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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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David LynxContributor I
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Sending Sony receiver surround to Sonos speakers

I have a Sony Receiver for my TV/DVD/etc I have from speakers wire to it and a subwoofer. I would like to add wireless Sonos speakers as rear speakers. Is this something the Connect:Amp would do?

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6 years ago
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Phillip RosenContributor II
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How will playbase perform on the floor, with PC source?

I don't have a television or a home theater cabinet, rather a projector/retractable screen that comes down in front of a book case. - I'd like to place the sonos playbase on the floor under the book shelf's lowest shelf. It will have no obstructions for 36 inches above it or to the left or right. Will the audio suffer for being on the floor or does it need to be elevated? - My source is not a TV or A/V receiver, rather a mac mini running PLEX. The audio will be split out from the HDMI into optical and run to the playbase. Should I anticipate audio source issues? - My rear channels will be my existing Play 3s, any issues to anticipate with these? - I have a connect:amp that connected to a record player and a pair of vintage speakers, will the playbase be able to pickup the record player as a source? Thx!

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6 years ago
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VidyanathaniContributor I
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Tv remote not syncing with sonos

Hello. I purchased a sonos playbar today and set it up with my sony bravia tv XBRD850. The remote worked initially (for a few hours) but now i have to control the volume through my iphone app. Please help as i need to use the Sony Bravia tv remote for volume control.

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Kate S
6 years ago
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CateinafricaContributor I
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How to set up outdoor movie to play through existing outdoor Sonos Speakers?

I am thinking of purchasing an outdoor projector and screen but would like to play the Movie sound through my two sets of outdoor sonos speakers. I control them through my Sonos app on my phone. Is this possible? If so how?

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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bbk3eContributor I
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use single PLAY:3 as a rear speaker?

I have the Playbar as by front speakers and was wondering if I can add a single Play:3 speaker in the rear to serve as a rear channel?

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6 years ago
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XerophthalmiaContributor III
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LG 65UF860V 5.1 passthrough problem

I bought the Playbar + 2x Play 1 to see if it would work with my TV. I have my PC, Xbox and PS4 connected to the TV via HDMI and the TV connected to the Playbar with optical cable. I'm still not sure if the TV passes 5.1 or only stereo. The only option in the PC sound settings is stereo, so either it's because the TV only broadcasts stereo or because the computer only registers the TV which is stereo. On my normal AV receiver system the PC detects the receiver so it will let me choose between 7.2, 5.1, 2.1 etc. On the consoles it's difficult to tell if it's true surround or simulated. I tried testing with some games, but I can't be sure. I need to do more tests. I set the TV to Optical/HDMI ARC and PCM (and I can choose between Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus), but maybe I forgot something? It's a shame because I really like the system and the extended stereo (simulated surround) works fine for all stereo sources. It's also fine for movies. It's mostly for games I need surro

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6 years ago
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LondoContributor I
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How do I verify Playbar receiving 5.1 sound?

I am using a J-Tech HDMI switch that has the Spdif optical output (model #JTD4KAT0301SW). I have the audio output on the switch set to 5.1. Does the Sonos app allow you to verify if it is receiving 5.1 sound? Or can Sonos customer service determine that with diagnostic information?

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BMF
6 years ago
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KEMOKER1Contributor I
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Home Theater Projectors with Optical Audio Out

Can any one suggest a projector with optical audio out capability? It doesn't seem like an option on most projectors.

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6 years ago
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ReggitTrending Lyricist I
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Building a 5.1 system - slowly!

I've just bought a playbar, my 1st Sonos device and have to say that I'm impressed, it sounds way better than the bose stuff it's replacing. I'm wanting to slowly expand it to a 5.1 system as funds allow. What would people recommend to buy next? The sub or a couple of play 1's for the rear channels? Also I can't mount the rear speakers behind the sofa as it's up to a wall, would the sound be right if they where out to the sides around 8' high and angled down to the seating position? Cheers

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6 years ago
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SylargafContributor I
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Volume low on brand new Playbase

Hey guys just bought a playbar. At first use I was super impressed, but when I tried it on my PS4 I can't get high volume; hell I don't get volume at all until 50% and it takes up to 80% to get anything respectable. Plus, any other audio now is weak. This is upsetting :(. What did I do wrong??

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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ossonAvid Contributor I
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Volume dB autocontrol

Does PlayBar or PlayBase provide this feature? This is a nice feature where one can setup an acceptable dB level and the speaker will auto-control the volume to that level coming from various channels/sources. Thanks

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Stuart_W
6 years ago
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nickgarlickContributor I
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Music through Sonos Playbase

Is there a way to play music through my Playbase, while the TV is still on? For example, if I wanted to have the match on in the bachground, but the wife has friends round so the music is on to keep us all happy...? :8

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6 years ago
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EV10SSContributor II
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Use surround speakers (play1) as front speakers

We would like to 'copy' the output of the play bar to our surround speakers. That way all in the room can hear the dialog without have the play bar turned up too loud.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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D33p5t3rCollaborator II
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Connect:Amp Surround Sound

Hi everyone I have a system of a Playbar and ceiling surrounds powered by a Connect:Amp. Everything is in a Boost setup, and all seems to work fine. I have a few questions please: 1. Is there a way to switch surrounds on and off easily without having to go to the effort of typing in the Playbar’s IP address each time. When I watch TV, I want the surrounds activated. If I'm just chilling in the kitchen or something, then I want the ceiling speakers to be able to just play Spotify. Surely that's not as hard as finding the IP address of my Playbar and going to the settings each and every time? 2. Is there anyway to increase the level of the rears?

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D33p5t3r
6 years ago
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plokiContributor I
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Playbase weight limit?

Playbase specs say is can take TVs weighing up to 77 lbs; mine (78 in Samsung) weighs 87 lbs. Can the playbase take this weight?

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6 years ago
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stevenwiseContributor I
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Playbase and Play5 compatibility

Excited to see hear about the Playbase. Particularly as the Playbar is too wide to fit in the alcove my TV sits in. I already own a Play5 and would like to know if it can be set up effectively to work with the Playbase. The marketing material only talks about using it with a Play1 and Subwoofer.

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jgatie
6 years ago
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GlenterrierContributor I
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Sony Bravia optical connection to Soundbar

I have a 2016 Bravia KD-65XD8599 - I cannot get sound output from the optical connection to the soundbar - can someone please let me know where in the settings I can resolve this?

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6 years ago
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ChaseHansenContributor I
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Night Sound IR Code for Playbar and Harmony Remote

Is there a way I can program my Harmony remote to send the Night Sound and Speech Enhancement IR commands to the PLAYBAR?

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VTENGR
6 years ago
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GavkellContributor III
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Sky q sound issues

Hi all my sett up is Samsung ks7000 TV sky q connected to TV via hdmi, sonos play bar , sub , two play 3. Sonos connected direct to sky q via optical. My issue is sound drops from digital to what sounds stereo just out of play bar for a short time then goes back to digital through all speakers? Keeps doing it on and off all the time, any help out there would be great as I've lived with this for a bit know but it's pissing me off with amout sonos and sky q costs me. Any ideas on better set up etc or anything I can try to solve it. Thanks Gavin

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6 years ago
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Scott_2Contributor I
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Can PLAYBAR be paired with a CONNECT:AMP to Create a 5.1 Home Theater setup?

The PLAYBAR specs say that it can be paired with the SUB to create a 3.1 Home Theater system and further it can be paired with two PAY:3 speakers to create a 5.1 Home Theater system. If I don't have a SUB, can I pair just my two PLAY:3 to the PLAYBAR and does that work OK? Also, I have a CONNECT:AMP, can that be paired with the PLAYBAR and would that work OK? My CONNECT:AMP also has a its own Subwoofer, so will the Subwoofer connected to the CONNECT:AMP be able to be used with the PLAYBAR pairing to create a 5.1 Home Theater system? Thank you for your help with my questions. Scott

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ratty
6 years ago
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SachaTaylorContributor I
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HELP! No sound with Netflix & Sonos Playbase

I recently purchased the SONOS Playbase. It is working when I watch free to air tv, but there is no sound when I connect my laptop via HDMI cable to my TV. I've also tried connecting an audio cable from my laptop to my tv and there is still no sound coming through the SONOS Playbase. My TV is a Samsung PS-50C91HD. I'm wondering if the issue is that I can't change my TV's audio from MPEG to Dolby Digital (something I've been speaking to Samsung about with no success). The TV's manual says "Dolby Digital sound is only available when the TV is connected with an external speaker using an optical cable" which it is - yet I still can't change it from MPEG to Dolby Digital (it is greyed out in the menu). I'm also wondering if it matters that when I set up my SONOS, my laptop wasn't connected to my TV via the HDMI cable. Please, please if anyone can help me it would be so appreciated. Laymans terms would also be much appreciated.

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6 years ago
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RashAvid Contributor I
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My Playbar setup with Down and Out Mount, HDMI switcher, Harmony remote (long)

We recently remodeled our family room, and the Sonos Playbar was a key component in the upgrade. I spent a good deal of time researching the various aspects of the remodel. I know this post is lengthy, but I wanted to include pertinent details to hopefully help others researching similar setups. Previously we had a 40” TV inside a TV armoire, with an inexpensive surround system, bluray player, and cable box all in the same armoire. When remodeling the room, we decided that having the TV above the fireplace would work best with regards to room dynamics. However, there were two issues created by that decision: 1. I wasn’t crazy about the prospect of staring up at the TV constantly (being an Optometrist, I am keenly aware how eye position relates to eyestrain and headaches)., 2. I wasn’t going to accept the poor quality sound from most TV speakers. However, there was now nowhere in the family room to keep the A/V components, including a sound system. Problem #1 was solved with

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6 years ago
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dominictartagliaContributor I
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Audio In - Pause Burst

I recently bought a new LG OLED55C7V and connected to my Sonos 5.1 set up. I have a Sky+ plus box connected to the TV via HDMI and the TV connected to Sonos through optical. Yesterday the same configuration was sending Dolby Digital 5.1 however it is now sending Pause Burst. I have submitted diagnostic: 7532025.

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Stuart_W
6 years ago
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TastyContributor III
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Surround Sound and Foxtel Now

Hi Sonos I'm having inconsistent luck with getting Foxtel now to work well with my surround system I have recently installed. I have a Sony smart tv with a sonos playbase and two play ones at the rear. the sonos is setup as a surround sound system. The sonos plays awesome on mp3s, fine on general tv, but i'm having inconsistent luck with getting Foxtel now to work well with this setup. I've just tried a movie and sound would only come out of the playbase and nothing on the smaller speakers. I've tried music channels and sometimes I get all speakers working and some songs it doesnt. This a new Sonos setup and I'm new to Foxtel. So I'm wondering if I have everything setup as best I can. Or do I just have to realise that Sonos and Foxtel dent work well together? Im stumped. Do you have any ideas for me? Cheers, Anthony

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niiiiiiiiiik
6 years ago
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bertglatsContributor I
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Remove Surrounds and use in a different room

I want to disconnect two Play 1's I am using as surrounds (I have a playbar, Sub and two Play 1 Speakers) and use them in different rooms.

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ratty
6 years ago
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