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Contributor I
Jul 6, 2017 5:16 AM UTC
Question

Surround sound without PLAYBAR/BASE

Hi, is it possible to setup a surround sound with a PLAY3 and 2x PLAY1? Or do you specifically need a PLAYBAR/PLAYBASE?

I own 1 of each and am looking to repurpose and group them (plus one more) with my Apple TV so that I can switch to the Homepod and airplay 2 when it comes out.

Thanks,
Dave
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Prodigy I
Jul 6, 2017 8:01 AM UTC
You need a PlayBar or PlayBase at the minimum. Those are the only two equipment pieces that decode surround sound.
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Trending Lyricist I
Jul 6, 2017 9:48 AM UTC
In Addition to what HighEndMusic said, you can only use a pair of Play 1s or 3s as surround speakers(rear), if you decided to have a playbar or playbase which is the one connected on your TV
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David LKHAuthor
Contributor I
Jul 6, 2017 3:00 PM UTC
Ah bummer. Thanks for clarifying that for me.
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Virtuoso
Sep 10, 2017 8:52 AM UTC
You won't be disappointed with the Playbar, it's an excellent bit of kit!.
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