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Sonos and surround sound

  • December 26, 2021
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Hi,

I have the following components:

  • Sonos Arc and Sub (Gen 3)
  • Latest LG TV with all the bells and whistles
  • Latest Marantz Integrated amp with all the bells and whistles
  • Two front full range speakers (non-powered)
  • Two rear surround speakers (non-powered)

I would like to use the above to listen/watch from various sources connected to the integrated amp while using the Sonos Arc and Sub in a 5.1 arrangement (Sonos Arc as the center channel).

What is the best way to set this up? Should I connect eArc from the amp to Arc while driving the other speakers with the amp? Would that do the trick? Do I need to buy other Sonos devices?

 

Best answer by GuitarSuperstar

You need a Sonos Amp to power the two surround speakers. You will then add/bond the Amp as surrounds to the Arc in the Sonos app. The Arc/Sub/Amp setup will give you a 5.1.2 home theater setup. But unfortunately the Marantz and two front speakers cannot be included in this setup. Also, the Arc cannot be used as a center channel speaker.

If you want the Marantz and two front speakers to be included in your Sonos ecosystem, you can  connect a Sonos Port to the Marantz. This would allow you to group all your speakers together when playing music.

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    • GuitarSuperstar
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    • December 26, 2021

    You need a Sonos Amp to power the two surround speakers. You will then add/bond the Amp as surrounds to the Arc in the Sonos app. The Arc/Sub/Amp setup will give you a 5.1.2 home theater setup. But unfortunately the Marantz and two front speakers cannot be included in this setup. Also, the Arc cannot be used as a center channel speaker.

    If you want the Marantz and two front speakers to be included in your Sonos ecosystem, you can  connect a Sonos Port to the Marantz. This would allow you to group all your speakers together when playing music.

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    • Kopoly
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    • December 26, 2021

    Thank you  @GuitarSuperstar  for your response.

    I’m not sure I quite understand the last paragraph. If I buy a port ONLY, would that allow me to use the front and the effect speakers in 5.1? I’m not clear what I need to do to use all four non-powered speakers.

     

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    • jgatie
    • December 26, 2021

    Thank you  @GuitarSuperstar  for your response.

    I’m not sure I quite understand the last paragraph. If I buy a port ONLY, would that allow me to use the front and the effect speakers in 5.1? I’m not clear what I need to do to use all four non-powered speakers.

     

    There is no way to use separate speakers, Sonos or otherwise, as front left/right with an Arc or Beam as center.  The Arc and Beam are soundbars, which include the left/center/right speakers in a single unit.

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