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AJM_1
Contributor I
February 16, 2017
Question

Using a Non-Sonos Sub on a home theatre set up.

  • February 16, 2017
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Hi. I have a Playbar that's working fine with a Panasonic TV.
I want to add a couple of my own (non Sonos) rear speakers using a Connect-Amp and I understand how to do this. However, can I also connect my own (non Sonos) Sub to this system? (I understand that the Sub output from the Connect-Amp is disabled if the Connect-Amp is used for the rear speakers.)
Grateful for any advice on the best way to do this before I splash out on the Connect-Amp!!
Thanks.
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    Stuart_W
    Stuart_W
    World-Class Superstar
    February 16, 2017
    No. You cannot do that
    Arc + Sub (Gen 1) + 2 x Play 1/ Stereo Play 3s/ Era 100 Stereo in Kitchen, One Stereo in Bedroom, Play 1 stereo pair in Study, Play 1in Bathroom, Sonos Move 2
    jazoom333
    Lyricist I
    October 1, 2017
    Take a look at this thread: https://en.community.sonos.com/home-theater-228993/creating-5-1-with-non-sonos-subwoofer-5873599/index3.html#post16148781

    This is something a ton of people are asking for, including me.
    jgatie
    jgatie
    October 1, 2017
    Unfortunately, even if the sub output worked when the Connect:Amp is used in surround mode, it is only capable of receiving two channels, which are the left and right surround channels. You could never route the '.1' sub channel to the unit, so the only sound from the sub would be the very little bass present in the surround channels. This is more than likely why the sub output is disabled in the first place. In short, it is impossible to do.
    John B
    October 2, 2017
    Unfortunately, even if the sub output worked when the Connect:Amp is used in surround mode, it is only capable of receiving two channels, which are the left and right surround channels. You could never route the '.1' sub channel to the unit, so the only sound from the sub would be the very little bass present in the surround channels. This is more than likely why the sub output is disabled in the first place. In short, it is impossible to do.And I would add that Sonos could easily have not made the C:A usable for surrounds at all. It wasn't really suitable as it lacked 5Ghz capability, but Sonos found a wired solution so as to offer that extra possibility.
    buzz
    buzz
    Grand Maestro
    October 2, 2017
    This is not a perfect solution because PLAYBAR will not be aware of the subwoofer crossover and you'll need to fuss with PLAYBAR's Lipsync, but you could use a CONNECT:AMP with only a subwoofer connected (no left & right speakers). The PLAYBAR and CONNECT:AMP would be Grouped. If you have only one CONNECT:AMP, you'll need to choose between surround or subwoofer.
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