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Using my Sonos (and other) equipment to create a surround sound system

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September 24, 2017
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I have had a Sonos system for years but used it strictly for music. I have not tried to incorporate my TV to create a surround sound system but thought perhaps I should give it a try. Here is the equipment I have:

2 - Play 5’s
1 - Play 1
2 - CONNECT:AMPS
1 - 4th gen Apple TV
1 - Sony Sound bar with sub
4 - in ceiling speakers (not currently in use)

I currently have the sound bar as the primary output for the TV. I am not sure how (or if) a surround system can be created out of all of this. And finally, if it can be done, then does that preclude the Sonos items being used from playing music?

I am thinking that one way to do it would be to just use the 2 CONNECT:AMPS to drive the surround output of the 4 in ceiling speakers and continue to utilize the sound bar with its sub.

Anyone have some ideas for me?

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D33p5t3r

Collaborator II

I would love for the mods to step in and give their views on your persistent trolling. (BTW if you can't work out that what you're doing is wrong even when the people who agree with you get annoyed, there's really nothing to say)

Sony 55XE9305 4K TV | Sonos Beam | Sonos Amp | Apple TV (2nd Gen) | Monitor Audio CT-165 Ceiling Speakers

RO53BEN

Enthusiast II

Reported.

I am no longer active on these forums, DM me if you have a question, I'd be happy to help.

Ryan S

Retired Sonos Staff

- Stay courteous. Everyone wants to have a positive experience on The Sonos Community - so make sure that you are not detracting from anyone else’s experience.

Re-quoting for emphasis, let’s all remember to keep it friendly. Differing opinions are good, they lead to conversation and progress. But we should all remember not to go off the rails when answering questions. Let’s please stay on point with the question at hand and the conversation of the thread. There’s especially no reason to throw around personal attacks.

Mark good posts by pressing the like button, and select the best answer on questions you've asked to help others find solutions.

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John B

It really is unfair to call @RO53BEN a troll. Trolls set out to provoke and annoy, and that is clearly not the intention (although for some it may be the result).

There also has to be room for dissenting voices on here, and I am sure the intention is to help.

But are we doomed to see these identical posts on every Playbar/base thread for years to come? That is a dispiriting thought for me I am afraid, however well-meaning the intention.

RO53BEN

Enthusiast II

I'm sudden reminded of why I took a break from these forums. Too many fan boys who don't appreciate that the only way to improve a brand is to provide constructive criticism and suggest ways it could be better.

I'll crawl back under my bridge, at least the Three Little Pigs are courteous with their responses.

I am no longer active on these forums, DM me if you have a question, I'd be happy to help.

J

John B

I'm sudden reminded of why I took a break from these forums. Too many fan boys who don't appreciate that the only way to improve a brand is to provide constructive criticism and suggest ways it could be better.

I'll crawl back under my bridge, at least the Three Little Pigs are courteous with their responses.The validity of some of your criticisms has been repeatedly acknowledged. If that was your aim then you have been successful. Although the same criticisms have been made and acknowledged since the day the Playbar was launched.

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donl1150Author

Avid Contributor I

Just as I was about to pull the trigger on buying a Playbase, this news comes out and I thought I should at least ask the question of those who are much more familiar with the potential of SERIOUS competition from them:

https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/27/16372578/new-amazon-echo-speaker-announced-price-release-date-2017

Do you see them as a threat to future of Sonos?

Airgetlam

I don't, although I've not "heard" one yet. And I've not seen any intimation that you can link them for stereo, or connect them to a TV for audio in that fashion. But I'm certainly not saying it's a bad device, it would be fine for lots of people, I suspect (and Amazon does too, otherwise they wouldn't be bringing it out).

But if it were me, it certainly wouldn't stop me from buying a PLAYBASE.

Bruce

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donl1150Author

Avid Contributor I

Ok, it's time to think about the mechanics of the installation. The router is staying put in a utility closet in the center of the house. The TV in question is also staying put in its location about 50' away. Since I will be using a CONNECT:AMP to drive existing ceiling speakers as the rear, I need to get a hardwire connection from the router to the Playbase. Fortunately there is a workable crawlspace to run the cable. So the question is what type of cable to use? From what I have read, it seems cat 6 is the way to go. Any insights would be appreciated.

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donl1150Author

Avid Contributor I

Getting ready to run the cable. Due to space restrictions, I need to use a flat cable (using cat 6) to get through existing holes in the floor. However, the hole is not big enough for the mod to fit through so I will have to cut the mod off, slip the cable through the hole in the floor and then re-attach a new mod with a crimping tool. Watched some videos on you tube and seems simple enough. The question is what standard to use when I re-attach the new mod - 568A, 568B, straight through or crossover?

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