Curved SUHD Quantum Dot Ultra HD Premium HDR 1000 TV) through the smart remote to enable sound adjustment? The SmartRemote does everything but change the sound through the optical connection

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5 years ago
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docSephirothAvid Contributor III
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Another DTS post

Hello, maybe someone in 2018 has found the solution. Do you know if are there any “boxes” like an audio extractor that convert an HDMI INPUT DTS in a optical output DD 5.1? Even optical in and out will be ok. Unfortunately I only found extractor that separate video from audio from HDMI input to an optical output, but don’t do the DTS to DD transcoding. It means that if the HDMI source is DTS, the optical output will be DTS, and if the HDMI source is DD 5.1, optical output will be DD5.1. I’m searching for a converter that with DTS HDMI input, will output a Dolby Digital 5.1. Thanks

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5 years ago
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PInkWilderContributor I
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Improvements For Sonos Playbar

I've used the Sonos Playbar with a multitude of TVs and have found a few nuances that would greatly improve the Sonos Playbar experience. [b]Support more than one remote[/b] All households have 3 or more remotes, and sometimes even more – It is so annoying to have to switch between the remote you are using to control your media, and then use another remote to control volume – It'd be great if regardless of what remote you were using, you could control the Playbar volume [b]Support RF (Radio Frequency), not just IR (Infrared) signals[/b] Many remotes for Smart TVs including Samsung, the worlds largest Smart TV manufacturer, only support RF signals with their remotes – Users have to find weird hacks to make the $700 playbar work with the TVs. [b]Show a volume indicator to the TV[/b] For many TVs, once Sonos is connected, do not show the volume level as it goes up or down – it is so annoying to have to guess what level of loudness the Playbar is when you do not use the app.

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5 years ago
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A.A. JansenContributor I
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Sonos not playing 5.1 audio when used with Kodi Krypton

Hi I have been using the following combination sucessfully until Kodi upgraded to Krypton. I run Kodi on a NAS (Asustor) that outputs the audio via HDMI to a Samsung TV U55. This TV has a box connected to it with 4 HDMI ports and 1 optical out. The optical out is connected to my Sonos Playbar. I have tried all kinds of settings on the internet. Without success. Current settings in Kodi: Audio: 2.0 Allow Passthrough AC3 capable receiver AC3 decoding the audio device is HDA in Samsung Anyone have this issue? Any suggestions what I could try?

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5 years ago
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MshubashContributor I
posted in Home theater

Connect:Amp + media cabinet

Stacking Nine in a cabinet

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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jdubsikContributor I
posted in Home theater

Distorted Digital Audio Output - PCM Only Fandango Now

So I am forced to use PCM digital output in order to hear sound on my Sonos using Fandango Now. This wouldn’t be a problem if the sound quality didn’t become distorted on louder action scenes. Hard to describe the sound just a loud cracking noise. I have watched the same movies on Vudu (which work using the auto digital output setting) and don’t have these same sound issues. I have run a diagnostic, confirmation #1929339404.

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Keith N
5 years ago
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James_116Contributor I
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Playbar won’t power on

Hi, I was watching tv when all of a sudden the power went in the sockets. My fuse box had tripped. After resetting the fuse the Sonos PLAYBAR will no longer power on. I have swapped fuses and tested the sockets which are all working well. What can I do now?

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NJoseContributor I
posted in Home theater

Playbar + Multiple sources + Toslink / Optical Switch + TV Output not 5.1

I purchased my Playbar yesterday and to be truthful did a lot of research comparing sound bars for quality, sound, and cost, but the topic the TV optical/toslink output not passing 5.1 didn't come up until the sales man at BestBuy advised me to check the specs on my TV. Well my Samsung TV (UN55c8000) is one of those that doesn't support 5.1 on the digital output (toslink) port when devices are connected via HDMI to the TV. I'll save anyone interested in the Playbar / Playbase some 80+ hours of research...read this article. http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/How-to-Get-5-1-Dolby-Surround-Sound-from-a-SONOS-PlayBar.shtml Your support forums are full of similar questions requesting advise/information on connecting multiple devices via toslink to the Playbar, yet there is no direct response form Sonos that i can see on a recommended product. I also checked your Shop/Accessories link and no products listed. For such a common issue I don't understand why you don't have a solution or

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5 years ago
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alexskaneContributor I
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CONNECT:AMP as Surround Rears Tutorial

The old how-to tutorial link seems to be dead. Anyone have the detail here? [b][u]Dead link:[/u][/b] https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2248/~/setting-up-connect%3Aamp-as-surround-speakers

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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camer_walkerContributor I
posted in Home theater

Connect Amp for surround speakers that doesn’t have to be wired to Playbar

Like many people I have speakers wired into my ceiling of my living room. There are two speakers which are wired into a closet in a different room which is great because the components are out of sight. However are there any updates/ upgrades to the connect amp where it would not need to be wired into the same network switch as the Playbar. I currently have a Sonos connect wired to the receiver powering the speakers but like many people have commented there is 70ms delay in the audio,

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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NotoriousEGBContributor I
posted in Home theater

PS3 + Monoprice HDMI switch = PLAYBAR

Like many other PLAYBAR users, my TV does not Output Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound to the PLAYBAR, it would only output stereo. So I purchased the Monoprice 4x1 HDMI Switch with optical Output in hopes to solve this issue (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003L14WB8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1514747722&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=monoprice+hdmi+switch&dpPl=1&dpID=41dWnTEGwRL&ref=plSrch). I have the Apple TV 4 and PS3 running through the HDMI switch, optical out from switch to PLAYBAR and HDMI Output from switch to TV. Initially the Apple TV worked, but the PS3 did not as the sound continued to only pass stereo. However, after changing a few settings on the PS3, then it worked just fine. Here is what I did: 1. In Sound Sertings, change output settings from optical to HDMI, check Dolby Digital 5.1 box, and uncheck every other box. 2. In Video Sertings, go to BD/DVD Audio Ouput HDMI, and select Bitstream. 3. In Video Settings, go to BD Audio Output Format (Optical Di

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5 years ago
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camillo777Headliner I
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Onkyo’s receivers will work with Sonos, thanks to upcoming June firmware update

What a news!!!! Thanks to a firmware update coming to a plethora of receivers from Onkyo and its brands — Integra, Pioneer, and Pioneer Elite — they will all work with the Sonos app. The official list of supported network AV, stereo receivers, and processors will be announced in early June along with the firmware update and availability. This power move is the result of the “Works With Sonos” initiative, which allows third-party manufacturers like Onkyo to not only mimic a Sonos speaker but also interact via mixing or creating groups, syncing with the Sonos app without requiring a hub. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/16/17362208/onkyo-receiver-sonos-app-integra-pioneer-elite

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jgatie
5 years ago
melvimbe
melvimbe
posted in Home theater

Thought on possiblities for new Sonos product announcement on 6/6

So, because I can't stop myself from speculating, I've been thinking about what exactly the new product coming out on 6/6 is going to be. Here is basically what we know about it... - It will have an HDMI connection - It will have a mic for voice control - It is designed for the home theatre space - The press release photo implies that it reduce the number of remote controls needed for your setup - Onkyo is going to provide more details about how it's receivers 'work with Sonos' on the same day. The popular opinions seem to be that the new product will be an updated playbar or playbase, or perhaps a SuperConnect of sorts that handles additional home theatre codecs and allowing boding of speakers in various home theatre formats. What if it's none of those and is just more of an updated to the CONNECT? The news about Onkyo is about the current CONNECT, which is an older product. Would it makes sense to have an updated version of this that has voice control built in? If t

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5 years ago
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jim lewisContributor II
posted in Home theater

Playbase quality without subwoofer

We have a Bose 1-2-3 in the small family room of our condo. It has a subwoofer, but we are never able to play it very loud as it would disturb people in the next unit. We recently bought the Sonos 1 and are quite impressed. I'm thinking of buying the Playbase to replace the Bose unit, but do not want to buy the subwoofer -- at least not at this time. We may add a pair of 1s in the next future. Can anyone advise as to the audio quality compared to the Bose?

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Iphish
5 years ago
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lfinkelContributor III
posted in Home theater

Home theater setup options

I have been an audio Sonos user for many years but have not yet started into the Sonos home theater arena. I have been offered 2 Play:5 Gen 1's from a friend who no longer wants them, and my hope is to use them as rear speakers in my "critical" audio listening room where I have a Connect. The room also has a TV, and is connected to a receiver for left, right, and sub, but I have no rears (or center). So my question is, can I set up the Play:5's as rears, and not have to add or change anything else? The room will still be used mostly for stereo audio as its main use. Thanks!

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bockersjv
5 years ago
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benhooper2Contributor I
posted in Home theater

how to make 5.0 setup play as stereo not surround sound?

Hi, I've always preferred having my rear speakers playing the same as the front speakers. This makes the sound fuller in my opinion, especially with vocals coming from all around you. I don't like how standard surround sound has no vocals at all coming from the rear. My last setup I put everything in stereo and this worked how I wanted it but I can see no way of making my Sonos speakers play in stereo. I have read about trying to separate the playbar and rear speakers then joining them somehow but I'm worried if I do this I won't be able to control the volume of the rear speakers and it will be blasting out from behind me because you can only change room volume instead of individual speakers. Any help in figuring this out would be appreciated. If it helps I also run my videos from my computer to TV using HDMI and from TV playbar using optical. If there is a way that I can force my computer to output in 2.0 stereo I would be more than happy to do it this way if anyone knows how,

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IggyLitesContributor I
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Playbar TV Input disconnects after a while

Hello; If I pause my TV for a while my Playbar stops playing the input. Before the last update it would go to 0 volume and then slowy fade up. Now it just doesn’t play at all. I have to go to the Sonos app and play Line In again. Anyone have an idea what may be going on?

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5 years ago
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bpascuaContributor I
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Sonos Playbar with Samsung Mu7000 TV and the Universal Remote....

Hello Guys, I just got a samsung Mu7000 last week and today I got a playbar. The playbar sounds great but I would love to be able to control it with my universal control. But after spending an hour on the phone with sonos support (which is good btw) we accepted defeat. Has anyone got this combo working please? thanks Brian

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Mountkeen
5 years ago
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lukemontaguContributor I
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Fix for audio drop out for pair 2nd gen Play 5 connected via line in to TV?

I have two Play 5s 2nd gen which are paired with line in to right speaker from my tv. Sometimes - and it’s not clear what causes this - I get audio drop out. I have now attached both by Ethernet cables directly to the router - it’s improved but still getting some drop out. I have to use uncompressed setting to maintain lip sync. Is there an optimal set up to avoid the drop out? Thanks!

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Ken_Griffiths
5 years ago
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AndrewnoobAvid Contributor I
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Can anyone confirm one way or another whether Xbox One X will resample DTS to Dolby?

Basically, I'm looking for a UHD Blu Ray Player that supports HDR 10 and Dolby Vision that will resample the DTS Core to Dolby Digital for my Sonos surround system. It would be nice if this was an excuse to buy an Xbox One X! Thanks.

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5 years ago
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MDP41Contributor I
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Connect:AMP - no sound coming from speakers...

I have a very basic setup - base station and Connect:AMP with a pair of outdoor speakers. The system has been working fine for 2+ years. Its a seasonal place, so last weekend I reconnected the outdoor speakers and found that no sound was coming from the Connect:AMP. The app was connected and thought it was playing music. I checked the speakers and wiring (using a battery) and those were fine. I tried resetting the base station and adding the Connect:AMP as a new component and still have the same problem. Could this be a firmware issue? Anyone have any ideas?

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Keith N
5 years ago
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shred625Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Home Theater using Youtube (rear channel volume)

I did search and was unable to find anything. I like to use YouTube to DJ when I am having people over. In my living room I have a playbar, base up front and 2 Play:1's are rear channels. What I am wondering is how can I make the rear channels run like they do when I play music normally instead of rear speakers when using Youtube through my smart TV.

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jgatie
5 years ago
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