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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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LightmasterContributor I
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in ceiling surround speakers

I have a whole house music systems with 4 different groups (living/kitchen, entryway, master and backyard), currently controlled on Crestron.  In the living room I have 6 speakers in the ceiling and two in the kitchen in the same group.  The control hub/amps? are in in a closet near the entrance of the house.  The living room is near the back of the house about 25ft away.  Is it possible to make those ceiling speakers in the living room as surrounds along with an arc soundbar and subwoofer for a tv in the living room?  I assume I’d need some sonos amps, but as far as wiring currently is it even possible without having to run new wires. Thanks in advance.

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3 years ago
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PK101Avid Contributor I
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New TV with Sound Upscaling

Hi All I have a Sonos Beam (Gen1) and a Sony TV. (But I don't run the full Sub and Surround sound configuration). I'm happy enough with this and Movies play back through it really well.However most standard TV is transmitted as basic Stereo or Dolby 5.1 which is obviously has a much lower effect for general playback. Recently the Sony TV developed a fault and as it is still in warranty Sony will be replacing with an upgrade.They will be replacing with the below upgrade.https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-50x90j/specificationsOne of the features is Sound upscaling which is all good stuff and will try and increase the sound quality from Stereo to 5.1 and so on and so on.Im a little concerned however this benefit wont be passed to the soundbar and lost along the way does anyone have any experience with sound upscaling and the resulting output.Again not looking for excellence just any improvement.. :)KrPaul

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3 years ago
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Tp10000Contributor II
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strange interaction Apple TV app, Sonos Arc, Android TV

I have a TCL Android TV with the Apple TV app installed, and a Sonos Arc connected to the HDMI-ARC on the TV (not an e-arc connector)some movies play fine, but others have no sound. If I start the movie playing, then unplug the Sonos from the mains power, sound starts playing from the TV speakers. I then plug the Sonos back in to power, it boots up, sound pauses, then sound starts playing via the Sonos - perfect lip-sync, Sonos app reports Dolby digital 5.1, or Dolby atmos (DD+), whatever the movie is, no further issues. I can pause the movie, rewind it, still the sound works fine.Movies in plain stereo always work fine without needing to unplug, but so do some movies with atmos or 5.1., it seems to be totally random which work and which don’t.if I unplug and re plug the Sonos before I open the Apple TV app, or when it is at the Home Screen, this doesn’t work - the movie has to be actually playing for the reboot trick to work. Change the movie, and again no sound, I have to go through

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Corry P
3 years ago
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Chandler1Contributor I
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Airplay Password for the Beam

I recently bought a set of Sonos SL speakers to use as a set of Surrounds to use with my Sonos Beam (connected ARC to a LG C1 TV). Using my iPhone or iPad, I use to be able to airdrop to the Beam speaker from the Apple Music App. After adding these as Surround speakers to the Beam it is now asking for an Airplay Password for the Beam. I tried the Sonos password and it does not work. What password is it asking for or how do I correct this?

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3 years ago
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PapaPolaContributor I
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Sonos Beam Arc Connection to Samsung Not Working

First, I’m having the same issue as several others including ‘uclamba2001’, which is super frustrating.  You can’t reply to those posts, so I have to create a brand new one.My Beam stopped playing TV sound after working fine for well over a year.  I tried all the possible steps including restarts, resets, (3) different HDMI cables (yes, incl. brand new), etc.The HDMI Arc shows the Sonos imagery on screen (so yes, the connection is there), but doesn’t play sound through the TV.  I can play music through the app (so yes, the speaker works), but not via TV so my entire home theater system is essentially defunct based on the Beam’s failure. I didn’t plan on trashing a $1,400 investment, but it seems like I’m out of options.Good luck to the rest of you. 

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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drwpreds123Contributor I
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Arc- volume level?

So I have a new Arc connected to Sony A80J. Just curious what you guys have to turn your volume up to in normal viewing (TV/Apple TV/ streaming apps, etc)I have to turn the volume up to at least 40-50 when I am watching regular directv programming, and when watching anything on Apple TV or the internal streaming apps (Netflix/Amazon, etc) I have to turn it up to at least 50. Same for movies and shows on Itunes.I wouldn’t say it is a real problem, everything still sounds good, but I was just surprised at having to turn it up so high and wanted to see if that was normal..

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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drwpreds123Contributor I
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Sonos Arc- Dolby Atmos vs Dolby Atmos (DD+)

I have a new Arc connected to the eArc HDMI port on my Sony A80J. I have an Apple TV 4K. On my TV- when I have the passthrough setting turned on, and I watch an ATMOS program on my Apple TV, the sonos app shows “DOLBY ATMOS”. If I turn the passthrough off, the Sonos app reports atmos programming as “DOLBY ATMOS (DD+)” Am I actually getting different sound here? If there is I can’t really tell. Is there really a difference when the sonos reports DOLBY ATMOS vs DOLBY ATMOS (DD+)?

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LmcmahonContributor I
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what type system really have?

What do I really have here. Have the Play Bar and Two of the SL Ones. Was looking for a home theater type system to replace an older Bose 5.1 system.thanks 

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FunnyhappensContributor I
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Volume Problem

I am able to sync the Fios remote to control the volume though the Sonos Beam when I am watching Fios cable TV.  When I switch over to an app (Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max) the Fios remote doesn’t work to control the volume.  The Sony/TV a remote doesn’t work for the volume either.  How do I get one remote to control everything?

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Corry P
3 years ago
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speabodyAvid Contributor I
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Setup Directions: BenQ TH671ST + AMP + Chromecast

I have a BenQ TH671ST 1080p projector installed into my ceiling. I currently have an audio cord running from the projector to a less than optimal sound bar that isn't stereo. I have a Sonos AMP powering two outdoor speakers. I also want to power all my streaming through my Chromecast or Fire Stick. With this setup, is there a way to get great STEREO audio, with no lag, to either two Sonos speakers and/or a Sonos Sound Bar? What do I need to accomplish this and to set this up?

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Corry P
3 years ago
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RyanC1384Contributor I
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Great Room Fix

I have a Sonos Amp connected to 4 Sonos in wall architecture speakers in our living area. They sound amazing when playing music in the entire house. The problem is, the 4 speakers are pretty high up the wall, because we have an open floor plan. When watching TV the sound isn't great. Anyone have a recommendation on what we could do for better sound lower in the room when watching TV?I don't think we could add an Arc or Beam to the Amp and other 4 speakers. Any other options?

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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JamielavContributor I
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turning off sonos Amp hdmi arc

Hi allI’ve recently set up a new amp with existing in ceiling speakers and it works great. I’ve also connected the amp to a 2018 LG OLED via hdmi arc which pushes the sound out through the in ceiling speakers - also great.The issue I have it switching off the amp to return to playing the tv via a sky soundbox (also conducted to the tv via hdmi). This seems impossible to do, other than by physically unplugging the amp from the arc hdmi port on the tv.  I only occasionally play the tv through the in ceiling speakers but it would be nice to find a slicker solution than the above workaround.I have seen similar posts without a solution from a couple of years ago so I thought perhaps someone might now have found a fix.cheers.

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woodapAvid Contributor I
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one od symfonisk surround speakers intermittently breaking up when in surround mode but plays music fine if set up as an individual speaker in same position

As per title. When playing music with my beam and 2 simfonisk speakers in surround mode the right rear surround intermittently breaks up/cuts out. it works fine as an individual speaker in the same position. I have submitted diagnostics in case helps anyone from Sonos identify the issue. Thanks for any advice/thoughts. 

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3 years ago
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AlpinaTomContributor I
asked in Home theater
subwoofer audio level feature now missing

Hi, I noticed that the settings menu has changed for my tv setup. I used to be able to adjust music level and tv level separately for the subwoofer. On the surround audio the 2 options are there still but for subwoofer it’s one level adjustment for both which is mildly irritating! Anybody able to shed light on it? Thanks in advance 

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dpg50000Enthusiast II
posted in Home theater
Has anyone managed to return kit from the UK successfully recently?

I’m in the UK and trying to return a Beam to Sonos in Poland via UPS.Sonos’s 3rd party Returns partner (ivytech) supply you with a pre-paid shipping label and customs invoice (of which you print 3 copies for UPS and attach to the parcel).I’ve attempted this twice (with a new shipping label second time) and both times, UPS have rejected it at the export scan stage, saying “clearance information required” and just returned it to me.Both times, the customs invoice * 3 have been on the package in clear Documents Enclosed wallets. The first rejection was apparently due to the pre-filled invoice having an inadequate description. Indeed, it was blank. So, when the second set of documents came from IvyTech, I amended the invoice to clearly describe the goods and added the relevant UK commodity code for export.I’m not the only one having the issue -  Sonos support have been utterly useless, closing my cases when clearly not resolved, giving me a different case number each time I contact them et

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Marc_11Contributor II
asked in Home theater
Playbar with a pair of One SL

Hi community,  3 questions:i would like to know -- if i group a pair of One SL with a Playbar (not as surrounds), will i be able to use Sonos 2 app for the group?Is the Playbar become AirPlay2 because it is grouped with One SL that are Airplay2?When it will be time to watch TV, is the pair of One SL that are always grouped will play automatically or only the Playbar will play by default? What i was told is that when one item of a group is Gen2, the entire group will play as a Gen2.Is it right?Thanks  

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buzz
3 years ago
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laantsContributor I
asked in Home theater
Must Unplug/Replug HDMI to ARC Every Time I Turn On TV - Beam, LG CX

Every single time I turn on my LG CX tv it resets to internal speakers. If I go into the TV settings and switch to ARC for audio out I get no sound. The only work around is to unplug the hdmi cable and plug it back in every single time I want to use the Beam soundbar with my CX. I can’t seem to find this exact scenario on other topics. Things I have tried:Updating TVUpdating SoundbarDisabling/Enabling EARCAdjusting Audio Group DelayAdjusting TV AutoplayAdjusting TV Dialog Sync Currently using original, provided HDMI cable from Sonos.

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GandTDrinkerContributor I
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Any chance Sonos will connect to my TV someday?

How does it look for streaming my TV to my stereo Sonos speaker pair? Can we get an upgrade out in the near term?

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melvimbe
3 years ago
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Kelvin_MTrending Lyricist I
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Low or No Atmos Height Effect From Arc

Hi guys,I am getting very little or no Atmos height effects from my Arc. The Arc is 6.5 feet from my ceiling and I'm seated at about 6+ feet away from the Arc. I have done Truplay as well. I don't even feel Atmos in the front stage as well. The Arc is seated on the TV console about 2 feet off the floor. There is nothing blocking the Arc speakers.I have tried raising the Arc from it's rear and front about an inch but I don't hear any improvement. The dealer told me to get the Arc checked out at the service centre but I doubt it's faulty. I am able to hear the pink noise from the Atmos 5.1.2 test clip but the audio is distinctly coming from the front. It does not seem to be bouncing off the ceiling.Besides that the Arc is a solid upgrade from my Klipsch Cinema 600. Any advise or help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers,Kelvin from Singapore

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Corry P
3 years ago
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MSC WooferContributor I
posted in Home theater
Subwoofer now works AFTER Support told me it was Junk 11 months ago

Eleven months ago my Sonos Subwoofer stopped working.  After spending hours trying to fix it as well as quality time with Support I was told that the speaker had a hardware issue and was toast.  So I unplugged the woofer and put it in the closet.In the mean time Sonos then tried to sell me a new Subwoofer. Fast forward 11 months, to cleaning out my closet…Plug the Subwoofer and was alerted there was a software update and it FIXED the “junk” speaker. Why hasn't Sonos contacted all the folks with this issue to tell them there was a SW fix?How many people got rid of their “Junk” speakers and bought new ones?Sonos does not have an answer. This unacceptable in my opinion 

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And_SContributor I
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Connecting Sonos ONE SL to TV

Hello,I bought a column by Sonos One Sl. How can I get sound to this speaker from Sony XR-65X90J TV?Until now, I have not succeeded (Thanks in advance for your consultation.Andrey

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schoondoggyCollaborator II
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Sonos Amp Surround

I have used the Amp connected to a TV via HDMI to act as the front of a surround system, left, right and phantom center channel, sub out and support Sonos speakers as rear surrounds.With the Amp set up in this configuration, running a powered sub from the sub out port, is that sub receiving the actual decoded subwoofer channel from Dolby, basically the .1 of 5.1 or does the Amp just use its crossover to feed low frequency from the left and right channels to the sub out port as it would in a stereo set up?Likewise, is the phantom center channel derived/created from the decoded center channel of Dolby 5.1 or is it purely simulated from the left and right channels?   

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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MystahContributor II
posted in Home theater
eARC and Sonos Beam (gen 2)

Hi, If i use my Sonos Beam (gen 2) + SUB to my eARC on the newest Samsung premium tv, should i go for PCM or Dolby then? /M

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jgatie
3 years ago
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MystahContributor II
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Playstation 5 and Sonos Beam (2nd edition)

Hi,I have read so many different answers so here is my question: I got the new Beam with Dolby Atmos + SUB and i wonder how to setup my PS5 with it.I have HDMI from my Samsung Q85R arc to the Sonos Beam and from my PS5 to Samsung Q85R HDMI port 1.Which settings i choose for the best sound?TV, Soundbar or AV reciever?PCM, Dolby or DTS?My second question is when i shall choose Dolby Digital+ on my Samsung Q85R audio settings it jumps back to PCM but with Dolby Atmos setting active, is that normal? /Marco

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MissionspartaEnthusiast II
posted in Home theater
Sonos Arc - Getting Dolby Digital

While this is ahppenig with a Sonos arc, I'm pretty sure it is a tv/fire cube issue but was hoping someone !ight have an idea here:I have to unplug the supplying device's hdmi cable (fire cube tv) Everytime in order to get Dolby. When I first try to watch a movie or show, I only get PCM as an option (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc is greyed out) on my tv, but if I plug the HDMI cable going into the tv from the fire tv and replug it back in, it switches from pcm to Dolby digital. I have to do this every single time. I've already swapped that HDMI cable out. This is just using ARC. I have ordered an HDFury Arcana, but because of all the supply issues that won't be in until sometime in January. ​​​​​​Any ideas or advice is greatly appreciated

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