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AjTrek1
AjTrek1
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Arc Placement

Quite often questions arise as to the proper placement of the Sonos Arc (and/or what type of room design).All Dolby Atmos speakers (as does the Arc) rely upon an optimum ceiling height to allow the upward firing speakers to reflect and bounce sound to the listening area. In traditional Dolby Atmos setups where all speakers are separate even the rears have an upward firing driver.Soundbars such as the Sonos Arc require (as much as possible) a symmetry of placement distance to the side walls as well. That allows for side firing speakers (that lend support to the upward firing speakers) to project rearward sound reflections to simulate surround when no actual rear speakers are used. Adding Sonos rears relieves the Arc of some of the surround sound reflection duties.My Arc resides in a room 12.5ft (width) x 19.5ft (length) x 8ft (height). All wall surfaces are smooth with a minimalist textured ceiling.  The complete setup consists of Arc / Sub x 2 / Sonos One x 2.Questions have also risen

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AjTrek1
2 years ago
Neil25
Neil25Contributor I
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Sonos Arc and Sony Blu Ray player

Good afternoon all New to Sonos, I’ve got an Arc and I’ve got it working with Sky Q and arc connects to HDMI 3 eArc input .. Sky is on HDMI 2 and Blu Ray HDMI 4 … sounds ok on Sky but no sound at all on Blu Ray.  I’ve ensured that Blu Ray is on same network as Arc .. looked at settings on Blu Ray (Sony BDP-S790)  .. can’t find anything more I can do .. any help appreciate here please  

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Neil25
21 minutes ago
Geekboy
GeekboyContributor I
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Atmos issue betwwen Beam 2 and LG Oled C7

My Beam 2 is only outputting as Stereo PCM and not Dolby Atmos. I’ve been through numerous discussions/instructions to find out why but drawing blanks. I have a PS5 and Sky Stream and have the Beam 2 in the HDMI arc (2) slot. My tv is an LG Oled55c7v.  Key settings - outputting to hdmi/optical set as auto and on. What am I doing wrong?

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CpocpoContributor I
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sonos arc eliminate headphone out

When I put a jack headphones into tv out, soundbar is disconnected.Problem is that I hace jack tv out connected to my vibratoon system.....any idea?

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buzz
1 hour ago
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JagielakTrending Lyricist I
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beam 2 low volume on dialog and sound tinny

Hi people , just wondering if anyone else is having problems with beam 2 ?Voices appear very tinny and with no mid or bass to it also they are overpowered by rears even when used on +0. I also have sub Gen 3 and it works fine.I done trupelay many times but it won't change anything. Any action in the movie's and it's blasting all the effects 2-3 times louder then voices. Really annoying and have to play with volume all the time.I updated to newest software but it was like that from last update. Any ideas what is going on and how can I fix it ?Thank you guys.

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1 hour ago
Obi-Wan Aloni
Obi-Wan AloniTrending Lyricist I
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2x Era 300 wall mount positioning for surround (joining Arc+Sub) sofa located mid-room

Hey all,Wondering about the 300 placement and would appreciate help:- I understand I need 20.5 cm distance from sides.- I understand I need to place them upside down, and not tilt them towards the couch.Would placing them where I marked help me fulfill their capabilities to the fullest if I'll follow the above suggestions?Note that I won't put them on the wall right behind the couch as I won't run cables on the wall. Also, floor stands are not an option. Thanks,Alon

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2 hours ago
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CpocpoContributor I
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no sound in surround speakers with.5.1

I have connected arc - sub mini + 2 sonos one sl.In dolby digital 5.1 there is no sound in surround  spearkersMy tv is sony xh90Sound is in dolby digital  Any idea?

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Tim_StottContributor I
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How do I stream my music library from my Phone

I have ripped all my CDs and put the digital music on my phone.  But how do I cast the music on my phone to my Bean Gen 2

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6 hours ago
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NJAudiophileContributor I
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Using ZP120 as surround w/ beam gen 2

I have a ZP120 can I use it as surround speakers for a new Beam Gen2?  Thinking I might have issues with control as ZP is still S1 and beam gen2 is S2 only.  Anyway to make it work?

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106rallye
6 hours ago
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jw241Contributor I
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15.4 update low volume not resolved in Arc

Anyone  else  still  having low  volume  issues  with ARC after  update 15.4  Still not resolved . 

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15 hours ago
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wasylContributor I
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How to control volume on Sonos Arc via LG new remote?

I have now new LG TV Oled65c2 which comes with new Bluetooth remote MR22GN (no IR support) and connected it to old Sonos Playbar via optical cable, sa it was expected that there is no volume control available on Sonos from that tv and its remote.So I have decided to make upgrade and going to buy Sonos Arc and connect it to tv via HDMI eArc, but before doing that I would like to be sure that it will allow me to control volume of soundbar without any additional remote just through Hdmi Arc connection. Maybe this is trivial question but I want to be 100% sure 

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16 hours ago
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StevenFangAvid Contributor I
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Sonos ARC and Sub Gen 3 Updating error 30

Hi, I have a ARC and Sub Gen 3 in 15.2 version. In the past I have informed that error occurence when I changed in network router, it is able to finally update with existing Ipad, luckily… Currently I also tried to update to newer version with Iphone 11 of latest IOS. However it cannot update and shown error 30 SUB.. Anyone have advises how to update with Iphone also. 

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18 hours ago
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JagielakTrending Lyricist I
posted in Home theater

should i upgrade from beam 2 and 2x sl's to Arc and x2 era 300?? what kind of gain in quality i can expect from it?

As in the topic , I am being torn with buying arc and two 300’s . I can buy them for 1250£ for all 3 and really not sure if it's worth upgrading beam 2 and 2 sls.Anyone who has similar situation and now use new speakers could give me some help and feedback ?Thank you P.s: had them in the checkout like 20tikes now and can't decide on the purchase

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Mags4321Contributor I
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playbase tv and FireWire connection

Hi,I have a QLED TV and Sonos Playbase, connected via optical cable.  I also have a Sony 4K DVD player connected.  I want to be able to watch camcorder films by connecting FireWire cable and watching on TV withSonos playbase.  Can anyone advise how I can do this? Is there a type of optical/firewire adapter? Thanks lots.

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1 day ago
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GuitarSuperstarMaestro
posted in Home theater

Surround Audio setting doesn’t change surround levels on Era 300s

@Corry P Some Reddit users noticed that the Surround Audio TV Level setting doesn’t actually change the rear surround levels on the Era 300s. So I decided to test it for myself.When playing a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Test Tones video and a DTS 7.1 Sound Check video, the TV Level setting has no affect on the levels of the rear surround channels. It only changes the side surround levels.When playing a Dolby Atmos 5.1.4 Test Tones video, the TV Level setting has no affect on the levels of both surround channels. BUT when playing a DTS 5.1 Sound Check video, the TV Level setting DOES change the levels of the two surround channels.NOTE: The DTS audio is being played as Multichannel PCM from a Blu-ray player.Is this a bug in the software?

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tjwilliam07Contributor I
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using "group" stereo with arc for wider channels

I saw a video where someone used a 300's in a stereo set up along side an arc system (subs and rears) and mentioned it was okay and did provide more wider channels.  Has others tried this?  Does it "work" as a work around? I assume you'll lose some precision from the arc but would you gain wider channels? 

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buzz
1 day ago
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PharaoContributor I
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possible to use Era 300 in surround system and as main music speakers?

HiIs it possible to use to use two Era 300 as rear speakers in the surround system and switch them case-by-case as the main music speakers? I feel I will have to decouple and set up the speakers every time I want to listen to music and not use the arc.   i’m asking this question because I think to two 300  solely will sounds better with stereo music compared to full a surround system including the arc, where the 300 will only be providing rear sound. Does that make any sense?So again, is there a simple way to switch the speaker configuration from surround to Era only music set up?   

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ZathyronContributor I
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Sonos Playbar doesn't play TV sound unless power cycled

Hey guys, I've got a problem.Sonos playbar with 2 Sonos SL. Worked beautifully without problems for 2 months.Now, it only plays TV if I power cycle it. It still plays music from internet, I can access it fully, I can change the input to TV, but there is no sounds from TV. After power cycle back to full functionality. But after every time I switch off the TV I have to restart the sound system. Wtf? :)

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1 day ago
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wbalchContributor I
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LG Magic Remote Not Controllomg Ray Volume

I have an LG tv and sonos Ray.  The remote was configured to that it recognized by the sonos system, however the volume/mute is not working anymore.  When I try to adjust the volume the it is registering on the tv but not actually doing anything.  Any ideas?

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2 days ago
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BeefTrashContributor I
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Arc keeps disconnecting from Samsung TV

My Arc has been having issues with connecting to my Samsung TV.  Prior to switching to the Samsung, I had a older Vizio.  The connection issue happened with the Vizio as well.  I would just unplug the HDMI and/or unplug the Arc and the audio would come back.  That is not the case with the Samsung.  The option for Home receiver Audio output on the TV goes away. Also, I do use a Nvidia Shield for my content. Is this a cable, TV, or Arc issue? I have replaced the HDMI and seems to still happen. 

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2 days ago
Andor
AndorContributor II
asked in Home theater

Sonos Era 300 speaker won’t connect

I have just purchased 2 Era 300 speakers, I want to use them as surround speakers, I have an Arc and a Sub, the Arc is wired to the router, but one of the Era 300 speakers just won’t connect, nothing works, it’s semi recognized by the system, because I can try making changes in the Network portion of the Sonos app (the leds on it light up) , but nothing works 😞Does anyone have any ideas?

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DukeOfHavocContributor I
asked in Home theater

Arc no longer playing TV audio LG OLED55CX6LA

HelloAs per the title, I have a LG OLED and Arc. I’ve spent 2 hours tonight trying to figure out why all of a sudden I cannot get any TV audio to play. It works perfectly for music as part of a larger network or on its own.  List of what I’ve tried (in no particular order)Full factory reset of TVUpdated TV to latest firmware (04.40.70)Full factory reset of Arc.Updated Sonos App (15.4)Updated firmware for all speakers (15.4)Re-run the TV set up for Arc via the app.Uplugged the TV and Arc for 15 minutes.Tried resetting the HDMI handshake by disconnecting and leaving them for 15 minutes.Tried a different HDMI cable that I know works with other devices (I’ve always used the Sonos one).Used Sonos’ recommended audio settings on the TV:TV settings:DTV Audio Setting: AutoDigital Sound Out: Pass ThrougheArc: On.  The TV can see the speaker. It displays that the Sonos is connected and that I can control it via LG’s universal remote option which had always worked prior. I even get Sonos’ pretty w

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2 days ago
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MasterChief27Contributor I
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probleme sone one surround

Hello, I will try to expose my problem, I have a router asus RT ax88u Pro with beta firmware that allows to create a pro guest network (see screenshot) .I have a sonos beam (gen 2) and 2 sonos one in surround . And when I activate the guest network (VLAN) the Sonos One in surround does not reconnect to the wifi network and no longer works and when I disable this guest network all work again. On the other hand the sonos beam works in my 2 cases. I also have a Sonos Play 3 in another room that also works when the guest network is enabled.I am French so sorry for this translation. 

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Jamie A
2 days ago
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eloy_ftwContributor I
asked in Home theater

Made a Home Cinema with a SONOS Ray and two Symfonisk speakers

I have a Samsung UE48J5200AW TV and an Apple TV 4k as the titlte, I want to create a kind of home cinema with surround sound but not too far out of budget. I would like to know if combining both the soundbar and the symfonisk speakers I could get it.

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2 days ago
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TenyorouninContributor I
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Playbar keeps cutting out - likey overheating - suggestions?

My play bar from 2018 has been cutting out. I suspect it's overheating because the longer I unplug it, the longer it runs again after being plugged back in.Does anyone have any suggestions on causes or how to repair it?Another possibility, but I don't know if it has a temperature sensor somewhere, might be faulty temperature reading.

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Airgetlam
2 days ago

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