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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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sonnnetTrending Lyricist I
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Upgrade Advice Please? Adding Beam to ONEs and Symfonisk Bookshelf Speakers

Hi, I'm hoping for some advice on upgrading my system. I know some of these questions have been asked before, so I apologise if they seem basic. I've had a search through and read many posts but couldn't find exactly what I am looking for.I currently have two ONEs in the lounge (stereo pair, on Sanus stands) and two Symfonisk Bookshelf speakers in the kitchen (stereo pair).I am looking to buy a Beam Gen 2 for the lounge. I am thinking of bringing the Symfonisk speakers into the lounge and placing them on stands behind the sofa on either side with TV straight ahead and keeping the ONEs where they are at either side of the TV in the far corners. For TV, I would like to use the Beam as main speaker(s) and Symfonisks for Rear Surrounds. I don't think I can add the ONEs as extra speakers for TV in this set up and that's ok if that's the case (but would be nice).For Music, I would like to use the Beam, together with the ONEs (as a stereo pair) and IF POSSIBLE, also the Symfonisks. Would the

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5 months ago
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Dave far-awayTrending Lyricist I
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Downmix Atmos to 5.1

I Have A Sonos Amp 4.1 Set up with MA passive speakers + Sonos 1s surrounds. I am really happy, however I feel frustrated not being able to play Atmos music, recently I found a way I wanted to share, in despite than in my opinion most Atmos mixes are not worthy for me to ditch my current set up. I would like to hear from others which other ways you have used to achieve this. I recently listened the new Atmos version of “The Dark Side of The Moon” on Amazon Music and it is impressive, it was worthy to turn on the TV just to listen to this Album.Anyway I will start a list of hardware proven to achieve Atmos downmix to 5.1:My case : Fire TV 4K, Sony TV AF9 and Amazon Music HD feeding Sonos Amp. Amazon Music settings, Ultra HD off, Spatial Audio on; Fire TV set to Surround Sound Best Available. With this combination the Sonos app recognises DD 5.1 as feed from Atmos songs. I use the TV menu to turn off the screen as the Amazon Music app doesn't trigger the screen protector.Previously I fou

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6 months ago
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pfortnerContributor I
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Atmos to Arc from multiple HDMI sources

I have 3 sources (Nvidia Shield, PC & Golf sim PC).  Arc+sub+era+era as the audio target. Benq LK936ST projector as the video target.  I had been successfully using a OREI HDA-935 audio extractor but the 2nd one just died after 3 months of use. Can anyone point me in the direction of a more robust/reliable option that will maintain full audio fidelity?  Thanks! 

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7 months ago
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BNicContributor I
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arc bar wake up

I have a new arc bar all hooked up but when I turn my tv on after a few hours it defaults to speaker then the arc comes in about 5 min later plus , with my cable box plugged into the tv the Sonas app says that I have an hdmi interference issue .i then have to disconnect the cable box hdmi then the sonas plays then I can hook back up the box Do I always need the app up and running when I use the bar ?

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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CaptJohnContributor III
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Lipsync delay

My TV is connected to a HD machine and a Bluray player using HDMI. The Sonos system is configured to 5.1 surround using HDMI ARC. If I set my HD and Bluray to Bitstream output I get full 5.1 surround but the lipsync delay is noticeable (the audio is delayed). If I set the inputs from the two units to PCM the lipsync delay is resolved but I only get stereo sound. So frustrating! Is there anyway to resolve this?

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controlav
1 year ago
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Roba182Contributor I
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Best speakers for surround sound

I currently have an Arc and a sub on my TV set up. I’m wanting to go surround sound. I already have a play 5 gen2 and was wondering if I would be better off getting another play 5 and having them as the rear pair or getting 2no play 1SLs?

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3 years ago
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soulwastedContributor I
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TV dialog (Lip sync) setting needs longer delay

Hi.I’ve bought Philips TV. OLED806. I have Sonos Arc and Ones.And lip sync wasn’t correct. Adjusting to step 5 (the highest) helped a little. But it seems as it needs at least step 7. Or more.Is it possible to “hack” this setting to allow higher number? :)Thanks.Josef

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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pjhamlenContributor I
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New As of November 2020 - Arc bot working with Samsung Frame

As of the last update my Arc no longer works with my Samsung Frame TV when connected via eArc/HDMI.  The issue is sound cutting out (or rather in, as I hear mostly nothing but the sound will pop in every few seconds for usually less than a second).  I am using the most recent Sub and Sonos Ones. This setup worked for several weeks before the most recent updates. Resetting the HDMI connection corrects the problem for a given session but I need to do it every time I turn the tv on. Cycling the power works as well but there is no permanent fix. I have swapped out the hdmi cable twice. My assumption is this is a SW issue given that it coincided with the last update. Hoping for a fix. 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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jh7404Contributor I
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AV Receiver or TV for passthrough Atmos?

My 2021 LG TV is connected to my Arc via eArc (also have two Sonos 1 Surrounds and a Gen 3 Sub) which is giving me amazing sound including Atmos and it does passthrough of Atmos from any devices connected to it.Because of the configuration of the room, the TV and Arc are at some distance from the rest of the AV equipment and there is currently only a single lengthy HDMI cable between the TV and the area where that equipment is stored.To avoid unplugging the HDMI cable and swapping it between a Cable Box/Apple TV and a UHD DVD player my options are:upgrade my AV Receiver to one that does Atmos passthrough and thereby keep the single HDMI cable (connecting the boxes to the Receiver); OR chase additional HDMI cables so that each box can connect directly to an HDMI input on the TV.Does anyone know whether “double passthrough” of Atmos dilutes quality? In other words, if I connect my boxes to a new Receiver which then connects to the TV which then connects to the Arc, will that be less qual

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melvimbe
2 years ago
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jose_o9Contributor I
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Unwanted audio from other TV's

I have a Sonos arc hooked up to my Sony tv (900h) in my bedroom. It has an Apple TV 4K hooked up also. I work graveyard and sleep during day. Someone using the living room tv (has apple 4K as well) hooks up to my arc and the sound almost gives you a heart attack. Is there away to shut off the sound that way no one hijacks my sound bar. It’s annoying. Never thought I’d die from a sound bar. Anyone else experiencing this?

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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senturionContributor I
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Apple TV mute function on Sonos Beam

Hi, I have scoured the internet, and this forum, to find our why I can’t get my Beam to mute using my Apple TV remote. It controls the volume up and down just fine but when I press mute it mutes for half a second and then doesn’t stay muted.  I have seen similar threads on this forum but they either have not answered my question or have been closed without a response.  This is a second gen Sonos Beam, a third gen Apple TV 4K (the one with the new aluminum remote with mute button), and a Samsung Q80T. Thanks!

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2 years ago
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darhilcrooksContributor I
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Sonos arc not playing audio when connected to tv

I just connected a Sonos arc to an lg Oled TV. The Sonos seems to be connected to my system. I’m able to play music and pair with my One SL but it’s not playing audio from my tv. It’s connected to the HDMI arc port. I’ve unplugged, reset my tv, etc. What am I doing wrong? Has anyone come across this?

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106rallye
3 years ago
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Kwk122
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sonos amp powering passive bookshelf speakers

I have bought the Sonos amp and hooked it up to totem signature one speakers and Sonos sub. Is the amp powerful enough to run these speakers?  Totem Audio didn’t think the amp was.  Suggested I contact Sonos.  I couldn’t find anything on the internet to suggest the amp was.   Critiques talk about budget speakers not higher end products.  Appreciate your input.  

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3 years ago
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BadgercopEnthusiast I
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I have a Sub Mini, 2xOnes and Beam Gen1 - would swapping Beam for a Gen2 make much difference?

As title a - I have the above Sonos speakers in a surround sound setup. Would swapping my Beam Gen1 with a Beam Gen2 make a noticeable improvement?I’m using an LG C8 OLED, with Apple TV 4K connected via Arc as my primary source.  Thanks. 

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1 year ago
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blueskychrisContributor III
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Room name for sub on Arc different to Beam

I have a Beam surround sound system in one room (the Cosy) and an Arc surround system in a different room (the Lounge).  Both are identical in that they have One SL surrounds and Gen 3 subs.  Both systems were bought within a couple of months of each other.When looking at the speakers in the ‘about my system’ page in settings, the speakers in the Cosy are all listed as [Speaker type] Cosy (e.g. Sub: Cosy), including the surrounds and the Sub.But for the Lounge the sub is showing differently.  Instead of ‘Sub:Lounge’ is is reporting it as Sub:Sub. The Arc and two One SLs are showing as ‘Lounge’.  Both systems work fine, and show up as properly grouped in both the room selection page and the room list in the main setting page.  The controls also work as they should i.e. the sub can be adjusted as part of the surround set up in the lounge.Is this an indiosyncracy of how the Arc groups with a sub in a surround set up, or is there a glitch in my system?For info, I am using Sonosnet (ie the

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ratty
3 years ago
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DougaldodgeContributor I
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Best streaming device for Beam

Anyone know which streaming box is best with a sonos Beam. One that can decode everything down to Dolby Digital 5.1 as my TV can only pass through signals. I have a fire stick that can do it, but is getting old and l would  like something better like a apple tv box or  nvidia shield. Anyone got good suggestions?

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Simon B
3 years ago
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MMLAvid Contributor I
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All good - now!

I have a projector, Arc, Amp and 2 Subs. I had purchased an HDFury Arcana and had nothing but issues with the unit their tch support helped as much as they could.So I purchased a new Epson projector, LS12000, with eARC. Source is a 4K Apple TV.The CEC works perfect from the Epson remote control. The system is now reliable enough for my family to use. I’ve also remapped, using Pro Control, a Lutron Pico to control the projector and lighting in the room. One button turns on the projector and lighting and another turns everything off. Next, I’ll be looking to hack the Atmos and install in ceiling speakers and use the internal amplifiers, hopefully it’ll offer better sound.  

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Corry P
1 year ago
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Tony_BContributor I
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sonos sub problem

I bought the playbar,2 play 1 speakers and the sub almost 2 years ago,I noticed a few weeks ago that the sub is no longer connected to the rest of the speakers,it was blinking red and white,I went to all the troubleshooting recommended and nothing,I called sonos support twice and they were not able to fix anything,they offered to replace the sub since I'm out of warranty but they want 425$...plus my cost of shipping...and a new gen 3 sub is 700$...any other way to fix or any advice is more than welcome 

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Stanley_4
2 years ago
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AlainPilonContributor I
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Can i hard wire all my sonos speakers to create a home theatre?

Good evening. I would like to setup up my sonos comprising of ARC SUB  and 2 SONOS ONE  aas a home theatre but would like to use sonosnet to free up my wireless. Is it possible to hard wire all of the speakers and hasve them set for home theatre with the ONE as surround ? 

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buzz
1 year ago
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Toddmichael33Contributor I
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LAG!

Spent 2k on an arc, 2 surround and the bass and the lag is so bad i have to set it to pcm stereo. Wasre of money time and aggravation!

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controlav
1 year ago
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HDJediContributor I
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Can LG TV remote control more than Volume up Down on Sonos Amp?

Just tried to use a LG TV remote with the Sonos Amp (Nothing connected to HDMI port). It recognises the volume control and I am able to control volume but doesn’t seem able to mute, play/pause or skip tracks all of which would be really useful to be able to do with the remote. Am I doing something wrong or is this just nor supported using IR?

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1 year ago
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LGB65Avid Contributor I
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DolbyAtmos in my new Sonos Arc

Some question about my Sonos Arc  and Netflix.I am writing fron Spain.When in a movie appears the DolbyAtmos symbol, doesnt means that I can hear the movie in DA?I would have to choose in the different languages, the one in “dolbyatmos”? In my case, in Spanish DolbyAtmos? If not is available in my language, then the sound will be in Dolby Digital even the logo is in the movie presentation? 

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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ridlehmContributor I
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Soundbar buzzes on all channels of YouTube TV Apps

Soundbar started buzzing last night on every channel, app - everything.My mac is fine when on youtube tv - meaning it’s not my wifi.

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3 years ago
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dexyboyContributor I
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Beam+TV+Projector+Blu Ray+Firestick 4K.....help

Ok, so i’m out of my depth here, which is mainly why I bought a sonos product  . I have read a lot of the post on the forums here now and I cant seem to find what I am looking for. So my setup at the minute is TV with ARC into sonos beam and all my inputs into the TV, works great I get 5.1 surround with my symfonisk ikea rears.It only gets tricky for movie night, I have a projector (VANKYO) with HDMI in and I would like to get the 5.1 to the beam. As its only once a week with the kids currently I unplug my firestick and plug it directly into the projector and get sound through an Amazon Echo studio. Its frustrating I have an awesome surround sound system sat there when watching as I cant quite work out how to get it all to work/what switch/matrix to get. 

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3 years ago
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ProbablymentalContributor I
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What am i doing wrong with my home theater?

Ok so I’m somewhat new to this and the people at best buy made me believe that this would work but I’m hitting a deadend.  here’s what I have6 Sonos sl12 Sonos sub gen31 Sonos arci was trying to connect 1 arc 2 subs and 4 sl1. Currently it’s only letting me connect 1 arc 2 subs 2 sl1.running this setup on Sony Bravia xbr85x900hplease shed some wisdom anyone.

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controlav
3 years ago
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