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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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earplugsContributor I
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Playbase and LG Magic remote

Another completely random and inexplicable fail. Have had a Sonos Playbase for about three years now. It’s been set up under the LG Oled TV all that time and has worked fine – remote paired (eventually) and all functioned as expected. However, suddenly, the remote will no longer control the TV’s volume. I’ve searched everywhere for similar issues, but to no avail. I thought a simple workaround would be to unpair the remote and set it up again, but instructions on how to do that are impossible to come by. There’s nothing in the LG audio settings or Sonos app that has changed, nor anything that seems likely to solve the issue.I’ve tried the classic unplug, wait and reboot method. Again, nothing. So I’m forced to use the TV’s internal speaker, not what I expected when I spent 800 euros on a Playbase. Any suggestions gratefully received.

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buzz
3 years ago
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TenengContributor I
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Sonos Arc + 2 One SLs + Connect amp 2 and 3rd party active sub

Hi, I have an arc and 2 One SLs (a surround setup), can I add a connect amp and 3rd party active sub to get 5.1.2, for both Music and TV (TV connected to ARC)?Thanks

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Airgetlam
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mamaflossContributor I
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My surround sound has stopped working and won't reconnect with Arc and Sub

I have had surround sound set up and working in conjunction with my Arc and Sub for 10 months. Over the last few days it has stopped working. My app is up to date, all my equipment is up to date. I have reset and rebooted both Sonos 1 speakers. I have rebooted my wifi (nothing else has a problem with wifi). I get two messages, depending on where I am in the rebooting process:There was a problem adding your surrounds. Check the network connection and make sure your products are powered on (done)Your left surround is unavailable. You can add a new surround or remove the existing one (have tried both).The Arc, and both Sonos 1 speakers all work independently of each other, just not as a surround.Please help! 

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RvembarContributor I
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my beam bar started with new humming noise when i am connected to any streaming service.

I need help. My beam connected to Samsung TV using either ARC or optical adapter started making humming noise that increases in intensity as the volume is increased. I submitted a diagnostic report 183645054. Please help.

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3 years ago
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RyanBLContributor I
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feature request move surround sound

Hello dear support I read lots of comments about beeing abke to make move souroundsound avble. I understand when unbonding and bondong it takes lots of tome and configuration. However i've seen this is wanted by a big part of the community so my question, is this matter on the timeline from sonos to develop?Apprechiate the answer thanks and have a good dayKind regardsRyan B

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Mosey_BContributor I
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Can I use the beam through wifi through the arc

The house set up i’m moving into allows me to see my  75 inch t.v in the living room 22 feet away in my bed(while the doors are open)I’m hoping to get an arc and a beam, Have the arc connected to the t.v, and then use the beam through wifi so I can still have more immersive sound in my bedroom while watching tv, Plus also have speakers in different rooms for music. Is it possible to do this? Can you turn the Arc volume down, have the beam in the same room(in the app) and then turn the beam up to have more efficient and quieter sound in the bedroom while watching a movie, youtube, tv and gaming. 

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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BlueSunsetContributor I
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cannot set amp as surround for arc on wifi. can amp be used as surrounds when amp and arc are wifi ?

I have an arc, with a sub bonded. Works fine via WiFi.  I added an Amp, also on WiFi and tried to bond it as surrounds to the arc via WiFi. It would not work after many attempts to bind as surrounds.The amp is less than 8 feet away from the arc.  (Note that I had two OneSL used as surrounds via WiFi with the arc and it worked fine  but I need to use the in ceiling speakers  )Then I  wired the amp, not the arc. I was able to get it to bond, with a warning that the arc should also be wired, but I ignored it and it successfully bonded. However there seemed to be little to no sound coming from the amp speakers. (This might be a bug I imagine - or the warning is really an error outright that should stop the binding. )So I then wired the arc and the sub too, then rebonded the amp as a surround. Now all is working , but everything is wired ( I disabled WiFi on amp, sub and arc  after it all worked wired to try to avoid stp problems in my network which is Ubiquiti ). I would really prefer not

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Corry P
3 years ago
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LoelsteinContributor I
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sonos playbar to appletv 4k to projector - no optical audio

I am struggling mightily to figure out how to get audio to my new home theatre setup.   My old setup worked perfectly.  I hardline connected an old Gen appletv to the playbar via digital optical.  The playbar grouped wirelessly with my play 1 speakers and my sub.  I hardline connected my Apple TV to my hdmi wireless transmitter which sent the video image up to my projector.   The issue with my new setup is that the new appletv does not include digital optical.  So I do not know how to get sound to run through my Sonos speakers.  I upgraded to the new Apple TV because I’m using YouTube tv streaming service.  Do you have any solutions to this problem? Video Source -AppleTV 4k  Audio Sonos PLAYBAR  Play 1 (left)Play 1 (rightSub Wireless Video ConnectionNyrius Aries Home HDMI Digital Wireless Transmitter & Receiver ProjectorBenQ HT2050a projector mounted to the ceiling  Streaming Service YouTube TV Thank you,Loel

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mchorn64Trending Lyricist I
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ARC disconnects from SUB and Surrounds when TV is turned on

I’m have a problem with a Sonos ARC, it disconnects from the Sub and Surrounds when the audio input becomes active (TV, BD Player turned on).  It will reconnect to the Sub and Surrounds after all Sonos components are power cycled.  It will stay connected to the Sub and Surrounds as long as the audio input stays active, but if the audio input becomes inactive and then active again it disconnects from the Sub and Surrounds.  It does not matter if I use eArc or the optical audio from my TV or directly from a BD player.  The only thing that seams to fix the problem is to wire all the Sonos components together.  But it’s not an RF interference problem because once I get the ARC, Sub and Surround to work when the TV is on, they keep working until the TV is turned off and then back on.  I didn’t have a problem a month ago but there was a firmware upgrade I think broke the system.  My setup has to be wireless to separate the surrounds.  Does anyone have a fix?

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3 years ago
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Johnny7hzContributor I
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arc + 2 sonos one sl rear surround + 2 ones as front stereo pair

i have an arc and 2 one sl for rear i also have 2 stereo pair ones on the front i was wondering if it can be added to the arc as in guess 7.1 i was told is not available but would it be some day as a software update? as of now i use it as sync but the volume is only through the app so it can be at the same level if use it through the tv only the arc and surrounds functions is there any setup to control them synced through the tv remote as the arc and its surrounds?

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golfingaryContributor I
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sonos beam and speakers

i have a sonos beam. want to add two speakers for left and right stereo. what speakers to use and how do they connect to the beam??

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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GolfRAkrapovicContributor I
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LG C1 + Sonos Playbar: Connection between Magic Remote and LG C1 disappears each time I turn the TV off

Hello I guess I found a new software issue with the LG C1 in relation to the Sonos Playbar. Let me explain:At first, I’ve set the Sonos Playbar up to work with the LG C1, by following the instructions. Also, I used the Sonos App to connect my LG Magic Remote with the Playbar. So far so good.The problem is, that each time I turn the TV off, the connection between the LG Magic Remote and the Playbar disappears. For example: If I try to turn the volume up, a “Mute” symbol appears on my LG C1. Also at this moment, the Playbar doesn’t react to the Magic Remote anymore. The only way, I can make it work again, is by going to the TV settings and when I click on “Sound” I change the settings from “Optical out” to “TV Speakers” and then back to “Optical Out”. Suddenly, I can turn the volume up and down again, but only for this “Session”until I turn the TV off again. I’ve conacted Sonos and LG support yesterday. They both took notes of this issue, but apparently, I am the first one who is having

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3 years ago
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JamesttcContributor I
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Huge different: Spotify via Sonos App V.S. Spotify app on TV

Hi, Setup: TV connected to Arc + 2x Sonos 1 + Sub  I compared the sound via Spotify app on TV V.S. Spotify Sonos app. I noticed a huge difference.  Spotify app on TV: more bass, vocal is majorly coming from Arc Spotify Sonos app: bass is more balance, vocal is from surrounding sound (2x Sonos 1) I set the music playback = Full in Sonos app.  The TV is outputting PCM while streaming Spotify app, but I believe the Spotify Sonos is using PCM too.I personally prefer the sound using Spotify Sonos app. So, it is a bit annoying that I have to switch to my phone every time I listen to Spotify. Anyone knows why there is a huge difference of sound experience? Thanks

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Airgetlam
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GGFlashContributor I
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Tivo Remote volume with Sonos Beam

My Tivo Edge remote (attached to a LG OLED55G1PUA) is programmed using a Denon code (no Sonos codes are listed on Tivo). Having followed the Sonos pairing instructions, the MUTE button functions on the Tivo remote and but not the volume up or down. Any suggestions? Thanks. 

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markoc79Contributor I
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Home theatre Question

HiI currently have two Play:1’s in my living room that are paired for music.  I like the idea of getting a Playbase and using them as a home theatre setup (I know it is discontinued, but I can still find them online).  I’m using the S1 app.Some questions if I may -If i pair them as rear speakers with the playbase, can I still use them as general speakers for music through the app (as I do now with the paired Play:1’s) Presume in use, I turn on the TV and then the Sonos and they then work together? when I turn off the TV I then also turn off the Sonos?Anything to watch out for?ThanksMark 

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SpinDoktorContributor I
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Sonos Arc (1x) + Sonos Five (1x) + Sonos One (2x) - for a surround sound setup

Hello -I was thinking of buying a Sonos Arc (1x) and combining it with two Sonos One speakers (2x) (for rear surround - already own this pair) and also buying a Sonos Five (1x) as a center speaker (+ using it for dual use with my turntable). Do you think this setup would make sense? I understand that with the Arc and Five both being in the center (Arc right below my TV mounted on the wall + Five on the media console table below it) it might be redundant? Thanks a lot for reading and your help!

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ProMilesContributor I
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Sonos Arc Bass problem

Hi,i‘ve got a new Sonos ARC, Sonos SL and Sonos Sub (Gen. 3) setup.With this, i‘ve got problems with some Apple Music Dolby Atmos Tracks on the connected Apple TV.The Bass seems to be to high. It sounds like a bass with an overdriven volume, but the problem is on low volume too.In tracks like „The Weeknd - Binding Lights“ the problem is very strong.TruePlay is activated and I have tried a few settings like loudness with the same result.In the sleepingroom, i‘ve got a Sonos Beam.I am more impressed from this sound!The Sonos Beam has a better Sourround experience (without sourround speakers, but a smaller room) and the bass is more clear.All firmwares are up to date.Reading all the good things about the Arc. Is mine defect?Greetings from HamburgSebastian

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PierreyvesContributor I
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home theater with fives and symfonisk

HiI recently buy a pair or Fives for music and home theater. For an immersive expérience, i buy a pair of Symfonisk to put them in surround but how ?! Do i need a beam or playbar or arc ?! But in this case, my fives are useless ! 🥵thanks for your help  

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Drew22Contributor I
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arc

I am buying an ark to provide soundfor my television. Well I also be able to use it to play music withmy other Sonos one speakers?  

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iPuzzled1Contributor II
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Left rear surround is quiet…or right rear is loud??

Not sure if this is a new problem or if I just noticed it.The left rear surround One SL is much more quiet than the right. Or maybe the right is louder. Either way…it makes me feel like I have hearing loss in my left ear when watching a movie because of the unbalanced volume in the surround speakers.I’ve retuned trueplay, and removed the rear speakers from the surround system then re-added them and retuned trueplay and it has not fixed the problem.I submitted diagnostics: 1027529887Looks like I’m not the only one with this problem, but haven’t seen a good solution beyond skipping trueplay and setting everything up manually…but the audio quality sucks compared to trueplay. 

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BBuncky2Contributor I
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Feature Request: Support 7.1 Home Theater Sound With Arc

I am writing this merely to add another voice to the crowd requesting 7.1 surround support added to the Sonos Arc.  I already use 5.1, but would like to have a full 7.1 setup, at least. That’s all, thank you.

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3 years ago
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mjodotcomContributor I
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Sonos One SL Different Product Packaging??

I just picked up a pair of Sonos One SLs from Best Buy to use as surrounds for my Arc and they arrived at my home in different product boxes - one black, one white. I couldn’t find much about this online besides one or two Reddit threads that said this was a “minor” product update where the unit is now more power efficient and the packaging more sustainable. Should I be concerned enough about having two different hardware revision units to ask for a replacement, or does it really not matter at all and they will play just fine with each other and give the same performance? Not sure how much under the hood ACTUALLY changed…TYIA!

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Booterbear1Contributor I
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Surround problem, some things work some dont

I have read over 30 different support articles, and only 1 person seemed to have the same problem which lead to no help and the customer replacing there tv and giving up on the surround setting and switching to stereo, I have the main bar, sub, and 2 back speakers, all set up in app and attached as surrounds… output setup as Dolby 5.1, things like commercials and music use the surrounds, but actually watching tv or throwing on a movie surrounds stop working and sometimes will be on but extremely quiet and distorted…. Please help 

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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Mcp8189Contributor I
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LG tv Arc via HDMI loud

I have an LG Nano9091 75” with an arc. Lately when turning it on it blasts my Arc att full volume! If I turn off the tv and do it a second time it goes to 0volume. Not sure if LG did an update. But the issue still happens. Should I lean toward the LG or the arc for the issue?

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Ron PanasonicContributor I
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4.1 Setup with architectural speakers

Hi All, Question for the forum about a 4.1 system with two amps powering passive architectural speakers (sonance). In our family room we will have this setup, with the two fronts (and phantom center) in wall around the TV. The rear surrounds will either be ceiling or in wall surrounds.  I know the rear AMP will be effectively a slave to the front AMP, but would it make any difference to hook up both ceiling and in-wall to the “slave” AMP? I expect it may muddy the surround, but haven’t seen anything on this. In short, would using 6 passive speakers in a 4.1 set-up (with 4 in the rear/surround) add anything or actually detract? many thanks. 

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Corry P
3 years ago
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