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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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      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      December 25, 2017
      Just curious, what is reference level for a subwoofer in an average size room? And how does a Sonos SUB measure up to that number? Can you link to where this data exists? Thanks!
      Bruce
      Lees23
      Contributor II
      December 25, 2017
      Just curious, what is reference level for a subwoofer in an average size room? And how does a Sonos SUB measure up to that number? Can you link to where this data exists? Thanks!

      http://www.acousticfrontiers.com/2013314thx-reference-level/

      https://www.soundandvision.com/content/review-sonos-sub-page-2

      Looks like rolloff starts at 50hz. I am not criticizing the sub, it serves a purpose and I have 2 rooms with Playbar 5.1 setups. My point here is that there could be added benefit from having a second sub.
      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      December 25, 2017
      Thanks for the links. I'll run off and read them now.
      Bruce
      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      December 25, 2017
      Wait, am I misunderstanding? The first article talks about THX certified data. As far as I'm aware, Sonos is not THX certified, and has never claimed to be. In fact, to quote from the Sound & Vision's Bottom Line: "For a plug’n’play compact subwoofer, the Sub does one hell of a job and looks great doing it. What’s more, Sonos did a spectacular job of integrated it with the existing Sonos interface. It’s a very, very welcome and necessary addition to the Sonos line."

      Are you looking for a THX reference system?
      Bruce
      Lees23
      Contributor II
      December 26, 2017
      Wait, am I misunderstanding? The first article talks about THX certified data. As far as I'm aware, Sonos is not THX certified, and has never claimed to be. In fact, to quote from the Sound & Vision's Bottom Line: "For a plug’n’play compact subwoofer, the Sub does one hell of a job and looks great doing it. What’s more, Sonos did a spectacular job of integrated it with the existing Sonos interface. It’s a very, very welcome and necessary addition to the Sonos line."

      Are you looking for a THX reference system?

      You miss this part of my post?

      Looks like rolloff starts at 50hz. I am not criticizing the sub, it serves a purpose and I have 2 rooms with Playbar 5.1 setups. My point here is that there could be added benefit from having a second sub.
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