Just heard from the estate sale, and they said they’d give me a refund. I think I’d be better off exploring Sonos investing in something newer. Probably way less of a headache.
That’s a good course of acton. Estate and garage sales are iffy when it comes to electronics. Also, you never know if problems existed with gear before hand or even if the seller was the original owner.
A comparable product to the Playbar using an Optical connection is the Sonos Ray; although not as powerful. A better choice would be the Beam2 that will connect to your TV via HDMI or Optical (requires adapter). The Sonos Sub Mini would work well with either.
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Sonos Beam2 Sonos Ray Sonos Sub Mini Optical Adapter
EDIT:
The above recommendations assume you are only wanting a Sonos soundbar and possibly a Sub. If you’re looking to move into Home Theater (HT) they will work as well. All you need do is add a pair of Era 100’s for a full blown HT system.
If you want something beyond Dolby Digital 5.1 there is the Arc Ultra that provides Dolby Atmos * or its predecessor the Arc. For those options you might want to consider a Sub 3 or Sub 4.
For the ultimate experience you have the Arc Ultra (or Arc) bonded with a Sub 3/Sub 4 and a pair of Era 300’s.
FYI, Subs and Surrounds can be added at anytime to a Sonos Soundbar.
* The Beam2 will send Dolby Atmos as well although it’s a smaller product with no upward firing drivers.
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