Contributor I

Sonos 5.1 Setup Worth It?

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I recently purchased the Playbar and sub and have been happy with it so far. I’m contemplating purchasing 2 Play 1’s to set up as a 5.1 system but am wondering hoping for some input on those of you that have went this route. Is it worth it?

I mostly use my system for Netflix, Movies streamed from Apple TV, and DirectTV broadcasts. I have a Sony x850e if that weighs in at all with what audio channels it transmits in. I just don’t want to spend the money on Play 1’s to have very little broadcast in true 5.1 surround.

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Kumar

I think a 1 pair added for surround effects will be more worthwhile for music play when using Full mode to provide room filling music. So I would add them if the set up is also extensively used for music play, where the value for money is more audible.

For just TV, what you have is very decent short of going down the AVR + wired speakers 5.1 route.

D33p5t3r

Collaborator II

If you mostly watch Netflix and Apple TV, then I think it's a great investment. If the rears are too low, you can go into the settings and lift them up a bit. The end shootout in Episode 1 of The Punisher is a fantastic demo scene to show off your system.

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Gerard_3

Trending Lyricist I

Definitely worth it. You have already done the heavy lifting in investing in the playbar and the sub.

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Zalez907

Lyricist I

I agree and now if you check Best Buy for some good deals. Sale price plus open box leaving room to purchase extended warranty if you like! I returned some I because I bought too many. Ended up exchanging some for a pair of Sonos Ones (on sale). The only issue I had with not really hearing surrounds was while watching TV via my cable company’s TIVO DVR.

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AtterKing

Prodigy I

I have a similar set up. Mine is the x850D and combined with the Apple TV it's superb. The Apple TV handles 5.1 brilliantly with the Sonos 5.1 system and converts pretty much anything thrown at it. I also have a Plex server and the Android TV system, along with a Fire TV I had for a while, both struggled with some conversions. You're already deep into the cost with a Playbar & Sub, so you'd be foolish not to add a couple of Play 1's.

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TannerG

Lyricist I

Amazon Prime has the Play:1 for less than $140. Totally worth it.

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davidkelly05Author

Contributor I

Thanks everyone. I think you’ve successfully convinced me!

Flare

Prominent Collaborator I

Hi,

Now I’m sold on the 5.1 Upgrade!

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PlayDoh72

I would wait on buying anything new right now. This last update screwed everyone up. In fact, the last couple updates have caused a lot of problems for many users including myself. Technical support has been disappointing (to say the least). Up until recently, I have two rooms set up for 5:1 and love it; it is (was) worth the purchase; however, I would keep checking the community posts before making another purchase.

Flare

Prominent Collaborator I

Thank you for the update. Not planning on the 5.1 Upgrade just yet as I have just invested in a sub for my Play5 pair.

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