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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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kquigleyyContributor I
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Mounting Height for PlayBar

Is it advisable or common to mount a PlayBar just above a Wall Mounted TV? I have a cabinet below that has "Stuff" on it all the time and I'm concerned the sound would be compromised.

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7 years ago
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SB_AUContributor I
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TV Remote vs Sonos Controller Volume Control for TV - In a PLAYBAR + PLAY 1 Setup

Hi, I am new to this forum and wanted to get your thoughts on this issue please. I recently purchased a PLAYBAR and also have a PLAY1. Its all set up correctly and grouped together and PLAYBAR is connected to my Sony TV. The TV remote is configured too. Also the Sound settings in TV is set to "Audio Source" Problem is that even though i reduce the sound using the TV remote the PLAYBAR and PLAY 1 still keeps playing the TV sound. The display in the TV shows sound reducing to 0......., but in fact it doesn't. So then I have to reduce the volume using the Controller from my iphone. Can you let me know, what do I need to do, so that the TV remote can be used to control sound of the Playbar independent of the Controller App. Thanks

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spins backwardsAvid Contributor I
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Sound drops on Samsung UN50MU630D

Howdy, - Samsung TV UN50MU630D - DirecTV mini Genie - AppleTV - Sonos: 2, 5.1's Playbar Sub - The TV is 2 months old - 7.4 Sonos - In DirecTV Audio Settings I have Dolby Digital set to On. - In the TV I have HDMI Input Audio set to Bitstream, Digital Output Audio set to Dolby Digital - Optical cable plugged into the Soundbar and the TV. - HDMI from DirecTV to the TV - HDMI from Apple TV to the TV When I brought the TV home, didn't notice any problems. A couple weeks ago I started noticing sound problems, all on DirecTV. When we'd switch channels, sound wouldn't work. When we'd change channels, sound wouldn't come on for a minute or two. One time it happened I unplugged the optical cable from the soundbar, plugged it back in and sound worked. Tonight I recorded John Oliver on HBO, the recording didn't have sound. But I when switched to the TV speakers, sound played. So the recording definitely recorded right. When I switched to AppleTV the sound was fine.

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niftymelbContributor I
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Can the same two play 3s be both a stereo pair and surround speakers?

I have both a Project turntable and a Samsung smart tv connected into a playbar via a optical audio switch. Have to manually turn the switch, but it works well. Also have a sub paired with playbar for TV. Can I add two play 3s as both the surrounds for TV AND a stereo pair for the turntable?

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GangaboyContributor I
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Sound not working ALWAYS for youtube

I have a 2017 4K Samsung 75" inch television installed last week by geek squad. The TV sound output is channeled from TV to Samsung OneConnect using ARC cable (I believe). The optical cable carries the sound output from the OneConnect switch to the Sonos Soundbar. Sound works great for other streaming apps, xbox etc. However, when I stream youtube content on the youtube app in my television, the sound does not play always reliably. Sometimes it plays well and sometime it does not. I am aware that one can't stream youtube from phone on sonos, but that I am simply directing youtube playing on smartTV into playbar and 5.1 set up (2 play 1s and a sub). How can I fix this problem? Given it is happening only with the youtube app, I am wondering if there is a setting that I need to account for?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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ryan.mayContributor I
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LG OLED SURROUND

Hi I initially had the LG OLED C7 tv and a Sonos Sound Bar which worked well together. I was given two Play 1 speakers as a wedding present. The speakers work together except when I'm watching TV because no sound comes out of them. Is anyone able to help? Thanks Ryan

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Bundgaard62Contributor I
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Sound from Blu-ray film through the Playbase

I have just added a playbase to my TV today, and therefore disconnected the internal loudspeakers in the TV as required, and everything works just fine, except I can't hear any sound no more, when I want to watch a film on my blu-ray. Can I some how get the sound out through the Sonos Playbase, or must I turn the internal loudspeakers back on, each time I want to watch a film on my Blu-ray??? Can anyone help me with this/give me an answer? Thank You In Advance.

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My2CentsContributor I
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Audio Out of Synch (Vizio M55-D0, Bell Atlantic 4k Receiver)

I have a very slight audio lag with my sound bar, but it is really driving me crazy. I have had the Vizio M55-D0 for about 6 months, never thought about sound synch issues when I first got it; sound from he TV was lackluster, but okay. I got the Sonos Playbar last month. Something seemed a little off with the sound, but I would have been hard pressed to tell you which way at first. After a week I decided something was certainly off. Found the sound delay option on Sonos, but that made the problem worse. Turns out the sound is slightly behind the picture through the Playbar. Double checked the Sonos Playbar setting and the TV setting to turn sound lag down to zero. When I turn the TV speakers on, there is definitely a noticeable echo between the Playbar and TV. Playing around, I switched the optical cable from (i) outputting from my TV to the Playbar to (ii) outputting from my 4k Receiver to the Playbar, and the audio lag seems to almost entirely drop away. Echo between th

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RO53BEN
7 years ago
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dunkie26Contributor I
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Surround sound speakers not working with Sony OLED Bravia 65'

I just purchased 2 Play 1's, a Sub and a PlayBase. I have connected the system successfully to my Sony TV, brand new also. Unfortunately, I am not getting Dolby 5.1 surround sound. I verified this on my Sonos App by looking at "Settings" and then "About My Sonos" which shows an "Audio In" note regarding my PlayBase that indicates "Stereo" not "Dolby Digital 5.1". But also the 2 Play 1's are not working. They connected fine, but there is no sound from them. I am not very technical, so cannot really troubleshoot anymore. Diagnostics 7822627 if anyone can help?

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7 years ago
RO53BEN
RO53BENEnthusiast II
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Apple TV 4k Specs

Newly announced Apple TV 4k Specs here: https://www.apple.com/uk/apple-tv-4k/specs/ Now supporting HDR and Dolby Vision, along with Apple Airplay 2 speakers "coming soon." Press release: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdr/ Audio Formats HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF and WAV; AC‑3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E‑AC‑3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound)

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7 years ago
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KeithmacVirtuoso
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Feature Request: Playbar Source Locking?.

Hello, been using my Playbar for a a few days now and it's excellent!. One thing that would be handy though is "Source Lock" function, where the sorce you select in the app is always active. As it stands I can't have TV autoplay active due to it picking up signals when my son changes Xbox games. I turn the Playbar to TV on a night but for some reason it always changes back to Radio overnight, kids then complain they can't hear the TV in the morning. Either a button to dissable auto switching completely, or "Lock to TV" wod be very handy!. Cheers!.

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7 years ago
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DarkuunContributor I
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Connecting Sonos Play 1's to a TV

Hi. I have been browsing the community for a fair bit now, and I am still curious about the Play 1s connectivity to the TV. As i got a Play 1 already and want to upgrade to another + a Playbar, I wanted to know if I would be able to hear my TV through the Play 1s by connecting them with the Playbar? or do I need to buy a seperate Connect for my Play 1's to work with my TV?

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7 years ago
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Emily_4Contributor I
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Using EU units in the US?

Hello! We have purchased many Sonos products while living in the EU. We are moving back to the US soon, can we buy replacement cords for the units that have detachable cords? can we just use a plug adaptor for the rest? We have Play:5's, the small ones, the playbar, the bridge... Would be great if we can confirm we can use it all in the US. We love our Sonos! Thank you!

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7 years ago
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andrianteContributor I
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Can I use a Play:5 to send audio from my ceiling mounted projector to a Playbar, 10 meters away, wirelessly?

I have a big living room with a ceiling mounted projector, all the way in the back. It projects a 300 inch image on a large wall roughly 10 meters away. I was thinking about mounting a Play:5 speaker next to the projector it and connect the the two. Then I was hoping I could get the Play:5 to send the sound, wirelessly to a Playbar which I would have on the floor by the wall where the image is projected. (10 meters) I have great wireless connectivity in my place. Will this setup work?

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7 years ago
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JamescoContributor I
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TV - Sonos - AV Receiver

Hi All! I was hoping someone could help me! I'm planning on buying a Connect for my AV receiver (Onkyo HT-S3705 home cinema set). Imagine i am watching television, can i use Sonos as a "remote" for the audio? So basically i want my AV connect to Sonos and then not use the remote of the AV + change the channels of my AV if i want to switch between listining music or watching television.

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MlbcraContributor I
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No optical sound input on my Panasonic plasma

Is there a way for me to use a Sonos playbar with my Panasonic 7H58PH10UKA plasma monitor (it has no speakers). It is absent an optical audio input. It has 2 HDMI slots. Currently one is connected to the cable DVR box and the other to my wireless BluRay dvd. The TV has a slot for component audio in. It also has pne slot for PC input with serial and audio in pin for stereo plug. Of course, I'm interested in a solution that would give me the best sound. Thanks for your help.

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Tom SchrieferContributor I
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Compatability of Playbar with Pioneer Elite

I can't get the Playbar to work with my digital audio out on my Pioneer Elite, PRO-1140HD. Any suggestions?

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cristoContributor I
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Sonos Sub : enable/disable effect on playbar

Hi all, I just move my home theater system to a dedicated room so I purchased a playbar for my TV room. I only bought the playbar as a first step to see how much bass it produces before eventually buy the Sub. For regular TV use, the sound is great and the bass level is perfect but adding a sub would help from time to time (music, watching movies on TV). However, I have the impression that adding a sub would make the bass level to loud all the time so I would enable it only when needed. I understood that adding a sub to a playbar "takes out" all low frequencies from the playbar and direct them to the sub only. My question is : when the sub is switched on/off in the sonos controller app, does it impact the bass level on the playbar itself like if the sub is paired or not ? Thanks for your shares

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Steve9728Contributor I
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Sonos volume level on TVs

How do you see the volume level of the sonos playbar on you tv

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maltContributor I
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Outdoor playbar use

We just had our backyard landscaped to make it usable, and I'm looking into making a backyard theater. I am not planning on making a 5.1 (or better) system to start, as this setup won't be permanent and I don't feel like setting up multiple speakers each time. So I was looking into using a playbar to run the audio solo, as we could then set it up for music with our in-home sonos system to also enjoy music outside when we're not watching a movie. I don't mind taking out a single speaker (even if large) each time we want to listen to music. I'd run the theater sound direct from a roku, which has an optical out. So in two areas I am wondering how well that would work - 1) playbar audio alone for an outdoor theater (again, not expecting greatness, just basic audio) and 2) as the playbar won't be plugged in all the time. I figured I'd have to remember to plug it in before doing any upgrades, which is not a big deal. I could also just plug it in on the inside if it's not being used outsi

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Greig.RoseContributor I
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Playbar sound cuts out

I've had my playbar four a couple of years. It's connected directly to my TV using the optical cable. Recently the sound has started cutting out. I either have to reset the playbar or disconnect and reconnect the optical cable. Sometimes I only need to change channel and the sound comes back, which made me think it was my cable set top box, but I've swapped the cable box for my other cable boxes and I have the same issue. When I put sound back to TV speakers, it does not cut out. Sometimes there is a little bit of a crackle to the sound before it cuts out. Any ideas?

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Martin HubredContributor II
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Sonos Playbar on pc

Can I use a Sonos Playbar on a pc with the optical cable if I convert it to a aux cable, and get all the sound from Netflix or something like that?

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David LKHContributor I
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Surround sound without PLAYBAR/BASE

Hi, is it possible to setup a surround sound with a PLAY3 and 2x PLAY1? Or do you specifically need a PLAYBAR/PLAYBASE? I own 1 of each and am looking to repurpose and group them (plus one more) with my Apple TV so that I can switch to the Homepod and airplay 2 when it comes out. Thanks, Dave

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wywy-at-homeContributor I
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Can I have 2 sets of (PlayBars+Sub) for 2 sets of TV at home?

Hi, If I have 2 living rooms. Each living room have its TV. Can I have 2 sets of (PlayBars+Sub)? 1 set of Playbar+Sub for 1 TV? Thanks!

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Reventon85Avid Contributor I
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PLAYBASE Stereo VS. Dolby Digital 5.1

My Sony TV setup allows all sources on HDMI to pass through DD 5.1 to my standalone playbase connected by optical to the TV. I can verify its receiving this on the About Section. My question is more out of curiosity and what other people have noticed with a similar standalone playbar or playbase, would it make more sense to just set the TV to PCM and get a stereo signal or keep the 5.1 that i imagine is simulating as best as possible. I do notice the stereo seems fuller sounding but lacks some sense of expanse if that makes sense? Can anyone else share their thoughts/opinions? thanks,

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