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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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Karedor1Contributor II
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Beam (not gen 2] & HD fury Arcana

What settings do I need to set for the Hd Fury Arcana for the Beam (not gen 2)? I know I need to turn on the  Beam setting on the Arcana. What else do I need to change on the settings if any? thankyou

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buzz
2 years ago
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MertzDKContributor I
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Surround stopped working after update

HiI have a system with Arc, Sub3 and two S5 as back speakers. After the latest update, I cannot get it to work together.It is plugged in a Samsung Q80 HDMI /ARC.The back speakers and the Sub dosnt give any sound, it is a very simple sound coming from the Arc.Shall I try to reset the system ?( I dont have many playlist ect in Sonos)Everything is wireless, and I cannot connect it with cables

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2 years ago
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SpeakerNoobContributor I
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Sonos ARC - Everything except TV shows Stereo PCM

For some reason I’m only showing Stereo PCM in the Sonos App on everything except for when I play something straight from my TV.  For example, if I use the AppleTV or PS4 it is Stereo PCM.  If I just play straight from an app on my smart TV it will be 5.1.  I bought this TV in 2014 and the only streaming app it has is Netflix so haven’t been able to see if I can get Dolby Atmos out of it.Is it possible my TV can only receive stereo sound through the HDMI ports?  Seems weird that I can get 5.1 out of the TV, but not if I use an external device.  I’m not opposed to buying a new TV to fix the problem, but I just want to be sure that the TV is actually the problem before I do that.

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2 years ago
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angusgmorrisonContributor I
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2021 samsung frame

so i just bought a 2021 samsung frame and added the arc to my set up.    I have not installed the arc yet as it requires different wiring than playbar.   I m reading everywhere that the arc does not play nicely with the Samsung frame from previous years, can any one comment?   Has this issue been fixed

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2 years ago
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Kole33Contributor I
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Keeping speakers sync’d after turning tv off

I have a Beam for my tv which I also connect other Sonos speakers to for surround sound. Every time I turn my tv off, and then back on, only the Beam stays connected. Is there a way to have all speakers connect when turning on the tv so I don’t need to sync every time? I’m just being lazy, but it would be nice.  Thanks!

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2 years ago
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SpecialAgentKContributor I
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Sonos Arc Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling Effectiveness in this area.

How effective would the upfiring drivers be here? Thanks for any input.  12 or 13 feet at apex

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2 years ago
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WalkerswondersContributor I
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Sonos One Surround stops playing on one speaker

Sonos one speakers set up as surrounds, but one stops playing sound after a few seconds but still shows connected.

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2 years ago
Bluetango
BluetangoContributor I
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Play 1 connected but without sound

Playbar with two play 1 speakers. After reconnecting them one of the play1 has no sound but can control the volume

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Bluetango
2 years ago
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freitagContributor I
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Add B&W 606 S2 to my existing Sonos Amp(with Sonos/sonanxe In-Ceiling speakers)

Hi!!I’ve been a fan of B&W and Sonos. For various reasons, and from the financial perspective. I want to improve the sound of my existing setup, which is the Sonos Amp + Sonos/Sonance In-Ceiling speakers.So I’m thinking if I can add a pair of bookshelf speakers B&W 606 S2 to my existing setup.  Wondering if anyone have tried this?

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2 years ago
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jardanContributor I
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Sony Bravia KE-75XH9096 and KODI passthrough don't play Dolby Atmos

Hi, I have Sony Android TV connected with Sonos Arc by eARC HDMI and TV audio output setup is:Speakers: Audio system A/V sync: on eARC mode: auto Digital audio out: Auto 1 Dolby Digital Plus output: Dolby Digital Plus Pass through mode: AutoKODI audio setup is allow passthrough. But Dolby Atmos movies are played in Dolby Digital Plus 2.0. Do you have some idea? For example Apple TV application plays in Dolby Atmos. 

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KattarContributor I
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New Sonos Arc with non Arc TV port -TV has only HDMI out

I have bought new arc and my TV is 5 year old 75 inch 2K Samsung does not have arc port but has HDMI can use this HDMI using HDFury,ARCANA  eARC adapter does this work  Also is the any known issues on ARCANA  eARC adapter when using with Sonos Arc does it does the same job as new TVs with e ARC outputs 

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2 years ago
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RickLTContributor I
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Beam 2 with Amp and Sonance In-Ceiling

Does anyone know if I can setup a Beam 2 and configure in-ceiling speakers for the down firing Atmos elements (instead of relying on the Beam 2 virtual up-firing ) ?(i’m awaiting installation so apologies if this question has an obvious answer, and i’m using completely incorrect terminology)Thanks

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2 years ago
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Jason TuckerContributor I
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auto volume increase on Playbar

Hi! Playbar connected to Samsung tv. No real issues for several years since new. Suddenly the volume increases to max automatically. Whenever I press almost any button on Samsung remote this happens. I’ve done complete Wi-Fi reset. Tv reset. Remote reset. Playbar reboot and reset. No fix yet. Can anyone help? Thank you!!

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2 years ago
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jimdaven7Contributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 with pair of sonos one

Hi guys, need some advice here. My tv console design is that the tv is in a cupboard  with wooden cupboard doors. So the beam will go into the cupboard. I also place a pair of Sonos one outside the tv console cabinet (on top of cupboard and at the side) so that i can listen to music alone with just the pair of sonos one (with the Beam power off and inside the cabinet. Now my question is as i am setting up the audio for best experience,I shouldn’t use trueplay tuning right? As my beam is always off and cupboard door close whenever i am not watching tv and only listening to audio only? Beam is usually power off with the tv (no tv no beam so cupboard door closed), will the sonos one pair be intelligent enough to know beam is off and adjust the audio accordingly to maximise the speakers potential? CheersJim

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Edgie70
Edgie70Renowned Enthusiast I
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Sonos system & Amazon fire TV box connected via ethernet

Evening all , me again 🤦🏻‍♂️ !! After hours of issues today that started with one surround speaker not connected and couldn't connect it back online I have finally sussed the issue ! Its took hours to get the speaker to connect again ! My Amazon box is connected via ethernet and has been like that for years .I got the Sonos and set it all up only watched sky tvToday I tried the Amazon box , buffering all the time plus couldn't connect speaker .I've disconnected the ethernet cable ( now on WiFi ) and now no buffering ! Speaker has connected straight away too !!! So now I have full surround I plugged ethernet back in the fire box , buffering loads !! Turned off Sonos system, fire box is fine on ethernet !! turn Sonos on and buffering !! now I have fire TV box on WiFi , surrounds connected easily and working , hopefully I won't come down in the morning to one speaker disconnected ! thanks  

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Edgie70
2 years ago
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bluesmanAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Beam and two Sonos One placement

We have a Sonos beam in the lounge, more than pleased with it, but we also have a spare Sonos One and Sonos SL, i see you can connect tem to the beam, but the placment seems to say they need to be behind yor listening/viewing position. Is this definate, as we cant get them into that position, the only way its possible is on brackets high on the rear wall, unfortunatley that is ruled out by the Mrs. it seems a shame to keep the speakers in the cupboard, what would happen with them in front of the viewing point, not near the beam about 4ft away on each side. If this is not possible i will get rid of them. Last question is re a Sonos Sub, is it worth getting a Sub just to use with the Beam. I missed out on getting one from the Sonos Refurbished, they only have white in,im waiting for them to get the black  refurbs in. Any advice appreciated

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KekscastContributor I
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Connect Sonos Playbar with LG 55A9 Magic Remote

I tried to connect my dad‘s new LG A9 with the Sonos Playbar. Unfortunately, I don‘t have the device here, so I can‘t recall the menu steps exactly, but the setup guides that you mostly find for setting up the bar as Philips Soundbar and then connecting to the remote, seem to follow a different version of WebOS than the most current one - so I can‘t exactly follow the tutorials I find online.I managed to get to the point where I go to Settings -> External Devices -> and can then somewhere set up a Soundbar, where I choose Philips. I am then instructed to press a button on the remote and direct it towards the soundbar - however, that button is the Power Button! It‘s not asking me to press the Vol+ button. So naturally, when I press that button the TV just turned off and nothing chaned.I also followed a tutorial where I go to the Sonos App at the abovementioned point - Sonos App then says to hit Vol+, but the TV says to hit the Power Button. When I hit Vol+, nothing happens. When I

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danpolContributor I
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no dts on Playbar

I have audio dts file when I play it it says stereo pcm I have the latest Sonos app

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2 years ago
Edgie70
Edgie70Renowned Enthusiast I
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beam not coming on when cec turned on

Hi , I turn off CEC at night so that we can use the TV speakers ( soaps for the wife ) and when I come down in the morning and turn on CEC it doesn't turn on audio through the bar , I have to go in sound settings and choose hdmi . If CEC is on and I turn it off then put it back on a few minutes later sound comes out of the beam fine , just wondering why if it's left along time it doesn't trigger or wake the beam , thanks 

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Edgie70
2 years ago
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Schr21Contributor I
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Fire stick - projector and beam

Hi there! Just got a Beam. I understand to get sound to it from my fire stick I need to split the signal and send to the projector and then the optical/hdmi converter. I’ve never used an optical cable before and I can’t figure out if the long cable needed should have two different ends (a male/female) or the same end? 

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106rallye
2 years ago
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sebm7Contributor I
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Setting up Sonos arc with projector and Sony tv

Hello All,  First let me apologize if this scenario has been posted before but i cannot seem to find it.  I have a Sony OLED A90J set up with a sonos arc+ sub and surrounds, using the tv apps and directv box and it works great. However in the same room i have a benq projector, on an older bose system, it is also running a an amazon firebox and another mini set top box from direct tv.  What i want to do is get rid of the bose system and someone toggle from tv to projector with both of them taking advantage of the arc + surround. is this possible?  

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IgnazioContributor II
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Advice for support to listen to Dolby Atmos from ARC

Good evening everyone, welcome back and greetings from Rome  I have been a happy owner of the ARC soundbar and the ONE speakers for a few weeks (waiting for the Sub ...) As you know better than me, we have the ability to listen to Dolby Atmos with our ARC.Unfortunately, the various Playstations 4 and 5 do not have the possibility to play this format ...What do you recommend for watching bluray and 4k movies and taking advantage of ARC's dolby atmos?Thanks to everyone as always! 

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Edgie70
Edgie70Renowned Enthusiast I
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hdmi input pcm or bitstream

Hi everyone , my TV setting for hdmi input has pcm or bitstream ,my sky+ hd is connected to my TV via HDMI , sky box is set to Dolby digital .Beam 2 plus surrounds are on hdmi arc , shall I set my TV to pcm or bitstream ? Thanks  

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PkoJoviContributor I
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turn off Sonos Arc

How does the sonos turn of? I can't turn  it off

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2 years ago
Edgie70
Edgie70Renowned Enthusiast I
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couple of issues

Hi all , came downstairs this morning and found that my left surround speaker had disconnected from the beam and other surround and then my Amazon box keeps loosing connection !! I've unplugged the Sonos system and now the Amazon box works fine , that's connected via ethernet . But the left surround speaker is a pain to connect back up , it says it's connected but then doesn't appear in the system , anyone any ideas . 

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James L.
2 years ago
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