What is the technical limitation that keeps the ARC Ultra from being paired with two sub minis?
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ARC Ultra and two sub mini’s
Best answer by Airgetlam
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.
Sonos software.
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.
There is no scientific evidence that one sub is better than two and there are viable reasons there are multiple subs in dedicated Home Theater setups and movie theaters.
As I suggested, the Sonos software precludes this. I understand your argument, but Sonos makes their own decisions. You could equally question many other choices they’ve made, but never explained ‘why’, we in this community can only guess.
And further, it may be (and at least I suspect) not a technical limitation, but a marketing decision.
A BULLS*** imposed limitation.
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There are development and support costs associated with the feature. I can imagine this feature was omitted in order to keep costs lower — allowing a lower selling price.
Nonsense. If it works with Sub 3’s & 4’s absolutely no reason it would not work with Sub mini’s. There is nothing needed but an LFE signal sent by ARC Ultra to the subs at which point subs internal electronics convert signal to audio in proper phase and frequencies.
MiamiC70 wrote:
Nonsense. If it works with Sub 3’s & 4’s absolutely no reason it would not work with Sub mini’s. There is nothing needed but an LFE signal sent by ARC Ultra to the subs at which point subs internal electronics convert signal to audio in proper phase and frequencies.
Who cares what the reason is? You can’t do it, and all the rationalization (or arguing with your fellow users here) isn’t going to change that.
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Sonos software restriction but you can bond two Sub Minis using a 3rd party app.
Mr. T wrote:
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 .
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MiamiC70 wrote:
Mr. T wrote:
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”,
nik9669a wrote:
MiamiC70 wrote:
Mr. T wrote:
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”,
It’s 100% possible since it can be done.
+18But why would you want this if Sonos deems it unnecessary (if indeed there would be no technical reason)?
106rallye wrote:
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.
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