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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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RO53BEN
RO53BENEnthusiast II
posted in Home theater
Replaced my PLAYBAR...

I recently replaced my 5.1 PLAYBAR set-up with a new Denon home theater system. I now get HDMI audio, DTS and HD audio support. I no longer use optical audio and can use any blu-ray player I choose. If I type up a full write-up of the switch I performed, pros & cons etc. would anybody be interested?

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RO53BEN
7 years ago
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Rafa-FRAContributor I
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Beolab 6000 with connect AMP

Guys, I just bought a pair of Beolab 6000 speakers on eBay and want to connect them to my Connect : AMP. The idea is to use them as rear speakers and create an 5.1 system with them. What are your recommendation with regard to the cables? As far as I know, B&O uses a differnt kind of cable than what is needed for the connect : AP. Any recommendations are more than welcome. Rafael

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7 years ago
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Stacy_2Contributor II
posted in Home theater
Playbar issues with Sony BRAVIA XBR‑55X930D

I recently added a Playbar to my home setup. Playbar is optically connected to a Sony BRAVIA XBR‑55X930D. I have frequent dropouts of audio from multiple sources input to the TV. TW Cable audio signals dropout, DVD audio signals occasionally drop out, etc. The issue self resolves most of the time, but sometimes requires a channel change to regain audio. Its quite annoying with a new product. Not sure if this is a software issue, TV issue or general Playbar issue. Any suggestions?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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neilandjanChromatic Producer I
posted in Home theater
Convince me to keep my Sonos 5:1 system.

Hi all, I am still within the 100 day return period (just). I must say I really like the Sonos way, i.e. how simple it is to set up and use; the music services it supports; the sound. But I am getting what might be called "codec anxiety". As I believe we all know, Sonos only supports Dolby 5:1. I recently tried to play a Blu Ray disc which turned out to only have DTS as it's English audio track, and got no sound. Have I made a mistake in buying the Sonos, where their competitors seem to offer better future proofing. Others comments would be interesting to hear.

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RO53BEN
7 years ago
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nocodecforyouContributor I
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Any way to utilize the Play 1's for non-DD 5.1 content?

So I bought two play 1's and set them up as rear surrounds in a 5.0 system with my play base. This seemed like a good idea in theory, but now I feel like I wasted my money. Comcast is hit and miss with DD 5.1 content, my Nintendo switch is only going to do 2.0 (LPCM), and so my htpc is my only real use for these new speakers. I know I can pair the rears as a stereo set instead of as surrounds, but I'd like to keep the 5.1 ability when I can utilize it. Is there any way to switch back and forth between these two (play 1's as surrounds and as stereo) quickly? The only way I know how is to unpair everything and start setting things up from scratch. Too bad there wasn't just a button to do it similar to choosing the "full" setting for music playback. I wish when there isn't DD content, the speakers would do more than sit there wasting space and electricity. It would be nice if they at least mirrored the stereo input or Sonos was able to synthesize 5.1 as so many other home theater sys

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7 years ago
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The platinum one.Contributor I
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5.1 not supported anymore after last update to 7.4

Hi sonos. Ever since the last update to 7.4, Dolby 5.1 isn't supported. Works fine in stereo, but Netflix programs often default to 5.1, which means I have to power cycle my Sony android tv to stop the whole system being locked into silence. I've ran a diagnostic, 7791026. Is there a new update out yet or can you send the beta update please?

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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stilContributor I
posted in Home theater
Sonos Sony Bravia KDL60W630B and 5.1 with U-Verse and PS4

Wanted to share this with the community in case others are looking for answers. I recently purchased a Sonos 5.1 setup and unbeknownst to me there are some specific things to look for to get 5.1 audio to the Sonos system which are discussed at length on this forum. I wanted to be specific to a setup in case others have the same. Luckily, my Sony Bravia KDL60W630B passes through Dolby Digital 5.1 sound from HDMI inputs to the optical out. They key is ensuring the TV and source systems are configured to pass the right type of audio. The only thing you need to do on the TV is ensure the audio settings are configured to output to "AUDIO SYSTEM". HOME->SETTINGS->AUDIO->SPEAKERS->AUDIO SYSTEM. I've ready that many recent (last 5 years or so?) Sony TVs will pass 5.1 through optical from HDMI. Sony support will gladly answer this question for your specific model. My cable box (u-verse) is now set to output Surround Sound (it was set to stereo before) and on most channels my Sonos

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Tom B
7 years ago
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fnoelle5Contributor I
posted in Home theater
Sonos playbar

Audio delayed/out while watching Netflix,diagnostic confirmation number:7784635,joined beta update,still my playbar has version 7.4, please update to 7.4.1..

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7 years ago
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GlovesContributor I
asked in Home theater
Playbar and Bose Speakers

Will a playbar and a set of in-ceiling bose speakers work together through a Sonos Connect unit? i also have a QLED TV, a pioneer AMP (SC-LX59-k), and a Wharfedale subwoofer, which i need to hook up. Any thoughts?

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RO53BEN
7 years ago
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AsonosInEveryPotContributor III
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Playbar connected to LG OLED 55 inch OLED55B6P intermittent audio dropouts

Il love my sonos playbar and my LG.OLED tv ( I submitted my audio diagnostics 7784318). They are connected via optical cable and work spectacularly. However, I get 1-2 seconds of audio dropout every 5 minutes or so. I can live with it, but annoying. Is there a fix?

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7 years ago
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fosmanContributor I
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LG YouTube App issue with playbar

I'm having issues with my LG oled B6 (running webOS) and the native YouTube app. When I play a video, the audio doesn't play most of the time. If I reload the video, audio does sometimes kick in, but it's inconsistent. If I switch the audio to LG SoundSync (optical) then the audio plays fine. But standard optical (Optical/HDMI AMC). Wassup wit dat then?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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mulroneypContributor I
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No sound from Netflix on Hisense smart TV

Since the upgrade to Version: 7.4 (build 37244160) I have lost sound from Netflix on my smart TV. Other souches all work, but netflix has no sound, occassionally if I turn it up and down and fiddle it will come on. I need to restart the TV to get sound on netflix. Is there some setting that has changed?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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Lane22Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Re-pairing directv and Samsung remotes

Our directv and Samsung tv remote was controlling the volume for the playbar and sub and stopped working all of a sudden. How do i re-pair them so I can use them to control the volume again. It's annoying to have to use my phone every time.

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Miles P
7 years ago
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corsasriContributor III
posted in Home theater
Playbar volume low this may help others.

Hello there i added a playbar and instantly thought the volume was very very quiet at almost full volume. Then i had a idea about the optical volume setting. I checked the optical settings for my Samsung tv and found that the optical setting was set to maximum. So I then set it to -10. And then factory reset my playbar and went threw the pairing procedure again for the play bar. This has made the volume way louder and by then going to optical volume in tv and setting it to maximum again added extra volume. So if you think your playbar is low on volume try setting optical volume to minimum and reset up your paybar.

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Korycell
7 years ago
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AndrewScContributor I
posted in Home theater
Solution so you can get Dolby 5.1 to your Soundbar

I bought the Sonos Soundbar, the Sonos Subwoofer, and two Play:3 speakers as surround sound speakers. As others posting reviews here and elsewhere have pointed out, Sonos wants you to use your TV as a hub, with all the inputs from your devices (Apple TV, Cable, etc.) going to the TV and then the optical audio out from the TV to the Playbar. However, most TV's won't pass Dolby Digital (DD) 5.1 surround from HDMI to the digital/optical audio (i.e., the Playbar), so what you get in most cases is stereo with muted simulated surround sound that is NOT surround sound from your surround speakers. After reading numerous reviews and comment boards on many websites, I tried (and was successful) with the following solution: I purchased a Shin Kin 4x2 Remote Control Digital Optical TOSlink Audio Fiber Optic Selector Switch Switcher Splitter (currently sold on Amazon for approximately $69.95). I connected each of my devices (I have Apple TV and DirectTV) to the "Optical Input" switches (calle

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ehren9
7 years ago
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janneneContributor I
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using multiple remotes

Is it possible with the playbase? I just set mine up and used the satellite dish remote but would also like to be able to adjust volume using my lg magic remote. I found instructions on how to set up the infrared remote but I don't want to use it exclusively. Just wanted to confirm that only one remote can be configured. The instructions say "only one remote can be configured at a time" but does this mean that only one an be used after configuration?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
Korycell
KorycellContributor I
posted in Home theater
For anyone experiencing muffled voices on playbar with 5.1 surround...

I have the folowing. Playbar. Sub. 2 play 1's in rears. I had frustrations with voice quality at high volumes in competition with explosions and other loud events. These settings work really well. 0 issues since. Give it a try.

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Korycell
7 years ago
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ShpakerContributor I
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No Surround Sound with Sony 940E

Recently purchased a SONY 940E TV upgrading from a Sharp TV about 7 years old. Sound through Sonos worked perfectly with Sharp. Cannot get surround with Sony. Fiber optic connection from tv to soundbar. Sound perfect when listening to music.

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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CuznediContributor I
posted in Home theater
DIRECTV PLAYBAR No Audio

Recently my playbar doesn't relay sound when directv is on. Works with everything else though. Anyone else experience this? Solution?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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bowdwinContributor I
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how to play 2.1 on all 3 speakers if 5.1 setup ?

Hello, My old system had a reciever. I could enable advanced surround sound and my 2.1 would play voice on all 5 speakers and the left right and left rare would play the left sound and the right front and right rare would play the right. Is this possible with a 5.1 setup with bonos with the bar and 2 speakers? Is there a setting or way to do it? I did ready this might be a possible solution but am not sure. I have not purchased this yet just doing research. Thanks! Inside your Room Settings for the PLAYBAR and PLAYBASE are two additional options. Music playback which allows you to choose between two settings for the surround speakers: Ambient: Default option; subtle, ambient sound. Full: Enables louder, full range stereo sound. Selecting Full has the surround speakers playing stereo along with the PLAYBAR when you have a music source playing, this has no effect when playing TV.

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7 years ago
Nando010
Nando010Chromatic Producer I
posted in Home theater
Playbar out of sync

This is my 2nd tv and i am still getting terrible sync problems. My last tv was a samsung and i have just bought an oled c7 thinking it would cure the problem but it is just as bad. i am really getting fed up with the sonos playbar and i am losing faith in the product. im using optical from the tv to the playbar. It also does it when i plug the optical lead from sky Q to the playbar. I have tried everything possible but no luck. Reading on here there are a few people with the same problem. its starting to get me down.

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7 years ago
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tiagoAvid Contributor III
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[HELP] What’s the best setup for SONOS Surround 5.1? And Couple beginner questions!

Hi guys, I’ve recentely heard about SONOS I wouldn’t say that I am an audiophile but I love music and speakers setup. It was very nice to see that SONOS has a very active community and I am think about building a home theater setup with SONOS speakers. So I would like to clarify couple doubts, and check whats the best setup possible, that the community would recommend. I was thinking about using the Playbar as Center Speaker purchase to new PLAY:5 and use as left and right speaker, and two PLAY:3 or PLAY:1 as surround speakers at the back. 1 - Is this the best setup? Do I need to buy anything else? For what I read I don’t need the BRIDGE or CONNECT to make this work right, just plug an Ethernet caple to the playbar? 2 – I want to use those speakers with my TV LG 55EG9600 and I would hate having to go to the cellphone app to turn volume up and down. I will be able to control all speakers volume with the magic remote ? Anyone had any trouble doing that with NEW LG tvs? 3 – Is the

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Korycell
7 years ago
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marry_markContributor I
posted in Home theater
OMG! Why is 5.1 so hard?

I've had sonos for a couple of years now. Started with the playbar and sub and then yesterday I added 2 play 1's to get surround sound. OMG!!! What a drama. I didn't realise there would be any issues, just went to JB Hifi and bought a couple of speakers only to find there are loads of issues. Since failing to get everything connected and running 5.1 through the blu ray player I came to this community and read a lot of different all reporting the same issues. I have a Samsung TV and Blu Ray player and wasn't aware until last night that there are a lot of issues with decoding the audio. Not sure why Samsung and Sonos don't play nice together but also know that it's unlikely for anything to change. Anyway, I went out today and bought a few things after reading some threads last night. And can get the system working using the following components: Digitech HDMI Audio Extractor Digitech 3-Way Optical Switch However, I now have two new boxes sitting on my cabinet, a new r

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7 years ago
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vicki_fContributor I
asked in Home theater
TV audio not supported

Hi, we've played TV through our Sonos system for nearly 2 years, no problems, but yesterday the sound cut out from the TV and the app say 'TV audio not supported'. We've read through the other threads and tried a few things, some fix it temporarily but then it goes again.

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Andy B
7 years ago
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RollanContributor I
asked in Home theater
Background / aimbient sound.

Hi! Pretty recently bought the Sonos Playbar. In general I'm really happy with it. Absolutely great sound from a single soundbar and I will definitely continue my setup with some play 1's and a sub. However, I have one issue. Background sound, like ambient sound (wind, birds chirping away, etc) are extremely low. I can barely hear them and sometimes are non-existant. When i switch back to the internal tv speakers I hear all ambient sound fine, but I really wish I could hear it through the playbar instead since the difference in sound quality is HUGE. Any ideas on what could be wrong / what I could do to improve this? My Tv is an LG UH850-V. Cheers!

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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