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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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Cazualchatter
CazualchatterEnthusiast I
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Ideal sitting distance for 5.1 surround system

I have a Playbar + Sub + 2 Play 1s setup and maybe moving to a new house. As we plan the move, i wanted to make sure we get the best ambient setup for our Home Theater. What kind of distances are recommended for the Playbar. How far can the person be from the Playbar to hear good quality sound? The Play 1s are placed in the rear and mounted on Sanus WSS2 stands. I know that all houses vary in dimensions and acoustics, however If some of you can share your setups and experiences it will help me plan better

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ratty
7 years ago
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TaiifuunContributor I
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Plasma TV pioneer pdp436pe no sound

I bought used plasma pioneer tv without original speakers, therefor i plug my own one speaker in the tv back, where is plus and minus plug in. Problem is that, when i play xbox sound from speaker comes out, all is good, but when i watch tv channels sound didn't comes out. where is the problem?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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p19rusContributor I
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Playbar issues with Sony Bravia 55SD8505

I'm experiencing sound dropouts between my Sonos Playbar and my new Sony TV. I used to have a Samsung TV and had no problems so I'm confident it's an issue between the TV and the Sonos system. Would appreciate some help/feedback as I've invested a lot of money in the system so far and it's disappointing.

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Ryan S
7 years ago
timroswell
timroswellAvid Contributor I
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Playbase vs Playbar & Sub

Current using a PlayBar with my tv set. Was thinking about getting the sub for it too. But then I see a new product, Playbase. Since its the same price as the sub, would I be better off getting the Playbase then buying the sub for the Playbar? Which would offer better performance?

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7 years ago
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jeffweContributor I
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Audio dropout on Tivo 30 second skip with Dolby Digital enabled

Equipment: - Tivo Premiere HD - Sony XBR 65X850D TV - Sonos Playbar - Sonos Sub - Sonos S1 [two] Issue: If Tivo has Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound enabled the sound drops out for a few seconds [2-3?] when a 30 second skip forward is pressed. This happens *every* time the 30s skip is used. Actually, the sound drops out, then comes back momentarily, then drops out again for a very brief moment, then returns OK until the next time 30s skip is pressed I have worked around this by switching the Tivo output from Dolby to PCM - but I would prefer Dolby obviously. Any help? Known issue? Thanks, Jeff

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7 years ago
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AndyHutchContributor II
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Playbar makes 2 loud popping noises when I turn off my PS4 (& new PS4 pro)

When I set my original PS4 (and new PS4 Pro) to dolby digital for 5.1 sound I find that when i turn off my PS4 (and now the Pro which has replaced it) I get several loud popping noises from the speaker when the PS is fully off. I find that if I set the PS to the 1st audio option (stereo) I don't get this fault but when I revert PS4 setting to dolby digital (not DTS) I get the popping noise again when PS4 is powered down. Have spent 90 mins with Sonos tech support who are being helpful and trying to resolve (submitted 2 diagnostic tests etc). I should point out that when the PS4 is set to dolby digital the sound etc is perfectly fine in every respect its only an issue on PS4 power down. I did find the playbar made a popping noise last night after unpausing Sky Q but this appears to be a one off incident I can;t replicate Has anyone else had this problem or know why the playbar does this ?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
samuelward
samuelwardAvid Contributor I
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Samsung TV pass through optical 5.1 output

Hi, Does anyone know if the Samsung UE60KS7000 will output 5.1 audio through the optical cable from external sources such as an Apple TV, Xbox or Sky Q? All of the above are HDMI into the tv, with the TV optical output straight into the playbar. I'm thinking of upgrading my TV as above and upgrading to 5.1 by adding a pair of play ones, but only if my new TV can support 5.1 through the playbar I already own.

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samuelward
7 years ago
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jishi_1Avid Contributor I
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Regroup player when Autoplay line-in stops

I often feel frustrated that the Autoplay feature breaks my zone-grouping. I think that it would be an improvement if the player would regroup itself to the previous group as a member. Today it works like this: Lets say you have 3 players grouped, and playing. Player1, Player2 and Player3. If you have autoplay enabled on Player3, signal on the line-in would detach the player from the group, and start playing line-in. If the line-in stops, the player would still be on the line-in, but in a STOPPED state. I would rather see it working like this: Player1-3 is in a group. Player3 switches to line-in, and adjust it's volume to the preset. Line-in stops, Player3 should regroup with the other zones, and restore it to the volume previously set. If the group-zone is playing, so should the Player3. If not, it will be silent, but it will be grouped as it was before the line-in kicked in. I had a discussion about this in the forum a few months ago, http://forums.sonos.com/showthread

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7 years ago
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ImprovNeilContributor I
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Playbar Surround, PS4 & Blu-ray. 7.1 DTS to 5.1?

I have a Playbar, Sub and 2 Play 1s set up in as my surround system. My tv is a LG Smart TV and I also have a PS4. The PS4 is connected to my TV via HDMI and an optical cable runs from my TV to the Playbar. To date I have not had any issues with my configuration and get a 5.1 signal when gaming on the PS4 and also when watching Netflix via an app on the LG TV. Today I sat down to watch a Blu-ray for the first time via the PS4. The Blu-ray disc did not have 5.1 sound in English, but instead offered 7.1 DTS sound. However my Sonos is picking up the sound in Stereo only. (Verified via the "About My Sonos System" menu item on the Sonos remote.) I tried switching from Linear PCM to Bitstream and it then picked up no audio at all. I tried connecting the optical cable direct from the Playbar to the PS4 and fiddling with settings yet the blu-ray audio was still only being picked up as Stereo. Is this a limitation of the Sonos system or can I configure the it someway to conv

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7 years ago
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Sandeep KhannaContributor I
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New Playbar Release Any Indication ?

I bought Play 5 three years ago with objective to expand to home theatre. Its time to buy Playbar, however holding off my purchase for the new release specially HDMI ARC connectivity. tempted dramatically with Bose 300 series which suits my purpose. Some indications on release will assist my itch

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7 years ago
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Steve_201Contributor I
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Playbar Optical S/PDIF Audio PC Connection

Hi, I am looking buy a Playbar & connect it to my media centre PC with S/PDIF optical audio output. Can you please advise if the Playbar is compatible with PC digital optical audio? Thanks, Stvee

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7 years ago
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maddogg2216Contributor I
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Playbar to PC

I got a Sonos Playbar today and all my media is played through my PC. I don't use my TV default audio for anything. Is there a way to connect my Playbar to my PC or maybe my PC to my TV so I can use my soundbar. I know if I stream the audio there's going to be delay and I'm trying to avoid that. IS there any solutions to this issue or am I SOL?

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7 years ago
ramkqa
ramkqaContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos with 8 Polk Audio In-Ceiling Speakers (TCi60i)

My new Home wired with 8 Polk Audio In-Ceiling Speakers (TCi60i) 2 Family room, 2 kitchen, 2 dining & 2 second floor and I want to play music in all ceiling speakers. Also want to doo Zone 1 and Zone 2 Also if I am watching movie on TV , how can I have surround sound with Sonos Play bar

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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kdkroneContributor I
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Problem with Playbar IR receiver port

After 2+ years, we decided to see if there was any difference in the sound between a flat and upright position of the Playbar. While we discovered no great difference, we did find that the IR receiver on the side could be activated by our Charter controller from over 25 feet, but the receiver on the top was only responsive at about 8' or closer. Has anyone found a similar issue? Is this a known issue or just likely hardware failure? Thanks, Ken K

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Andy B
7 years ago
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RugbyReneContributor II
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How to play Dolby Atmos

Hi there, I recently bought the 4K version of Oblivion and try to play it through a Panasonic DMP UB900. Unfortunately no sound came out. All other non-atoms movies play. My question is how can I get audio out? Will the playbar play Dolby Atmos?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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KoyaanisContributor I
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Using the app as a TV audio receiver no latency headphone jack

Hello all. Brand new to Sonos so forgive the ignorance. So far just the play bar and the sub (primarily because we are moving into a shoebox apartment in NY). Which brings me to the question: Can my wife and I independently use our iPhones to listen to TV audio through headphones via the app? I've been going crazy trying to find a solution for listening to the TV via earbuds as my wife and I both hate on ear headphones. Yes, I know bluetooth aptx units, but at least right now bluetooth has a latency of some 40ms, which will drive me insane. I'm a filmmaker and notice any off sync immediately. RF headphones like the Sennheiser 120s have extremely low latency, but they're on ear phones (too claustrophobic). The RF earbuds all seem to be stethoscope style (with a weighted control knob pulling them down). There's a set of truly inear wifi buds from KOSS (the Stiva), but they're $500 and KOSS has always been crap and they claim a 3 hour battery, but it's likely more like half that.

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7 years ago
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PMGAContributor I
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Create surround sound with Connect thru HiFi amp to speakers?

I have a PlayBar and 2 Play1s and have set up surround for films, but taking it down to use the Play1s elsewhere for music seems to take ages. So instead of ditching my old Warfdales, I'd like to use my Connect through the hifi to the old speakers. I already do this ok just as part of my Sonos network for music. The Connect talks to my router by ethernet and uses tape in/out on the hifi amp. I also have to use a Boost, but I doubt that's relevant here. Is this likely to work? Do I need a special set-up procedure as is apparently required if using a Connect:Amp?

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MikeV
7 years ago
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David_149Contributor I
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How do I connect my iphone via bluetooth to the playbar?

I want to connect my iphone six to the playbar so I can play music from youtube through my sonos system? Moderator note: We updated this article in October 2023 with new information below.No, the Sonos Playbar cannot be used as a Bluetooth speaker. If the device providing the source material is Airplay 2 compatible, this may be a solution for you. A tutorial for this can be found here: Using Airplay 2 on Sonos.If you want to use Bluetooth on Sonos, we have the Sonos Move, Move 2, Era 100, Era 300 and the smaller, more portable Sonos Roam. Please see here for more details on the Sonos Move. And here for more details on Sonos Roam.We have a guide that talks you through the  different uses of our products and describes which products have which functionalities. Click here to read that topic: “Which Sonos speakers are right for me?”A complete list of products can be found here: Use Bluetooth on Sonos 

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7 years ago
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User815854Contributor I
posted in Home theater

No sound from TV on playbar

I'm unable to hear sound from my TV through the playbar, I've changed the optical cable, the Ethernet cable and tried changing the channel. I can hear music via Spotify and through Internet radio but nothing through the TV.

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7 years ago
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etgeary
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Hoe to "unbundle" Playbar

I'm sure this question has been asked many times before. I truly appreciate the help and patience community members show, but I do find it difficult to maneuver in "search". I recently added a Playbar to a room with 2X Play 1's and Sub. I'm loving the TV experience,but the Music was was MUCH more enjoyable without the Playbar. Is there an easy way to uncouple the Playbar from the room? Thanks!

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7 years ago
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cuzic4nContributor I
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Tivo & Sonos Playbar & Samsung TV w/o ability to turn off internal speakers

My Samsung LED 60in TV does not support external speakers and therefore does not have the menu option to turn off the internal speakers. I have confirmed with Samsung support that I can't flash the firmware or do anything to get them disabled.  I have the Sonos playbar connected via ethernet cable to router and I have the playbar going optically to the Tivo Roamio because my TV doesn't have optical port just HDMI ports. Thus, after setting up my Sonos Playbar with my Tivo Roamio and Samsung TV I have the following issues... When I change the volume via my Tivo remote, I have to use my iPad/iPhone Sonos app if I don't want the TV volume to go up/down. When I use the Tivo remote like I normally would, the Sonos Playbar and Samsung TV volume go up/down. Thus, I am still getting Samsung TV sound. Not horrible but not ideal. Also when I turn the TV off, I have to press mute as well on the tivo remote in order for the playbar to go quiet since it is plugged

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7 years ago
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QazxsweContributor I
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Surround Sound with odd shaped room

I have a Playbar and 2 x 1's as surrounds. My sofa is in front of the TV/Playbar and the rear left Play 1 is behind me in the corner of the room but the rear right is quite some distance away (ie I'm not in the centre of the system) How can I increase the volume on the right hand side speaker to make up for the difference in distance?

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ratty
7 years ago
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StargazerphilContributor I
asked in Home theater

Playbar and Virgin Media Tivo remote.

Volume control ok but will not operate the mute feature.

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Tom B
7 years ago
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DuncanMContributor I
posted in Home theater

Mounting playbar higher than 2 inches above a TV

Hi, I have a large TV that is slightly tilted downwards, meaning that the top of the TV is 6.5" away from the wall. If I mount my playbar on the top, just 2" above the TV makes me think a lot of the sound would get trapped behind the screen. Does anyone have a recommendation for how much higher I should go? The playbar has to be mounted above, as if it was underneath, it'd be within range of (and therefore eventually destroyed) by my daughter.

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7 years ago
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CloverbankContributor I
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Multiple TV's

Do I require a playbar for each TV ?

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7 years ago
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