What is the best way to configure so that the Sonos can provide surround from all of them?
Use a home theater controller, run the devices into it, and then the HDMI outputs of the home theater controller to the AMPS?
Or, possible to run both the cable box and Apple TV to different TV HDMI inputs, and then the TV audio signal to the Sonos?
Do the Amps have to be wired to ethernet to allow for surround sound (front and rear) with the Sonace architectural speakers?
I'm trying to find any guide published by Sonos on how to use 2 Amps to create 4.1 (virtual 5.1) surround. I got a verbal run through on the phone with them which was not in high detail.
Thanks!
What is the best way to configure so that the Sonos can provide surround from all of them?
Use a home theater controller, run the devices into it, and then the HDMI outputs of the home theater controller to the AMPS?
Or, possible to run both the cable box and Apple TV to different TV HDMI inputs, and then the TV audio signal to the Sonos?
You should do the latter, assuming your TV is capable of generating and passing Dolby Digital 5.1 This is what Sonos is designed for and the only way you will get sound from your smart TV apps. Using the HDMI-ARC functionality if it's available on the TV.
Do the Amps have to be wired to ethernet to allow for surround sound (front and rear) with the Sonace architectural speakers?
No.
I'm trying to find any guide published by Sonos on how to use 2 Amps to create 4.1 (virtual 5.1) surround. I got a verbal run through on the phone with them which was not in high detail.
You'll setup the 1st amp (front) following the setup process with the amp. For the second amp (rear) follow instructions in the link.
https://support.sonos.com/s/article/2237?language=en_US
The article needs to be updated a bit, since it doesn't specifically say that you can use a Sonos amp for front speakers, but it is a supportted configuration.
The amp you're using for the front speakers must be connected (HDMI-ARC or optical) to the source (usually TV). The other will not be connected to the source. The two amps do not need to be connected to each other, as they will communicate wirelessly.
Random side note : It would be really nice if you could connect the rear speakers amp to the source, with the front speaker sent wirelessly to the other amp. That would be a great option for projector sense. But alas, not possible.
Physically I can do either.
Physically I can do either.
Yes, that is what I was trying to say.
If it helps, you could compare the AMP running the front speakers to a Sonos Beam, Playbar or Playbase.
This is what you connect to your tv and this will be your TV-zone or what you decide to call it.
Once that is set up, you can add rear speakers and a subwoofer. The rear speakers can be another AMP, a set of Play:1’s, 5’s etc. Once paired as rear-speakers, these will not function as separate zones
I just bought a similar setup for my new house, but it won’t be finished before January next year - so would love to hear your results once you have it up and running.
I have a Sonos-sub I will be connecting as well. Will you also be adding that?
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