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Moderator note:  This article was updated in December 2024. Looking for information on Sonos home theater setups? Find answers about surroun...
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McOcasoContributor I
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Sonos Arc SL Connecting audio headphones

I have headphones for my existing TV that come t via a standard red/white audio cables how do I connect it to the Sonos Arc SL while watching TV

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Optimal speaker setup for home cinema

I have an Arc soundbar connected to a Sub and 2 Sonos Ones... but I don't know if I should replace the Sonos Ones with two Five speakers that I have in another room to improve the sound experience of the system, or if the Fives would actually be redundant or wasted in that system... and if that's the case, it would be best to buy two Era 300s for that TV room audio system... what do you think? A. Leave Arc + Sub + 2 OnesB. Use Arc + Sub + 2 FivesC. Use Arc + Sub + buy 2 Era 300

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Tom MekeContributor I
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vertraging Sonos5

Hoi, ik heb onlangs een Sonos5 gekocht wanneer ik die toch eens samen met de home cinema laat spelen (muziek) dan heeft de 5 een vertraging. Krijg in die weg? Moderator Edit - Translation by Google: Hi, I recently bought a Sonos5 and when I play it together with the home cinema (music), the 5 has a delay. Get in that way?

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BobbyBaxter09Contributor II
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Sonos Hell - some tips

Folks .. I've just spent almost a week sorting out my Sonos system and resolving issues. Some of this info might help someone. Especially if you don't have time to read 100's of articles online. Ironic I know!I initially had S1 and S2 setups. S1 - 2 x Play 5's as a stereo pairS2 - Playbar + Gen 1 Sub + 2 x Play:1'sIssue 1 - never managed to connect both Play1's as rear surrounds Playlists not able to share between S1 & S2Fed up with latest S2 app .. appalling!Decided to downgrade everything to S1Tip 1: Sonos says to reset every speaker BUT instructions say to hold join button until flashing red & white etcWent round in circles until one time when I held it longer until I got green flashing lights .. then it worked as expected.Tip2: (Should maybe be Tip 1)Keep your S2 app so you can downgrade to S1 .. (same holding join button much longer trick also helped with this.)Tip3: Gave up with using Rear surrounds so now using Play1's as a stereo pair in the main TV Room group. Tip4: mo

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AntonSianContributor I
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Arc Ultra and Era 300 setup

Hey everyone, I have a question…Can you have 2 era 300 at the front next to the Arc and have 2 x era 300’s at the rear along with two Subs?

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TV_BradContributor I
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Bass sounds better without the Sub 4?

I just bought the Ultimate Immersive Set with the Arc Ultra, pair of Era 300s and the Sub 4. When I toggle the sub on/off through the app, the bass actually sounds better and fuller with it off. I’ve confirmed the sub is actually turning on/off when I toggle from the app. I've seen some review videos where they talk about not really needing the sub with the Arc Ultra and others saying two subs make a nice improvement, but does Sonos really expect me to pay another $800 for a 2nd sub? It doesn't make any sense to me. Anyone else have a similar experience?

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When setup new home theater my speaker are all in different systems.

I purchased a Sonos Beam and Era 100 speaker combo as well as a Sonos Mini Sub.  I did the initial setup for each speaker through the app but now the app put the Beam under Living room system 1, the Mini Sub under Living room system 2, and the two Era speakers under Living room system 3.  They are not working together when I watch a movie.  How do I combine the 3 Living room systems so they all work together?

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GustafSöderströmContributor I
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connecting to TV iFfalcon

Hi! How can I Connect my Sonos Beam and Sub to my new TV iFFalcon?

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dealmakerContributor II
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LG C1 OLED - Atmos not working with Sonos Arc

I see there have been several users with the same problems as me on this. The option to use Atmos is Greyed out on the Sound options of my LG C1 TV,Does the C1 not support Atmos ??  My output is set to HDMI ARC and the DTV settings sets to Auto. 

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Dr. JoeContributor I
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Hearing voices better

We are older and have trouble hearing when individuals are speaking.  What could I do to correct this?Would adding surround speakers help this?   Thanks.

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ezj211Contributor I
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Beam 1

Beam Gen 1 arrive DOA, has anyone else received product DOA for Certified Refurbished Products 

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MiclenContributor I
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is sonos compatible with samsung professional displays ?

I would like to connect my SONOS ARC ultra to a Samsung QH75C professional display. The HDMI Input 3 on the display is marked with ARC but the connection to the ARC Ultra (with original cable) failed. The option in the sound settings to pass-through the HDMI-Input to an external device with ARC is not possible. All systems are uptaded. What is the problem ?

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TurnNburnContributor I
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Adjusting volume for paired devices with

I have our built in Sonos speakers and Sonos arc as a pair on our LG tv and paired in the Sonos app. However, when I adjust the volume with the remote, it only adjusts one of the components (not only one or the other, it fluctuates which one it controls based on which one I maybe last touched in the pair). Mind you they are paired together. How can I fix this?

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AndyP99Contributor II
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Is optical or HDMI better for sonos beam connection to TV

Ive just bought a new LG c4 tv and connected my sonos beam.  what is the best cable to use, optical or HDMI?  Im currently using optical, but the LG controller wont adjustbthe volume and i feel like the sound quality should be better.

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JasonG75Contributor I
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Sonos One X2 for Fronts With Beam?

So I'm using my Beam as my primary front channel. I'm wondering if I'm able to use two One speakers along with my Beam for a front setup? Just have the Beam for voices, while the two One's for all other sounds? I'm also using a Sonos subwoofer.  Thank you in advance!

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João285Contributor I
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stable green on sorround one + one SL with bean

Sonos Bean connected LG tv through hdmi arc and I connected surround composed by Sonos one Sonos one SL but both column stay with stable green led and have no sound. Also can’t do truepay. 

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dzik0nContributor II
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How to connect Sonos Beam (Gen1) to Monitor

Hello.I have Sonos Beam (Gen 1) and Gigabyte M28U monitor.I havePC connected through Display Port Macbook Pro M2 connected through USB-C port.Monitor has KVM switch built-in, no ARC/eARC HDMI ports.How can I connect this soundbar to the monitor so it will switch between these devices? What I should buy and how to wire it?Unfortunately, using AirPlay is not an option as I cannot have this big latency.

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erokContributor I
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Control a Playbar and Era with single remote

I have a Sonos Playbar and a pair of Era 100’s.  I want the Era’s to play the same audio that the Playbar is playing and I don’t want to set them up as surrounds.  This is so I don’t have to have the Playbar as loud due to audio traveling in my house.Is there a way to group those three speakers together such that I don’t have to go into the app each time I want to watch TV or listen to music and pair them together?  Also, my TV remote will only change the volume of the Playbar and not the Era speakers.I just want to be able to use the one remote and control all three speakers without having to touch the app. Thank you, in advance, for all of the help! -eric

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aliabiContributor I
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Sonos ARC Ultra + Sony XR-65A83L + Apple TV : No ATMOS!

Hello,I can’t get Dolby Atmos from Sonos ARC Ultra neither via Sony TV XR-65A83L, via Apple TV 4K 2023 (supporting dolby vision and atmos), nor from PS5.I tried several settings but it is always showing PCM Compressed 5.1 on the Sonos app except in PS5 gaming (I forced option to Atmos but does not work for Media app only games)I tried different service as well, HBO, Prime, … with latest movies 4K Atmos but it does not work.The eARC HDMI entry is connected to the Sonos Arc Ultra. The PS5 to HDMI 4 supporting ALLM.The Apple TV 4k is connected to HDMI2 (HDCP 2.3).I need some help / advice.Thanks in advance,Abi

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Flo_EuropaContributor I
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Home theater with 6 channels : how do it ?

Hello everybody;I am using my Sonos equipment to create a Home Theater. I would have liked to use the following equipment :Sonos Arc Ultra : above the screen ((fixed to the wall above the screen : using the Sonos mount)) Sonos OneSL x2 : one located on the middle of the right wall and one located on the middle of the left wall Sonos Era 300 : located at the rear left and rear right; behind the armchairs Sonos Sub G4 : I don't really know where to put it. Below the screen? Next to the chairs? Behind the chairs? And I can add a Sonos Sub G3 so the bass is better distributed. So there would be 1 Sonos Sub on the right and 1 Sonos Sub on the left but I don't know where to put them.I tried this setup. But it doesn't seem to work. The sound is not like in a Home Theater. For example: Imagine someone is talking while being 1 meter behind you and 3 meters to the right. The speaker on the right wall + the speaker behind the chair on the right do not create a sound coming from the right rear. Ca

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TurnNburnContributor I
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One EARC Port but need more to have sonos amp and sound bar set up. What is the solution?

We have a LG TV with only one eARC port. We had a sonos amp installed for ceiling speakers and recently purchased the sonos ARC soundbar.How would I connect the soundbar knowing I do not have another eARC HDMI port to connect it to? 

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StephanT99Contributor I
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Sonos Arc vs Playbar

I have a Playbar, Sub Gen 1 and two Play:1's, my 5.1 surround is gorgeous, the Playbar however is technically obsolete. I do not know if replacing the Playbar with a Sonos Arc will be worth its salt, apart from the fact that I get Atmos. I get airplay through my Apple TV and I have a subscription on Apple Music, so no problem with that. My TV, however, does not support Atmos, but Dolby Vision is splendid.

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thebiggiebuContributor I
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Size of external boxes of Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc Ultra

I want to know what is the size and weight of the package of the Ultimate Immersive Set with Arc Ultra. I need this information for delivery

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DaveymoContributor I
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Play 1’s - surrounds

I have 2 Play 1 speakers and a Beam. We have recently changed our room round and I cannot use the Play 1’s as rear speakers. Can I use them as front speakers in conjunction with my Beam?Thank you. 

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CigarXOContributor II
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Positioning Era 300s on side wall?

New home, open floorplan, not ideal for rear position of Era 300.  Joining Arc and Sub4 under 85” Samsung in front of room.  I’d like to place Era 300s on stands beside the primary listening position, realizing speakers project to sides, that would be mid-surround and rear as well as ceiling 8’.  See positions A as desired.  B is textbook, but not doable.  C is 15’ away on back wall across dinner table.  What do you think? Can the technology of the 300s and TrueTune still produce an effect worthy of the prices?  Thank you!  ( I primarily watch sports and action movies.) 

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