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Very excited to break into the Sonos ecosystem with a full house remodel we’re doing. 

We will be using the Sonos Arc Ultra with Sonos in-ceiling speakers for surrounds, a separate zone in the kitchen, and a separate zone in the patio. The multi zone is why Sonos is such a great fit.

The problem is the sub placement. Without going into too much detail, simply put I cannot use an external sub like the sub 4 due to not having anywhere to place it with our tv room layout. I could put it in a cabinet and use a mesh cover on the cabinet (even double this so there’s a sub 4 on either side of the TV), but everything I read says you do not want to put a sub in a cabinet. 

So, the questions is… if I use two in-wall architectural subs from sonance, can I still integrate them into the Sonos eco system and will it read them as .2 subs correctly for the home theater aspect of this? Would I have to buy a separate amp for each of them? 

Open to any ideas here. We’re still down to the studs on the remodel so can do anything with wiring. 

Much thanks in advance.

Sub placement is usually not critical as to where in the room they are located from a directional standpoint. Room interaction is almost always more critical and should be your primary criteria for placing them.

Te Sub is very versatile, look at options like laying them flat, even under furniture. It needs only an inch of clearance to one side so it can be positioned pretty close to walls or cabinetry.

 

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/surround-sound-guidelines-and-limitations?product=amp

The following features will be disabled on Sonos products used as surround speakers:

  • AirPlay
  • Bluetooth audio playback
  • Line-In
  • Subwoofer output

Thank you Stanly. Are you saying that putting a sub in a closed cabinet would be ok?

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