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jpenn10
Contributor I
February 10, 2016
Question

Playbar with Multiple Subs

  • February 10, 2016
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Does Sonos plan on updating it's Playbar offering to support multiple (at least 2) Subs? I believe it currently only supports one Sub. I have a Sonos 5.1 configuration (Playbar, 2 Play:1's for rear, and Sub). I have a large room and like good, heavy, and balanced bass so I would like to add another Sub if possible. I just wanted to know if there are any plans to support this configuration? I really enjoy Sonos throughout my home but feel only being able to add one sub to the Playbar is a shortcoming. I am sure there are many other people that have the same request/scenario. If so please chime in. Thanks.
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      Max P
      Max P
      Sonos Employee
      February 11, 2016
      Hi jpenn10, welcome to the community.

      At this time adding 2 Sonos SUBs to a PLAYBAR setup isn't possible nor we have any plans to announce at the time, but thanks for the great suggestion.

      We'll pass on the suggestion for you. Let us know if you have any other questions we can help with.

      Thanks.
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      Chirosono
      Enthusiast II
      February 11, 2016
      What in the world would you need a second sub connected to the playbar for??! Have you even heard the sub?
        Rudhamstile
        Rudhamstile
        Contributor III
        December 17, 2016
        What in the world would you need a second sub connected to the playbar for??! Have you even heard the sub?

        Well why not!? Perhaps he can't get enough of a good thing! Two units would visually balance the room too. When I've just seen a sub at almost half price on eBay, it's got me thinking/ dreaming!
        OrangeAudio
        Contributor I
        February 25, 2017
        Gentleman:
        Are you familiar with a standing wave? The idea of 2 subs in a theater is extremely common...
        Airgetlam
        Airgetlam
        February 27, 2017
        Is that when I get out of my chair and move my hand back and forth in someone's direction?
        Bruce
          Cazualchatter
          Cazualchatter
          Enthusiast I
          March 9, 2017
          Hi jpenn10, welcome to the community.

          At this time adding 2 Sonos SUBs to a PLAYBAR setup isn't possible nor we have any plans to announce at the time, but thanks for the great suggestion.

          We'll pass on the suggestion for you. Let us know if you have any other questions we can help with.

          Thanks.

          Hi Max,
          I have a 5.1 setup and when i loo into the settings menu options, it shows me the Add Sub menu. When i check this option it proceeds to ask me to power on the speaker. I don't have an extra Sub to test the feature, but was wondering if that is an oversight to show an option that does not work? Maybe we need to have smart menus that only show options that work?
          Music + Movies on 2x Play 1s + Sub + Playbar. Amazon Echo Dot + Google Home Mini. Beautiful impulsive music.
          ratty
          ratty
          March 9, 2017
          I have a 5.1 setup and when i loo into the settings menu options, it shows me the Add Sub menu.
          Where? You can always 'Add a Player or SUB' to the system. That's not the same as bonding a SUB to a PLAYBAR (though you could be invited to bond the SUB after it's joined the system).

          In Room Settings => (PLAYBAR's room) you'd see 'Add SUB' if there isn't one bonded; 'Remove SUB' if there already is.
          Cazualchatter
          Cazualchatter
          Enthusiast I
          March 9, 2017


          In Room Settings => (PLAYBAR's room) you'd see 'Add SUB' if there isn't one bonded; 'Remove SUB' if there already is.

          You're right. The menu under the room settings does not show Add Sub.
          Music + Movies on 2x Play 1s + Sub + Playbar. Amazon Echo Dot + Google Home Mini. Beautiful impulsive music.
          ghentcook
          Contributor I
          October 7, 2017
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          Lees23
          Contributor II
          December 24, 2017
          What in the world would you need a second sub connected to the playbar for??! Have you even heard the sub?

          The a single Sonos sub won’t grt anywhere close to reference level in an average sized room. A second sub greatly reduces peaks and nulls that a single sub creates.

          It seems like this would be a pretty simple software addition.. not sure why Sonos is resistant to doing it.
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