Skip to main content
Trending Lyricist I
Mar 9, 2025 12:05 AM UTC
Answered

ARC Ultra and two sub mini’s

What is the technical limitation that keeps the ARC Ultra from being paired with two sub minis? 

This topic has been closed for further comments. You can use the search bar to find a similar topic, or create a new one by clicking Create Topic at the top of the page.
Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
Mar 9, 2025 3:32 AM UTC

The only information we, as a community, can suggest is that Sonos has indicated that one normal Sub is better than two minis. They have never shared any technical reasons, pretty much for any software decision they have made. 

Bruce

18 replies

Mr. T
Mar 16, 2025 11:43 AM UTC

Sonos software restriction but you can bond two Sub Minis using a 3rd party app.

Translate
MiamiC70Author
Trending Lyricist I
Mar 16, 2025 2:34 PM UTC

Sonos software restriction but you can bond two Sub Minis using a 3rd party app.

Exactly my point. NO technical limitation contrary to those making up excuses for Sonos about processing power, etc . 

Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

Translate
Senior Virtuoso
Mar 16, 2025 3:17 PM UTC

Sonos software restriction but you can bond two Sub Minis using a 3rd party app.

Exactly my point. NO technical limitation contrary to the boot lickers making up excuses for Sonos about processing power, etc . 

Where has anyone said anything about “processing power etc”, ​@MiamiC70? Indeed, I don’t think anyone in this thread has said it’s not technically possible. They’ve just tried to explain to you some possible reasons why Sonos doesn’t support what you want. Please don’t shoot the messenger! I think they probably agree with you that it’s almost certainly possible technically. 

Translate
Mr. T
Mar 16, 2025 3:27 PM UTC

Sonos software restriction but you can bond two Sub Minis using a 3rd party app.

Exactly my point. NO technical limitation contrary to the boot lickers making up excuses for Sonos about processing power, etc . 

Where has anyone said anything about “processing power etc”, ​@MiamiC70? Indeed, I don’t think anyone in this thread has said it’s not technically possible. They’ve just tried to explain to you some possible reasons why Sonos doesn’t support what you want. Please don’t shoot the messenger! I think they probably agree with you that it’s almost certainly possible technically. 

It’s 100% possible since it can be done.

Translate
106rallye
Mar 17, 2025 6:34 AM UTC

But why would you want this if Sonos deems it unnecessary (if indeed there would be no technical reason)?

Translate
Mr. T
Mar 17, 2025 8:13 AM UTC

But why would you want this if Sonos deems it unnecessary (if indeed there would be no technical reason)?

It doesn’t matter if Sonos deems it unnecessary, if a user wants to use 2 Sub Minis then they can.

Translate
MiamiC70Author
Trending Lyricist I
Apr 5, 2025 5:31 AM UTC

They would sell more sub mini’s.

Translate
106rallye
Apr 5, 2025 7:46 AM UTC

Maybe it is a bit patronising behaviour by Sonos, but Sonos could feel the need to protect it’s name by not giving customers the ability to use set ups they deem unnecessary.

Translate