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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

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Sam2016Contributor I
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Alternatives to Playbar

I have sonos system Connect-AMP wired to four Yamaha ceiling speakers. I want to buy Theatre sound system to our TV. What I gathered that I need to buy sound bar to connect to the TV. I also understand that SONOS Playbar is the most comparable system so I can: 1- Listen to TV sound through playbar as well as our 4 ceiling speakers. 2- Play SONOS Music on both existing speakers and new sound bar. So my question: What are the alternatives to SONOS Playbar? I can see many cheaper but good quality sound bars , but what I don't know is their connectivity to SONOS System and whether they can replace sonos PLaybar. Anyone can give me an advice please? Trying to catch up on Christmas sale!

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7 years ago
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Lieven_1Contributor I
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How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV ?

How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV (temporary) ? I go through the configuration wizard for connecting playbar, but it asks to connect to TV.

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7 years ago
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louishaContributor I
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SonosZP Bar

I really hope its ok to ask this question and here and that someone (anyone) can help me. I'm not very good with technical things which is why i need all the help you are willing to offer. I share my internet code with a few of my neighours which i honestly don't mind doing . But recently SonosZP and Chromcast have been appearing in my new device section on my IP page. Ever since these appeared my Internet seems to be very very slow and was wondering if the above devices are the culprits . It was working fine before but just lately it has slowed right down . I contacted my internet provider and they said there were no reported faults in my area. I just wanted to make sure it was my suspicions before i mention anything to my neighbours and change my code ( Hope all that makes sense) Thank you to anyone that can me . I really appricate it

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7 years ago
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Roy ColdrickTrending Lyricist I
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Dolby atmos

We are looking for a new TV ( 4K) soon and want to ensure I can use it successfully with the Playbar . I know that BT Sport (UK) will / are now supporting Dolby Atmos and I know there has been some discussion on this Forum but it is unclear to me what the true situation is. I know that when I choose my Tv I must ensure it produces Dolby 5.1. If I get BT Sport in 4K the sound will be Atmos. How will this play on a Playbar? Will i simply get a reduced ( compared to full Atmos) quality sound or will it not produce sound at all? Is it likely that Sonos could add that functionality with an update or have I bought into a dead end.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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scotclimberContributor I
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Samsung 8 series 8000 class volume not working

I know this seems to be pretty much covered but i have tried every option presented and not one is working. I bought the TV yesterday and have exhausted all avenues. Updated Sonos app looked everywhere online and only the "standard" remote does volume but this also does the tv at the same time it's starting to drive me mad:@ Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated Ta!

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7 years ago
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alphapilgrimContributor I
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How good is the optical cable included with playbar?

How good(quality of sound/transfer) is the optical cable included with playbar as compared to something like an audioquest cinnamon optical cable? Thanks in advance! (https://www.amazon.com/Audioquest-Cinnamon-TosLink-Full-Size/dp/B006MZHA3C)[Cable]

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7 years ago
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Matus1Contributor II
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Sonos and Oppo

I know that this question has been asked in one form or another in the forums, I think that I am messing up one or more settings. But, despite the research, I still do not have it working and need advice. I have the following equipment: - Oppo UDP-203 - Samsung UN55KS8500 - Sonos Playbar The setup is Oppo --> HDMI --> TV --> Optical --> Playbar. The Playbar produces 5.1 Dolby Digital sound when the TV source is cable or streaming. The ABOUT in the app says "Dolby Digital 5.1" (Although, I have yet to hear the rear channels, I have no idea how to assure a source producing sound on all channels in order to test this.) The Playbar produces no sound whatsoever when the source is the Oppo. The ABOUT in the app says "Silence" is the input. (The TV is supposed to pass through signals.) To test, I temporarily connected the optical that was from the TV into the Oppo and did not get a sound. What is the proper setting for the Oppo and the TV? I assume that I am messing

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Paulw123
7 years ago
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ArtieFufkinContributor I
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5.1 Surround Sound with Oppo 103 Blu Ray

Hope somebody can help. I have an Oppo 103 blu ray player and want to pass 5.1 to the Playbar. I have an 6 year old Sony TV which doesn't pass through 5.1 via its optical port. I also have a Sky Q box so I've got an optical splitter. I have feeds from the Oppo and the Sky box and then the splitter's output feeds into the Playbar. When I play a blu-ray or DVD-Audio disk on the Oppo, the source on the Sonos app says 'Stereo'. How do I get this to show '5.1 digital'? On a similar note, how would I be able to play SACDs on the Oppo and get 5.1 from the Playbar? My understanding was that I would need an HDMI or Coaxial output, which the Playbar obviously doesn't support. Is there any way of getting 5.1 from SACD disks with my setup? Any help would be really appreciated!

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Paulw123
7 years ago
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Graham WoodContributor I
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Using a RF TV remote with a Playbar

My brand new Samsung RF remote will not control the volume on my Sonos Playbar. Is there any way around this?

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7 years ago
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hlsjrContributor II
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Simple question: is Deezer Elite available to Sonos users in the USA?

Deezer Music Service

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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matthieusimContributor I
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Home Cinema Setup: Can I use a PlayBar and two Play 1's as a Home Cinema setup?

Hi guys, I've got a PlayBar and a Play 1 at home. Currently, only the Playbar is connected to the TV, in the living room. I'm thinking of getting an additional Play 1, and create myself a kind of Home Cinema setup in my Living Room, with the Playbar and both Play 1s. However, this doesn't seem to be a scenario mentioned here: http://www.sonos.com/en-gb/products/wireless-home-cinema. Will it only work if I get an additional sub, or will this work? Thanks!

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7 years ago
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Chuckles70Contributor I
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Playbar 5.1 Trueplay Reviews

Hi there, As a nerd for tinkering with my Sonos setup, the 7.0 Trueplay release for the Playbar has been a joy. I have a playbar + SUB + two Play:1s. The playbar rests below the TV on a stand about 4ft away from the corner of my basement. The SUB is behind the TV stand in the corner. The surrounds face each other behind the seating, they rest about 15ft from the TV stand. The basement has carpet, basic couch and two arm chairs, with 8 foot cielings. However, I am wondering: what kind of a difference I should be noticing in the setup when watching movies or playing videogames, after Trueplay? To me, it sounds as if the left and right channels on the Playbar got their volumes increased, creating a more immersive sound stage. The SUB also seems to impact the glass cabinet less, which is about 20 feet away off to the side of my basement corner. These are just my basic observations! I would love to know about other people's before/after reviews of Trueplay on their 5.1 setups.

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7 years ago
Joe140.6
Joe140.6Contributor I
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(Playbar with surround & sub) - volume difference between TV and music inputs

I'm brand new to Sonos, and absolutely love the gear so far! I've also spent much of the last 2 days browsing around all of the information on the Sonos web site and in this community forum, which has taught me a ton! I have one small issue that I'm wondering if there is an easy solution for. I have a playbar with a sub and two play-1's for surround. The playbar is connected to an LG 55LA7400 TV via the optical cable. My issue is that the TV volume is lower than the volume when I play music. When I use the Sonos system with TV, I have to bump the volume up 4 or 5 increments... no big deal... but then when I switch back to music it plays considerably louder than I would like, so I have to quickly turn the volume back down 4 or 5 increments, and hope my wife doesn't yell at me. LOL :) Is there any way to "equalize" the volume of the two different inputs in some way? I looked through the audio settings on my LG TV, but I didn't see anything related to changing the output le

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Joe140.6
7 years ago
nashwan
nashwanAvid Contributor I
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Controlling Sonos Playbar Volume with LG 55EF950V (webOS 2.2) remote

I have a LG 55EF950V TV with wand remote (the TV is running webOS 2.2.0-1317). I would like to control the Sonos Playbar's volumne using the TV's "wand" remote (this runs over RF rather than IR). Has anyone managed to do this successfully on webOS 2.2? (I have seen some others post about this before with LG's wand but following others suggestions does not work).

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7 years ago
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KendogContributor I
asked in Home theater

Multiple Sonos Subwoofers

Is it possible to connect more than one Sonos Subwoofer to a single Sonos surround system?

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7 years ago
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ComplexworldContributor I
asked in Home theater

Only one HDMI returns sound via Playbar

Hi, I installed my Playbar today and as it turns out only HDMI 2 returns sound via the playbar. All other devices (not on HDMI 2 don't. If I switch a device to HDMI 2 that device works. Is someone also experiencing the same problem or maybe has a suggestion or fix? Thanks!

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Stuart_W
7 years ago
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davedaveContributor I
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Playbar Location and Orientation on Mantle

Hi, I've been searching but haven't found a good answer to this topic... I'm going to be mounting a TV above a fireplace (you will be slightly looking up when sitting) and I was going to put my playbar on the mantle. Which orientation should the playbar have, vertical or horizontal? Horizontal seems to suggest sound shooting at an upward angle toward the ceiling and vertical will be shooting downward toward the feet of the watcher. Also, I know 4+ inches is required if mounting vertical but if it sits on the mantle, is this required? Thanks, Dave

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EnlsidesContributor I
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Using play 5 as a rear center speaker for surround sound

I recently just purchased a play bar and two play 1 and just I I have a playbar and two play 1's and just ordered a sub and got my play 5 in today and was wondering if there is going to be an update so I can add my play 5 to my surround sound as a rear center speaker instead of having to just group it with my surround sound

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Chris
7 years ago
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Kim_4Contributor III
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Samsung TV KS (2016) version issues with the Playbar

Firstly, I was able to setup the samsung smart remote with successfully with the playbar, I can turn down/up volume on the playbar with the smart remote - so far so good. The volume control works 100% fine. However, the TV will instantly exit any open application when I use the volume controls. I.E. if I am watching a series through the HBO app and try to adjust the volume with the smart remote, the TV will exit the app and go to cable tv... I have been searching for a way to solve this problem without success... Anyone able to help?

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7 years ago
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Rich J.Contributor I
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Hearing aid accessory

My wife, who's hearing-impaired, uses Widex hearing aids. One of the Widex accessories is called a TV-Dex. It consists of two parts: a base unit that connects to a TV sound system via RCA jacks, and a wireless device she wears on a lanyard that is paired with, and transmits the TV sound signals directly to, her hearing aids. Does anyone have experience or ideas about using this device with the Sonos system? Should it work with a CONNECT? Or will I need to connect the base to a CONNECT:AMP instead? Any thoughts or suggestions much appreciated.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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StogieAvid Contributor I
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Playbar : Lack of stereo separation when playing music

I have a new Playbar, and I'm wondering if it's faulty - I've read and followed all the instructions/ Sonos links about the available settings etc. The playbar is flat on the TV stand with no side obstructions. I've not really played much 5.1 content, but when playing stereo music e.g Spotify there seems to be very little Left-Right separation. I've tried Audio test tones which play frequency sweeps on Left then Right alternately, plus various music which has very clear separation e.g. end of Bohemian Rhapsody where there are guitar sections on each side alternately (not my normal listening but seemed a good test piece:-) If I get my head right up to the Playbar I can just about tell which side the sound is coming from, but it certainly doesn't project into the room - from a normal listening position it sounds like mono. The same source on a pair of Play1's has great separation, so it's not a source issue. I'm wondering whether or not my Playbar could be faulty?.(with 9 speak

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7 years ago
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Nigel_14Contributor II
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Odd symbols displayed when volume changed on Samsung KS800

I have a new Samsung TV and bought a Sonos Sound player, subwoofer and two Play 3's. Very disappointed that they don't really work together. The smart remote cannot control the volume and the regular remote displays two odd symbols instead of a numeric volume level. Before I return the Sonos kit can anyone help? Thanks, Nigel

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7 years ago
hector1
hector1Renowned Listener
posted in Home theater

Can Playbar Blow Out?

My girlfriend accidentally flicked the volume up to max on her iPhone hooked up to my new Playbar. Do I have to worry about this possibly blowing out my playbar if this happens again?&nbsp

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7 years ago
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rgilkesContributor II
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No audio from rear speakers when playing music on Xbox One

Hey All, I have an Xbox One and an Amazon FireTV hooked into ViewHD 3x1 switch (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U8WBOOG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) via HDMI. I have the XBOX set to Bitstream (Dolby Digital), but when I play from apps that I'm assuming aren't 5.1 (Pandora, for example), I only get audio from the Playbar and Sub. No rear speaker audio. What am I doing wrong?

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Chris
7 years ago
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mvanTrending Lyricist I
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mini playbar for smaller TVs

For those with a smaller TV ( < 40inch) would prefer a smaller playbar, dimension and price, in the same manner as Play 1 was introduced for those wanting an entry level music system.

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